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2019
Frances Wright Obituary
Born: January 21, 1949; in Woodstock, IL
Died: February 28, 2019; in Sun City, AZ
Frances A. "Fran" Wright (n e Platt), 70, passed away Feb. 28 in Sun City, AZ. Born Jan. 21, 1949 in Woodstock, IL.
She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Episcopal Church and graduated McHenry High School. Living most her life in Chicagoland, excepting twelve years in Ithaca, NY where she raised her son. Fran was enamored with sun and sand and recently moved to Sun City West, AZ to escape Illinois' winters. An aspiring globetrotter, bake sale extraordinaire, cat lover, scrabble master, loyal friend, and a devoted and dedicated Mother, "Franny" will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Rick Platt.
She is survived by her son, Rick (fianc e, Jessica) of Lake Villa; sister, Nancy Krcmar of McHenry; ex-husband and friend Rich of Sun City West, AZ; sister-in-law, Linda Platt; and niece, Jessica Smith of Blue Springs, MO; and several cousins.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at later date in or near McHenry.
In lieu of flowers at the time of the Memorial, Fran would encourage contributions to the ASPCA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 20, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Eugene Kwon
March 19, 2019
May your friends and family be of comfort to you in this time of loss. What comforted me the most is the scriptures where the God of all comfort gives us peace. We all look forward to a time where we can see our loved ones again. My sincere condolences to your family.
March 13, 2019
I am sorry for your loss.
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