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HELEN FRANZ
Born: Dec 25, 1926
Date of Passing: Sep 14, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN FRANZ It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Franz on September 14, 2015 at Lion's Manor in Winnipeg. Helen was born December 25, 1926 at Camp Morton to J. Adam and Elizabeth Haas. She is survived by her children Larry (Lorraine), Adrienne (Allen) Koblun, and Mark; grandchildren Melanie (Richard) Arndt, James Franz, Andrea (Greg) McDonald, Christopher (Lori) Franz; great-grandchildren Kelby and Aimee Arndt, Jack, William, Logan and Benjamin McDonald, and Hailey Franz. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2014, by her grandson Dale in 1996 and numerous other family members. Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For her, family always came first. She was a great homemaker, always ready to lend a hand and always thinking of others. Her home was always a warm place of welcome and it gave her great pleasure to do things for others, especially for those less fortunate. Helen's hands were never still. Her perogies, holopchie, pickles and preserves were the best and she made them often for the family. She loved card games. Her gardens were immense and immaculate. She spent countless years knitting. All told, Helen knit untold numbers of baby sweaters and blankets. Each year she proudly knit hundreds of winter hats, mittens and scarves. They were distributed to many organizations and charities to be given out to those in need. They were all given from her caring heart. Raised in Camp Morton, Helen worked in Winnipeg for a while then married and lived at the farm in Berlo, MB. They moved to Gimli and later to Winnipeg. In Gimli, she was active in St. Michael's Church, the CWL, and enjoyed curling and Brownies Group. When they moved to Winnipeg she was active at St. Ignatius Parish. She and Joe enjoyed many years of cottage life at their cabin in Arnes by Lake Winnipeg. Helen and Joe moved to Lions Manor in 2006, where Helen made her new home, enjoying the friendship of others and especially sharing in the many activities there. She touched the hearts of family and many friends. Special thanks to all those at Lion's Manor who took such good care of her. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in Gimli. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Sep 19, 2015
HELEN FRANZ It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Franz on September 14, 2015 at Lion's Manor in Winnipeg. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in Gimli. Complete obituary will appear in Saturday's edition. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Sep 16, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 19, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Aunt Helen was like a big sister to me for the first 16 years of my life when I was living at my grandmothers. Grandma spoke mainly German to me, and Aunt Helen taught me the most of the English language I would need when I began school. She was a gentle mentor to me as I was growing up. Then she married my Uncle Joe, and she was a good wife to him and helper as well. She was also a wonderful, loving mother to her 3 children - Larry, Adrienne and Mark. She taught them faith, love, respect and good morals and manners. They have turned out to be children that she must have been very proud of! Our deepest sympathy to Mark, Larry and Adrienne and their children. Hers was a life well lived...will miss you, and loved you Aunt Helen. Janet - Posted by: Janet Rathwell (Niece) on: Sep 20, 2015
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My heart goes out to the family of Helen Franz. She was a great person and will never be forgotten. I will always remember her sweet smile and endless thank yous. She will be truly missed. - Posted by: Mariel Lacap (Staff at Supportive Housing Lion's Manor ) on: Sep 19, 2015
