Frances I. Luitjohan

Frances I. Luitjohan, age 91 of Grantfork, IL, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Cedarhurst of Highland in Highland, IL. She was born on Monday, June 6, 1927, in Saint Jacob, IL, the daughter of John H. and Edna E. (nee Frisse) Weis. On Monday, April 21, 1947, she married Aloysius "Al" G. Luitjohan at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL. He passed away on Saturday, June 26, 1993. She was a member of St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Grantfork, IL. She was also a member of Knight of Columbus Wives; Grantfork Firemen's Auxiliary; Leef Township Senior Citizens Club; St. Gertrude Altar Society and a member of the former of Daughters of Isabella. Frances was born at St. Jacob, IL and grew up on family farm. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Pierron, IL. She worked for Wick's Organ Company, Deutsch Brothers Powered Egg Company, after her marriage, she helped operate their dairy farm south of Highland, IL. After her children were out of school, she worked at Koch Cleaners and cleaned homes up until her mid 80's. Her husband was Leef Township Road Commissioner for 12 years. She was a Cardinal baseball fan. She enjoyed playing Euchre, loved gardening (especially flowers), and went dancing every Saturday. Survivors include: Daughter - Shirley A. (Lawrence) Schwarz, Highland, IL Daughter - Bonnie K. (James) Wesselmann, Breese, IL Daughter - Janet S. (Leonard) Thole, Highland, IL Daughter - Barbara J. (Timothy) Martiszus, Trenton, IL Daughter - June F. (David) Schmelter, Jacksonville, NC Daughter - Marlene A. (Jerry) Vosholler, Pierron, IL Son - Larry A. (Tina) Luitjohan, Highland, IL Son-in-law - Thomas Wilke , Highland, IL Brother - Cyril "Cy" (Delores) Weis, Pocahontas, IL Brother - Herbert J. (Shirley) Weis, Highland, IL Sister-in-law - Marie Weis, Pocahontas, IL Sister-in-law - Annie L. "Annie" Weis, Highland, IL Grandchild - Denise A. (Andy) Kinnard Grandchild - Aimee L. (George) Russell Grandchild - Michael A. Schwarz (Significant Other - Michelle Schrumpf) Grandchild - Jared J. (Jamie) Schwarz Grandchild - Christine M. (Michael) Anderson Grandchild - Alan B. Wilke Grandchild - Kevin M. Wilke Grandchild - John T. Wilke Grandchild - Dale A. Wilke Grandchild - Robert A. (Theresa) Bufford Grandchild - Maranda S. (Jeff) Tebbe Grandchild - Jason D. (Amy) Wesselmann Grandchild - Scott J. (Laura) Wesselmann Grandchild - Ashley K. (Jeff) Huelsmann Grandchild - Regina M. (Chris) Walther Grandchild - Michelle L. (John) Murtz Grandchild - Erica S. Eversgerd Grandchild - Heather R. (Jeremy) Hultz Grandchild - Scott V. (Melissa) Thole Grandchild - Dana A. (Chris) Pederson Grandchild - Andrew T. Martiszus Grandchild - Jennifer F. (Christopher) Teall Grandchild - Jamie S. (John) Huntley Grandchild - Abigail G. (Kevin) Pace Grandchild - David R. (Heather) Schmelter, Jr. Grandchild - Adam J. Vosholler Grandchild - Brian J. (Annie) Vosholler Grandchild - Cory J. (Ashley) Vosholler Grandchild - Dustin J. (Alicia) Vosholler Grandchild - Cody A. (fiancee - Logan McCray) Luitjohan Grandchild - Eric W. Luitjohan Grandchild - Hannah M. Luitjohan Grandchild - Nicholas J. Luitjohan Great Grandchildren - 65 Great Great Grandchildren - Three She was preceded in death by: Father - John H. Weis Mother - Edna E. Weis, nee Frisse Husband - Aloysius G. "Al" Luitjohan - Died 6/26/1993 Daughter - Judy M. Wilke - Died 8/18/2014 Brother - Wilbert L. "Willie" Weis - Died 9/03/2016 Brother - Raymond F. Weis - Died 7/10/2003 Brother - Lester F. Weis - Died 1/11/2006 Brother - Earl L. Weis - Died 10/28/1994 Sister - Marie K. Deak - Died 12/31/2000 Sister - Bertha R. "Bert" Geiger - Died 5/14/2015 Brother-in-law - John Deak - Died 12/17/2006 Brother-in-law - Raymond Geiger - Died 5/22/2006 Sister-in-law - Judith Weis - Died 11/20/2003 Sister-in-law - Marilyn "Midge" Weis - Died 1/05/2006 Grandchild - Sue Ann Wilke - Died 1/07/1980 Great Grandchild - Declan James Vosholler - 7/30/2016 Great Grandchild - Taylor L. Schwarz - Died 7/24/1999 Great Grandchild - Matthew D. Wesselmann - 5/25/2002 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Monday, September 17, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 17, 2018, at Saint Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork, IL, with Rev. Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Grantfork, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gertrude Catholic Church; Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department; Heartland Hospice.

Frances I. Luitjohan

June 6, 1927 - September 12, 2018