Frances M. Cotter, 80, of Piper City passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Piper City Rehab and Living Center.

Frances was born on August 3, 1941 in rural Piper City, the daughter of John and Elsie (Gagnon) Peters and they preceded her in death. She married Kenneth I. Cotter on December 19, 1959 in Danforth and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2009. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Cotter; one brother, Glen; and one nephew.

She is survived by one son, Robert (Rhonda) Cotter of Piper City; one daughter-in-law, Susan Cotter of St. Joseph; five grandchildren, Elena Kae, Austin James, Caleb Addison, Kenny Mack, and John Robert; one sister-in-law, Barbara Peters of Streator; one niece; and three nephews.

Frances was a homemaker and retired from Greenbriar Healthcare. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Piper City as well as past member of American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed having coffee with her friends.

Memorials may be made to Piper City Fire Department.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Brenton Cemetery in Piper City with Pastor Wade Ditty officiating.

Arrangements by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.