McMORROW, Frances Luella 1916-2007

MCMORROW, REA, SEXTON, ONEILL

Posted By: Diana Henry Diedrich (email)
Date: 2/19/2007 at 08:41:33

Frances L. McMorrow, 90, of Waukon died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday , Feb. 19 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 4 p.m. scripture service.

Frances Luella McMorrow was born October 12, 1916 in rural Waukon, the daughter of William and Bridget (Rea) McMorrow. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John the Baptist West Ridge Catholic Church in rural Waukon. Frances attended country schools in rural Allamakee County and graduated from Waukon High School.

She farmed with her brother John in Union Prairie Township for many years before moving to Waukon in 1999. Frances was also a caregiver for her uncle John Patrick McMorrow for several years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed gardening and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes on television.

Survivors include a sister, Yvonne Sexton of Ridgeway; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and James McMorrow; and a sister, Eleanor O'Neill.

Casketbearers are John, Patrick and David Sexton, Dan and Greg O'Neill, and Steve Laures.
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Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 2/23/2007

Frances Luella McMorrow

October 12, 1916 - February 10, 2007

Frances L. McMorrow, 90, of Waukon, IA died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 20th at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 4:00 p.m. scripture service.

Frances Luella McMorrow was born on October 12, 1916 in rural Waukon, IA, the daughter of William and Bridget (Rea) McMorrow. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's the Baptist West Ridge Catholic Church in rural Waukon. Frances attended country schools in rural Allamakee County and graduated from Waukon High School. She farmed with her brother John in Union Prairie Township for many years before moving to Waukon in 1999. Frances was also a caregiver for her uncle John Patrick McMorrow for several years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed gardening and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

Survivors include a sister, Yvonne Sexton of Ridgeway, IA and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, John and James McMorrow; and a sister, Eleanor O'Neill.

Casketbearers are John, Patrick and David Sexton, Dan and Greg O'Neill and Steve Laures.

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