Frances (Bowen) Lentz

Frances Lentz, age 89, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at her home. She was born December 12, 1932 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Guy & Hulda (Reischauer) Bowen. Frances married Noel Dean Lentz on September 3, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2011.

Frances was retired. She enjoyed traveling and doing yardwork. Most of all, Frances loved spending time with her family and friends.

Frances was a member of American Lutheran Church in Bourbonnais.

Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Cindy & Paul DeGroot of St. Anne and Debbie Kramer of Nashville, TN; five grandchildren, Andrew (Jessica) DeGroot, Adam (Jenny) DeGroot, Aaron (Avery) DeGroot, Alexandra Kramer, and Jack Kramer; and four great-grandchildren, Lexi DeGroot, Levi DeGroot, Logan DeGroot, and Marshall DeGroot; brother-in-law, Ron (Mary) Barefield; and sister-in-law, Kathy Elliott. In addition to her husband, Noel Lentz, Frances is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond Bowen and Bill Bowen; and three sisters, Louise Dillow, Dorothy Kohler, and Betty Ann Mowery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Pastor Mark Hasty will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Anna Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made to Riverside Senior Life Communities. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.