Frances Hiner Obituary (1930

Frances Hiner, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21 with her husband of 59 years by her side at Mission Hills Senior Living in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was born to John and Lana Heflin on November 1, 1930 in Metropolis, IL. She moved to Lake Forest, IL in her 20s to work for private households. On August 31, 1957 she married Ed Hiner at First Baptist Church in Waukegan, IL and they had one beloved daughter Melodee born in 1961. Fran was active in Bible studies, Forest Home, and was a founding member of Lake County Baptist Church. She traveled extensively (occasionally bringing her grandchildren with her), but especially cherished Door County, WI and cherry season. She cultivated a passion for food and taste, at one point building and sharing a catering company. She was a loyal and faithful friend and maintained life-long friendships through phone and pen. She is survived by her husband Ed; only daughter Melodee (Jon) Sanchez of Middleburg, FL; eight grandchildren Amanda, Victoria, David, Levi, Luke, Jillian, Emilee, and Benjamin Sanchez; her brother Eddie (Linda) Heflin of Poplar Bluff, MO; her brother-in-law David (Karen) Hiner of Waukegan, IL; and her nieces and nephew Susan Hiner, Melissa Heflin, and Rob Hiner. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Forest Home Christian Camps. A private memorial service will be held graveside at Northshore Garden of Memories.