Elaine C. Franta Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elaine C. Franta of Harris, Minnesota, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away on May 7, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine C. Franta to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Frank John Franta; her sons, Fred, James and Scott; her son-in-law Peter Pream; her parents, George Strafelda and Catherine Strafelda (Mersch); and her brothers, Roy, Thomas and David.
She is survived by: her daughters, Julie Thill (James), Linda Pream and Coralie Liberko (Charles); and her daughters-in-law, Kaye Franta and Amy Clasen Hahn. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
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