ANNE FRANZ

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ANNE FRANZ (nee EMERICH) Surrounded by her family, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anne Franz. She passed away on March 4, 2017 at the age of 92, at the Gimli Community Health Centre. Anne was born in February 1925 in Berlo, MB. She married John on May 16, 1942. They lived in Berlo and later moved to Camp Morton where they farmed and raised their four children. In 1969 they moved to Gimli and Anne obtained employment at Duha's until she retired. She spent many happy times with family and friends playing cards and visiting. She was an active member of the Camp Morton and Gimli Catholic Women's League. In her later years she moved to Gimli Betel Home. She leaves to mourn her children: Ronald (Florence), Gerald (Jeanette), Linda (Richard) Batenchuk, Bernadine Adamson; grandchildren, Edward, Kevin, Jeff (Brenda) Franz; Karen (Barry) Hudyma, Dwayne (Lisa) Franz, Brenda (Tim) Banera; Rick (Victoria) Batenchuk, Sheila (Barry) Pennell, Sheryl (Brent) Wilford, Trevor (Jacquie) Batenchuk; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also left to mourn is her sister Lucy Marks, and sisters-in-law Terri Emerich and Tillie Franz. Anne was predeceased by her husband John; parents Adam and Mary Emerich; son-in-law Doug Adamson; and siblings Joe, Kay, Mary, Tony, Margaret, Magdalene, and Edward. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church, Gimli, MB with Father Mike Nwosu. Viewing will be held one hour prior to Mass. Interment will follow in the Gimli Community Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Betel and Gimli Hospital for their wonderful and compassionate care given to Anne. Donations in memory of Anne can be made to the Betel Home Foundation, Box 10, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2017