Frances Loyola Stanbury McCambridge Runtz
Of Arlington Heights

Visitation for Frances Runtz, 90, will be from 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m.

Memorial Mass celebrated Saturday, March 3, at St James Catholic Church, Arlington Heights, IL

Fran, a longtime resident of Skokie and Deerfield, died on February 17, 2007 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Fran was a loving wife and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Fran was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Joseph Runtz, Sr.

Fran is survived by her devoted children and their spouses Robert (Toni) Runtz, Jr., Kathleen (Buddy) Delaney, Richard (Julie) Runtz and Mary (J. Wynn) Alexander; by her grandchildren Amy (John) Guignon, Becky (Bud) Daleiden, Carrie (Kurt) Winter, Patrick Delaney, Molly (Alan) Sandoval, Kevin Delaney, Taylor and Joe Alexander and Nicole Runtz; and by her (11) great-grandchildren Cole, Meg, Jane and Hope Guignon, Max, Anna and Casey Daleiden, Nick, Lainey and Sophie Winter and Sean Sandoval.

Fran was always a charming and gracious hostess who found joy in her family, her friends and her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary (Chicago), St. Peter (Skokie), Holy Cross (Deerfield) St. Patrick (Lake Forest), St. Alphonsus (Prospect Heights) and St. Mary (Phelps, WI). She had been an active member of the Deerfield and Phelps (WI) Woman's Clubs, and a long time Big Sand Lake Club member. Fran was an Immaculata High School alum and attended Mundelein College.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Skokie, IL 60076 appreciated.