OTTAWA – Frances Willene McCombs Ritchie, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, Dec.21, 2012, at Ottawa Pavilion.

Frances was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Sterling, to Mary E. and Clair Covell. She later was adopted by Mary’s second husband, David L. McCombs. She graduated from Rock Falls Township High School in 1955. She married Frank A. Ritchie on Feb. 14, 1956, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Frances worked as a manager at Burger King. She and her husband owned and operated the Silver Frost for many years. She was a Cub Scout leader for 17 years and was a member of the PTA.