John Stephen Franklin Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Stephen Franklin of Montrose, Iowa, born in Keosauqua, Iowa, who passed away on November 23, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Stephen Franklin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Earl and Guida Mae Franklin (Brewer); his wife Ila M. Rockhold; his brothers, Dick, Leo and Bobby Franklin; and his nephew Pearson Franklin.
He is survived by: his close friend Barb Jacobs; his sisters-in-law, Martha (Lafe), Ruthie, Lillie and Carol; his granddaughter Mandie McKay; and his stepsons, Gary Biggs, Bryan Biggs and Bruce Biggs. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial has been established in his memory for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
