Francia Conner's Obituary
Francis Connor, age 92, of Centerville, Iowa died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Centerville Nursing & Rehab Center in Centerville. He was born the son of Emmett and Dora (Wood) Connor on August 2, 1912 in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Centerville Community Schools in 1930 and later attended the University of Iowa and received his Pharmacy License.Francis married Georgia Hart on January 2, 1938 in Centerville, Iowa. Francis opened his first 'prescription shop' in Centerville in the late 1940's and called it Connor's Pharmacy. He would serve as a Pharmacist for over 50 years and retired in 1976. He served on the Appanoose County Country Club Board and was Past President. He was also a member of the Iowa Pharmacist Association, the Elk's Lodge in Centerville and was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Centerville. Francis was a very devoted husband for over 67 years. He loved his family, and a great game of golf or a day outside hunting.He was preceded in death by: his parents and a brother, Robert Connor.Francis is survived by: his wife, Georgia Connor of Centerville, Iowa; son, Terry and his wife Holly Connor of Charles City, Iowa and daughter, Kim Connor-Kuhn and her husband, Tom Kuhn of San Francisco, California; brother Jack Connor of Owensboro, Kentucky; grandchildren, Kasey and Kate Connor of Omaha, Nebraska and Kelly Connor of Denver, Colorado; niece, Chris Carrico of Bowling Green, Kentucky; and nephews, Robert Connor, of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Tim Connor of Tucson, Arizona.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with Rev. Dr. Beverly Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 18, 2005 from 4 till 8 pm at the funeral home. The family will be present from 10 am till the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church and can be left at or mailed to the To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Francia Conner please visit our Sympathy Store.
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