Frances Louellen Donovan

Frances Louellen Donovan obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Frances Louellen Donovan

Frances Donovan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Feb. 12, 2026.
Frances Louellen Hock Donovan, 76 of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

She was born April 9, 1949. In Hafer Il. Frances was born to Cecil and Mame Hock. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her kids and grandkids. She loved God, her family, and her pets. She was a member of Community Chapel in Marion.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Butch and Ray Dean Hock; sisters: Betty Gibbs, Dorris Barnard, and Phylis Short; and her grandpa, Jay Jones, whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by her children: Donna Scro, Brad Wemmer, Robert Wemmer, Joe Coulter, and Lisa Frost & David Frost; several grandchildren: Jeremy Scro, Carissa & Michael Mazzara, Cassidy & Jim Aldridge, Allen & Angel Wemmer, Samantha Uhles, Debra & Joe Smith, Aubree Frost, Josh Frost, Jake frost, and Brittany Poe. She also has several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date. She will be laid to rest with her mother in Carterville Cemetery.

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