Mrs. Linda Jean Franke

Linda Jean Franke, age 74, of Riverside, Ohio passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born in Marion, Ohio on October 15, 1950, to the late William B. and Catherine L. Hurr. Alongside her parents she is preceded in death by her Brother; Jim Hurr and Sisters; Karen Jones and Michelle Hurr.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Kenneth A. Franke, Children; Brian (Christy) Franke, Matthew Franke, Grandchildren; Emily Franke, Joshua Franke, and Brother; Tom Hurr.

Linda graduated from Belmont High School in 1969 and soon after started working. She began working as a key punch operator for MEC and later worked part time at Kathy’s Hallmark. Linda also worked in food service at Mad River Local Schools for 30 years and served breakfast at St. Helen’s Catholic School for many years. The children she served loved her, often seeing her as a mother figure. Linda met her soulmate, Ken, shortly after High School and was later married to him in January of 1971.

Linda enjoyed taking cruises, her and Ken have made many memories traveling. A few being their hike around Dunn’s Falls in Jamaica, winning “The Twist” dancing contest, and volunteering Ken for a Belly Flop contest. Alongside taking cruises Linda enjoyed Camping. One of the many camping trips took place in Washington DC with another fond memory being the time a park ranger “arrested” Linda for being a Steelers Fan.

Of all the things Linda loved, her family was number one. She enjoyed hosting Christmas, Thanksgivings, and birthdays. She was an amazing planner and an even better cook. She would take her mother to church every week and even sent a box of Esther Price candy for her Aunt Dorothy periodically. Linda will truly be missed by all those who knew, and loved, her.

In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

A visitation for Linda will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ascension Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420. A Mass of Christian burial will follow. The mass will be live streamed on Ascension’s website. A burial will occur Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 8200 W. National Rd., New Carlisle, Ohio 45344.