Hedwig "Hedy" Franz, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Wilmette, IL was born January 28, 1931 in Canada and passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 9, 2017. Beloved wife for 46 years of the late Edward J. Franz; loving mother of William (Darlene) Franz; proud Oma of Bryce Edward Franz. She is also survived by her nephew, Joseph (Helen) Franz and their son, Charlie and many other relatives from Canada and the US. The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale, Pleasant Prairie and Aurora Hospital for their loving care. Hedy will be greatly missed. A visitation and service were held Friday, January 13 at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral information 847-998-1020.