Mary Franklin

Mary Franklin, age 63, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

Mary was born on Oct. 29, 1958 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Dorothy Krull. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and worked at the 76th Street Truck Stop. She met and later married her husband Michael Franklin. Mary moved to Tomahawk to be by her brother and parents shortly after her husband passed away unexpectedly. While in Tomahawk, Mary worked at Willow Haven Supper Club. Mary loved decorating for Christmas and enjoyed being with her family, especially her kids and grandchildren. She loved going on nature walks, garage sales and cherished family game nights playing board games. Mary was a sweet loving person and was always seen with her Diet Coke.

Mary is survived by her son – Jesse Franklin Sr.; her daughter – Chelsea Lee; nephew – Brandon Krull; and six grandchildren – Chaylee, Teagon, Jesse Jr., Tatum, Mason and Skye-Lynn.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, son – Jason “JJ”, daughter – Miranda, grandchildren – Cara and AJ, brother – Tom Krull and sister – Carol Krull.

The Funeral Service for Mary Franklin will take place in the springtime, when she can be laid to rest with her family in Prairie Rapids Cemetery.

Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Tomahawk, is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.

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