Frances W. Van Buren, formerly of Grand Ridge, passed away Thursday (March 24th) at Burgess Square Health Care Center in Westmont. She was 87.
She was born November 14, 1923 in Mansville, KY to Alvie and Flora (Harmon) Williamson. On Dec. 8, 1944, she married Willard (Bill) Van Buren, who passed away Aug. 11, 1983.
Fran retired from the Ottawa Medical Center after holding the position of office manager for over 20 years. She then worked part time at The American Red Cross and was a member of the Church of God.
Surviving are son, Kirt (Marybeth) Van Buren of Grand Ridge, daughter, Cyndy Van Buren Raine of Chicago, six grandchildren, Thomas, Rick, Scott and Carrick Van Buren, Tyler and Madelyn Raine and seven great-grandchildren. A sister, Marjorie Pendleton of New York, and 7 nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Monday from 10-11AM at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband, son, Carrick "Rick" Van Buren, sisters, Sophie Price and Ruby Colman.
Memorials may be directed to the Grand Ridge Fire Dept.
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