Francis R. Schroeder

October 12, 1942 - June 13, 2019

Frances R. "Fran" Schroeder, 76, of Hampshire passed away Thursday afternoon, June 13, 2019, at Presences St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She was born October 12, 1942, in Chicago the daughter of Hershael and Ruth (Hale) Vallandigham. Fran married Charles D. Schroeder on October 8, 1960, in Forest Park and they were residents of Hampshire since 1964. She loved the farm on Allen Road where they raised trees for a time and she cared for all kinds of animals, especially stray dogs. Fran was a licensed ham radio operator and with her husband, Chuck she loved square dancing and skeet shooting, and together they were leaders of the Campfire Girls. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be truly missed by her husband of 58 years, Chuck; daughter, Dawn Kitchen of Nicholasville, KY; grandchildren, Alexus D. Kitchen, and Charles N. Kitchen; and a sister, Joan (Gordon) Lensner. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son-in-law, Roger Kitchen. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 21, at Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park Streeet in Hampshire. Visistation wil be prior to services on Friday from 5 to 6 PM. Memorial contributions should be directed to the family.