Frances M. Mortensen, 93, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was the wife of the late Lewis L. Mortensen, who passed away in 2003. Born in Bavaria, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Schmalhofer Klingseisen. Frances was an unconditionally loving and patient woman and was adamantly dedicated to her family. She was a continual source of strength and inspiration to all, in spite of her physical challenges. Frances will be so missed by her family as their closest friend, confidante, and spiritual advisor. Frances was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Frances is survived by her daughters: Marianne married to John Spiziri of Lancaster, Frances Finefrock of Leola, Elizabeth married to Frank Pelczar of Lancaster, Patricia Mortensen partner of Carl Kranig of Pequea and Christine married to J. Nicholas Wenderoth of Hampstead, MD; her sons: Robert of Lancaster and John married to Kathleen of Mountville. She is also survived by her 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, and by her sister, Sister Mary Theodore "Anna" of Aston, PA. She was preceded in death by her son, William J. Mortensen and by her sister, Mary F. Klingseisen. Friends will be received on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10-11AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass to follow at 11AM, the Msgr. Thomas Smith as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Frances' memory to the Alzheimer's Assn., 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638.