Frances Pauline (Downs) Staples Obituary 10/8/04
STAPLES, Frances Pauline 78, of New Carlisle died Friday afternoon, October 8, 2004 in Belle Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield on March 14, 1926 the daughter of the late William F. and Mary C., (Moran) Downs. Fran was a very active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Thomas of Springfield and Connie (Kenny) Slama of Peoria, lllinois; two sons, Larry J. (Barb) Staples of Springboro, Ohio and Garry W. (Kelly) Staples of Jacksonville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Amy, Brian, David, Joshua, Mechelle, Robert, and Tracey; six great grandchildren, Rian, Stephanie, Anthony, Tommy, Matt, and Jimmy; two sisters, Patricia Loos and Joan (Walt) Hummel; numerous nieces and nephews including Tom and Cedra Downs of Spring Valley, Ohio. Her husband, Lawrence F. Staples; three sisters, Mary, Alice, and Theresa; and two brothers, John and Joseph Downs preceded her in death. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD is serving the family. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/10/2004.