Frances Elaine Hestand

Frances Elaine Hestand, 71, of Tamaroa, passed away at 8:35 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Frances was a homemaker.  She was of the Catholic faith.
She was born July 9, 1932 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Delmer and Aurelia (Poninski) Stephens.
She married George Hestand on October 29, 1949 at Du Quoin, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Tamaroa, her mother - Aurelia Stephens of Tamaroa, five daughters - Helen Ferguson of Hurst, IL, Carol Hartsock of Du Quoin, Catherine Reyes of Saint Cloud, MN, Sarah George of Du Quoin and Mary F. Hestand of Du Quoin, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Per Mrs. Hestand's request, cremation services were held.  There was no public visitation or funeral.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to American Lung Association or American Cancer Society.
