Laura Jo Franck

November 7, 1960 - January 5, 2021

Laura Jo Franck, 60, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Laura was perpetually young-at-heart and loved rainbows, teddy bears, Mickey Mouse, bingo, and candy. Laura brought joy and happiness to everyone she met; if you knew Laura, you loved Laura. Laura loved connecting with people-strangers and friends alike. She was a social butterfly, a wonderful conversationalist, and an avid letter-writer. Laura died of non-COVID related causes and was preceded in death by her beloved family including her father, Nick Franck, Jr.; her mother, Elaine Franck; her four grandparents and her aunt, Ruth. She is survived by her sister Beth Triplett (Dubuque, IA); sister Amy (Amelia) Franck (Mark) Meyer (Minneapolis, MN); brother David (Judy) Franck (Sugar Grove, IL); sister Meg Franck (Boston, MA); her nieces and nephews Daniel, Rachel, and Bradley Franck and Josie and Noah Meyer; her Uncle Ron and Aunt Marilyn; and a close circle of cousins. Laura's family and friends know she was one in a million and have been touched by her kindness, compassion, and abundant expressions of love. With her mother's selfless support and father's encouragement, and despite her differing abilities, Laura lived a more fulfilled and independent life than was predicted for her in her childhood. She is a graduate of East Aurora High School. For a little more than a decade, Laura has lived at Eden Supportive Living in North Aurora, and our family is grateful to the staff and residents at Eden for the care and friendship they showed her. A funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church at 722 High Street, Aurora, IL, followed by a burial at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Aurora where she will be laid to rest with her mother, father, and Aunt Ruth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks will be required. Anyone with symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19 is asked to please stay home. The family understands if you are unable to attend; please be with us in prayer. In lieu of flowers, you may contribute in Laura's name to Hesed House in Aurora at www.hesedhouse.org. Laura had so much empathy and concern for others and would be happy for others to be shown love on her behalf.