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Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie

Birth	:	9 Sep 1926 Burchard, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 2010 Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Salem Township Cemetery, Lower Salem, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5480003, -81.3970032
Description	:	Lillian F. "Fran" (Weakland) Kruse Soucie, 83, of Minden, formerly of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Bethany Home in Minden, Nebraska. She was born September 9, 1926 at Burchard, Nebraska to Francis and Hermina (Wenzel) Weakland. Fran grew up in Burchard and graduated from Lewiston High School with the class of 1945. On July 14, 1947, Fran was united in marriage to John Kruse at Beatrice, Nebraska. Two daughters were born to this marriage; Linda and Cheryl. That marriage ended in divorce and Fran married Leo Soucie on December 14, 1996, Leo preceded Fran in death. Fran discovered... Read More	Lillian F. "Fran" (Weakland) Kruse Soucie, 83, of Minden, formerly of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Bethany Home in Minden, Nebraska. She was born September 9, 1926 at Burchard, Nebraska to Francis and Hermina (Wenzel) Weakland. Fran grew up in Burchard and graduated from Lewiston High School with the class of 1945. On July 14, 1947, Fran was united in marriage to John Kruse at Beatrice, Nebraska. Two daughters were born to this marriage; Linda and Cheryl. That marriage ended in divorce and Fran married Leo Soucie on December 14, 1996, Leo preceded Fran in death. Fran discovered she had a wonderful talent for painting pictures. However, she did not begin serious painting and other art work until 1970. She has since done hundreds or even thousands of various pieces of art. She loved to paint on china, ostrich eggs and dinner sets. Fran even had a special talent for glass etching. She also enjoyed decopage, collage, and painting with gold on china and crystal. Fran sold many paintings throughout the years, and has given many away. She traveled to Montreaux, Switzerland to paint the Chillion Castle on Lake Geneva. She attended the ANAC workshop in Halsey, Nebraska for many years. She even studied art under many renowned artists, locally and all over the state. She displayed many of her pieces of art at the Lexington Library, Museum and various art shows around the area. Another talent Fran discovered was cake decorating, she loved to decorate birthday and doll cakes for friends and families in the area. Fran was a kind lady who was involved in many organizations, both artistically and community wide; such as, St. Ann's Catholic Church, Christian Women's Club, Lexington Painting Club, Grant Extension Club, the VFW, Legion and Eagles Auxiliaries, Lexington Art's Council, Studio 25, the Iris Society, as she always loved growing beautiful gardens. She was an art instructor at St. Ann's School, active in the Grand Generation Center, the Lexington Women's Club, the Grand Squares of Lexington and volunteered for the Red Cross at Westside Care Home for many years. Fran was proud of the fact that she and Leo received the "Clean Sweep Yard of the Week" from Keep Lexington Beautiful. She also enjoyed going to Miller, Nebraska to the Miller dances. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. Survivors include: daughters: Linda (Gene) Shaw of Hastings, Nebraska; Cheryl (Shane) Lobdell of Lexington, Nebraska; grandchildren: Jeremy (Rylee) Shaw of McCook, Nebraska; Jason Shaw of Central City, Nebraska and Nathan Lobdell of Lexington, Nebraska; Great-grandchildren: Karragan, Caleb and Corbin Shaw of McCook, Nebraska; brother: Francis (Van) Weakland of Beatrice, Nebraska; sisters: Lauretta Schultz of Beatrice, Nebraska and Florence Ullsperger of Beatrice, Nebraska Fran was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo and one brother, Raymond.

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Where is Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie's memorial?
Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie's memorial is located at: Salem Township Cemetery, Lower Salem, Washington County, USA.
When did Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie death?
Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie death on 30 Mar 2010 in Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lillian F. “Fran” Weakland Soucie's memorial?
Latitude: 39.5480003
Longitude: -81.3970032

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Ralph Weakland

(1891 - 1964)

Hermina Teresa Wenzl Weakland

(1891 - 1962)

Spouse

Leo J. Soucie

(1917 - 2001)

Siblings

Lauretta Cecilia Weakland Schultz

(1915 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 39.5480003, -81.3970032

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8. Good Hope Cemetery
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10. Berg Cemetery
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14. David Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5735092, -81.4575729

15. Highland Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5160942, -81.4581757

16. Scott Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5436325, -81.3218307

17. Koon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5718231, -81.3277512

18. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5103516, -81.3381728

19. Mossberg Cemetery
Dalzell, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5528340, -81.3179030

20. Ludwig Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4991989, -81.3463974

21. Epler Cemetery
Gasville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5252304, -81.3166809

22. Stephens Cemetery
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23. Smith Ridge Cemetery
Macksburg, Washington County, USA
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24. Hill Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5922000, -81.4700000