Elaine M. Frehe, 94 of Seneca, KS, died on June 18, 2026 at The Gardens of Aldersgate, Topeka, KS.

She was born December 11, 1931, at Sabetha, KS, the daughter of Albert H. and Dorothy Mergenmeier Spielman.  She attended Sts. Peter and Paul schools and graduated in 1949.  She attended Marymount College in Salina, KS, for one year.

On August 8, 1950, she married Edward L. Frehe at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, KS.  They lived on a farm southeast of Seneca farming and raising livestock.  She was president and vice-president of St. Ann’s Altar Society, leader of the Lakeshore 4-H Club and member of the QUF (Quit at Five) neighborhood club.  She enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening.  Every member of the family received a handmade quilt upon birth or marriage.  In her younger years she played the organ for many weddings.  She also played the harp, violin and piano, and, for some unknown reason, none of which her children got the privilege to listen and enjoy.

Survivors are daughter Joyce (Ronald) Heiman of Topeka, KS, son Mike (Mindy) Frehe of Linwood, KS, daughter Judy Todd of Lawrence, KS, son Dale Frehe of Hiawatha, KS, sister Marlene Lackey of Topeka, KS, ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Frehe February 3, 2015 and brother Donald Spielman August 1, 2018.

The rosary will be prayed at 8:30 A.M. at the church prior to the Mass.

The Mass of Christian burial will be 9:00 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca.  The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given for Sts. Peter & Paul School or the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.