Frances Luxeder 75 of Akron died August 2 2004 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife mother and grandmother. Frances was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Bilder She is survived by her husband William; children David (Alice); Barbara (Hal) Stains; Maryann (Ben)DiCola; grandson Adam Luxeder. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday August 6 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 PM at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. Donations may be made to The Capital Fund at St. Francis de Sales Church.