Frances Irene Melton

 

1923 - 2011

 

Easton, IL – Frances Irene Melton, 88, of Easton passed away at 1:30 am Wed. Oct. 19, 2011 a the Mason City Area Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1923 in Manito the daughter of Jesse Guy and Frances Iona (Friend) Tisdale. She married Forrest Melton May 4, 1940 in DesMoines, IA and he preceded her in death in June of 1997.

 

Mrs. Melton was of the Christian faith.

 

She is survived by two sisters; Marjorie (Melvin) Taylor of Pekin, Carol E. (Walter) Henninger of Easton, one brother; Norman Tisdale of Manito, nine step grandchildren, and several step great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana conducted by Rev. Lauren Padgett. Entombment will follow in the Laurel Hill Mausoleum in Havana.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hurleyfh.com.