Obituary of Frieda Siebarth

Frieda Lorain Thorman was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin on December 25, 1932. She was one of nine children born from the union of the late Frederick Carl and Wilhelmina "Hattie" (Homann) Thorman. She grew up participating with 4H, and attended Lake Mills High School. Frieda would meet her future husband, Elmer D. Siebarth at the age of 13. The couple would marry on October 8, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Shortly after moving to Monroe, Elmer was drafted into the Army serving in Korea and Frieda returned to Wisconsin. After Elmer's discharge in 1952 the couple returned to Michigan. Frieda became a homemaker to her husband and five sons, but she was best described as a Domestic Arts Expert. She tirelessly and diligently provided a safe and loving home for her family. She was a fantastic seamstress and a phenomenal cook and baker. Frieda spent much of the year canning whatever was in season and had helped many couples by creating and decorating beautiful and intricate wedding cakes. Christian faith and worship were most important to Frieda. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving in many capacities including Ladies Aide and assisting with funeral dinners. In the past she had served with Cub and Boy Scouts. Frieda Lorain Siebarth, age 82 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Wellspring Lutheran Services under the care of Promedica Hospice with her loving family at her side. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by a granddaughter: Ashley; sisters: Marion Gores, Grace Dieter, Barbara Thorman, and Donna Fischer; and brothers: Glenn and Harold Thorman. To cherish her memory, Frieda leaves her husband of sixty-five years: Elmer; five sons: Curt, Terry (Susan), James (Pamela), Michael (Tracy), and Scott (Julie) Siebarth; two brothers: Larry (Catherine) and Melvin (Grace) Thorman; eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Friends may gather, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 2:00-8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. She will lie in state from 12:00pm until A Celebration of Her Life at 1:00pm, Wednesday, October 14 also at Wellspring Lutheran Services, 1236 South Monroe with Pastor Jeffrey Heimsoth and Chaplain John Shinkle co-officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn for burial. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Wellspring Lutheran Services. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.