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Frances Holsonbake Obituary
DESOTO - Frances "Frankie" Holsonbake, 94, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Frankie was born on Dec. 17, 1930, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Matthew and Elizabeth (Sanders) Omersu. She married James Holsonbake on July 23, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Frankie is survived by her husband, James Holsonbake; children, Dick (Sue) Bullar, Ron (Kathy) Bullar, Gail Gauthrie and James A. Holsonbake; nine granddaughters; many great-grandchildren; her special loved ones in Southern Illinois; her friends and if you knew her you loved her and she you.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Helaine Mottershead; infant son, Frankie L. Cummings; sister, Betty Alexander; and sister-in-law, Iris Lightle.
Per Frankie's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Frankie visit www.meredithfh.com.
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