William Edward Franklin (Bart), 46, of Springfield, passed away at 6:02 a.m., Sunday, August 19, 2001 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1955 in Springfield, the son of William and Virginia Marconi Bart. Mr. Franklin Bart was self-employed. He is survived by his parents, four daughters, Tamela (husband, William) Flynn, Andrea (husband, Frank) Franklin-Ware, Devora (husband, Billy) Hodson all from Springfield, Jenna Franklin of Rochester, four sisters, Gloria Davis of Palmyra, Janet (husband, Joe) Graves, Judith (husband, Floyd) Thompson, Pamela (husband, David) Oller all from Springfield, brother William (wife, Judy) Bart of Bridgeton, MO, seven grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and very special uncle Fritz Marconi of Carmel, CA. Friends may call at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. the Rev. Donald Meehling, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1305 Wabash Avenue, Suite J, Springfield IL 62704. The family of William Edward Franklin (Bart) is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield IL 62703.
