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Hertha Franks Obituary

Hertha M. Franks Mulliken Age 83, passed away June 15, 2010 at Charlotte. Mrs. Franks was born April 18, 1927 in Sunfield Township, a daughter of Frank and Golda Jackson. On January 1, 1944 she married Russell R. Franks, who died January 4, 1974. Hertha lived her entire life in the Sunfield and Mulliken area. She enjoyed her grandchildren, camping, fishing, her flower garden and the birds. Surviving are two daughters, Dianna (Robert) Overholt of Sunfield and Dawn (George) Minerick of Republic; three granddaughters, Crystal (Scott) Smith and Tammy (Steve) Wakley, both of Sunfield and Melonie (James) Hansen of Bath; five great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; her sister, Hope (Fred) Hart of Sunfield; her brother, Hugh (Joanne) Jackson of West Branch; several nieces and nephews. Services 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Gib Hale officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield S.P.Y.S. or Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 17, 2010.

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Melonie Hansen

June 11, 2019

Grandma, even though it's been nine years, I still miss you every day. Ryan asks about you often and prays to God to give you hugs. I keep you alive through the memories and the stories. I love you!! Until we meet again. ❤

Melonie Hansen

June 17, 2010

We love and miss you so much, Grandma, but know that you are in a much better place now. I am so glad we got to spend your last days with you in the hospital...even if I did drive you nuts with me talking all the time. ;) I'll see you again someday in Heaven. I love you!

Shawn Brooks Perry

June 17, 2010

I am so sorry to hear that Aunt Hertha has passed. I have several fond memories of visiting and talking to her when I was a kid. She was awesome! She will be terribly missed.

June 17, 2010

Aunt Hertha will be missed. She was a very strong woman.

Bill, Melody, Lyndsay and Jordan Rodgers

June 17, 2010

So sorry to here of your loss. She was a great friend to grandma. Kara Riddle

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