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© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma October 6, 2018 May 3, 1929 ~ October 3, 2018 Loren Everett Franke, 89 year old, former Enid resident, was born May 3, 1929 in Enid to Elmer and Hazel [Hasbrook] Franke and died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Terrell, Texas. He attended local schools and graduated from Enid High with the class of 1947. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and his unit was deployed to Korea. After Korea, on June 21, 1953 he married Jo Ann Biggs in Saint Luke's Methodist Church. The family made their home in Enid. Loren worked at the Champlin Refinery. He continued with his National Guard Service for another 20 years and was the Unit Commander of the Enid National Guard 189th Field Artillery. They moved to Corpus Christi in 1975 for Loren's work. They retired to Colorado in 1994. He was a member of the Bethel Hawley Church. He enjoyed woodworking and as his college degree was in Geology he was interested in many facets including panning for gold. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann of Fort Garland, CO. his three children, David Franke and wife Debbie of Austin, TX., Valorie Franke of Fort Garland, CO. and Bronwyn Gogia and husband John of Naples, Fla. 8 grandchildren; David, Candice, Megan, Melissa, Hillary, Sarah, Bailey, and Kasey. 7 great grandchildren, one brother Nate, and a sister Peggy. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Cynthia Sue Franke, his brother Walter and sister Maida. Memorials may be made through Henninger-Hinson to the Sierra Grande High School in Fort Garland. Service: Monday, October 8, 2018 in the Henninger-Hinson Chapel. Rev Gary Lillie officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Source: Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home |
© Anderson~Burris Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma April 2009 December 6, 1930 ~ April 26, 2009 Son of the late Elmer and Hazel Hasbrook Franke. He was a 1949 graduate of Enid High School. He served in the National Guard 45th Division during the Korean War. He married Alvena Oberlender on January 15, 1954, in Enid, OK. He owned Walt's Champlin Service Station during 1960's. He retired from Champlin as a field forman. He attended Hawley Baptist Church and was a volunteer with the Nescatunga Fire Department of Salt Plains. He was survived by his wife; one daughter, Kim Salladay; two brothers, Loren Franke and Nate Franke; two sisters, Maida Cokeley and Peggie Davis; and one grandson. His funeral was held April 30, 2009, with The Rev Gary Lillie officiating. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma September 16, 1931 ~ March 20, 2018 A memorial service celebrating the life of Alvena Franke, 86, Enid, is 2:00 pm Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev Gail Edmison officiating. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Alvena was born September 16, 1931, in Garber to Walter and Clara [Hladik] Oberlender, and passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Enid. Alvena grew up Garber, graduated from Garber High School in 1949, and then attended Enid Business College. She worked as a secretary for Champlain Refinery. On January 15, 1954, she married Walter Franke in Enid, where they made their home and raised their daughter. In 1985 they retired and moved to Salt Plains. Later, she returned to Enid. Alvena was a member of the Nescatunga Rural Fire Department, and the Vining Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Walter. Alvena is survived by her daughter Kim Salladay of Enid; and her grandson Clayton Joslin of Tulsa; many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. The Guestbook is available at www.AndersonBurris.combr> |
© Havenbrook Funeral Home Norman, Oklahoma September 2020 06/Dec/1930 ~ April 26, 2009 Norma Franke, age 80 of Norman, OK, died from complications of dementia on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was born in Enid, OK on November 8, 1939, to proud parents, Rev Alvin E. Chapman and Maurine V. Chapman. Norma grew up in Enid. She graduated from Enid High School, Class of 1957, where she was active in the Distributive Education Club and the Girls Chorus. She would go on cultivate her office management skills from DE and her love of music and art. Norma met her sweetheart, Nate Franke, and he swept her off her feet, literally, at the local roller-skating rink when she was 16 and he was 20. They were married on October 4, 1957. They made their home first in Enid, then in San Diego, CA, then moved back to OK. They settled in Norman, OK, in 1962. They have three children, four grandchildren, and four, soon to be five, great grandchildren. Career highlights included creating custom window treatments for customers of JC Penny, managing dental offices for Dr Richard Gilman, DMD, and Dr Gary Livingston, DDS, and finally as the showroom manager for Paschal Tile in Norman. Norma was an artist in every sense of the word. She enjoyed watercolor painting, clay sculpture, and in later years created many beautiful mosaic works. She loved to sing and spent many years singing with the Oklahoma City Chorus of Sweet Adelines. During this time, she also sang lead in a quartet called the O-Keys. She could even be persuaded, with a little coaxing, to sing a rousing rendition of Your Cheatin' Heart. Norma was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Alvin Chapman; her mother and stepfather, Maurine and Eldon Weber; and her brother, Clifton Chapman. She is survived by her husband, Nate Franke of Norman; daughters, Jeannie Franke of Moore, Shari Wilson and her husband Jim of Moore; and son, Charles Franke and wife Claire of Norman. Her four grandchildren include Lauren Franke, Annalee Franke, Sarah Wilson, Allen Wilson and his wife Tracy. Great grandchildren include Devin, Kylin, Adrian & Mikayla Wilson. She is also survived by sisters, Carolyn Bauman and husband Harvey, Sharon Pritchett and husband Toby, Donna Nordman and husband Bob; sisters-in-law, Beverly Chapman, JoAnn Franke, Peggy Davis and her husband Richard; and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street, Norman. Norma's funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at a later date in Enid. |
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