Frances Larson
Frances K. Larson, 89, of Bloomington-Normal, passed away on July 28 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal surrounded by family.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. Anthony Lee officiating and Fr. Michael Pakula (cousin) concelebrating and officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church.
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Interment will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in LaSalle. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church, or Long Meadow Rescue Ranch, Union, Mo.
Frances was born on Aug. 13, 1926 in LaSalle, a daughter to Frank and Stephanie Klopcic Kobilsek. She married John “Mel” Larson on Jan. 27, 1951 in LaSalle. They were married for 49 years, he preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2000.
Surviving are her four children, Carol (Thomas) Kobza of Crystal Lake, Mary Ellen Larson of Normal, John (Ann)Larson of St. Peters, Mo. and Christopher J. Larson of Lavonia, Miss.; four grandchildren, Ann (Ian) Gindes, Steven Leszcynski, Richard G. Larson and Kaitlin A. Larson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Daniel Kobilsek.
Frances became a registered surgical nurse through World War II-Army Nurse Corp program at St. Frances Hospital in Peoria. Over the years she worked at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for family holiday celebrations. Frances enjoyed classical music and was proud to have been a member of the LaSalle Peru High School State Champion Orchestra of 1942.
Frances had a love for plants and flowers, especially African Violets. She was an enthusiastic photographer, always taking a camera with her and sharing photos with family and friends.
Online memorials and memories of Frances may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Olevia Fleming
Olevia Estella Fleming, 65, of Bloomington, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., passed away at 11:51 p.m. on July 26 at her residence.
Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Kansas City, Kansas with Rev. David Davis officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Interment will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Olevia was born on June 9, 1951 in Kansas City, Kan., a daughter to James E. and Eugenia (Holmes) Turner. She married Stanley Fleming, Sr. on Dec. 20, 1969 in Kansas City, Kan.
Surviving is her childhood sweetheart and husband of 46 years, Stanley Fleming, Sr. of Bloomington; one son, Stan (Daphne) Fleming, Jr. of McKinney, Texas; two daughters, Teandra Fleming of Bloomington and Diah Conkrite of Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Mariah, Elijah, Brandon, Bryan, Joshua, Jozalynn, Josiah and Justus; great grandson, Kaysen; mother, Eugenia McBride of Kansas City, Kan.; three sisters, Arlisha, Deitra (Darren), both of Kansas City, Kan. and Rochelle (Jefferson) of Independence, Mo.; one brother, Rodney of Kansas City, Kan.; half-brother, Vincent (Crystal) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; and half-sister, Lisa (Keith) of Kansas City, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Olevia graduated from Wyandotte High School. She worked at State Farm Insurance until her retirement in the CAT Dept. She was an avid reader and a writer of poetry.
She was baptized at Allen Chapel AME Church. Olevia was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church in Bloomington.
Olevia was a wonderful wife and a exemplary mother and will be greatly missed.
Online condolences and memories of Olevia may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
