Virginia "Ginny" L. Franke, 77, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Ginny was born on Nov. 11, 1937 in Mancelona, to the late Frank and Edith (Carson) Severance. She was married to Jack B. Franke on July 3, 1970 in Traverse City. She graduated from NMC with a medical administrative degree. Ginny was employed with Cone Drive in production control and sales. She was also the office manager for Karin Olson, M.D. Ginny retired in 2003. She loved to read and had a great sense of humor. Above all, spending time with her family was Ginny's greatest joy.
Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack; two sons and four daughters, Jon (Diana) Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Steven (Sheila) Franke, Susan (Arthur) Hogarth, Cynthia (Eric) Sudekum and Deborah (Greg) Bush; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Bill (Janet) Severance and Frank Severance; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Severance; a brother, Donald Severance; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Severance.
A funeral service honoring Virginia will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Mi. 49684, with visitation one hour prior. Minister Tim Severance will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, Traverse City, Mich. 49684.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Virginia's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack; two sons and four daughters, Jon (Diana) Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Steven (Sheila) Franke, Susan (Arthur) Hogarth, Cynthia (Eric) Sudekum and Deborah (Greg) Bush; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Bill (Janet) Severance and Frank Severance; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Severance; a brother, Donald Severance; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Severance.
A funeral service honoring Virginia will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Mi. 49684, with visitation one hour prior. Minister Tim Severance will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, Traverse City, Mich. 49684.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Virginia's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Virginia "Ginny" L. Franke, 77, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Ginny was born on Nov. 11, 1937 in Mancelona, to the late Frank and Edith (Carson) Severance. She was married to Jack B. Franke on July 3, 1970 in Traverse City. She graduated from NMC with a medical administrative degree. Ginny was employed with Cone Drive in production control and sales. She was also the office manager for Karin Olson, M.D. Ginny retired in 2003. She loved to read and had a great sense of humor. Above all, spending time with her family was Ginny's greatest joy.
Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack; two sons and four daughters, Jon (Diana) Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Steven (Sheila) Franke, Susan (Arthur) Hogarth, Cynthia (Eric) Sudekum and Deborah (Greg) Bush; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Bill (Janet) Severance and Frank Severance; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Severance; a brother, Donald Severance; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Severance.
A funeral service honoring Virginia will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Mi. 49684, with visitation one hour prior. Minister Tim Severance will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, Traverse City, Mich. 49684.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Virginia's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack; two sons and four daughters, Jon (Diana) Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Steven (Sheila) Franke, Susan (Arthur) Hogarth, Cynthia (Eric) Sudekum and Deborah (Greg) Bush; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Bill (Janet) Severance and Frank Severance; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Severance; a brother, Donald Severance; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Severance.
A funeral service honoring Virginia will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Mi. 49684, with visitation one hour prior. Minister Tim Severance will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, Traverse City, Mich. 49684.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Virginia's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
