Frances Aleckson

Frances Aleckson, a 90-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away Tues. Dec. 25, 2012 at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born in Chicago, IL to the now late Francis and Isabelle {nee Crowe} Howell on June 1, 1922 and raised by her now late grandparents John and Harriet Crowe. Frances was the loving mother of Bob (Dana) Aleckson, Paul (Susan) Aleckson, Pam Dedrick, and Mark Aleckson; the beloved grandmother of Steven (Jen) Aleckson, Mike (Heather) Aleckson, Kristen (Craig) Swanson, Robert Dedrick, Kerry Heiple, Kaylee "Gracie" Aleckson, and Barbara (Max) Hazen; cherished great-grandmother of Charlie, Grace, Kristen, Alton, Hanna, Ethan, and Jackson; the dear sister of John and Christopher McClory; fond mother-in-law of Judy Aleckson. Her husband John W. "Bill" Aleckson and son John A. "Andy" Aleckson preceded her in death. Friends of the family may join them for a memorial service commencing at 3 p.m. on Fri. Jan. 4, 2012 at The Chapel, 25270 W. IL RT 60, Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 201-2777. Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in Grayslake. www.strangfuneral.org.