A funeral will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 for 62-year-old Frances “Fran” M. Durbin of Fults, Illinois, who passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born April 11, 1963 in Red Bud, Illinois to Martin Harvey and Pearl (nee Bievenue) Reinhold who both preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son: Caleb Durbin (Fiancée Ally Hodges) of Prairie du Rocher, Ill.; a grandson: Grayson Durbin; a step grandson: Gage Bievenue; her boyfriend: Scott Vogt of Fults, Ill.; seven siblings: Barb Fruth of Red Bud, Mary (Floyd) Higgerson of Kansas City, Mo., Jane Keller of Chester, Ill., Kathy (Don) Roth of Renault, Ill., Agnes Reinhold (Jim Davis) of Waterloo, Ill., Ruthann Reinhold (Will Reeves) of Evansville, Ill., and Laura Reinhold of Evansville, Ill.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister: Judith Ann Reinhold, three brothers: Martin, Lawrence, and Paul Reinhold, and her former husband: Timothy Durbin.
Fran had worked as an office manager for Mississippi Lime in Prairie du Rocher for over 26 years.
She was of the Catholic Faith and had been involved in the Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Committee, both in Prairie du Rocher.
Fran was affectionately known as the “Dancing Queen.” She was a true social butterfly, illuminating the hearts of everyone she encountered with her vibrant spirit.
In every gathering, Frances was the life of the party, her infectious energy and magnetic personality drawing friends and family into a whirl of fun and laughter. She had an extraordinary gift for making everyone feel welcome, ensuring that no one ever felt left out. She hoped that everyone had a “Fran”-tic time.
She had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting.
Fran will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will dance on in our hearts forever.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 and 9-10 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud, Illinois.
A funeral for 62-year-old Frances “Fran” M. Durbin of Fults will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Officiating: Pastor Nick Schmidt.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to family choice.