Obituary of Helen W Franz

Helen Franz, 97, of Clinton and most recently a resident of the Lutheran Home, passed away on July 23, 2015. Helen was born in Ilion, NY, on October 15, 1917, the daughter of Lynn Wakefield and Lillian (Sporer) Wakefield. She graduated from Ilion High school in 1935 and on December 25, 1936, Helen was united in marriage to Robert Franz. Robert passed away on December 28, 1978. Prior to her marriage, Helen was employed by Remington Arms in Ilion, NY. She was a member of Stone Presbyterian Church in Clinton and was also a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Helen enjoyed traveling, reading and sewing. Helen is survived by her sisters-in-law Jean Franz of Clinton and Joan Franz of Frankfort. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends including a special friend Midge Bakos of Clinton. Funeral services will be held at 5pm Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. All are invited to call Sunday from 3-5pm prior to the service. Burial will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park at 10:30am Monday. Helen's family would like to extend their special thanks to the staff of the Lutheran Home for the love and care shown to Helen during her final days. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Stone Presbyterian Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.