Mary M. Francis

Mary M. Francis age 94 of Russia, Ohio died at 7:45 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Landings of Sidney.  She was born September 10, 1926 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Frank H. & Emma C. (Ernst) Boerger.  She married Leo H. “Legs” Francis on April 19, 1947 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie.  He preceded her in death on September 8, 1995.  She is survived by children: Joyce & John McLane, Jr. Windermere, FL, Gloria & Mark Quinter, Russia, Gail & Steve Simon, Sidney, Daniel & Scarlet Francis, Russia, Beth & Shane Roe, Sidney, 19 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sisters: Chris Thieman, New Bremen, Ruth Dabbelt, New Bremen, sister-in-law Irene Boerger.  She was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Alma Boerger, Leo & Sally Boerger, Dorothy & Al Wolf, Herb & Alma Boerger, Alfred & Louise Boerger, Clarence & Ginny Boerger, Catherine Boerger, Ralph & Eileen Boerger, Juliana & Russ Wagner, Roger Thieman, Bob & Carolyn Boerger, Frank Boerger and Martin Dabbelt.  She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality, and the Gathering Place.  The family of Mary would like to receive friends but due to COVID-19 concerns, Mass of Christian Burial and the viewing will be private. Burial will take place in St. Remy Cemetery.  Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Wilson Hospice and The Gathering Place in Russia.  Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .