DIXON – Ferne E. Franz, 87, of Dixon, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Heritage Square in Dixon. 

She was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Woodland Township, in Carroll County, the daughter of Walter and Mina (Rohde) Hoffman. She graduated from Mount Carroll High School in 1942. Ferne began her working career with A&P Groceries. With her husband, she managed the A&P grocery stores in Mount Carroll, Geneseo and Dixon for many years. Later, Ferne worked for 40 years in the Dixon Township assessor’s office and became the township assessor. 

She married John E. Franz on Jan. 23, 1947, in Mount Carroll. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1975.