Age: 90
BENZIE, Frances T.
Paw Paw
Formerly of Chicago
Frances passed away Sunday morning, February 20, 2011 at Bronson Lakeview in Paw Paw. She was born August 23, 1920 in Burnside, PA the daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Rybarczyk) Benzie. Frances was employed by make ammunition during World War II and later worked in the electronic industry retiring at the age of 82..She was a member of St. Francis Borgess Catholic Church in Chicago and recently transferred to St. Marys Church, Paw Paw. She enjoyed flower gardening and walking. Surviving are a brother, Anthony (Marilyn) Benzie of Paw Paw; sister, Florence Speer of Plano, TX; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, Stanley, Joseph, Richard and Peter Benzie; 1 sister, Victoria Boedeker. Family will receive friends Wednesday (2/23) 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Mathew Illikattil celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Church.