Marion John Franklin
February 19, 1928 — July 7, 2010
Marion J. Franklin, 82, a resident of Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following complications of pneumonia. Graveside Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Coggon Cemetery, Coggon. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Janis Franklin (Dennis Kelchen) of Anchorage, AK, Christopher J. (Marcia) Franklin of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy (Keith) Schmitz of Urbana; grandchildren, Jill & Ryan Franklin, Abby Anthony; and a sister, Lelah Peet (Herman Gansemer) of Guttenberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Richard Peet.
Marion was born February 19, 1928, the son of John and Josie (Candler) Franklin. He graduated from Coggon High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. On December 27, 1952, Marion was united in marriage to Jean Fairchild in Kansas City. He drove truck for Arledge Transfer for many years.
Marion was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggon. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Teamsters Union, and was involved in the Optimist Club. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Zion Presbyterian Church, 103 3rd St. N, Coggon, IA 52218 or Northbrook Manor, 6420 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Please sign the online guest book for Marion at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Janis Franklin (Dennis Kelchen) of Anchorage, AK, Christopher J. (Marcia) Franklin of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy (Keith) Schmitz of Urbana; grandchildren, Jill & Ryan Franklin, Abby Anthony; and a sister, Lelah Peet (Herman Gansemer) of Guttenberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Richard Peet.
Marion was born February 19, 1928, the son of John and Josie (Candler) Franklin. He graduated from Coggon High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. On December 27, 1952, Marion was united in marriage to Jean Fairchild in Kansas City. He drove truck for Arledge Transfer for many years.
Marion was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggon. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Teamsters Union, and was involved in the Optimist Club. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Zion Presbyterian Church, 103 3rd St. N, Coggon, IA 52218 or Northbrook Manor, 6420 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Please sign the online guest book for Marion at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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