Lori R. Franke, age 51, of Churubusco, IN passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert and Barbara Stano. She was a graduate of Snider High School. Lori worked 26 years at Parkview Hospital, most recently as a project coordinator. Lori will be remembered for her love of traveling, fishing and spending time on the lake, taking pictures of the sunset, trying new recipes and sharing them with her friends, her infectious laugh and humor, and entertaining. Lori is survived by her husband, Joseph Franke of Churubusco; children, Jordyn Fitzgerald and Brendan Fitzgerald; siblings, Vicky (Robert) Runion, Cheryl Stano, and Duane Stano; and her grand pups, Stormi and Jackie.She was an aunt to her nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Service is 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. with calling two hours prior beginning at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Matthew 25 Clinic. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com.