

Frances Volz

Frances Volz is an American supercentenarian who is currently the second-oldest living person in the U. S. state of Minnesota. Her age has been validated by LongeviQuest (LQ).
Frances Volz is an American supercentenarian who is currently the second-oldest living person in the U. S. state of Minnesota. Her age has been validated by LongeviQuest (LQ).
Volz was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, USA, on 13 July 1913. As a young girl, she was inspired to play piano by her aunt Helen.
Volz played the piano and organ to accompany silent films. At some point, she moved to St. Paul to work for Northern Pacific Railroad. She started playing at Murray’s in Minneapolis, and in multiple establishments and hotels. She married Joseph J. Volz. After getting married, she moved to California, where her daughter Mary was born. Her daughter had cystic fibrosis and the family came back to Minnesota to go to the Mayo Clinic.
Frances Volz currently lives in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA.
Volz was noted for her longevity on her 100th and 104th birthdays. Her care home has recognised each of her birthdays since 2020.
Volz is currently the second-oldest known living person in the U.S. state of Minnesota, behind Lillian Moran.
Her age was verified by Stefan Maglov and Marco Wikkerink, and validated by LongeviQuest on 29 July 2023.
Community helps Volz celebrate a century Southwest News Media, 24 July 2013