Sam Franklin's Obituary
Sam Franklin, age 67, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 4:05 p.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Sam was born on March 27, 1949 in Belleville, IL a son to Edward Arkell and Nelita Blanche (Pflasterer) Franklin. On March 26, 1966, he married Cheryl Lynn Clutts and she survives. Sam was of the Baptist faith, was a coal miner for Peabody Coal for over 23 years and was a proud member of the U.M.W.A. He loved to hunt, fish, gardening, being outdoors, was an animal lover, and dearly loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Franklin of Coulterville, IL; four daughters, Lisa (Steve) Reitz of Coulterville, IL, Laura (Dan) Schaffer of Coulterville, IL, Brenda Ford of Coulterville, IL and Paula (Craig) Cunningham of Tilden, IL; ten grandchildren, Megan (Phil) Rector, Matthew Pierce, Connor Reitz, Samantha "Sam" Schaffer, Emily and Wyatt Ford, Nick, Alissa, Charlie, and Andy Cunningham; seven great-grandchildren, Brody, Adalie, Isabelle, Jayce, Jamisyn, Josiee and Bella; two brothers, Howard Coke, Jr. and Marty (Kelly) Vuichard; nine sisters, Judy Kempfer, June (Junior) Spier, Linda (John) Lloyd, Virginia Heggemeier, Georgia Rees, Phyllis (Aaron) Hunt, Mary Ann (Paul) Hahn, Eva (Wade) Lehde and Amy (Tim) Petrowich, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sally Lou Ellen Coke; and one brother, Richard Juenger. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Hahn officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Sam Franklin family.
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