Norma Jean (Johnson) Franke

Norma Jean Franke, 89, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 11:05 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  She was born October 4, 1934 in Bunker Hill, IL, the daughter of the late Emil & Christina (Dubbelde) Johnson.  She married Edwin E. Franke on April 27, 1957 in Carpenter, IL & he passed away on October 22, 2011.

Norma worked at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield, IL for many years.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, IL, & enjoyed her flowers, shopping with her daughters, playing Euchre, & watching game shows on TV.

She is survived by two daughters -  Betty (Ron) Everley of Port Byron, IL,  &  Janelle Franke (Jeff Yarnik) of Staunton, IL;  son-in-law -  John Nathan of Staunton, IL;  six grandchildren -  Rebecca (Doug) Looney,  Mallory (Danny) Scroggins,  Chelsa (Cody) Krech,  Alyssa Everley,  Broc (Savanya) Everley,  &  Joshua Franke;  nine great grandchildren -  Owen, Evan, Greyson, Adalyn, Camden, Keegan, Cody, Callahan, & Rivers;  & three sisters-in-law -  Faye Buffington,  Wilma Franke,  &  Judy Franke;  several nieces & nephews also survive.  Besides her husband & parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter -  Peggy Nathan.

Friends may call from 10 AM to 12 noon on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL, with Rev. Phil Girardin officiating.  Burial will follow at Prairietown Cemetery in Prairietown, Illinois.  

Memorials are suggested to either Community Hospital of Staunton, IL or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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