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FRANCES C. WILDER

Frances C. Wilder, 86, of Hillman passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at her home.

Frances was born in Hillman on Aug. 25, 1931, to the late Francis Dewey and Irene (Badgero) McConnaughey and married Ross Wilder on Sept. 1, 1949. She served over 29 years as a pastor’s wife working alongside her husband in the Free Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2017. Many will remember Frances for her pies, gift of hospitality, and quickness to respond in time of discouragement.

Surviving are two daughters, Gwendolyn (Earl) Hulett of Sandusky, Mich., Grace (Andy) Butterfield of Memphis, Mich.; son, Mark Wilder of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her son, Gregory; infant granddaughter, Monterey; two sisters, Marilynn Miller, Mary Graham; and two infant brothers, Gerald and Ronald.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Hillman Free Methodist Church from 5-8 p.m. and continue there Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Ryan and Rev. Daniel Shinabarger officiating. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Interment: Hillman Rust Cemetery

Memorials: Hillman Free Methodist Church