Frances Deleskiewicz Barry

January 21, 1919 - February 28, 2007

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Frances Barry, 88, of 106 Gilstrap Drive, formerly of Evanston, IL., widow of Edward Barry, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Born in Evanston, IL., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Puchala Deleskiewicz. Mrs. Barry was retired from Honeywell and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Kathleen Barry of Dallas, TX., John and Margaret Barry of Olympia, WA.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and James Morton of Wilmette, IL., Judith and Milton Smith of Greenville; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Lynch of Evanston, IL., Harriet Tholl of Mt. Prospect, IL.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. A Vigil service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The family will be at the residence.

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God bless your soul, Mom. You were so very much loved by so very many people. I feel fortunate to have been around you for almost 64 years. You will be missed terribly. All My Love. Tom.

Gram; I miss you so much! I can't stop thinking about how happy my childhood was because of you, from dressing up in your beautiful old clothes to "running away to grandma's house" when I was mad at mom and dad. But what I will miss the most is, even as a

?Ma? was the absolute best mother-in-law a person could have. We always had so much fun together during our visits whether it was here or in Illinois or Maryland. One special summertime memory was when John and the kids were out and she noticed that our g

Grandma, I miss you so much! I can't stop thinking about you. I'm so thankful that I was able to be with you and hold your hand when you needed me. I hope and pray that you've been reunited with the people you had loved so much here on Earth. I love you a

"For it is in giving that we receive- It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." I think St. Francis wrote this for you, Mom. You always put us, and others, above yourself. You were a great mother an

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

One of my fondest memories of my mother is when I was 10 yrs. old, I had hepatitis. I had to stay in bed on my back for 3 months. The last 2 days were the worst. I felt like I had an itch inside my body. Mom sat on my bed and rubbed my back for 12-15 hour

Be not sad - she is in your hearts, and has not forsaken you - to see her, only look in the eyes of her children, and grandchildren. She shall be remembered with love, forever. John & Suzie

Grandma B., How I will miss you so. For you were the "biggest" little lady I have ever known. I want to thank you for all the memories - Everything from Montrose to Maryland and all the phone calls in-between. And that laugh of yours ? what a great ri

Grandma Barry was a good, good lady. She may have been small in stature, but she was big in spunk and inner strength. She did a fantastic job raising her 4 kids, including my dad. The smell of Fredent gum will always remind me of her.

To a wonderful, loving mother who worked so hard and gave so much of her time, and, effortless energy to raise four children. What a job she did! Her strength and positive attitude will always be a big part of my life, because family was so very importa

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