Franklin Daniel Machart Obituary
We bid farewell to Franklin Daniel Machart of DeKalb, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 24, 2025 at the age of 87. Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Frank Henry Machart and Mary Rose Balajka Machart; his former wife Mary Machart; and his stepson Steve Machart. He is survived by: his wife Mary John Angel; his children, Katherine Padilla of Paris, Texas and Jon Machart of Arlington, Texas; his stepchildren, Sheryl and Guy; his grandsons, Christopher, Steven, Cesar and Eli; and his great grandchildren, Carter and Chloe.
A rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bates Family Funeral Home (601 E Front St, De Kalb, TX 75559). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary of the Cenacle Catholic Church (212 W Magnolia St, New Boston, TX 75570).
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