Margaret Peggy J Franks 83 Grafton Dies at Home
Margaret Peggy J Franks, 83, of Grafton, died at home on Monday January 27 2025 after a long illness. Arrangements to be announced by Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St Grafton.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2025
Page
8
Margaret Peggy J Franks, 83, of Grafton, died at home on Monday January 27 2025 after a long illness. Arrangements to be announced by Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St Grafton.
Kerry K Kirkpatrick, 75, of Elyria, died at home on Sunday January 26, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria.
Lynn Szczepanski born January 15 1954 in Ravenna Ohio dies January 28 2025 after a long lung cancer battle. She is survived by her sons Chad and Adam, mother Juanita Pardee siblings Dawn Kim Steve, and grandchildren Grant and Grace. Private services arranged by Misencik Funeral Home Avon.
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