Kathryn Franklin

Franklin, Kathryn Ann MADISON Kathryn Ann Franklin, age 56, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Melford and Darlene (Schaaf) Franklin. Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Darlington High School and for more than 35 years she worked at Litho Productions in Madison before starting her own home care business. Kathy loved jewelry and enjoyed adding to her collection which contributed to her always classy look, which in turn, led to her being the "coolest aunt". She was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching the Packers, but treasured most the time she spent with her family and friends. Her positive attitude and fighting spirit during her illness was an inspiration to all of us. Her warm smile and caring spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Kathy will be remembered always and dearly missed by her parents, Melford and Darlene Franklin; four sisters, Debby (Bill) Barnes of Sun Prairie, Corrine (Ernie) Osheim of Ripon, Karen (Bill) Mirr and Patti Jo (Michael) Horn all of Berlin; nieces and nephews, Leslie Deuchars, Kevin Barnes, Abby Barnes, John Mirr, Sarah Mirr, Chris Dolata, Corey Horn, Jenna Horn, a special friend, "A.J." Allen Jelle of Belleville; as well as many other dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 10 A.M. on Saturday, July 5, 2008, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Berlin at 2 p.m. Family and friends may call at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008, where a Scripture Service will be held at 4 p.m. Family and friends may also call on Saturday, July 5, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The family would like to offer very special thanks to Dr. Frontiera and the staff at Dean Oncology, Dr. Teng and the staff at Turville Bay Radiation Oncology, the loving and supportive staff at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, and all of Kathys friends who helped her along this difficult journey.