Burnice Leon Franks
May 14, 1930 ~ February 9, 2011
Burnice Leon Johnson Franks, 80, of Lisbon, formerly of Mount Vernon and Mechanicsville, died February 9, 2011 in her home. Private family services will be in Lisbon Cemetery. Arrangements with Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon. Surviving Burnice are a son Charles Jr. "Chuck", Lisbon; two daughters: Ricki Onstott, and Ann Clark, both, of Mount Vernon; seven- granddaughters, one grandson, and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding Burnice in death were her parents, Rudolf and Eunice Bailey Johnson; her husband; two sisters, Carmen and Anna, a brother Arnold (Berniece) Johnson, Portland, Oregon and son-in-law Arnold "Arnie" Onstott. Burnice was born May 14, 1930 in Elgin, and graduated from Fayette High School in 1948. She married Charles "Chuck" Franks, December 6, 1948 in Fayette. He died January 24, 1997. Burnice and her family lived in Oelwein until 1966 when they relocated to Mount Vernon. She worked as a line technician at Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids. Burnice's greatest joy was to spend time with her husband dancing, camping, traveling, and playing their various musical instruments. Their love for dancing started when Burnice and Chuck worked at the Oelwein Ballroom after WWII. Every summer Burnice, Chuck and children set off on a grand adventure in the family camper to various parts of the country. The grandchildren enjoyed spending time camping and at the farm with grandma and grandpa. Burnices' children are working on the Rudolph Johnson family history. Rudolph is the son of Ole and Anna Johnson, buried at the St. Olaf Cemetery. If anyone has any information of the Johnson family, please contact Ricki Onstott. Memorials in Burnice's honor may be mailed to: Ricki Onstott, 278 Standing Rock Rd., Mount Vernon, IA 52314 On-line condolences www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Ricki & families:Sorry to read of the death of your mom and she is together again w/your dad, daily watching over you all daily. Treasure the memories, always be close and be their for each other. Cherish every moment you have w/family & friends. We are all here for you all.
Dear Ann, Ricki and family.. Frank told me about the loss of your Mom…so hard..hope you can all find comfort with each other..Doesn’t matter how old we are, it’s always difficult to say good bye to a parent.. Take care.. Eileen Dighton
Dear Ricki, Chuck, and family – I’m very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories of visits with her to the clinic and am really going to miss seeing her. Blessings – Mike Ernst
Dear Ann, Ricki, Chuck and family – We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Having just lost Bonnie, the girls and I know how difficult this is. May you find comfort in the support of family and friends, and may God grant you peace at this most difficult time. Bill Feuss, Betty (Feuss) Hall, Beverly (Feuss) Marshall, Brenda (Feuss) Bedell, Billie-Jo (Feuss) & Randy Harman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Your mother was a wonderful lady and will be missed greatly. May God give you all comfort, strength and peace. God Bless you!