Frances Godfrey

January 10, 2024 at 7:12 p.m.


SYRACUSE – Frances Godfrey, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024.  
She was born on April 13, 1932, in Chicago, to James and Grace Spillan Bowman. On Feb. 22, 1953, she married John Godfrey, who preceded her on April 23, 1996.
She is survived by her nine children: Debra (Bill) Flood, Michael (Deb) Godfrey, Maureen (Tim) Conley, Kathy (Paul) Hubbard, Jeanette (Paul) Courtney, Dee (Jack) Long, Dan (Rhonda) Godfrey, John (Melinda) Godfrey, Colleen (Tracey) Bailey; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Grace Brown, Patricia Zavada, Lucille Skrodenis; three brothers: James Bowman, David Bowman, Micheal Bowman. She was preceded by a sister, Mary Ann Bowman.
A Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery Mock Addition.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Eastlund Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

SYRACUSE – Frances Godfrey, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024.  
She was born on April 13, 1932, in Chicago, to James and Grace Spillan Bowman. On Feb. 22, 1953, she married John Godfrey, who preceded her on April 23, 1996.
She is survived by her nine children: Debra (Bill) Flood, Michael (Deb) Godfrey, Maureen (Tim) Conley, Kathy (Paul) Hubbard, Jeanette (Paul) Courtney, Dee (Jack) Long, Dan (Rhonda) Godfrey, John (Melinda) Godfrey, Colleen (Tracey) Bailey; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Grace Brown, Patricia Zavada, Lucille Skrodenis; three brothers: James Bowman, David Bowman, Micheal Bowman. She was preceded by a sister, Mary Ann Bowman.
A Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery Mock Addition.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Eastlund Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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