Frances Kens, age 88, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Sunday, June 06, 2010 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leoâs Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at Roseberrys Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 9th from 5 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Frances was born March 2, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Frances (Marhan) Vancata. She graduated from Faragut High School in Chicago, IL. Frances married Thomas V. Kens on June 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a secretary for Pulman Company. Frances and Thomas moved to Adams County in 2005.
Frances enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Frances was a member of St. Josephâs Catholic Church.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances Vancata.
Survivors:
Husband: Thomas V. Kens of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Thomas A. (Anne) Kens of Tinley Park, Illinois
Son: Kenneth J. (Patricia) Kens of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Thomas M. Kens of Tinley Park, Illinois
Grandson: Jerome P. Kens of Tinley Park, Illinois
Brother: John Vancata Jr. of Zion, Illinois
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Tom, Anne, Jerry & Tom~
We are so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I know she was a devoted wife and mother. May God be with all of you at this difficult time.
i never knew you frances, although in caring for you husband i have learned you were an incredible woman. may you rest in peace