Bernice J. Francesconi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernice J. Francesconi, 95, of Union passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Hospice of NE IL Care Facility in Woodstock. She was born October 20, 1916 in Chicago the daughter of Arthur and Stella (Costa) DeMetri. On January 10, 1942 she married Guido J. Francesconi in Chicago. They lived and raised their family in Chicago until 1980 when they moved to Union. They loved living on their farm in the countryside and she loved her animals. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters; Judy Francesconi and Jacqueline Francesconi both of Union, Joy Ann (Thomas) Bowler of Lake Zurich, her daughter in law Elizabeth Francesconi of Sun Lakes, AZ, her beloved friends Bill and Diane Johnston and Brenda Russell, her cherished grandchildren Christine (John) Magnuson, Laura (Jason Hedges) Bowler and Patrick Bowler and great grandchildren Mia and Tyler Bowler. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Guido on February 24, 2002, her son Jerry on March 13, 2011 and her brother Arthur DeMitri Jr. The visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee/Huntley Rd., Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses to St. Mary Church or Memorials in her name to Hospice of NE Illinois 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010.

Bernice J. Francesconi

October 20, 1916 - February 29, 2012