Frances Finch, who-with her late husband, Herman-supported JUF and its predecessor organizations since 1944, died in January. She was 94.

Finch served as Campaign Vice President of JUF’s Women’s Board, 1976-77, and in many other fundraising capacities for the Women’s Division; she made a Lion of Judah endowment. While serving on the JUF/ Jewish Federation Board, she also served on two of its Committees, Social Welfare and Legacies & Endowments.

“It was my pleasure to work with Frances and her late husband, Herman, for many years,” said JUF President Steven B. Nasatir. “She was a great lady and one of the sweetest I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was so very much committed to family and her community. I will always remember her as an elegant and energetic leader.”

Finch (nee Gutlow) was predeceased by her husband, Herman, and her parents, Sarah and Morris Gutlow. She is survived by her children, David (Julie), Robert (Gayle), and Mark (Jill) and grandchildren Nathan, Susan, Layla, Grant, Emily, Amanda, and Ryan. She was the sister of Freida and the late Lena, Henry, Gaye, Rosalie and Irma, and a treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Memorial services were held at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, followed by interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.