Frank N. Iden

Frank N. Iden obituary, Blue Ash, OH

Frank N. Iden

Frank Iden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ware Funeral Home on Feb. 17, 2026.
Frank N. Iden, 86, of Blue Ash, passed at 3:23 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Kenwood Healthcare of Cincinnati following a brief illness.

He was born September 21, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Holmes and Eugenia Noble Iden. In August of 1964, he married the former Mary Jackie Monce who survives.

Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, John Iden.

Frank was a graduate of Chillicothe High School and Ohio University. He was a United States Navy veteran. In 1995, Frank retired from GE Financial Services in Cincinnati. He, along with his wife Jackie, volunteered for the Mended Hearts Visitors at The Christ Hospital Health Network for over 20 years. Together, they were honored for their service at a CVSU Heart Mini with a proclamation from the State of Ohio and were recognized as the Volunteers of the Year.

A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Grandview Cemetery with Fr. Sean Dooley officiating. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign his online register at warefh.com

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