Mary Frances Soens, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.  She was born in Boston, MA on May 19, 1936, the daughter of the late E. Walter and Frances (nee: Fay) Smith.

On January 12, 1957, in Hyattsville, MD, she was united in marriage to David Soens. After raising her children, Mrs. Soens had been employed by J.C. Penney and Promotions Unlimited.  She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, Fit for Life, and Hugs for Kids.  Mrs. Soens was very talented and enjoyed a variety of crafts including sewing, knitting, crocheting, creating greeting cards, scrapbooking, and ceramics.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, David Soens Sr., their children,  David (Gina) Soens, of Natick, MA, Michael Soens, of Milwaukee, Rick Soens, of  Pompano Beach, FL, Sherri Soens, of Milwaukee, and Christopher (Sheri) Soens, of Lakeville, MN, seven grandchildren; Melissa, Mariah, Joseph, Natalie, William, Samantha, Rylie, and her brother, Frederick (Judy) Smith, of Gambrills, MD.  Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Walter and Kaye Smith.

Mrs. Soens' Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church, at 3101 Drexel Ave. on Saturday, February 26 ^th , at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Visitation will take place at the Draeger Langendorf on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at St. Lucy on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.  Private entombment will take place at a later date in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to your favorite charity.