Francine Ducheneaux
July 13, 1944 ~ April 1, 2024
Francine F. Ducheneaux, 79, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Avera Gettysburg Hospital.
Private family services will be held.
Francine Faye Ducheneaux was born on July 13, 1944, at Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Edward and Elizabeth (Mound) Von Wald.
She grew up in rural Potter County going to country schools and then attending Gettysburg High School until the 11th grade. She then received her GED in 1961. She went on to receive her nurse’s aide training in Colorado. She also traveled to California and worked as a nanny before having to return to South Dakota to care for her grandparents. At that time, she met the love of her life, Louis Ducheneaux. They were married and lived in rural Dewey County. When Louis passed away in 2009, she continued living in Dewey County until the time of her death.
She enjoyed spending time outside tending to her chickens, donkey, horses, cats, and dogs. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her sister, Lakota Lebeau, Gettysburg; niece, Lily Bramblee, Gettysburg; great nephew, Gary LaPlant Jr., Pierre; great nieces: Yolanda LaPlant (Scott), Aberdeen, Heather Eckmann (Lee), Aberdeen, Kayla LaPlant, Gettysburg; two great-great nephews; three great-great nieces; and one great-great-great niece.
Honorary Pallbears are Carmen Combellick, Stephanie Claymore, Luke Claymore, Albert Arpan, Lola Lee, Elizabeth Ducheneaux, and the Lamb Family.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Francine’s arrangements.
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Faye became my friend after I lost my mother who was her friend. She helped me heal. I love Faye and she is in heaven with her husband now. Rest easy my friend.
Francis will be missed. I looked forward to our visits no matter where we happened to run across one another. She was a soft spoken, and kind. My sympathy to her loved ones. The spirit world gained a sweet lady.