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Dr. Francis H. Wright

1926 - 2018

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Francis Wright Obituary

Francis (Frank) Wright DDS, age 92, Army Air Corp and Navy veteran, graduate of Northwestern University and Mount Carmel H.S., died peacefully at his home in Homewood on Tuesday September 25, 2018. Beloved husband of Marjorie Wright (McClellan). Proud father of Deborah (Mike) Cook, Dr. Karen Wright O'Donnell, Vivian (Todd) Panagopoulos, Vernon Wright, Kevin (Machelle) Wright, Stephen (Allen Shechtman) Wright, Mary "Mickey" (Pat Burke) Wright, William "Bill" (Marie) Wright, Dr. Phranque Wright. Preceded in death by his son, the late James Wright 1979, his first wife the late Mary Wright (nee Cozzello) 1985 and daughter, the late Catherine (John) Scheffki, 2015. Cherished grandfather to 17 grandchildren, 18 great grand- children and 2 great-great grandchildren. Dr. Wright practiced dentistry in Homewood for 35 years and received the Pioneer Pillar Award from Prairie State College for his contribution to founding the Dental Hygiene Program now in its 51st year. He was recently accepted to the Homewood Hall of Fame. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood on Sunday Sept 30, from 1 – 7 pm. Funeral Monday 9:15 am prayers at the funeral home to St. Joseph Church Mass 10 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Francis Wright Scholarship Fund at the Prairie State College Foundation, Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411; or by calling (708) 709-3631. Further information contact tews-ryanfh.com or 708-798-0331.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Sep. 27, 2018.

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Mount Carmel High School

October 12, 2018

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Francis into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love & care.

GERALD SHINE

September 29, 2018

GRADUATED WITH FRANK FROM MT.CARMEL IN 1944. FRIENDS FOR OVER 75 YEARS. WE HAD A LOT OF GREAT GOLF GAMES BOTH HERE AND IN FLORIDA AS WELL AS A FEW BRIDGE GAMES (FRANK & MARGE WERE UNBEATABLE) AND A LOT OF GREAT DINNERS. FRANK YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL AND FOUGHT THE GREAT FIGHT. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED OLD FRIEND. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MARGE AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY

Lee Ann Kane

September 28, 2018

So very sad to hear this news. Frank was such a warm, funny and sweet man. We will forever cherish all the wonderful family memories, stories and laughter. Sending much love and holding you all close in thought,
Lee Ann and Shirley

Laura (Kane) Blassberg

September 28, 2018

Frank was such a remarkable and beloved man. He lives on, in each of you.
Marjorie, Debbie, Karen, Vivian, Vernon, Kevin, Stephen, Mickey, Bill, and Phranque, and your families ~ you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
His story reminded me of events that I had long forgotten, as well as things I never knew. Reading it brought back many wonderful family memories too.
Thinking of you all with love.

Michelle Alvis

September 25, 2018

My heart goes out to Steve and the entire Wright family. What a beautifully written tribute to an amazing man. To his legacy, which is all of you, know that this world was a better place with your dad in it. Much Love, Michelle Alvis

MR MRS HOCHFELDER

September 25, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jesse & Gretchen Iverson

September 25, 2018

We met Frank through Robert and Babs Scherer years ago when we lived on Cherrywood Lane In Homewood. We remember him and Mary and their wonderful family. Just came across this obituary this evening, and it brought back so many memories of our lives in Homewood and of Frank and Mary. Our condolences to your family. A life well lived! God Bless...

Trisha Anderson

September 25, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Wright's passing. Thinking of the family. The obit was a wonderful recap of his long, fulfilling life. I know he helped many people in his journey and his legacy will continue far past his death. Trisha Anderson

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