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Frances A. (Testin) Clennon

Posted 2008-05-28 by Judy Wight Branson
Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Frances A. Clennon, age 82, of Prescott Valley passed away peacefully at home May 16, 2008, with her family by her side. Frances was born March 16, 1926, to Lawrence and Frances (Baltz) Testin in Joliet, Ill.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, John M. Brannick (1963) and Bernard C. Clennon (1993); her son, Lawrence Brannick; and brother, Paul Testin.

Surviving Frances are her daughters, Maureen (Eric) Prestegaard of Minooka Ill., and Julie (Rick) Randosh of Prescott Valley; son John Brannick of Prescott Valley; brothers, Joseph (Bunny) Testin of Plano, Ill., Raymond (Marlene) Testin of Gardner, Ill.; sister, Lois (Dominic) Bucciferio of Joliet, Ill.; two sisters-in-law; Anne (Clennon) McEvilly of Minooka, Ill., and Anna Mae (Larkin) Testin of Plainfield, Ill.
She is also survived by grandchildren, Sharon (Harry) Kavadas of Dyer, Ind., Erica Prestegaard of Shorewood, Ill., Stephanie Randosh of Prescott Valley, Joseph and Matthew Prestegaard of Minooka, Ill.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Frances was a member of St. Germaine Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic Minister for several years. She was a wonderful mother, mentor and friend. She will be greatly missed by all.

The family of Frances Clennon would like to extend a huge Thank You to YRMC Hospice, especially to Carol Burrey, Connie Sandoval, Janice Hedberg and Theresa Hoffman. They all made it so easy for us with their support and caring touch.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in the memory of Frances to YRMC Hospice or the St. Germaine building fund.

A visitation for Frances will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley, Ariz. with a 6 p.m. Rosary for Frances. A Mass of Christian Burial in honor of Frances will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. Germaine Catholic Church, Prescott Valley, Ariz. Burial will follow the services at Heritage Memorial Park, Dewey, Ariz.

Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.

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