Frances' Obituary
Frances Jean Polen, 92, of Kentland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 2, 2026, at Autumn Trace of Kentland.
Born on July 9, 1933, to Henry Everett and Mary Christina (Fenwick) Ferrell, Frances lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
She married John J. Polen on June 19, 1954, in Paducah, KY, and together they shared many wonderful years until his passing on September 21, 1990.
Frances was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir, and was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 23.
Throughout her life, Frances worked at the Colonial Inn, served as a teacher's aide at Kentland Grade School, and was employed at Murphy’s Food King. She found joy in working in her yard, tending to her flowers, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and playing Bingo and Yahtzee.
Frances is survived by her children, Vicki A. (Van) Carlson of Morocco, Deborah L. Morgan of Kentland, Christina M. (Steven) Green of Rensselaer, Natalie F. (Gordon) Gulliford of Wolcott, and Kelly J. (Tamala) Polen of Goodland. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her son John Thomas Polen, son-in-law Stephen Morgan, and three brothers.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM (CST) until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM (CST) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland, with a Rosary beginning at 9:45 AM (CST). Fr. Stephen Duquaine and Monsignor Sell will officiate, and interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.
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