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Frances Ann Fitzgerald

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Sep. 4, 2025

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Frances Fitzgerald Obituary

Frances Ann Fitzgerald, 86, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart.

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Published by The Elkhart Truth on Aug. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Frances Fitzgerald

Sep

4

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home

1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, IN 46514

Sep

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church

1108 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

Funeral services provided by:

Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Elkhart

1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, IN 46514

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Honey Storlie

August 31, 2025

Fran has been such a gift to me and those blessed to know her... Thank you for your lovely and loving leadership Fran, of gentle strength, a listening ear, kindness and authentic care. Thank you for your encouragement even in your retirement, it meant so much to me Thank you for building strong foundations for children that live on! I thank God for Fran´s beautiful life

Randi Cook

August 30, 2025

Fran you will be missed. She was a dear friend whose radiant smile would brighten even the darkest days especially after a hard day at school. Your warmth and kindness touched so many lives, and I´ll deeply miss your presence. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Col. Steven Conarroe

August 30, 2025

More than just a close friend and school graduates, we had planned a future if possible. This is a big loss to my heart and long lasting memory. It will affect me forever. I cannot be there, but I always will be in faith.

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