"Sorry to hear about your lose. I grew up knowing the family and our families were very close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of loss. Take care, love the Wineski's."
In loving memory of
Francine Alvira Lipinski
June 4, 1942 - January 8, 2006
Francine Alvira Lipinski, 63, died Sunday, January 8, 2006, at Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, after a battle with brain cancer. She was born on June 4, 1942, in Rollingstone, MN to Wilfred and Marcella (Hengel) Rivers. Francine married Andrew "Sonny" Lipinski on June 25, 1966 in Winona, MN. He preceded her in death in 1992. Francine attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Winona Secretarial School. She worked for the Office of the Chancery in La Crosse, WI, the Winona Police Department, Rollingstone Post Office, was owner of Fran's Yarn & Crafts, and was currently employed at Hal Leonard Corporation in Winona, MN. Fran was a member of Elks Lodge 327 in Winona. Survivors include one son, James at home; three daughters, Jeri (Troy) Brugger of Rollingstone, MN, Tricia (Blake) Parrish of Apple Valley, MN, and Nancy (Jerry) Skroch of Fountain City, WI; mother, Marcella; one brother, Bro. Mike Rivers of St. Paul, MN; and four sisters, Bets (Ron) Rumpel of Arcadia, WI, Toni Rivers, Mary (Gary) Stoos, and Jodi Rivers all of Rollingstone; ten grandchildren, Dillon, Amber, Brooke, and Jenna Brugger, Brett Ties, Carter Weidemann, and Ellie Parrish, Evan, Tiffani, and Melani Skroch; brother-in-law, Jack (Debbie) Lipinski of Winona, MN; sister-in-law, Carol Hengel of Bloomington, MN. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilfred; her husband, Sonny; brother, Tom; brother-in-law, Chuck Hengel, Sr.; sister-in-law, Susan Pampuch.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy. She was such a sweet woman"
"We both extend to your families our sympathy in the loss of Francine. Much too young for life to be over."
"I'm so sorry for your loss.I will never forget how she would go out of her way to thank me for having the power dolly ready for her in the morning in rework.It made my day. My thoughts,and prayers are with you. Fran will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Randy Papenfuss"
"Growing up Fran was like a mom to me. I spent as much time at her house witht he girls as I did at home. Fran will be missed and I love her and her family. You are all in my prayers. Love Terri"
"I am sorry for your loss. I wish your family the best. I worked with Fran for a few years at Hal Leonard and it was a honor to know her."
"Sorry about the loss of your Mother--I am glad I got the chance to know her & share some Fri nights out with her--she was a great person-may you know that she is at peace now & will hurt no longer. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Sandy"
"Our thoughts and prayer are with you at your time of great loss. You will be able to keep your Mom with you forever because you have the love you felt for her and all the happy memories you shared in your heart and they will stay with you forever and you will be able to share them and remember them forever. Mike has shared with me what a wonderful woman and mother your Mom is and just know you were lucky to have her and a part of her will live on through each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!!!"
"Sorry for your loss, it saddens one deeply but take heart in the time you had. The following sums life up... I'm glad you're in my dash--- I read of a woman who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend She referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning...to the end. She noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; The cars...the house...the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard... Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real, And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile.. Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy's being read With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? * *.(\***/)*.* *.*(\ (_) /)*.* .*.(_/ || \_).*. *..*/____\*..* May your guardian angel watch over you faithfully "
"Well what can I say other than it is always sad to loose someone, but to loose a parent is one of the hardest, And now you go through it again but as adults and its not any easier than it was when you lost your Father as kids, But you will all get through it your all strong so stick together and you will all be fine, I know you can get through it I was part of the family for awhile and I know you are all strong when you pull together. So don't be sad she is at peace now with your Father. So think of all the good times with Fran she was a geat woman. They will both be looking down on you all together now . Take care"