Howard Ralph Franks and Janice Marie Bengtson

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Husband Howard Ralph Franks

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           Born: 25 Oct 1921 - Essex, Page County, IA
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           Died: 4 Feb 2006 - Shenandoah, Page County, IA
         Buried:  - Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, IA

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         Father: Sidney Doane (Dick) Franks
         Mother: Estella Mae (Stella) Elliott

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       Marriage: 16 Aug 1945 - Clarinda, Page County, IA

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  Other Partner: ? ?

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Wife Janice Marie Bengtson

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           Born: 24 Nov 1922 - Page County, IA
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           Died: 24 Jul 1998 - Page County, IA
         Buried:  - Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, IA

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Children

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1 M Randy Franks

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         Spouse: Brenda ?

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2 F Sally Franks

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         Spouse: Gerry Moore

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3 M Danny Franks

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         Spouse: Carol ?

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4 M Billy Franks

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         Spouse: Betty ?

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5 M Scott Franks

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         Spouse: Mary ?

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General Notes: Husband - Howard Ralph Franks

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Birth: Oct. 25, 1921
Essex
Page County
Iowa, USA
Death: Feb. 4, 2006
Shenandoah
Page County
Iowa, USA

Franks, Howard Ralph - Howard Ralph Franks, son of Sidney and Stella (Elliott) Franks, was born on October 25, 1921, in Essex, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Howard lived all his life in the Essex area. He received his education from the Essex Community Schools. On March 19, 1940, Howard enlisted into the U. S. Navy and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on March 19, 1946. Howard was united in marriage to Janice Marie Bengtson on August 16, 1945, at Clarinda, Iowa. Following their marriage they lived in Coburg, Iowa before moving to the present farm two miles north of Essex. Howard was a farmer all of his life. He milked cows and also drove a truck for Johnson Brother's Elevator and the Essex Elevator. He also helped shell corn and drive truck for Jack Franks. Howard enjoyed fishing and riding his four-wheeler.
Howard had a daughter who lived in England. The family did not know of her until 2009. Howard fathered her during WW II while stationed in England. She has one son, Tim and a grandson Rhys.
Preceding Howard in death were his wife, Janice Marie Franks, in July of 1998; parents, Sidney and Stella Franks; seven brothers; one sister; and a half-sister. Survivors include his children, Randy Franks and his wife Brenda, Sally Moore and her husband Gerry, Danny Franks and his wife Carol, Billy Franks and his wife Betty, and Scott Franks and his wife Mary, all of Essex, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by the Rev. Rick Sleyster. Interment was in the Essex Cemetery.



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Parents:
Sidney Doane Franks (1881 - 1966)
Estella Mae Elliott Franks (1895 - 1982)

Spouse:
Janice Marie Bengtson Franks (1922 - 1998)

Siblings:
Ora Franks (1904 - 1999)**
Richard Lee Franks (1916 - 1981)*
Levi F. Franks (1919 - 1985)*
Howard Ralph Franks (1921 - 2006)
Jackie D. Franks (1923 - 1998)**

*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling

Burial:
Essex Cemetery
Essex
Page County
Iowa, USA

Created by: Marty & Harley
Record added: Nov 29, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 62294119

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General Notes: Wife - Janice Marie Bengtson

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Birth: Nov. 24, 1922
Page County
Iowa, USA
Death: Jul. 24, 1998
Page County
Iowa, USA

Janice Marie Bengston Franks, born on November 24, 1922 and died on July 24, 1998, married to Howard Ralph Franks on August 16, 1945 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Survivors include his children, Randy Franks and his wife Brenda, Sally Moore and her husband Gerry, Danny Franks and his wife Carol, Billy Franks and his wife Betty, and Scott Franks and his wife Mary, all of Essex, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; She died in July 1998.

Family links:
Parents:
Erick Waldemar Bengtson (1885 - 1963)
Alice Jane Moore Bengtson (1890 - 1981)

Spouse:
Howard Ralph Franks (1921 - 2006)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Essex Cemetery
Essex
Page County
Iowa, USA

Created by: Marty & Harley
Record added: Jan 19, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 64397405

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Notes: Marriage

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