Frances L. Lundeen

Frances L. Lundeen, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Seminary Manor.

She was born February 9, 1924, in Atkinson, Illinois, the daughter of John and Helen (Joos) DeCrane. She married Robert L. Lutes Sr. on November 15, 1942, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death May 8, 1998. She then married Robert E. Lundeen on June 27, 2002 in Bishop Hill, Illinois. He preceded her in death March 1, 2007.

She is survived by two sons, Robert L. Lutes of Calimesa, California and Roger J. (and Lynn) Lutes of Jasper, Georgia; two granddaughters, Christy Wilkins and Deidre Abrons; four great grandchildren, Alyssa and Jasmine Wilkins and Lily and Oscar Abrons; two sisters, Bonnie Clark of Galva, Illinois and Helen Hawkins of Abingdon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; and also special friends, Kay Webber and Tom and Linda Maleck. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Valerie Finnegan; three brothers, Robert, Frank, and John; and a sister, Betty.

Frances worked for the Department of Labor and Industry for the State of Pennsylvania for over 20 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Galesburg. Frances volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was a former member of Soangetaha Country Club.

Cremation will be accorded. No visitation or service is planned. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Prairieland Animal Welfare Center. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.