Fayette Coleen Frandsen

Fayette C. Frandsen, age 93, of Highland, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Highland. She was born on September 12, 1933, in Livingston, IL, the daughter of the late Glenn and Electa (nee Bloemker) Leitch.

On September 15, 1951, she married Helmer Jack Frandsen, Sr. in Staunton, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Karen Geschwend; son-in-law, Robert Geschwend; brothers-in-law, Frank Frandsen and Charles Frandsen; and parents-in-law, Frank & Letha (nee Wade) Frandsen.

Fayette is survived by her son, JR (Leslie) Frandsen of Alhambra; grandchildren, Kurt (s.o., Vicky McElroy) Geschwend, Kristin Geschwend and Kara (Tasha Chambers) Frandsen; great grandson, Cade Bradshaw and her cat Tootsie”.

Fayette was a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated community member, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, deep faith, and family devotion.

A graduate of Staunton High School, Fayette spent many years as a bus driver for Zeller Bus Line, a job she truly loved. Her faith and community ties ran deep as a devoted member of Salem UCC, the Women’s Guild, and as a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Fayette found great joy in the simpler pleasures of life, including farming, gardening, and canning. She enjoyed collecting eagles and doing word searches and watching westerns.

Above all, Fayette’s greatest happiness was being surrounded by her family. Her hard-working spirit, kind heart, and dedication to her loved ones will be forever cherished and deeply missed.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Don Wagner presiding. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, plants, or other gifts, memorials may be made to Cedarhurst of Highland, Partners for Pets or Salem UCC and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 1501 9th St., Highland, IL 62249, which is serving the family.