Born in Chicago on December 30, 1924. Frances passed peacefully to eternal life on February 17, 2015. Predeceased by her loving husband, John, parents Edward and Florence Berresheim and brother William (Joan) Berresheim. She is survived by 9 children; John (Ellen), Kathleen (John) McGinnis, Maureen (James) Nerger, Nancy (Peter) Odon, Judith (Rick) Annes, Suzanne (Terence) Tracy, Patricia (Alexander) Hodge, Jeanne (Kenneth) Sadowski and Barbara (Robert) McGinn; 19 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.
Fran served in World War ll as a WAC in the Army Medical Corps. She was a compassionate physical therapist who cared for patients of all ages. Deeply religious, she loved singing with the Immaculate Conception Church Choir. She was a talented artist and enjoyed art class at Resurrection Retirement Community. Fran shared her warm smile, gracious heart and delightful sense of humor with those around her. She taught us, through her example, the rich rewards of focusing on the needs of others, rather than our own. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many. The Jennings Family is grateful to the staff at Resurrection Life Center and Rainbow Hospice for the care they provided to Fran. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rainbow Hospice or a charity of your choice. Visitation Friday, February 20 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral prayers Saturday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For more info 847.823.5122.