Francis “Frank” Bockman, 81 of Aledo, died June 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with a rosary recited at 4:30 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church or the Mercer County Senior Center.Francis Edward was born on December 10, 1942, in Pontiac, Illinois to Albert & Catherine (Shephard) Bockman. He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Frank married the love of his life, Thomasine Cannell on December 28, 1974, in Rockford, Illinois.Frank dedicated his life to education, lastly serving as Interim superintendent for the Aledo School District. He had previously served as Superintendent for Westmer, Aquin (Freeport), St. Edwards (Elgin), Cherry, and Bureau Valley. Frank had also previously taught sales an

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