Frances Marie Bollinger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frances M. Bollinger, 97, of Benton, MO died peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau MO. She was born March 25, 1923 in Diehlstadt, MO and was the daughter of John W. and Ada Michael. Her and Monroe E. Bollinger were married on January 17, 1948 in Benton and he passed away on November 22, 2000. She and her husband owned and operated the MandM Drive-In and MandM Grocery in Benton for many years. Frances was the First Lady of Benton during her husband's five terms as city mayor. They were both beloved members of the community. She was a member of the St. Denis Catholic Church, the Lady Elks of Chaffee, the Red Hat Society, St. Ann's Sodality of St. Denis and the Extension Club of Benton where they won several awards for their Neighbor Day floats. Her and Monroe were members of the Promenaires and Hilltoppers Square Dance Club where she met some of her lifelong friends that were like family. They loved to travel to new places and go camping with their family. She was a spunky lady with a contagious smile and was loved by everyone who knew her. Survivors include three sons, Michael (Joy) Bollinger of Johnson City, TN, Bill Bollinger of Cape Girardeau, MO, Tom (Terry) Bollinger of Jackson, MO; three grandchildren, Matt (Kim) Bollinger of Fernandina Beach, FL, Cori (Jason) Wray of Jackson, MO, Kiley (Jaime) Loesch of High Ridge, MO; seven great-grandchildren, Sara Bollinger, Josh Bollinger, Matthew Bollinger, Zack Koeller, Hannah Wray, Lyla Loesch, Mya Loesch; and four great-great grandchildren. Friends may call at Ford and Sons Benton Chapel from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Denis Church, with Fr. Bala officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Frances Marie Bollinger

March 25, 1923 - December 12, 2020