Visitation: Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. with Rosary at 5:30 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:30 A.M., Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 24116 Marian Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa.
Our beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Barbara Jean Fryzek, 89 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away January 19, 2025 in Council Bluffs. She was born November 14, 1935 in Harlan, Iowa to Nels Peter and Rose (Christensen) Soe. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, and obtained an R.N. from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Council Bluffs. She was united in marriage to Dr. Robert Kenneth Fryzek, MD on June 18, 1960 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. To this union five children were born; Robert Jr., Jon, Todd, Jana and Matthew.
Barbara, known affectionately as Barb, enjoyed a rich array of hobbies including playing bridge, gardening, and most importantly, cooking and taking care of her family. Each holiday, she took great joy in decorating the house both inside and out. Barb was sociable and loved entertaining guests. She was crowned the Glenwood Homecoming Outcast Queen and was an active member of numerous organizations including Holy Rosary Catholic Church, P.E.O., Garden Club, Mercy Hospital Guild, Glen Haven Guild, Glenwood Orchestra and Henry Doorly Zoo Guild. Barb also served as the past president of the Pottawattamie-Mills County Medical Auxiliary.
Preceding Barb in passing were her parents, sisters LaVonne (Carl) Jepsen and Darlene (Merle) Anderson, brother LaRue (Margaret) Soe and son Robert Kenneth Fryzek, Jr. She is survived by her husband Dr. Robert “Bob” Fryzek of Glenwood, Iowa; children, Dr. Jon Fryzek of Baltimore, Maryland; Todd (Denise) Fryzek of Edina, Minnesota; Jana (Mike) Roy of Phoenix, Arizona; Dr. Matthew (Michelle) Fryzek, MD of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren Madeleine, Sam (Katie), Kaitlyn, Anita, Nathan, Claire (Steven), Nicholas, Christopher, and Katelyn, along with extended relatives and friends.
Interment: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorial donations have been designated to: P.E.O. Scholarship, Mills County Historical Society or Glenwood Lake Park.
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Deepest sympathies for Barbs family
My condolences to the entire Fryzek family.
So sorry to read this. Barb was a dear friend to many, she had such a wonderful outlook on life and was so quick witted and funny. She will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Fryzek and the entire family.
My sincere condolences to Doc, Matt and all of the family. Barbara will be missed! Please know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and Doc were our neighbors for many years. Barbara was the sweetest lady, and Doc made a home visit for several members of our family. Deepest condolences to you and yours.
Out hearts are broken but Barb is at peace with Robbie! We have all lost a great friend but blessed with memories! Thanks to the family for having shared her with the community!
Love and prayers to the Fryzek family.
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Robert Fryzek and my son-in-law Dr. Matt Fryzek. Also to all the Fryzek family. I got to know Barb thru my daughter Michelle and Matt. We spend some holidays together and other occasions. She was a nice and friendly lady. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Bob and family. Barb was a fine lady and dear friend. I have many fond memories of our bridge games and enjoying her beautiful decorations for every holiday. She will be missed by many. May your memories keep her forever close to your heart.
Such a wonderful lady. I miss our visits across the backyard fence and all of her decorations. My deepest sympathy to Doctor and family.
Deepest condolences to Dr. Fryzek and families.
My sincere condolences to the entire Fryzek family, she loved you all dearly! I know that Robbie was ready to greet her with that endearing smile of his! Hugs to my adoration buddy, Doc. You will all be in my prayers!
So sorry to hear this sad news. I have some great memories of her making lunch for Jana and I when we were in elementary school. I thought it was such a treat to leave school for lunch at the Fryzek’s.
I was abundantly blessed by Barb’s kind words and gestures in the early 1980’s. She would often visit me at Brandeis Store at Southroads Mall. She was always friendly and made me feel special with her encouraging conversations each time she shopped, Throughout the years, she would acknowledge me and want to know how i was doing. Her genuine attitude and caring personality made you feel blessed and happy. She touched so many lives, in so many ways. Her presence will be missed because she is irreplaceable! She was a diamond in the rough!
Prayers for the family!
Our sincere condolences to the Fryzek Family. Barb was such a wonderful lady. John & Diane Marshall
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories spending a lot of at the Fryzek home with Jana. Your mom was always so kind and made sure I felt welcome.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Fryzek family. Our prayers are with you all.
Dr. Fryzek and family, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Let your wonderful memories of Barb and your love for each.other comfort you. Doc, you and Barb are part of all of us and she.will be.missed.
Our hearts go out to the entire Fryzek family. Barb was a warm and loving person who blessed many lives by just knowing her.
Sorry for Barbara’s passing. And my condolences to the Fryzek family. I have fond memories of spending hours and hours of time at the Fryzek residents in my childhood. Barb was always kind. Making snacks, unches and dinners too many to say. Driving us all over the place and even once racing a tornado in the family station wagon. Thank you Barbara and Doc for putting up with me. Especially, when Barb allowed us to have band practice for Matt and I’s rock band in the basement. Also, thanks for being a good friend to my mother, Marilyn. So many good memories.
Much love and respect to the Fryzek’s
Rest in peace Barb.
The neighbor down the hill,
Jason Mayberry
She was such a nice woman. Condolences to the family.
My sincerest sympathy to Doctor Fryzek and all the family, Barbara was such a lovely, kind and caring person..I remember all nice visits we had while getting her hair fixed..God Bless you all.
Our condolences, Barb and Dr. Ron (deceased) Roubal
Barb was such a lovely person. We met in
Our sympathy to the family.
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