Virgene Marie Franks Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on August 25, 2025, at the age of 85, Virgene Marie Franks (Battle Creek, Michigan), born in Dodge, Nebraska passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virgene Marie Franks to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Virgene find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elma Bures Wisnieski and Anton Wisnieski; her husband R. Douglas Franks; and her sisters, Elma Carpenter and Karen VanZandt (Virgene).
She is survived by: her children, Suzette Hittner (Konrad) and Stephen Franks (Kellie); and her grandchildren, Dietrich, Friedrich "Fritz" Hittner, Jacob, Gabriel and Isabelle Franks.
