November 10, 1925 - October 11, 2010
Frances Robinson Kirch, 84, died on October 11, 2010, in Sarasota, Florida from ovarian cancer. A celebration of life will be held on October 17 at 2:00 p.m. at 3310 Dartmouth Lane, Sarasota.
Fran was born on November 10, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Frieda Steinmann Robinson and Harold D. Robinson. She lived in Indianapolis until moving to Sarasota in 1993. Her husband Robert V. Kirch died in 1993 and her daughter Kerry Kirch died on March 28, 2010.
Fran is survived by daughters Kim Kirch and Kristy Kirch, grandchildren Kellen Kirch-Smith and Karlie Petrilla Lotz, son-in-law Randy Petrilla, and sister Joan R. Acker.
Fran graduated from Indiana University. She was a dedicated volunteer for a number of organizations. She was also a champion small boat sailor, a skilled woodworker, an enthusiastic traveler, and a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Donations in her name may be made to TideWell Hospice. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Arrangements under the direction of Palms - Robarts Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Sarasota, FL.
