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Mary B. Franzen

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Mary B. Franzen, 86, of 3470 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, Mich. (formerly of Gladstone), passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 7, 2019, at the American House of Petoskey, Mich. She was born on Feb. 28, 1933, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Martin) Schults. She married Carl D. Franzen on Dec. 29, 1954, in Albion, Mich., and he preceded her in death in 2007. Mary was a homemaker who raised their four children. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, reading, and playing bingo. She also had a love for cats.

Mary is survived by her son, Gerald (Diane) Franzen of Reno Nev.; daughter, Linda (Max) Schmaler of Harbor Springs, Mich.; six grandchildren, Colin, Sean, Erin, Logan, Erich, and Garrett; sisters, Charlotte (Keith) Whitesell of Waterloo, Iowa, Rhoda Spore of Waterloo, Iowa, and Frances Jett of Shirley, Ark.; brother, Charles (Judy) Schults of Parkersburg, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by her sons, Michael and Steven; and sister, Martha Klink

Private celebration of life services are being held at the convenience of the family. The Anderson Funeral Homes are assisting the Franzen family and online condolences can be sent at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.