Roxanna S. Fransen

Roxanna "Roxie" S. Fransen “Roxie”, age 79, of Byron, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, with loving family by her side.

Roxie was born in Rockford, IL on August 14, 1943, daughter of Emery and Margaret (Flynn) Olmstead. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1961. Roxie married Edwin “Bud” Fransen on August 10, 2013. She worked in the health insurance field for many dedicated years, retiring in 2010. Roxie had a special love for animals, and she enjoyed sitting on her deck, watching the river. She was well known for her beautiful smile and if you knew Roxie, you loved her. She also loved to go shopping and visit Door County, Wisconsin, to enjoy the many events and festivals it had to offer. Most of all, Roxie cherished her time spent with family and loved ones, making memories and enjoying each other’s company. She will be dearly missed.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Edwin “Bud: Fransen; children, Traci Miles, Dana McIntosh, Derek (Sarah) Fransen and Del Fransen; grandchildren, Jaylen, Isaiah, Jacob, Danielle, Brooke, Reana, McCoy and Lily; great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Jace and Jaksyn; special friends, LaVon, Carol, Marlys and Dori. She is predeceased by her parents; brother, Merle Olmstead and stepson, Scott Pedersen.

Visitation and Time of Sharing will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Roxie’s name to the Fransen family to be established later.

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