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Frances Walker Obituary
Frances Mary Walker, 69, talented pianist and organist, of Chicago's Arcadia Terrace neighborhood, passed away October 10, 2022. Born in St. Charles Illinois, Fran graduated from Downers Grove South High School before earning her B.A. in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign and her M.F.A. in Piano Performance from Northwestern University's School of Music. Fran was a devoted Catholic who respected all religions. She was kind, caring, positive, and spunky. She was a devoted sister to her disabled brother Stan. Music was her life, and church music was her ministry. Beloved wife of fifteen years to Hristo Mantchev. Loving sister of Charles Stanton "Stan", Arnold "Arnie" (Maggie), Benita (Joseph Senulis) and Jerome "Jerry" Walker. Beloved aunt of many. Preceded in death by first husband Thomas Sternick, brothers Peter and Ernest "Ernie" Walker, parents Charles Robert Walker and Lillian Frances Walker (nee Dowdell), and her beloved terrier/Chihuahua mix Lukey. Visitation 4-8pm, Wednesday, October 26, Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Mass: Thurs. October 27, 11am, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 2330 W. Sunnyside, Chicago, IL 60625. Memorial service: Sat. October 29, 10am, North Shore United Methodist Church, 213 Hazel Ave., Glencoe 60022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music https://www.music.northwestern.edu/donate. Arrangements by Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874 or www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.
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Rebecca Wonson
April 23, 2024
I didn't know Frances, but it looks like the world lost a wonderful and kindhearted person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Michael Callihan Sr.
April 23, 2024
cONDOLENCES, cALSON.
Chris Wagner
October 28, 2022
My heart goes out to my dear friend, Benita, and her whole family in the loss of their beloved sister/aunt/spouse/friend. Such a huge loss to them and to the community Fran was such an important member of.
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