Frances S. Fleming

Family Submitted: Frances S. Fleming, 98, of Manteno, IL, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Amita St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL. She was born on August 11, 1923, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Frances Karpus Barnisky. Frances married Walter Fleming. He preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Karen (Dan) Loftus of Bourbonnais, IL, She is preceded in death by her parents, brother; Joey Barnisky, and sister; Eleanor Dombe. She retired as a bank teller from Homewood Federal in Homewood, IL. A celebration of her life was given on her 98th birthday on August 11, 2021, at her home. Family, friends, and neighbors were all in attendance. Frances was a member of the Manteno United Methodist Church as well as Methodist Seniors and she loved her church friends. She enjoyed the bus trips she took with her daughter from Bradley/Bourbonnais Park District and Bradley/Bourbonnais Senior Citizens. She was an avid reader of mystery and romance stories and completing crossword puzzles. She also loved to color and in the past did many freehand drawings. Frances loved living in Maple Valley Providence in Manteno and was very proud of her home and loved her neighbors. Dan and Karen would like to thank Arleen and her staff at Mayberry Junction for all their friendship, generosity, and support they have given throughout the years. They have been like a family to us. Frances also enjoyed being welcomed at some of the events by the Prairie State Sams Camping group that Dan and Karen belong to. A special mention to the 3-West staff at Amita St. Mary's Hospital who cared for her. St. Mary's Home Health Care has also provided Frances with rehabilitation care throughout the years such as nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Family would also like to thank her physicians who have cared for her for years and have done a wonderful job of keeping her healthy. She really liked her doctors. They were Dr. Hays, Dr. Rebadio Sy, and Dr. Huynh. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private Inurnment will be held at the Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL, at a later date.

Frances S. Fleming

August 11, 1923 - October 2, 2021

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