Monica L. Fries
July 26, 1956 – December 27, 2020
Jessica would like to thank the nurses and staff at Grace Hospice of Kalamazoo for their care and support, of mom, during the last couple of months. Please feel free to leave a condolence message for Monica’s family.
Obituary
Monica Fries, 64, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at home. Monica was born to Robert and Waltraud (Kullmann) Fries, on July 26, 1956 in Fort Wayne, IN. In her younger years, Monica enjoyed traveling. She spent 3 years with her family in Germany as well as traveling to many places in the U.S. Monica had many hobbies, such as spending time outside in her yard, traveling up north and down south to see family and friends, and most importantly spending time with her daughters, Jessie and Steph-Annie, her grandchildren and her furry sidekicks. Monica has been a lifetime member of The New Apostolic Church, where she was involved in the choir and doing flower arrangements for services. Even after she was no longer able to make it for services, she made sure to watch the online services that were available. Monica was preceded in death by her parents, significant other Tom McWatters, Vickey Kimmer, Mother of her heart, many extended family members, and many beloved animals. Monica is survived by her daughters; Jessica McWatters of Three Rivers: Steph-Annie King of Battle Creek, Grandchildren Mallorrie Stanfill, Roger Stanfill, and Lucrezia Miller all of Battle Creek, Megan McWatters of Centreville, and Fur Grandchildren, Teddy, Sofee, and Zoee, of Three Rivers:. Brothers: Frank (Judy) Fries of Constantine; Mark (Jan) Fries of Three Rivers; Gordon (Laura) Fries of Portage; Clark (Anne) Fries of Constantine; Paul (Becky) Fries of Vine Grove, KY; Steve (Shannon) Fries of Holt; Sister: Carol (Steven) Kern of Fayetteville, NC. Robert Kimmer, Emmy Kimmer, and Bert (Sara) Kimmer, father, sister, and brother of her heart. Along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, extended family, and adopted children and grandchildren.
Monica will be missed by many! Monica was a great mother, sister, and friend. She was always giving even when she had little to give. Whether it was a meal, gift, or her last penny. She was a strong independent woman, always worked hard, and loved with her whole heart. She could look past bad and see good in everything and everyone. She was truly one in a million and she will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her.
Sorry for your loss, my heart hurts for you jess, let me know if you need anything
To all the family of Monica. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know them very well but they are family. My mother-in-law was her dad Bob’s half sister. We are in Kalamazoo. My love and prayers go out to the whole family. Juanita
My mother, Vera and I have always admired Monica for her strength of character, loving heart, giving of herself. She was a precious lady. Our condolences to her family and friends, we know she will be missed. Annette and Vera