Teen Sadly Passes Away In A Car Accident Days After She Went To Prom And Graduated High School
Saginaw, Michigan. 17-year-old Kirsten Franzel grew up in Saginaw and recently graduated from St. Charles High School.
“Kirsten was a dedicated and passionate flyer, co-captain on the St. Charles sideline and competitive cheerleading teams, and played clarinet in the band,” her obituary reads.
“Kirsten was a phenomenal dancer and teacher assistant at Bohaty School of Dance for over 10 years.”
“She was a member of the drama club, National Honor Society, and St. Charles Haunted House. She was a volunteer for Special Olympics and Read Across America.”
“Kirsten was particular about everything she did, giving it her all. Kirsten was a loving, kind, and courageous girl with a smile that would light up any room.”
A few days ago, Kirsten attended prom with the rest of her senior class and wore a beautiful floral, floor-length dress.
She walked at her graduation and took pictures with her beaming parents.
This upcoming weekend Kirsten’s family had planned a party to celebrate her graduation, but instead, they’re now getting ready for her funeral.
Facebook; pictured above is 17-year-old Kirsten Franzel
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On Sunday in Bridgeport, Kirsten sadly got into a car accident and passed away at the scene.
“Kirsten was my sweet cousin. She had just had her senior prom, graduated high school, and her grad party was scheduled for this weekend.,” Rachel Anibal wrote on Facebook.
“It doesn’t seem real… and all our hearts are just broken to pieces.”
Facebook; pictured above is Rachel’s post
“Our deepest condolences to the Franzel family… Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are by the loss of one of our students, Kirsten Franzel,” Bohaty’s Dance Studio LTD, where Kirsten danced, remembered her in a Facebook post.
“She was kind-hearted, dedicated and an all-around beautiful young lady. Kirsten was soft spoken and gentle. She will be missed by all.”
“We will be in touch with details for those of you who would like to do something for the family and pay your respects to this wonderful young lady. Please pray for her family. Please share your memories and photos. We would love to see them.”
Facebook; pictured above is a post from Bohaty’s Dance Studio LTD
If you would like to make a memorial contribution to Kirsten’s family, Candy Kotze and Bohaty’s Dance Studio LTD made a PayPal account for donations. The PayPal account information is [email protected].
The St. Charles Community Schools Music Department is also creating a scholarship in Kirsten’s name that will be given out next year to a graduating student.
If you would like to mail a check, you can make it out to Rick or Val Franzel and mail it to the below address:
Kirsten Franzel Scholarship Fund
3510 Gleaner Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48609
Facebook; pictured above is information on the scholarship fund being created in Kristen’s name
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