Mrs. Frances Mae Burton

October 10, 1936 - September 21, 2018

Frances Mae Burton, 81, of East Peoria, died at 5:03 AM on September 21, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 10, 1936 in Peoria to Willard and Harmey (Krus) Schmitt. She married Jack Dixon and later married James Burton on March 23, 1985. He survives. Frances is also survived by 1 son Curt Dixon of East Peoria; 1 step-daughter Kristine Burton; 1 step-son Richard Burton; 5 grandchildren Shane, Taylor and Cole Dixon and Josh Burton and Kendra Moleco; 1 brother Carl (Sally) Schmitt of Peoria; 2 sisters Rosie Schmitt of Hanna City and Lillian (Jerry) Jarnigan of Canton. She was preceded in death by 1 son Mike and 2 brothers Bill and Cecil. Frances was the owner of Frans Catta Club for many years and had been co-owner of The Center Tap in East Peoria. She had been a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God and was also a big Elvis fan and loved traveling. The family would like to thank the staff at Pekin Home Health Care and Unity Point Hospice for their care, along with all the support they received from family and friends throughout her long illness. Visitation will be Monday, September 24 from 5-7 PM at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria. Service will be Tuesday, September 25 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.