Frances June Augustine, age 81, of rural Ithaca, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at her home, with her family by her side.
Frances was born March 27, 1934, in McBride, the daughter of Frank and Cynthia (Daniels) Hansen. She married Norman D. Augustine on June 8, 1952, in Emerson Township. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2010.
Frances will be remembered most for her deep love for her family. She was also a wonderful cook, making delicious home made dinners along with amazing pies. This talent and skill for baking pies she taught to future generations of her family. She loved to travel across the country with family, going as far as Alaska. She put her all into caring for her family, and was a caretaker for her younger siblings and the younger generations when they were little, to caring for the older generations as they aged.
Frances is survived by her children, Nancy Augustine of Alma, Betty (Gale) Bush of Ithaca, and Lanny Augustine of Alma; her grandchildren, Chad Bush of Alma, Norman (Patti) Hurosky of Nashville,John Hurosky of Ithaca, Brad (Shelly) Bush of Wyoming, Aubrie (Adam) Terwilliger of Alma, Valeri (Craig) Neeb of Lake Odessa, and Logan Augustine of Alma; 13 great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Leona, Raymond, Russell, Laverne, Harvey, Vergeline, Norman, David, and Allen; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gordon and Marilyn Augustine. She was preceded in death by great grandson, Nicolas Hurosky.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.