Birth date: Feb 1, 1921 Death date: Dec 29, 2016
Frances M. Zabel, 95, of Bloomington, died peacefully December 29, 2016, at Meadows, IL, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Dementia. Generous, talented, and wicked smart, she lived her life through to the end with humor and cou Read Obituary
Dear cousins, my heart goes out to all . Saying goodbye is not easy. Mom knew her as her big sis. I knew her as Aunt Fran. With her goes a little piece of my heart. She was as sharp as they come. In many ways she too was one of history's hidden figures. Aunt Fran was always a quiet and warm presence at our family gatherings. She will be greatly missed.
Thank you. Love, Lori (FB alias Elena Elmstrom!)
Frances Zabel was my Mother's (Harriet Fansher Messer) sister. Aunt Fran was a joy to have in my life. She had warm eyes, a cute laugh, and a loving heart. Fran was an excellent listener. She had sound character, good judgement and a fine mind. I will miss her forever. My love to my cousins, Ellen and Lori, and to their families.
