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Kathy Franklin Obituary
Kathy Lynn Franklin, 64, of Bristol, passed away of natural causes Thursday Dec. 9, 2021, at her home.
She was born Jan. 18, 1957, in Elkhart to Harold Richard and Juanita Smith. On June 1, 1980, she married Dan E. Franklin who preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2008.
Kathy graduated from Memorial High School, Class of 1975. She was an executive administrative assistant for Midway Specialty Vehicles. She loved doting on her nieces and nephews and enjoyed classic, western and Marvel Super Hero movies, shopping, travel. Her favorite time was Christmas and being with her family.
Kathy is survived by her children, Michele (Keith) Minor of LaMonte, Missouri, and Lucinda (Ed) Palmatier of Clayton, North Carolina; grandchildren Jacob (Brittney) Minor, Sam (Ethan) Minor-Lucht, Leo Palmatier and Marabella Palmatier; great-grandchildren Danny, Cash and Diana; her brothers Steven (Leslee) Smith of Elkhart and Randall (Kathleen Szymczak Lindsay) Smith of South Bend, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 14, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514, and one hour before the 1 p.m. funeral service on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home. Pastor Lee Campbell will be officiating. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Bristol.
Memorials for Kathy may be given to Dogtown Resort, 11925 County Road 10, Middlebury, IN 46540 or The Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol, IN 46507.
Online condolences may be made at www.stemmlawson peterson.com
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Jill Anglemyer Miller
December 17, 2021
What a tremendous loss! An amazing and caring person to all who knew her.
Kenny Anglemyer
December 16, 2021
Use to work at Midway, and Kathy was just an awesome person to be around. Super nice, and just a great friend! She will be missed.
John Whitacre
December 16, 2021
Very sorry for the loss of one of nicest people I have ever met. Prayers for the family.
Connie Randolph
December 14, 2021
ANITA. So sorry to read about Kathy. I will call you later. You and the family are in my prayers.
Pastor Char
December 12, 2021
I just learned of Kathy's passing this morning. My condolences and prayers for family and friends. 'Just so sorry.
Pamela Deitch
December 12, 2021
Dear Randy and Steve I'm so sad to hear of Kathy passing. She was always a sweetheart. We talked one day about your mom Nita and her snickerdoodle cookies. We ate them as fast as she made them. Our mini bikes and all the many memories will live on in my heart. I will miss her. Love you all, Pam
Dawn Raeder
December 11, 2021
So sorry to hear about Kathy´s passing. She was a great friend and neighbor she will be missed by my children and my grandchildren.
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14
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15
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15
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