Frances L. Artimisi, age 99 of Glen Carbon, IL, born May 16, 1925 in Meneke, MO, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Eden Village Care Center.

Frances had worked as a secretary for the Illinois Terminal Railroad in Owens, IL as well as the School District of Venice, IL. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing the organ, was a member of the organ club, loved knitting and crocheting and making crafts. She had volunteered at Faith and Action in Collinsville and at several nursing homes throughout the area. She loved to dance and was most happy when she was helping others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Mary (nee Wagner) Barker; her first husband, Frank David; son, Gary David; second husband, Albert Artimisi; sister, Ann Marie Hogan; and brother, Dennis Barker.

Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Mary Anne David; two grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Swagler and Eric David; two great-grandchildren: Sophie Swagler and Will Swagler; a sister, Mary Anne (Pat) Brown; and dear friend, Leah Clubb.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

A funeral mass will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 200 N. Lange, Maryville, IL with Father Rob Johnson celebrant.

Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville next to her first husband, Frank David.

Memorials are suggested to Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and will be received at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.