Frances Slaten Obituary

Dear mom I would like to say that on august 8th 2007 when I lost you my life was turned completely upside down and part of me died with you and I died inside and my anger and rage grew worst than ever and the worst thing I had to do as a son was watch the medical examiner cover your body for the last time as I walked out of the room and the worst thing as a son I had to do was carry your casket to your final resting place and my deepest regret was not being able to get to the hospital before you took your last breath and the effect of your loss has been more catastrophic than I can begin to imagine and as a son I can honestly say not many other single mom’s can raise 9 kids by herself like you did and you taught me how to fight this god awful world on my own two feet mythologically and the thing I will always remember as a son that you told me when you were still alive that my son got smart and made me proud and the entire family has been very broken emotionally spiritually and all the above and I may not have been the best son that hit the planet and the biggest success story but I was never meant to be a throw away case either and you always taught me that and since you passed august 8th 2007 it’s not been the same coming up to Wisconsin and not seeing you at the end of the kitchen table or coming into the front room as I walked through the door it’s not been the same walking up 35th street in Cicero or walking down elmwood and 41st in stickney and as a son you gave us streigth and hope with all the odds against us and it’s taken me 18 years to find the right words to write this because the loss is so devastating and as your son like any normal son I love you with all my heart and soul till we meet in the sky your son rob

Skip;Your mom and dad are together again you now have 2 angels to watch over you and the grandkids Erv.

Dearest Mom,
Words cannot express the love and devotion you gave to all of your children. You were with us from beginning to end (as we held your hand and kissed and told you that you were the best mother anyone could ever have. We were the most fortunate children to have a mother raise 9 children by herself, not to mention all of the things you have taught us through life (especially love) you kept all of us very close and we all were there for each other to the end, holding your hand and in your presence until you took your last breath until the angel gave you your wings. You are at peace now and you will no longer suffer. May you remain in happiness forever, because you are the best and that is what you deserve. Love you always and forever, you will always be my idol and in my heart.
Love always and
Forever, Sandy

Dear Skip & family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Please know that her spirit lives on within you and take comfort in knowing she is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mom- words cannot express how much you will be missed. You took a piece of me with you, when you left. I love you with all my heart. Till we meet again- Tricia

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Mom,the pain I feel today is nothing compared to the pain you must have felt knowing your time with us was nearing an end, my love for you will never change I just hope someday that I will be loved as much as I know you were and missed just a portion of what you will be missed. You leave behind a broken family we all will miss you deeply and think of you Religiously your life with God has begun Thank you for giving me life your son Tom

I married into the Slaten Family April, 2000. Fran was always there for her children. She gave to others before herself.

Fran will be missed by all. Fran chose to go at this time as to not burden her children with her sickness as it progressed.

Fran we love you and we will miss seeing your shining face at the end of the kitchen table.

God has taken you home now, your tired little body can now rest and watch over your family from above.

Remember to give some of them a kick in the butt when you see they are acting up again.

Love you,

Vicki