Frances Arlene Lindsay
  • Born on: April 4, 1935
  • Departed on: September 14, 2025
  • Resided in: Lansing, IA

Frances Arlene Lindsay

Frances Arlene Lindsay, 90, of Lansing, IA, passed away at home on September 14th, 2025. 

Frances was born on April 4th, 1935, to Olavis and Sandora (Shervin) Holm in Decorah, IA where she spent her childhood.  She enjoyed being outdoors, water skiing, playing pool, and going to Fan Fair in Nashville.

On March 30th, 1970, Frances and Thomas Lindsay were united in marriage in Blair, Nebraska. She had various jobs throughout the years, including meter maid, working with her husband at the downtown standard, and working for Riverland Expressions in Lansing, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olavis and Sandora Holm; her son Corey Cooper; brothers, Merlyn Holm, Ralph Holm; her sisters Ollie Melka, Violet Mcmullin, Esther Reckward, Helen Christianson; and her nieces Jo and Mary Christianson.

Frances is survived by her loving husband of fifty-five years, Thomas Lindsay; her children; Marcia Pierce, Robert Lindsay, and Gerry (Laurie) Lindsay, grandchildren; Jeff Pierce, Lori (Brad) Rutz, Chris Jones; great-grandchild; Dylan Pierce.

There are no services planned.
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