Frances Stella Chapman, 96, of Tamaroa, went to be with the Lord at 4:10 A.M., Friday, April 2, 2021 in her home in Tamaroa, IL.
Frances was born on December 1, 1924 in Scheller, IL to Nicholas and Helen (Dudek) Wyciskalla. Frances was united in marriage to Harry Chapman Jr on August 27, 1948 in Pinckneyville, IL. Frances attended St. Charles Catholic School in Dubois, IL and was a member of the catholic faith growing up. Later in life, Frances became a member of White Oak Baptist Church which she attended with her children until the passing of the pastor caused the church to close. She then attended Grace Outreach Church in Pinckneyville.
Frances was a homemaker and lived on a small farm, raising crops and livestock west of Tamaroa most of her life. She loved spending Sunday's with her family, especially to go antique shopping. Frances had a great sense of humor and could make anyone in the room laugh with her stories. She was kind, gentle, and loving to all that knew her. She was very much loved by family and friends and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Sharon) Chapman of Tamaroa, David Chapman of Tamaroa, John Chapman of Tamaroa, Marla Morgan of Tamaroa, Connie (Gene) Heisner of Pinckneyville, Myra Henson of Dubois.
She is survived by 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Surviving grandchildren include Chad Chapman of Tamaroa; Zella (Bill) Burkel of Irvington, KY; Kendra (Brian) Holzom of Jackson, MO; Krystal (Jimmy) Geyer of Covington, KY; Kyle (Brittany) Heisner of Tamaroa; Kelsey (Nicholas) Fry of Murphysboro; Katrina (Greg) Templeton of Pinckneyville. Surviving great grandchildren include, Cierra Morgan; Haley and Alexis Haycraft; Logan, Brooklyn, and Katelyn Holzom; Jordan and Jameson Geyer; Cora and Emery Heisner; Willow and Deen Fry; and Annalee, Kate, and Evelyn Templeton.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry Jr.; son Patrick Chapman; grandchildren Chasity Chapman and Shaun Morgan; and great grandchild Savannah Morgan. She is also proceeded in death by 11 siblings; Walter, Ed, Conrad, Paul, August, Ralph, Sally, Julie, Teresa, Victor, and Mike.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Kirk Steele officiating.
Friends may call from Noon until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Tamaroa Cemetery at Tamaroa.  Friends may make memorials to the Waltonville Community Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.