Frances Lucille Lahue

Frances Lucille Lahue

Frances Lucille Lahue, 96, of Springfield, died at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at River Birch Senior Living. 

Frances was born March 14, 1918 in Providence, KY, the daughter of Edward and Mary Alice Edmonson Vaughn.  She married John E. Lahue in 1945 in Morganfield, KY; he preceded her in death in 1977. 

Frances retired after 28 years of service with Sangamo Electric and 20 years with the Secretary of State, where she was the Employee of the Year in 2000.  She was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Eastern Star Chapter and was an avid reader who enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds in her neighborhood. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one sister. 

She is survived by her son, Billie Vaughn (wife, Lois) Lahue of Springfield; four grandchildren, William Edward (wife, Milagros) Lahue, Theresa (husband, Tim) Mercer, Mary Reed (companion, Steve Burke), and Catherine J. (husband, Jason) May; nine great-grandchildren, Alexandra and William Lahue, Jr., Brian, Adam and Katelyn Mercer, Nicholas (wife, Lyndi) Reed, Brent, Caleb, and Amelia May; and one great-great-granddaughter, Hannah Reed. 

Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating.  Burial will follow at Grove City Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702. 

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