Frances G. DeFrancesco

Frances G. DeFrancesco obituary

Frances G. DeFrancesco

Frances DeFrancesco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Frances G. DeFrancesco, 91, of St. Charles, formerly of Westchester, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in St. Charles.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Melrose Park, Illinois to Peter and Sylvia Speno.

Frances deeply loved her family and cherished their time together, especially around the table at her traditional Sunday dinners. A talented cook and baker, she found great joy in sharing her delicious meals and warm hospitality with those she loved most.

She is survived by her children, Joseph (Karen) DeFrancesco, Jacquelyn (Keith) Kissane, and Jeffrey DeFrancesco, her grandchildren; Anthony, Carli (Tim) Flores, Keith, Kory, and Kyle, her great grandchildren; Nicholas, Bella and Sophia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack in 2020, her parents and two sisters, Dolores Camp and Lorraine Lechel.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 29th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, (Rt. 64), St. Charles. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 30th at 10:30 A.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 East Main Street, St. Charles. Burial to immediately follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Donations may be made to Misericordia Home 6300 N. Ridge Ave Chicago, IL.

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