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James Louis Franzen
Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Julie. Survived by wife, Eileen; children, Eric (Brandi), Jessie (Jeff), and Josh (Janet); papa to Nolan, Oliver, Evelyn, Elijah, Penelope, and Juniper; sister, Pat Saxon; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville, with visitation starting at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to your favorite charity.
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