Jill Marie Frantz

            Jill Marie Frantz, 56, of Medina, Ohio passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, September 20, 2024.

            Jill was born April 13,1968 in Parma, Ohio to Gerald J. and Lynn M. (Mortelette) Frantz. Jill was a 1986 graduate of Medina High School with highest honors, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, and the American University in Washington D.C. Jill was actively involved in the Brunswick United Methodist youth group and choir, and a member of the Medina High School Concert Choir. While in Concert Choir, she had the grand honor of performing in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Jill worked her way through college at Mapleside Farms, enjoying every minute of her time there.

            Jill began her career at Signet Jewelers in September of 1990 and devoted the next 34 years to being a friend, mentor, and an ambassador of good will to all she encountered along the way. In 2012, she was promoted to Vice President of the Customer Care Center. She was loved, admired, and deeply respected by her co-workers; many describing her as the epitome of grace and pure class.

            Jill was an endlessly curious, lifelong learner that valued hard work, service and empathy. Her kind heart was displayed through her fulfillment in helping and giving to others, which she did so thoughtfully and generously. Her most joyous moments were spent focusing on others. She was optimistic and resilient; always planning, organizing and accomplishing what she set her mind to. Family was the most important thing to Jill, and she never took a moment for granted with those she loved. Jill overflowed with kindness and was a true treasure to anyone blessed to know her.

            She loved gathering with friends and family on her back porch. She loved cooking and entertaining. She loved her annual 4th of July picnic. She loved fall and football, warm apple cider and caramel apples. She loved writing her Christmas cards on Thanksgiving Day and serving brunch on Christmas morning before opening presents. She loved pickle-present day with her beloved niece, Anna. She loved music, singing, John Denver, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift. She loved back-to-school shopping with her little cousins, Jaclyn and Emily, and then her niece, Anna. She loved popcorn and Marie’s pizza. She loved going to the Cleveland Airshow with her dad. She loved her piano and sheet music. She loved Winnie the Pooh and watching Hallmark movies with her mom and sister. She loved all sports and was a devoted fan of the Buckeyes, Browns and Guardians. She loved New England and the sea. She loved her flowers and her perennial garden. She loved everything English and Irish. Her family and friends loved her and will always cherish the memory of her infectious laughter and kind, gentle soul.

            She will be dearly missed by her mother, Lynn Frantz, sister, Jeanne Becker, niece, Anna, brother-in-law, David Becker, maternal grandmother, Leah Mortelette, uncle, Jack Mortelette, many cherished cousins and numerous dear friends.

            A memorial service will be held for family and friends at noon on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Brunswick United Methodist Church on Pearl Road.

            Contributions may be made in Jill’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org.

The Bauer Funeral Home has kindly handled the arrangements for the Frantz family.

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