Frances L. Zuck

Frances L. Zuck, 78, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born April 1, 1937 in Raymondville, Texas, the daughter of Earl and Nell Ethel (Pennington) Presley.  She married Otis D. Zuck on January 21, 1956 in Galesburg.

She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Otis; a son, David Zuck of Sioux City, Iowa; a daughter, Ellen (and Jay) Smith of Dunlap, Illinois; two granddaughters, Erin and Emily Smith; a brother, Earl Presley of Garland, Texas; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.

Frances was a medical transcriptionist at OSF St. Mary Medical Center for 22 years, retiring in 2004.  She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954.  Frances was an artist who enjoyed sketching and painting nature scenes.  She also was a writer of short stories.  Frances was a bowler and was interested in Native American culture.

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Mrs. Eleanor Landon officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.