Frandzia Bernstein

Frandzia (Fran) Bernstein passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Fran was born in Kansas City on October 2, 1942. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30am on Friday, January 3, 2025 at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO with burial to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Family suggest contributions to Hospice of the Valley (1510 E Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014) or the American Cancer Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Lillian Mallon.

Fran enjoyed a full lifestyle traveling the world, from St. Petersburg, Russia to safaris in Africa. She particularly looked forward to her multiple trips to Japan where she made close friends.

She graduated from Paseo High and attended the University of Missouri. Even while working in front medical offices she stayed very active playing with her golf foursome and tennis at Oakwood Country Club. Most of all she was a competitive bridge player achieving the rank of Silver Life Master by the American Contract Bridge League.

Fran served as a board member at her local Bridge Club and chaired a major tennis tournament in Palm Beach, Florida at the National Association of Chain Drug Store annual meeting.

With homes in Leawood, Kansas and Scottsdale, Arizona she took advantage of both; dining with her Friday groups at Gainey Ranch Country Club in Scottsdale or Nicklaus Lionsgate in Leawood.

She was a past member of Beth Shalom and a current member of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah.

Fran is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Marc Bernstein; her son, Jeff Bernstein; her daughter, Robin Rogozenski; cousins: Karen Zedek, Howard Gilbert, Hedra Merson, Judy Glass and Bill Carr.