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Frances C. Horvath, 97, died Monday at Ascension-All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine, September 24, 1921, daughter of the late Robert and Frances (Nee: Kerth) Noll and was the last survivor of fourteen children.

Frances married Stephen R. Horvath on April 25, 1942 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, especially tending to her apple orchard. Survivors include her seven children, Stephen (Judy) Horvath, Barbara McClure, Mary (Phil) Hines, Dr. Albert (Jane) Horvath, Frances (John) Ray, Patricia Horvath (Allan Oakes), David (Kathy) Horvath; daughter-in-law, Ellen Horvath; 18 grandchildren; host of great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Horvath.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Drive, with Rev. Pat O’Loughlin officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Monica’s Senior Living have been suggested.

Please send condolences to MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME.