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Clark Eugene "Gene" Frantz

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Clark Frantz Obituary

Clark Eugene "Gene" Frantz, age 77, of Elmhurst, passed away January 17, 2011. Born in Douglas County, IL January 12, 1934. Beloved husband of Dorothy Frantz nee Rodgers; father of Robert (Priscilla) Frantz and Marilyn (Timothy) DeYoung; grandfather of Kent and Ariel Frantz and Megan DeYoung; dear son of the late Clark and Edythe Frantz; brother of Elaine Frantz and the late Lorraine Murray; uncle of Michael Murray. Gene was a graduate from Eastern Illinois High School and received a Bachelors and Masters degree from Eastern Illinois University. He was an Industrial Education teacher and football coach at Proviso West High School and a member of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Elmhurst. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday. Memorial Services 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 21 at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jan. 19, 2011.

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Craig Frantz

January 22, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sheila Reid

January 19, 2011

Gene was a very good friend of my brother (Bill Reid) and I remember him when I was a little girl and playing softball with Bill. It was so good to see him and Elaine at the ESHS Reunion this past year. My deepest sympathy to Gene's family. Sheila Reid

Craig Rosengren

January 19, 2011

Our sympathy for your loss. What a great guy. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Craig & Carol

Bill & Robin Krause

January 19, 2011

Gene was fine teacher, coach and man. I learned a great deal from him as did thousands of young people. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences.

Richard & Mary Ellen Clish

January 19, 2011

To the best football coach I ever worked for at West. A great man and friend. Accept our deepest condolences. He will be missed.

Bob & Saranne Milano

January 19, 2011

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

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