Irene Elizabeth Franke
Of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Arlington Heights

Irene Elizabeth Franke was born June 12, 1918 in Chicago to Joseph E. and Edla A. (nee Wid) Carlson. She passed away on June 15, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Irene is survived by her children Chris (Lyle) Malzahn of Marion, NC and Karen (James) Dill of Hilton Head, SC; her grandchildren Jennifer (Tucker) Wiggins and Scott (Kristen) Malzahn; her great granddaughter Ella Caroline Malzahn; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Franke is preceded in death by her husband Frederick George Franke; her son, Gerald Franke; and her brothers, Bror and Herbert Carlson.

Visitation Monday, June 22, 2009 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Lutheran Church at the above address.

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004