Jennifer James Franz

Jennifer James “Jeni” Franz, 35, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, October 27, 2019, at her parent’s residence.

She was born on May 10, 1984in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James H. “Jim” and Lorretta J. “Lorie” (Strader) Franz.

Jeni had previously worked at CME in Monroeville for five years.

She was an animal lover, especially horses and was involved in horse shows for many years. She had been involved in Adams County 4-H Horse and Pony. Jeni was a bit of a comedian and loved to make people laugh.

Jeni is survived by her son, Mason Zachary Moser of Decatur; parents, Jim & Lorie Franz of Decatur; three sisters, Angie Franz, Liz (Jon) Heyerly, and Mandie (Rich) Reilly all of Decatur; nieces & nephews, Haley Aker, Hannah Hammond, Quentin Voirol, May Heyerly, Gus Heyerly, and Amelia Reilly; and great-niece & nephews, Colton Davis, Carlee Davis, and Caleb Davis.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William & Beverly (Jared) Strader & paternal grandparents, Elmer & Helen (Nahrwold) Franz.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Family & friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to Mason's Education Fund (checks payable to James Franz) or Heartland Hospice in Fort Wayne.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.