Frances M. (Salerno) Doerr

Frances M Doerr, 92, of Rock Island passed away peacefully at home, Thursday January 16, 2020.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Fran at St Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held in McCarthy Hall at St. Pius X from 10:00AM until the service. A luncheon will also be held in McCarthy Hall after the Mass.  Inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be left to St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Fran was an active resident at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, where she enjoyed bridge, bingo, and many social activities in the company of her friends.   Born Frances Salerno September 18, 1927, she grew up in Rock Island where she attended school, married her husband Alvin and worked at Ben Farrar Insurance.  Fran was a dedicated member of St. Pius X church in Rock Island.  She also belonged to the Legion of Mary, and prayed the rosary for residents at St Anthony’s and Silver Cross care centers.   In earlier years she played golf, bowled, enjoyed camping, cooking, and was known to visit the local casino.

Fran is survived by her two Sons, Kenneth (Paula) Doerr of Phoenix, Arizona and Glen (Bob) Doerr of Quincy, Massachusetts.  Also surviving are 2 family members that were like daughters to Fran; her cousin Debbie Patronagio of Rock Island, IL and her niece Elaine Tufts of Bloomington, IL. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Alvin; parents Pete and Anna Salerno; sister Josephine Hansen, and brother Joseph killed in WW II.

Fran’s sense of humor, kindness and joy for life will be missed by all.

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