Francis Newman

Francis Newman, 75, of Morris died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Morris Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca with Msgr. Raymond Boyle officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Seneca. Visitation will be 9:00 -10:00 prior to services at St. Patrick's Church. Francis was born July 19, 1934 in Verona, IL to John S. and Ethel (Olson) Newman. He worked at Illinois Bell for thirteen years until 1983. He is survived by one son Craig (Amy) Newman of Morris; two grandchildren, Riley and Justin at home; one brother, James (Lois) Newman of Rochelle, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick's Church in Seneca.