Mary Ann Franklin Obituary
The memory of Mary Ann Franklin of Delphos, Ohio, who passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Klier and Edna Klier (Gremling); her husband Jed Franklin; her son Ralphie Franklin; her son-in-law Timothy Hellman; her grandsons, Nathan Knebel and Donald B. Riordan; her great grandchild Rachel Hellman-Malouf; and her siblings, Buddy Klier, Rosie Brown (Buss) and Betty Osting (Ed).
She is survived by: her caregiver Mary Lou Knebel (Rick) of Delphos; her children, Debbie Franklin of Spencerville, Millie Hellman of Delphos, Karen Franklin of Tennessee, Jerry Franklin (Sandy) of Ft. Wayne, IN, Jody Franklin (Christine) of Lima, Gary Franklin (Melinda) of California and Steve Franklin (Diane) of Upper Sandusky; and her sister Patty Clemens (Ron) of Oakwood. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals or St. John's Parish Foundation.
