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Michael S. Franzen
January 6, 1965-December 8, 2021
Michael S. Franzen, 56 of Durant, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 5 to 7 PM at Bentley Funeral Home in Durant. Following the visitation a Celebration of Life will be held at Idle Hour Lanes in Durant. Interment will be at a later date in the Durant Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Mike was born in Muscatine on January 6, 1965 to Dellwyn and Karen (Kirkland) Franzen. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1983. Mike married Shelly Willroth on June 30, 1990 in New Era, IA.
Raised a farm boy, Mike worked various jobs in the Agriculture industry most of his life. Mike was an avid race fan and enjoyed helping his nephews with their stock car for many years. He was a true Hawkeye and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Mike loved hunting, fishing and recently started making his own lures. Above all, Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Mike is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Shelly, daughters, Kelsi (Cody) Bullis of Durant, Kaetlin (Logan) Carter of Davenport and Brittney (Dennis) Ingles of Durant, 5 grandchildren: Emery, Harper and Crue Bullis and Tony and Ivy Mesa, his mother Karen Franzen of Muscatine, his grandmother Mary Kirkland of Geneseo, his brother Matt (Ann) Franzen of Kelso, WA and his granddogs Henry and Ollie. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and his uncle.
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Cherie Morrow
December 16, 2021
Shelly, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I'm so very sorry. Praying for you and yours. Cherie
Rick Baer
December 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
Jennifer & Marty Huntington
December 15, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Shelly and all of Michael's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and pray for God to bring you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Gerry Kirkland
December 15, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen, Shelly and the rest of the Franzen family. Gerry and Carol Kirkland and Family
Linda Harris
December 14, 2021
So sorry for the family's of Mike. He always had a smile and joked with me when I ran into him. He was a great guy and loved his family. He will be missed by many people. I have been friends with his mom Karen for years. RIP, Mike. Linda Harris
Amy and Joe Hammen
December 13, 2021
God bless you, Shelly, and your entire family. May you be surrounded by all the joyous memories. Peace, prayers and love.
Janet Nagel
December 11, 2021
I grew up on the Charlie Fletcher farm next to Dellwyn's grandparents, Harold and Ruby -- my father saw Dellwyn a great deal ..We didn't know Mike, but I'm sure that he was a wonderful person -- deepest sympathy to all the family.
Ron and Regina Noll
December 11, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joe and Janet Noll
December 11, 2021
Shelly, We just heard about your husband's sudden death. Life sure as hell isn't fair. It seems like only yesterday that we attended your wedding. We have enjoyed your pictures of a family growing up but never thought we would see the picture of Mike leaving your family at such a young age. It's just not fair to you and your family. Too often good hard working and good family folks leave us too soon. We don't get it!
Lynne (Duncan) Whitlow
December 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with Mike and he could always make me laugh. We went to church at New Era and my heart goes out to the family.
Julie and Myron Paulsen
December 11, 2021
Shelly and family, so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all during your mourning.
Becky ERNST
December 11, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss . I grew up with Mike. My sincerest sympathies. Becky Ball Ernst
Gene& Sue Otto
December 10, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a good man & friend.
Bill & Carla Jenkinson
December 10, 2021
So sorry for your family's loss, prayers for all of you
Merrill and Julie Kraklio
December 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. You have our sympathy.
Mardell McConnaha
December 10, 2021
Karen, I am so sorry. I wish there were some magic words to take away the hurt. May all your wonderful memories be of some comfort.
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