Melba Jean “Midge” Franke, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Cedar Hill, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. at McGilley State Line Chapel, with burial following in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Midge was born on March 17, 1930, in St. Louis Missouri to Mattie Murlene (Blackman) Rowland and faithfully raised by Wilbur Rowland. She married John J. Franke, Jr. on June 18, 1950. Together they raised their four children. Midge stayed active her entire life helping others; from Kansas to Washington, DC and Texas, she served wherever she lived.
Midge is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John J. Franke, Jr.; her daughter, Karen J. Franke and grandson, Josh Slaven. She is survived by her sons, Mike (Jackie) Franke, John (Millie) Franke and Rob (Jenaie) Franke; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arr. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. (816) 942-6180.
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