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Marolyn Francis-Hansen - 76
12/1/1933 - 1/17/2010

DeKalb, IL - Marolyn Francis-Hansen age 76 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday January 17, 2010 in the Inpatient Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital in Woodstock, IL. Born on December 1, 1933 in Richland Center, WI, she was the daughter of Merle and Gertrude (Stafford) Miller.

Marolyn was married to David Francis on March 1, 1954 in Richland Center, WI, she later married Peter Hansen on August 16, 1986 in Harvard, IL, and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1992. Marolyn worked many jobs during her life, she was an assembler of tachometers for race cars at Auto Meter in Sycamore, she was an accountant assistant at Duplex Products, and she had painted a lot of the signs for the City of Sycamore. She has lived in the DeKalb community for the past 8 years moving here from Sycamore. Marolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, and the Harvard Moose Club for 20 plus years. She loved oil painting, and sketching. Marolyn graduated from Richland Center High School class of 1952, and attended the Teacher College in Richland Center, WI.

Survivors include: daughters: Jeanne Goble of Charleston, IL, Rosalyn Francis of Chicago, Lori (David) Skonning of Montgomery, IL, Trudy (Tal) Hickey of Sycamore, sons: Daniel (Norma) Francis of DeKalb, Kelly Francis of Sycamore, Edward Francis of Chicago, grandchildren: Megan and Connor hickey both of Sycamore, Rachel, Natalie, and Jason Skonning all of Montgomery, IL, sister: Carole Ann (Bob) Combs of AZ, brother: Karl (Gloria) Miller of Madison, WI, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, husbands: David and Peter, and brothers: Kevin and William.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday January 21, 2010 at 10:30am in the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be held on Thursday January 21, 2010 at 9:30 am till the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwestern Illinois Inpatient Unit in Woodstock, IL. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

Visitation:
Thursday January 21, 2010
9:30 - 10:30am
St. Mary Catholic Church

Mass:
Thursday January 21, 2010
10:30am
St. Mary Catholic Church

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Visitor Comments
I wish so much we could be there. I wanted to see you all and give you all a hug. Our hearts are there now and will continue to be there. May God bless you all and may Marolyn rest in peace. Love, Carole and Bob
Aunt Carole and Uncle Bob
1/19/2010 12:43 PM
 
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a special lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Janet & Al Wood
Janet & Al Wood
1/19/2010 7:58 PM
 
I am your Mother's first cousin & live in Tucson, Az. I'm sorry for your loss and may God be with all of you. May your Mother rest in peace.
Ruth Gerardi
1/20/2010 2:58 PM
 
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. I am her cousin and live in Texas. May Gods love surround you all at this sad time and may your Mother rest in peace.
Rosy Peters
1/20/2010 4:38 PM
 
Your Mom was such a special person. Melissa and I speak often of all of her kindness to our family when I was deployed. She sent many letters to both Melissa and I to let us know that she was keeping our family in her prayers. We still have the rosaries and beautiful prayer books that she sent along. I have no doubt that she is still praying for all of us.
Jay and Melissa Combs
1/21/2010 1:01 PM
 

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