Iris Frank Obituary
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She was born November 4, 1932, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, to Cordus and Mary (Hendon) Vinson. Iris married David Frank on February 10, 1951, in East Peoria. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2023.
Surviving are her daughters, Joyce (Larry) Belsley of Morton and Becky (Terry) Beach of East Peoria; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Steve and David; one grandson, David; two great grandchildren, Lacey and Cordus; two brothers and three sisters.
Iris loved to read and was a tremendous cook. She was a member of East Peoria Mennonite Church and Highlands Community Church in Sebring, Fla.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at East Peoria Mennonite Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Runs.
Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling cremation arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family visit www.knappjohnson.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Iris Frank, please visit our floral store.
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Nancy lander
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Iris was the most kind, giving ,and loving friend I have ever known. I loved her and David and all of her family . Rest in peace my dear sympathies to Joyce and Becky and family .
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