Linda Franks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda Lou Franks, of Lexington Heights, passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 82. Linda is the cherished wife of the late Donald Franks Sr.; the loving mother of David (Edna) Wilton, Michael (Michele) Wilton, and Steven Wilton; the dear stepmother of Laura (Dale) and Donald Jr. (Elisa); the adored grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and the beloved sister of Norma. Linda is preceded in death by her siblings, Fred "Bud" Jacobson, Bill Jacobson, Patricia Tylen, and Julie Jacobson. After Don's retirement, they enjoyed spending their winters in Sarasota, Florida and summers in Lexington Heights, Michigan. She hosted many happy hours and bonfires with her neighbors and friends at her cottage. Linda enjoyed collecting seashells and beach glass. She was also a very good cook. Linda's family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or at americanheart.org. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Linda Franks

April 22, 1940 - April 29, 2022