Frances A. Hinshaw

December 5, 1940 - May 26, 2017

Frances Ann Hinshaw (nee Clausen) Age 76 born December 5, 1940 in Sibley, IL. passed away from Parkinson’s Disease at 4:04 PM on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Regency Care Center in Morris, IL. Fran was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was a caring and compassionate person who selfishly loved her family and grandchildren. She always put others first before any of her needs. An excellent seamstress who made beautiful clothing and craft items for her family and others. She retired in 2008 from Three Rivers Library (Minooka Branch) where she was a Librarian for over 13 years. She also worked at State Farm and Country Companies Insurance in Bloomington, IL as a Key Punch Operator. She attended Joliet Junior College before beginning her Librarian Career. Frances is survived by her loving Husband, Jerry of over 53 years. She was united in marriage to Jerry on March 22, 1964 and to this union three children were born. Adored Mother of Natalie A. (Steve) Jurica of Schaumburg, IL, Trent R. (Melissa) Hinshaw of Oswego, IL and the late Troy Ryan Hinshaw who passed away on August 8, 1994. Proud Grandmother of Emily A. Jurica, Stephen“Trey” Jurica III, Carson G. Hinshaw, Ryan Frances Hinshaw and Grant Hinshaw, Dear Sister of Lois Friese of Gibson City, IL, Elaine Boyd and Janice Riddle both of Normal, IL and Fond Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ella Clausen, one sister, Wilma Andrea (1989) and her adoring son Troy Ryan. Fran is now in “Heaven” with her beloved youngest son, Troy Ryan who was killed in an auto accident at age 16. Funeral Service for Frances A. Hinshaw will begin at 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd, Channahon. Pastor Sarah Hong officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet. Preferred Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Visitation also on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:00 AM until Service Begins. For information 815. 467-1234 or www.themaplefuneralhome.com