Frances was born in 1921 in Chicago to Peter and Anna Gorka; being sister to Ann, Frank, Fred, Antoinette, Lillian and Rosemarie. they lived in the Pullman area and were parishioners at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; an integral part of their daily lives. Frances started her career with Illinois Bell as an operator and retired as Secretary to the Vice President. She was devoted to Walter, enjoying their life In Chicago, Iowa and retiring to Seminole. He did in 1985. Fran leaves behind many nephews, nieces, great and great-great nephews and nieces, and her nieces in heart; Ann, Anna Lyn, Alex, Loretta Jane and Juvey.