Search by Name
Search by Name
Frances Strang
There were no coloring books in Frances Strang's house. "Why limit yourself to outlines and boundaries," she'd say. Her success as an artist meant that paintings were hung on the living room walls to dry, and then sold over the weekend at an art fair; new pictures were on the walls by middle of the next week.
An urban woman for her entire life, she learned to paint at the YMCA, and sold her art at street festivals and shopping malls throughout the Chicago area. Her art may not be hanging in the Art Institute or the Louvre, but yet her work evoked emotional feelings in her admirers, and her success meant that her kids graduated college with no debt.
Frances A. Strang, nee Lally, age 80, beloved wife of Richard J. Strang; loving mother of Robert (Patty) Strang, Andrew Strang, Jacqueline Strang and Donna (Anthony) Weidman; cherished grandmother of Rebecca Strang, Nancy (Alex) Koltanowski, Nellie Strang, Rita (David) Gunn, Stephanie and Caroline Weidman; great-grandmother of Emma, Alyvia, Brianna, Jacob and Benjamin; dear sister of Marie (the late Larry) Flynn; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home and the Funeral Mass was Friday, June 19th at St. Mary of Gostyn Church. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Make a Wish Foundation, appreciated.
For information, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove.
2 Entries
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
June 24, 2015
Dear Fran,sorry to hear of your passing. It was so nice knowing you as you were a special person in many ways. May your new journey be wonderful. You will be greatly missed by all.
Marilyn Blazek
June 18, 2015
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Jun
18
3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Jun
19
9:15 a.m.
Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Funeral services provided by:
Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more