Frances T. Damhoff, 95, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Frances was born on July 22, 1930, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Richard E. and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. She grew up in the area and pursued her passion for Nursing, earning an Associate’s Degree from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. On July 3, 1946, Frances married Gilbert J. Damhoff in Morrison, and they shared their lives for over 52 years, before his passing on March 30, 1999. Frances dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Registered Nurse at Morrison Community Hospital, while also supporting the family farm alongside Gilbert in the rural Morrison area. Frances was a charter member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, where she was active in the Fellowship and Study Society and served as a Catechism teacher. She treasured time spent reading, enjoying fellowship with friends, and making memories with her family.
Survivors include her daughters, Susan (Dan) Eyrich of Fort Wayne, IN, and Sally (Rick) Johannsen of Morrison; sons, Russ (Jackie) Damhoff of Dixon, Rod (Linda Herron) Damhoff of Fulton, and Mike (Kim) Damhoff of Morrison; daughter-in-law, Lynette Damhoff of Morrison; son-in-law, Gary (Jeanie) Kos of Washington, IA; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Houzenga of Sterling, IL, and Martha (Donald) Smith of Morrison; brothers, Richard (Ruth) Buikema of Eldridge, IA, and Ted (Hazel) Buikema of Rock Falls, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert; daughter, Faye Kos; sons, Douglas and Bill Damhoff; brothers, Orville, Harold, and Robert Buikema.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m., until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Emmanuel Church in Morrison, IL. Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator at Emmanuel Church, will officiate.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established to World Vision Ministry and Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.