James E. Franzen, beloved husband of Loleta J. (nee:Hasty); loving father of Roger F. Franzen and James W. Franzen; dear grandfather of Andrew, Tyler and Morgan; caring brother of Barbara (Robert) Gonke, Darlene (Donald) Klveg, Deborah (the late Casey) Grumad, Roger Franzen, the late Robert (the late Gladys) Franzen, Howard Franzen, Jerry (Susan) Franzen and Evelyn Franzen; fond son of the late William O. and Marie A. (nee: Zupke) Franzen.
James biggest love of his life, was his family. He was a 48 year employee of Crafts Technology.
Visitation Thursday November 18, 2021 at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd., Roselle from 3:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral service Friday November 19, 2021 at 10:30am with burial to follow in Ridgewood Cemetery. Info www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com or (630)529-5751