Francis Scriven
Of Arlington Heights

Francis Scriven, formerly of Chicago, was born June 23, 1922 in Dixon, Ill. to Charles William and Anna Marie (nee Thomas) Scriven. He died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center.

Mr. Scriven was a fire fighter for 33 years for the City of Chicago before retiring in 1985. During his career he was stationed at Engine House #68, Engine House #88 and Midway and O’Hare Airports. Francis served in the Navy during WW II and was a Lifetime Member of the Elk Grove VFW Post #9284. He also was a Eucharistic Minister for the last 17 years at St. Mary Parish in Buffalo Grove and the last 13 years at Northwest Community Healthcare Center. Francis was a member of the Sacred Heart Society and Holy Name Society at St. Bruno parish in Chicago.

Francis’ survivors include his wife Alice nee Kelly whom he married November 29, 1941; his children James (Carol) Scriven, of Chicago, Jo Ann Scriven Crum of Buffalo Grove and Francis (Susan) Scriven of Woodridge; his grandchildren Kelly Ann, James, Ann Marie, Patrick, Aimee, Warren, Katherine, Jennifer, Anthony and Michael; his 13 great grandchildren; and his sister Mary Jane McMurry.

Francis is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers John (Marie) and Charles (Bridget) and is brother-in-law Charles “Mac” McMurry.

Visitation from 3:00 until 9:00 PM, Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. Mary Catholic Church 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial at St. Mary Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., #400, Chicago, IL 60661 or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle - Suite 282, Chicago, IL 60610.