Frances W. Blakeman, nee Battles age 86, late of Midlothian. Beloved wife of the late Douglas; devoted mother of Kathy Balestri, Mary and the late David Blakeman; proud grandma of Mark, Douglas, Jacob, David and the late Kaitlyn and Kristy; dear great grandma of 2; loving sister of Lilly Jean, Earnest Vincent "Johnny," and the late Bill, Vivian, Ollie, Mollie, Ruth, Ruby Nell, Audrey, Henry, Ditto, Albert, and Carl Eugen; dear daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth Battles; loving dog mom of two chihuahuas: Bella & Izabelle. Frances was a fantastic cook, and was known for her fudge, and candy making. She loved her family and Elvis. Frances enjoyed camping and fishing, and going to bingo and the casino. Visitation Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m., at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service)14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.). Interment St. John / St. Joseph Cemetery.