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Frances M. Kendrick, 97, of Lincoln, passed away October 3, 2012 at the Christian Nursing Home in Lincoln.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday also at the funeral home with Father Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lincoln.

Frances was born August 27, 1915 in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Michael and Manda (Zupan) Verban. She married Franklin M. Kendrick on December 26, 1955 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1972.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln, was a real estate agent for 30 years, formerly worked for the state of Illinois as a seed analyst, attended Lincoln Business College for 2 years, and was a member of the Lincoln Elks Club.

Surviving are her nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Franklin, brothers Steve, Matt, and Emil and sisters Katherine Verban and Mary McGee.

Memorial donations may be made to Little City Foundation, 1760 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067.