Florence Iliff Franke
April 11, 1925 - October 11, 2018
Obituary
MONONA-Florence I. Franke, age 93, of Monona, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1925, in Racine WI. She is the daughter of Alpheus and Maude (Menhinick) Roberts. Florence graduated from Central High School in 1943. She helped build and operate W. Franke Electric Inc. She was an office manager at Beltone Hearing in Madison for 28 years. After retirement she volunteered at the Monona Senior Center. Florence enjoyed knitting, sewing and always had a bag packed and ready to go anywhere. She loved traveling, spending time with her family and friends and she adored her dogs and cats. Florence is survived by her two sons, Bob (Linda) Franke and James Lee (Lila Walters) Franke and daughter Julie Lukosaitis; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Walter. Funeral Services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nichols Road, Monona, at 11:00 am on Tuesday October 16, 2018. A private burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be gifted in Florence's name to Monona United Methodist Church or SSM Home Hospice. The family would like to give a special thanks to Heidi and Blanca for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
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Service
Tue Oct 16, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Monona United Methodist Church • 606 Nichols Rd., Monona, WI
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Memories
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Gary C. Morris
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To Bob, Jim and Julie. My sincere condolences for the loss of your mom. Bob, you were and still are my best friend since our days at MG. We were so close, did so much and hung around each other so often that I always called your mom, "mom" because she treated me like another son. Jim ("Elfonse"), your mom made sure Bob and I included you in all our "adventures". Julie, "little Julie". Your mom's little "princess". Yes, you were always there, underfoot but protected being the only girl around! You guys had the greatest parents. Always loving, caring and always giving to others. They were always so good to me and I miss them dearly. Remember, mom and dad are not gone. Just at a different address. And I just see the big smile on your dad's face as he welcomes "home" your mom, together again and for evermore. Love you guys and take care. Gary Morris
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George Ketterer
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So many memories from so very long ago. The Christmas Eves we shared with the Frankes are forever imprinted on my mind. I think I speak for all the Ketterers when I express my condolences to Bob, Jim and Julie. So sorry for the loss of your Mom. George Ketterer
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Heidi K
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Keep those good memories close! Florence touched so many lives. My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mom. She lived life on her terms. I am blessed to have been a part of her final journey. Thankyou for allowing me to share these times with your family.
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JUDYACORBETT
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Bob,Jim and Julie, there are no words to express how sorry I am of learning of your Mom’s passing.She was my neighbor for 23 years, will not forget the adventures Tom and I had with your mom and dad. I so much regret that I was not able to stop by more often to see her,did think of her often. My deepest sympathy