Kantner Researcher:2838 "Frances K(C)atherine Kantner b. 01-08-1876 Duchouquest Twp., Auglaize Co. Parents Benjamin Franklin & Margaret Rebecca SHANKS KANTNER. Siblings: B.F., Jr., Jacob Martin, Leslie C, Gilbert Harley, Agnes Adelia, William, George Wilbur, Herbert Edwin, Elizabeth Cleola, Lillian and Luther Leroy."

1897 Marriage:2839 Auglaize County records indicate the marriage of J. A. Bitter [sic] to F. C. Kantner on 28 July 1897.

1930 U.S. Census:3096
Clare County, Michigan (HamiltonTownship)
Enumerated 17 April 1903
John A. Bitler •• head of household, owned home, male, white, 72, married, no radio set in home, age 21 at first marriage, can read and write, born in Ohio, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Pennsylvania, no occupation
Frances •• wife, female, white, 54, married, no radio set in home, age 21 at first marriage, can read and write, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Ohio, no occupation

1951 Obituary in Daily Times News:3027 Mrs. Frances C. Bitler, who has been residing with a brother in Shelbyville, Indiana since suffering a heart attack some months ago, died April 30, 1951 in Shelbyville. Mrs. Bitler was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Mt. Pleasant and the Rebekah lodge. She is best known to many as the woman who sold Christmas cards and gay wrappings during the holiday season. Mrs. Bitler was born Dec. 8, 1875 in Auglais [sic] county, Ohio. She had resided here for 20 years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Stinson Funeral home with the Rev. Stanley Kirn officiating. Burial will be in Riverside, in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.