Mary M. Frank, 73, of Rockford, IL passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2022. She was born in Rockford, IL to Theodore and Viola (Peshek) Crowell. Mary graduated from Boylan High School in 1966. She worked for over 25 years at Muller Pinehurst until retiring at the age of 55. Mary married Larry Frank on June 4, 1986. She loved to cook and bake, especially at Christmas time. Mary was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her children and grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry; her children, Ted (Vida) Koelker, Linda (John) Bauer, Mellodi (Josh Deshazo) Koelker, Kaye (Steve) Baumgardner, Bonnie (Steve) Brill and Robert Frank; her daughter-in-law, Dawn Frank; her grandchildren, Cory, Kyle, Morgen, Ali, Seth, Emma, Molly, Maddie, Christopher, Filicia, Traver and Cody; her great-grandchildren, Talyn Reece, Talyn Eric, Hudson, Theo, Naomie, James, Brody, Savannah, Harper, Emma Kate, Liam, Wyatt and Hunter; her sister, Pam Hayes and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son, John Frank; her daughter-in-law, Tammie Frank; her brothers, Ted and Robert Crowell; her sisters, Judy Cox, Joan Cogswell, Bonnie Wright, Gwen Bowers and her granddaughter, Annabelle Brill.
The family would like to Thank OSF Hospice for all of their compassion and care during this time. A special Thank You to Nurse Amy and Janelle.
Funeral Mass for Mary will take place at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2021 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61102. Burial in Willwood Burial Park Cemetery, Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Mary’s name to OSF Home Health and Hospice in Rockford, IL.
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