Frances J. Sitzes' Obituary
Frances J. Sitzes, 92 years, of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away on November 1, 2023 at Bria of Columbia, IL. She was born September 9, 1931, in McEwen, TN, daughter of the late Jack, and Kathryn Craft. She was married to the late Gordon Sitzes.
Frances loved to go fishing, crocheting, housekeeping and gardening. She fostered 73 newborn children for Catholic Charities at 10 cents/hour over the course of 7 years, while making many new clothes for them to enjoy. Frances was energetic and unpredictable, as she was quite the character.
Surviving are her son, Gary (Debra) Sitzes of Waterloo, IL; grandchild, Joseph (Lori) Sitzes; great-grandchild, Nicholas (Taylor) Sitzes; greatgreat-grandchild, Savanna Sitzes; a sister, Mary Ann Wren, along with other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Sitzes.
Memorial visitation will be on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12 noon at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Memorial Services will be held following the visitation at the funeral home at 12 noon, with Jim Jarvis, officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 .
Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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