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I want to be thoroughly used up when I die. Life is no brief candle to me, it is sort of a splendid torch. I want to make it burn as brightly as I can.
                            G.B. Shaw

LINCOLN-Frances K. Yeates, 96, of Lincoln passed away at 10:10 p.m. on September 5, 2012 at her home with family by her side.

Frances was born on January 2, 1916 in Albion, IL. She lived most of her adult life in Lincoln, IL. In 1935 she married John H. Yeates.

She retired from Lincoln Developmental Center, where she was the medical secretary for the lab and x-ray department. Frances was a long-time member of Lincoln Christian Church. She was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed making dolls, traveling, crossword puzzles, reading and gardening.

She is survived by four daughters: Mary "Mimi" Nelson and husband Stanley of Daphne, AL; Lindsay Hughes and husband Gary of Lincoln; Christine Parn and husband Gary of Lincoln; Kathleen Dare and husband George of Morris, IL; seven grandchildren: John (Lea) Hughes; Amy (Jeff) Hyde; Lori (Joe) Cody; David Parn and Michelle, Bryan and Shane Dare; and five great grandchildren. We have all been blessed by our selfless, loving and devoted Mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, twin sons, her parents, two sisters, and one brother.

Private family viewing will be held at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at New Union Cemetery, Lincoln with Marge Iden officiating. Memorials may be given to Lincoln Christian Church Harvest of Talents.