John Edmund Franklin Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Edmund Franklin (Corunna, Michigan), who passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Franklin and Evelyn Franklin; his siblings, Yvonne Bowers and Lee Franklin; and his father-in-law Earl Kline.

He is survived by: his wife Darlene; his mother-in-law Irene Kline; his siblings-in-law, Deborah Kline (Tom Nicoll) and Doug Kline (Michelle Morse); his nieces and nephews, Rebecca Krafft, Jill Parsons (Micah Parsons), Lynn Keenan (Aaron Keenan), Shelly Franklin (Nate Hassing) and John Franklin; his grandchildren, Joel Flagg, Mara Puffer (Timothy Puffer), Seth Parsons, Andrew Keenan, Lance Keenan, Timmy Krafft and Isaac Hassing; his great grandchild Una Puffer; and his nephew Terry Bowers (Dee). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Donations may be directed to Portage Anglers Club, Curtis, Michigan.