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Gloria J. Franz
1934 - 2023
Gloria J. Franz
1934 - 2023
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1934
DIED
2023
Gloria Franz Obituary
Gloria J. Franz
Jan. 21, 1934 - Jan. 30, 2023
KENOSHA - Gloria J. (Thompson) Franz, age 89, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Kenosha surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Racine, WI on January 21, 1934, to Howard and Faye (Jossart) Thompson.
At the age of three she lost her mother, Faye and sister, May Alice in childbirth. After her mother's passing, Gloria was raised and loved by her maternal and paternal grandmothers.
Gloria attended high school in Chicago, IL and in 1949 she married Thomas R. Franz and together they had nine children.
Gloria devoted much of her time to her loved ones, including caring for elderly relatives, and welcomed visitors to her home. Her love for her grandchildren was evident in every picture on her walls, showcasing her pride and joy in their lives. Gloria also made a positive impact on the community through her work as a crossing guard at Jane Vernon School in Kenosha.
She is survived by her children: Raymond Franz, Karen (Jim) Kautzer, Kurt (Heidi) Franz, Craig (Barb) Franz, Karl (Janet) Franz, Janet (Rick) Beasley, Joyce (Dan) Miller, Kathy Franz; grandchildren: Tracy, Amy, Cheryl, Diana, David, Michael, John, Lisa, Angela, Daniel, Michelle, Chad, Nick, Sarah and Rick. She also had many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Faye Thompson, a son, Charles Franz and granddaughter, Andrea Franz.
Services will be private.
Bruch Funeral Home
3503 Roosevelt Road
Kenosha, WI 53142
262-652-8298
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Diana(dino)Benavides
February 24, 2023
condolences to the entire family. Gloria will truly be missed.
Jackie & Grande Prairie Staff
February 20, 2023
Gloria was a bright smile we all enjoyed seeing in the morning. She was always worried about others and seldomly herself. I personally had the honor of caring for Gloria for many years. She will be truly missed.
-Jackie and all Grande Prairie staff.
Carol Broaddus
February 14, 2023
Karl Janet and family,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Forever in your heart.
Gary and Carol
Rick Beasley
February 14, 2023
I have had the privilege of being Gloria's son in law for the past 40 years. We shared a love for old movies, she showed me the joy of news papers and coffee in the mornings, she made me appreciate rides by the lake. Her love of family had no boundaries. Her hospitality was legendary. Thank you for being you. You will be greatly missed
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