Donald E. Franklin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald E. Franklin of Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewey Franklin and Clara Franklin (McCree); and his sister Barbara Glassner. He is survived by: his children, Randall Franklin, Laurie Messmer and Kimberly Franklin; his grandchildren, Allen Cates, James Dunn, Amanda Dunn, Nathaniel Hauser and Nya Hauser; and his great grandchildren, Julian, Grayson, Lilly, Isabella, Emma and Lauren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Greenview Memorial Gardens (1201 Colona Rd, East Moline, IL 61244).
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