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James D. Kranking

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

James Kranking Obituary

JAMES DAVID KRANKING
On Friday, February 18, 2011 of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Graham Kranking; father of James Andrew (Mary) Kranking, Ann Marie Eggleton and David Wayne (Kathleen) Kranking; grandfather of Robert (Ami) Eggleton and Jessica (Rafael) Brown, Kathryn, Cara, Stephen, Timothy and Emily Kranking, Carlyn and Maren Kranking; great grandfather of Adyn, Nicole and Eli Brown and Gwenivere Eggleton; brother of Mary Elizabeth Sickles, William Norbert Kranking and Catherine Anne Fortwengler. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Kranking

13 Entries

Donna Gansel

June 9, 2021

Mr. Kranking was one of my favorite teachers. With a quick wit and an easy smile he was lovingly known as the banana man. We were in “Room 222”, which also happened to be the name of the popular TV show at the time. He was a good teacher who had fun with the students and treated them with respect. He’ll never be forgotten by this math student.

Emily Kranking

February 23, 2011

I love you so much, Grandaddy! <3 We'll take good care of Grandmommy for you!

Bonnie Dichter

February 22, 2011

I fondly remember Mr Kranking as my math teacher in 1976 in rm 222 of Northwood High School. We called him "Mr. Banana Man" and we had alot of fun in his class. He used to play imaginary golf like Johnny Carson did while we did our seated assignments. Mr. Kranking will be remembered fondly by many of his students. I am so sorry for your loss.

February 22, 2011

I am just so sad to learn that Jim has passed on. He was such a upbeat and caring presence at all the Potomac Valley Watercolorist banquets which he goodnaturedly attended with Margaret.
Love and Hugs to Margaret and the rest of his family.
Chica Brunsvold

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February 22, 2011

Our sincere sympathy to you all in this time of sorrow.
Pauline and Joe Lorfano

February 22, 2011

In your sorrow you have many friends who care,our deepest sympathy. Members of Potomac Valley Watercolorists.

Sidney Kapinos

February 22, 2011

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Kranking family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tricia DeWeese

February 21, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

February 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I will always remember our McDonalds visits after mass at OLOL and the kindness both Mr and Mrs Kranking showed my Grandmother.
Sandi Poole

Darlene Morning

February 20, 2011

I was in Mr.Kranking's infamous 1968 math class. It was our very special class that presented him with the yellow, wooden "Flying Fickled Banana of Fate" (made by Jim Martin) which he proudly displayed for many years in the front of the class room. Mr. Kranking will always be remembered fondly by his math students. He was funny, patient and tolerant, witty and an amazing teacher. He taught me to love geometry. He also sent me to Mr. Harold Horn's office, but I deserved it. Mr. Kranking was the best Math teacher that anyone could ever have. My condolences to the family and friends.
Darlene (Dichter) Morning, and on behalf the 1968 Math class.

Nyleen Lacey

February 20, 2011

Mr Kranking was the best math teacher I ever had (1977-78) and I HATED math! He made it fun and interesting. Having a joke of the day and a joke of the week didn't hurt!! Only math teacher I ever remember!! My thoughts and prayers are with the Kranking family during this time!
Nyleen Lacey

Fr. Joseph Wysocki

February 20, 2011

May he rest in peace and may God bless the Kranging family. Sincere condolences.

John & Betsy Curry

February 20, 2011

We love the entire Kranking family produced by Jim and Peggy. His faithfulness to the Church and to his family will be a standard by which we will measure ourselves. He will be missed for the rest of our lives. His wonderful sense of humor and godly character will be in our hearts as a special gift from the Lord. Thank you Lord for Jim! He endured until the end, with grace and love for his beloveds.

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