Frances M. Courtney's Obituary
Frances M. Courtney, 85, of Alliance, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 9:22 a.m. at Aultman Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1925 in Alliance, and lived in Alliance all of her life. Frances was a member of Lexington United Methodist Church and was a very active member through the years. She retired from Hecks Department Store, where she was head of the clothing department. In her past-time, she enjoyed working in her yard. Survivors include; a daughter, Dona Lee (Ron) Caughron of Lee Puenute, CA; a son, David Lynn (Kathy) Courtney of North Benton; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald Courtney on January 22, 1975, whom she married on February 9, 1943; and her parents, Lester and Sophia (Crick) Butner; and two brothers, Lester and Lonnie Butner of Alliance. The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Terry Baltzer of Lexington United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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