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Frances H Wallace - 88
10/2/1921 - 1/5/2010

Walnut - Frances H. Wallace, age 88, of Walnut, Illinois died on Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

Frances was born on October 2, 1921 in Ohio, Illinois, the daughter of Edmund and Anna (Harvey) Downey. She was united in marriage to Loyal “Coxy” Wallace on December 22, 1943 in Maytown, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2001.
She worked at Kraft Foods in Manlius, and than in housekeeping at Walnut Manor Nursing Home along with being a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Altar Rosary and the Walnut Garden Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Ann (Robert) Sprowls of Sheffield, Illinois, Jean (Clifford) Smith of Princeton, Illinois; two sons Thomas (Judy) Wallace of Port Byron, Illinois, Robert (Darlene) Wallace of Walnut, Illinois; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister Isabelle Long of Dixon, Illinois; one brother Steve ( Karen) Downey of Polo, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers; two sisters, one granddaughter; one great granddaughter and twin great grandsons.

Funeral prayer services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.at Garland Funeral Home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Walnut, with Father Zeno Mbishinzimana, pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ohio, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 6 PM at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the rosary recited at 6 PM . IN LIEU OF FLOWERS A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HER MEMORY TO WALNUT FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS.
Condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhome.com


Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 6 PM at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the rosary recited at 6 PM .

Service:
Funeral prayer services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.at Garland Funeral Home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Walnut, with Father Zeno Mbishinzimana, pastor officiating.

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Rest in Peace Auntie Frances. The Wallace farm was the site of many fun family gathering and lots of "adventures". And you were at the center of all the good times. You will always be in our hearts. With much love from all your nieces and nephews.
Joannie Long
1/6/2010 7:40 PM
 
The passing of Frances' generation, and Frances in particular, carries such sadness for us. As your memories attest, we are privileged to share in their generation for many reasons. In more recent times, every generation has faced change, but our transforming world is made all the more interesting by virtue of having personal experiences with Frances and her view of herself in the world as it was during her lifetime. Frances and the Downey sisters are great people we can admire for their overriding sense of purpose, and how they live their lives. Real people doing right by their faith, family, and communities. Our reunion is a part of Aunt Frances' legacy to us. Thank you, Aunt Frances.
David Drew Crane
1/7/2010 1:58 PM
 
Rest in peace Auntie Frances and know that we love you and are counting on you keeping a good eye on all of us. Your fun and your laughter endeared you to all that you met but especially your family. I wish every kids could experience the fun and adventures on your farm that we did. Thanks for the memories. Martha Long Wolfe 1/7/2010 2:52 pm
Martha Long Wolfe
1/7/2010 2:53 PM
 
What a wonderful reunion they must be having in heaven, all those Downeys!
Deborah Downey Clark
1/7/2010 3:39 PM
 
Auntie Frances, I'm sure you received a warm welcome from all your loved ones that have gone before you ! We were all blest to have you in our lives and it makes your passing a great loss. You opened your heart and home to many which made your place very magical. May you rest in peace with a job well done devoted servant. Live Love Laugh, what an example for living that you taught us. Love, Colleen Coomes Visker
Colleen Coomes Visker
1/7/2010 3:52 PM
 
Auntie Frances, I'm sure you received a warm welcome from all your loved ones that have gone before you ! We were all blest to have you in our lives and it makes your passing a great loss. You opened your heart and home to many which made your place very magical. May you rest in peace with a job well done devoted servant. Live Love Laugh, what an example for living that you taught us. Love, Colleen Coomes Visker
Colleen Coomes Visker
1/7/2010 3:53 PM
 
Aunt Frances, you were truly "one of a kind". We all enjoyed your special humor and remember such good times @ the farm. We also remember the stories--riding Snowball the horse, Dr. O'Malley, the country doctor making house calls in the dead of weather, the births and deaths, the one room school house, growing up on a farm during the depression and baking 12 loaves of bread in a wood burning stove before going to school and so much more... Thank you for being in our lives. Love, Margaret Coomes Heinzelmann
Margaret Coomes Heinzelmann
1/7/2010 8:13 PM
 
Aunt Frances, you were truly "one of a kind". We all enjoyed your special humor and remember such good times @ the farm. We also remember the stories--riding Snowball the horse, Dr. O'Malley, the country doctor making house calls in the dead of weather, the births and deaths, the one room school house, growing up on a farm during the depression and baking 12 loaves of bread in a wood burning stove before going to school and so much more... Thank you for being in our lives. Love, Margaret Coomes Heinzelmann
Margaret Coomes Heinzelmann
1/7/2010 8:13 PM
 
Dear Aunt Frances I know you are at peace now with all your love ones catching up on all the news and having many laughs. You are certainly a person who knew how to enjoy every person for their your unique qualities and make them laugh . Your home was open up for everyone to enjoy. The memories on the farm are so much part of our childhood with all the fun times we had. we just wouldn't have been the same with out you in our lives. We will miss you but so glad you were part of our lives
Ellen Long Hetland
1/8/2010 12:03 PM
 
Dear Aunt Frances, I mostly remember you and your sisters would bring the best tasting fried chicken to our family reunions, wtih our many cousins. You always had great stories about my dad and uncle Bob growing up on the farm. I still remember them to this day.
Rick & Kanella Downey
1/8/2010 5:41 PM
 
Dear Aunt Frances, Old buddy, the struggle is over and the good times begin. The memories made during my summers with you and Loyal will stick with me for a lifetime. They range, of course, from the silly to the fantastic. Every day was a happening of some kind. You both always made me feel safe, special and most of all enjoyed. Our times together were always full of food, family and fun. As I travel through this life I have grown to appreciate the great sacrifices made by you and Loyal, Mom and Dad, Belle and Ed, so that my siblings ,cousins and I could have the lives which we have had. I know you were greeted with open arms by many. We will meet again. Love, Calamity
Jane Coomes
1/8/2010 6:19 PM
 
Dear Auntie Frances, You are at rest now. You have left imprint on my life, Your were always loving, caring and had the Downey sense of humor. I have memories that will last my whole life. Family was always very important and that is what I learned from you and Mom and Dad. The mold was broke when you were made. You will be missed. But your spirit will live on in my memories. Much love until we are all together. Julie Coomes
Julie Coomes
1/8/2010 6:29 PM
 
Aunt Frances, I always enjoyed visiting you in Walnut up until that time when that rotten little dog of yours Butch bit me, when I was 7. Now I have a rotten little dog of my own. When I think of you I always am reminded of birds, I think you always had one in the kitchen and you had fake ones too. Love you
Kendra Visker, Sacramento CA
1/10/2010 5:17 PM
 
Frances: Thank you for being there for all of us - the Downey cousins. I know that you are in a better place. Karen Downey - Springfield, IL
Karen Downey
1/11/2010 10:32 AM
 
Dear Aunt Francis, we will all miss you and hope that you can keep all those Downeys in line now that you have joined them in heaven. Thankyou for all the wonderful memories and God Bless. Janice
janice drew wieslander
1/12/2010 8:57 PM
 

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