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Frances M.

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Guenther

February 6, 1917 – January 10, 2013

Obituary

Frances M. Guenther, 95, of Hurley, Wis., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.      The former Frances Rosi was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Hurley, daughter of the late Hannibal and Maria (Fossatti) Rosi, attended St. Mary's Grade School, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1935. She attended nursing school in Colorado, becoming a registered nurse, then entered the U.S. Army Nursing Corps on Sept. 17, 1942, serving in England and France during World War II, and was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant on Feb. 3, 1946.      Following her discharge, Frances worked as an RN at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and resided there for many years. Returning to Hurley in 1971, she was employed as Iron County Public Health nurse for ten years, retiring in 1981.      Frances was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, Iron County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1580, and the Hurley Lionettes. During her employ as Iron County nurse, she served on various committees on the county level. She enjoyed playing bridge.      She married Robert E. Guenther in 1950. He preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 2003.      Surviving are a son, Robert L. (Nancy), and three grandchildren, Rachel, Elizabeth and David, all of Evanston, Ill.; two sisters, Florence Anonich, Mercer, Wis., and Esther Jeglum, San Ramon, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.      Besides her parents and husband, Frances was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Guenther, in 1979.      Out of respect for her wishes, cremation has taken place.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church in Hurley, with the Rev. Frank Kordek OFM, celebrant.      A flag presentation ceremony will follow, accorded by representatives of the combined Hurley American Legion Post 58 and Iron Co. VFW Post 1580 Honor Guard.      Rite of Committal and interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Iron Belt, in the spring.      Luncheon will be served at the Liberty Bell Chalet following services.      In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.      Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood, where condolences may be given online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.
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