Obituary of Frances B. Petric

Frances B. Petric, of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 17, 2016 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in Waukegan on February 12, 1917 to the late Frank and Jennie (Jeray) Musich. Prior to her final years in Wisconsin, Frances was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein and a longtime member of the former Mother of God Church in Waukegan. She was active in both churches and was a member of St. Anne’s Lodge in Waukegan. She was a homemaker and an avid baker, often baking potica and cookies for family, friends and church functions. She was a kind and cheerful mother and grandmother who always put her children's interests ahead of her own. Frances enjoyed her long life, her family and her friends, and will truly be missed by all who knew her. Frances is survived by her sons, Jim (Karen) and Gary (Debbie); and daughter, Janet (Jim) Spoerke; also survived by her six grandchildren, who were all special to her, including Steven (Mary Kathryn), Sara (Dan), Nick, Katrina, Lauren, and Dan; and one great grandchild, Jonathan; further survived by her brother Joseph (Virginia) Musick. Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanne and Amelia, and three brothers, Frank, Albert and William. Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W Erhart Road in Mundelein, IL, followed by mass at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of the McMurrough Funeral Chapel in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Catholic Relief Services (www.CRS.org). Funeral info (847) 362-2626 and libertyvillefuneralhome.com