Francis Leigh Wright Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Francis Leigh Wright of Princeton, Illinois, who passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett Wright and Harriett Wright (Retke). He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann Wright of Princeton, IL; his children, Kathy Humphreys (Darrell Fuchs) of Princeville, IL, Susan Johnson (Mark) of Tiskilwa, IL and Kenny Wright (Jessica Rockey); his grandchildren, Nicholas Humphreys (Christina), Ali Featherstone (Eric) of Chillicothe, IL, Alec Johnson of Marseilles, IL, Arik Johnson of Princeton, IL and Josh Rockey; and his great grandchild Noah Humphreys.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. (701 E Thompson St, Princeton, IL 61356). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Elm Lawn Memorial Park North Knox.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Princeton Animal Care Clinic or Princeton Friends of Strays, a reflection of Junior's caring heart.