Frances T. Wendt

Frances T. Wendt obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Frances T. Wendt

Frances Wendt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Frances T. Wendt, nee Donato, age 108, at rest August 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Victor Wendt; Loving mother of Theresa (late Dale) Baulac, Diane (late Gerald) Wojnarowski "Worski", Richard (Carol) Wendt and Carol (Thomas Finn) Harper; Cherished grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 11; Dear daughter of the late James and Maria Donato; Frances was preceded in death by 5 siblings; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Ave., Mass 11:00 a.m.; Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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