James Fransen
November 13, 2008
James Fransen, 45 died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10am Monday, November 17th at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-6pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Jim was born April 7, 1963 in Mason City. He enjoyed golfing, cooking, fantasy football, Iowa State, Nascar and was an avid sports fan. Most of all, he loved his family and his children very much. He was one of the most genuine people you would ever meet.
Jim is survived by his wife of 22 years Shari; his children Tyler and Cortney; his father Paul (Mary) Fransen; his brother Jace Fransen and nephew Mitch Fransen; his grandmother Lilly Fransen; his brother-in-law Craig (Penny) Hein and nephew Chad Hein and his father-in-law Jerry (Becky) Hein. He was preceded in death by his mother Judy Fransen and his mother-in-law Betty Hein.
Memorials may be given to the family to go towards the education of Tyler and Cortney.
Jimbo will be missed dearly by his family and his many many friends.
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Shelly Wisecup
11/17/2008
Shari, Tyler and Cortney,
We are so sorry that Jim passed away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger, Shelly, Erin and Mason Wisecup
Pam Hand
11/17/2008
Shari- You will remember me as Pam Johnston old neighbor from Southside. I was shocked to see Jim's obituary in Sunday's paper. What happened? It said in the paper he died at IMMC, was he sick, was this exspected? I didn't sit down to read the paper until early evening or else I would have come to see you and the kids last night at the visitation. I am truly sorry for you and kid's loss. Meghan and Courtney went to school together at Studebaker Elementry. I remember Jim just as you described him in the obituary. He was a wonderful husband and father as well as neighbor. Remember our get togethers in the driveways. The kids were so young, riding their bikes, playing, etc. and the adults drinking in the driveway. Remember the Christmas we went from house to house and ate and drank??? I will remember Jim fondly. I wish you and kid's peace and will remember you all in my prayers. If you want to get ahold of me my email address is pam.hand@mchsi.com Again Shari I am truly sorry for your loss. Pam Hand
Sue McCaughey- Cole
11/17/2008
Shari,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts and love are with you and your children. I hope to see you on again soon on a better day. your "little sister" Sue
Chris Iverson
11/17/2008
Shari and kids,
We were very sorry to hear that Jim had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yuri, Chris, Brittany and Hampton Iverson
Jeanie Jones
11/17/2008
Shari, my thoughts are with you and your family. Jim was an awesome man. I am very sorry for your loss. You are a sweetheart and I love you more then you will ever know. Be strong. Call me if you need anything.
Annette & Raymond LeBouef
11/15/2008
I was saddened to hear of the death of James. When the lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. James will be singing in heaven with his mom. Time and prayers are the key for healing pain. We offer you both. God Bless
Terri Sell
11/16/2008
Shari and family,
My heart is with you today and always. May God be with you.
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Mike and Kathy Powers
11/16/2008
Dear Paul and Mary,
We want to let you know that we are thinking about you and we are so sorry for your loss. You have our most heartfelt sympathy.
We were too late to send flowers to the funeral home but we would truly like to make a donation to the children's education. Please let us know how this is being handled when you have a moment. We know that you will be surrounded by the love of family and friends and pray that this will bring you some peace during such a grievous time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Kathy Powers
Toni Little
11/14/2008
Shari & Kids
My heart goes out to you and your family. I did not know Jim well but it was obvious how much he loved you and your kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toni, Jordan and Devin Little
Shari Connealy
11/15/2008
Shari I am so very sorry. I can not even begin to imagine your sorrow.
I am praying for you and all of your family.
Cindy Youngquist
11/15/2008
To the Family of James Fransen
Dearest Shari and children, Paul and Mary and Family,
It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Jims death.
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened for your loss.
I remembered Jim singing so beautifully at Aunt Jennies funeral.
I will not be able to attend the funeral but I wanted you to know I have included Jims family and you in my daily prayers. May God give you strength; these next few days can be so hard.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Cindy and Loretta Youngquist
Steve and Debbie Grosland
11/15/2008
Praying for all of you and your broken hearts. We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. I could not believe it when dad called this morning and told me he had passed away. I especially remember Jim had a beautiful voice and sang at several family occasions. Praying God will fill you with his grace and know he is with you always! Peace, Love and Strength to the family.
We share in your grief and send our love ~
Steve and Debbie Grosland
Lisa Ogden Johnson
11/14/2008
I had a lot of laughs with Jim in high school at Lincoln. He was a very funny guy. Today I'm thinking of the picture I gave him a couple of years ago, of him and Harold Epps (his best friend in high school). We were at Swing Choir camp eating lunch or dinner and Jim and Harold started stuffing food in their mouths to see who could get the most in. It was a good picture, we were having so much fun, as we always did at all our Swing Choir events. Jim was a good man, good friend, good husband, good son, and good father. He will be missed terribly.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Shari and the kids as they go through this heartbreaking time of sorrow. I wish this was just a dream.
Love,
Lisa Ogden Johnson
Terri Torrence`
11/14/2008
This is a huge loss for all of us who had the opportunity to know this great guy. He was quiet but had an amazing sense of humor. He was a man who who loved his kids and his wife dearly. I was lucky enough to have worked with him for not long enough. This is a devastating loss for us all.
Roberta Bassett
11/14/2008
Shari---I am so sorry for your loss....you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers....
Roberta