June Rose (Birkenkamp) France, a loving Mom and Grandmother, passed away at the age of 86, Saturday, August 9, peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 8, 1928 to her parents, Hubert and Rose Birkenkamp Sr. She was a graduate of Libby High School. After her 4 daughters were born, she worked at her family owned funeral home, H. H. Birkenkamp. She was the 4th generation of the family's funeral business. She adored her family and friends, always putting everyone first. June faithfully attended Cedar Creek Church for many years.
June was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Rose Birkenkamp Sr., her brothers Donald Birkenkamp and Hubert "Sonny" Birkenkamp Jr., beloved husband, Ben France and adored grandson, Bryan S. Murphy. June is survived by her four devoted daughter, Susan (John Stough) Birkenkamp, Lynn France, Cynthia (Bob Voyles) France and Deborah (Mark) Kelley. She greatly loved her grandchildren, Jeffery (Jennifer) Murphy, Daniel (Abby Wilson) Earl and Zachary Kelley, her great grandchildren, Gaige Murphy, Chynna Murphy, Alyssa Murphy, Ryely Murphy and Bryan D. Earl, her brother Bruce (Violet) Birkenkamp and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 13 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at H. H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd (419-473-1301). Funeral services will be on Thursday beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Rick DuShane from Cedar Creek Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Our family wants to give a special "Thank You" to all the caregivers from Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their great care and support they gave to our Mom and her family. A special "Thanks" to Diana for all of her care and love to our Mom. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio.
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August 18, 2014
Lori Hoadley
Dear Cindy & Linda, so sorry for the loss of your mom. Knowing you two as I do I feel I know her a little bit too. She must have been a great person!
We'll be praying for your family at this sad time. God Bless!
August 16, 2014
Sue, Linda, Cindy and Debbie,
Our sympathy in the loss of your mom. I had heard she was sick, but only found out today that she had passed away. A great lady and loved her infectious smile. Keep all the great memories!
Tom & Sharon Bringman
August 12, 2014
Donna Braun-Deal
Your Mom was a wonderful Lady. She always had a smile on her face She will be sadly missed by all that knew her and your family I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. My God be with you at this time and always. I know it does hurt losing a Mother.. Once again I'm so sorry.
August 12, 2014
Linda Cannon
June will be in our prayers - she was always smiling at service on Saturday and we all called her mom! She is in a better place and will always be remembered
August 11, 2014
Wendy Struffolino
June was a beautiful lady. She will truly be missed.
August 11, 2014
Linda Rohlman/Schafer
Sue, I know as we get older we start loosing people we love dearly..and a lot of times before we get older. We expect this to happen, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am sorry for your loss. In September 2008, you are the one that made my Mother beautiful again, after many years of her suffering. As her body laid in her casket, she no longer suffered, and your work on her made it so much easier, because you raced away all the suffering. She was 82. Dad just turned 92 last Monday, and soon his body will be there with you, too. His days are very numbered. God be with you and your Family at this very sad time. I will be seeing you soon..oh, by the way..a couple times I stopped. Down there to show you my scooter, but always missed you. Remember me?
August 11, 2014
Sorry to hear about your mother.I know how hard it is losing someone close.
August 11, 2014
Karen Kritzer Snyder
I have many memories of June, She was such a sweetheart. My deepest sympathies to Sue and her sisters!
August 9, 2014
Steve& Karen Bowen
Beautiful lady. I will always remember her smile, and the way she ate always with her finger out. Classy lady. So easy to talk to.
August 9, 2014
Cheryl Wilson
My second family....This world is a better place because June was in it and touched so many lives. She will always be in our hearts. June touched mine very deeply. My deepest sympathy to her daughters, family and friends. Hugs to all.
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