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The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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LesN 145 posts Nov 28, 2007 6:39 PM	I have two lines of FRANKS families living in the Tampico area - Yorktown, Prophetstown, Deer Grove, Henry Co., Bureau Co., Whiteside Co. One "short" line starts with Gerald "Skeet" FRANKS who died in Deer Grove on April 17, 1999. I believe Gerald ties into the other line; however, I am having trouble find who his parents were. Does someone have that information or the Obit for Gerald? Thanks, Les
Denise 119 posts Nov 29, 2007 11:53 AM	Lots of info on him in the Gazette. I'll try to get there sometime next week - but can't promise. Franks, Gerald serves his country 14 Mar 1942;10;2-7* Franks, Gerald hails from bomber 7 Jan 1943;7;3-4* Franks, Gerald serves his country 27 Feb 1943;6;83;7* Franks, Gerald announces engagement to Lavern Russell 18 Sep 1943;8;4 Franks, Gerald marries Laverne Russell 24 Jun 1944;2;2 Franks, Gerald awarded Presidential citiation badge 14 Nov 1944;3;3* Franks, Gerald obtains marriage license 26 Apr 1947;8;1 Franks, Gerald observes wedding anniversary--45th 24 Apr 1992;A9;3* Franks, Gerald flew more than 40 missions over Europe 7 May 1995;XX1;1-3* Franks, Gerald and Irene anniversary - 50 18 April 1997;B7;4* Franks, Gerald Jr. Mr. & Mrs. daughter born Nov 27 28 Nov 1972;2;8 Franks, Gerald R. flies 40th combat mission 31 Mar 1944;7;1-2* Franks, Gerald R. obtains marriage license 23 Jun 1944;8;3 Franks, Gerald R. speeding fine 24 Oct 1953;3;3 Franks, Gerald R. speeding fine 1 Sept 1966;10;3 Franks, Gerald R. "Skeet" (Irene) obituary 18 April 1999;A5;1 Franks, Gerry Mr. & Mrs. daughter born Sept 7 8 Sept 1961;13;8 Denise
LesN 146 posts Nov 29, 2007 3:52 PM	Denise, As always - a big thank you for all you do!!! Les
Denise 128 posts Jan 04, 2008 4:19 PM	Hi Les, Sorry it took so long, but here is "Skeet" Franks obit, listing his parents: Sterling Gazette 18 April 1999;A5;1 GERALD FRANKS - Gerald R. "Skeet" Franks, 80, of 29169 Deer Grove, Deer Grove, died Saturday, April 17, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Harold Williamson, pastor of the Comunity Church of Christ in Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Garland Funeral Home. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Walnut American Legion Post No. 179/ A Memorial has been esbatlished in his memory. Mr. Franiks was born on Nov. 11, 1918 in Hooppole, the son of Leonard and Mildred (Burton) Franks. He was united in marriage to Irene Sandretto on April 26, 1947 at the Rock Falls Christian Church. He farmed in Deer Grove area during his lifetime and was a meat and poultry inspector for the state of Illinois. He served in the U. S. Army Air Force during WWII and flew in 46 missions in the European theater. He is survived by his wife; a son, Gerald (Betty) Franks of Sterling; two daughters, Diana Franks of Deer Grove and Susan (Neal) Warren of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; anad numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Austin Gerald Pierceson; and a brother, Kennard "Buck" Franks. **end of obituary There were other articles in the Gazette, including the announcement of another marriage to Lavern Russell in June, 1944. ************************************************** Sterling Gazette Sept. 18, 1943 ENGAGEMENT TO LAVERN RUSSELL Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Lavern Russell of this city to S.Sgt. Gerald Franks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Franks of Deer Grove. S. Sgt. Franks is now with the armed forces in N. Africa. Sterling Gazette 2;2 June 24, 1944 COUPLE MARRIED IN TRINITY PARSONAGE Laverne Russell became the bride of T/Sgt. Gerald Franks this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the parsonage of Trinity Evangelical church. The Rev. John R. Boulding read the double ring service. Attending the couple were the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Franks of Deer Grove. The bride chose a yellow and white street dress for the wedding. Her shoulder corsage was yellow and white roses. T/Sgt. and Mrs. Franks are enjoying a short honeymoon trip, leaving immediately following the ceremony. He will report back June 30 at Barksdale Field, L., and Mrs. Franks will join him later. For the present she will remain in Sterling and continue her employment at the Brown-Lynch-Scott Co. She is the daughter of J. Watson. ***************************************************** Click on photo to enlarge Sterling Gazette April 18, 1997 B7;4 FRANKS 50TH Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Franks of Deer Grove will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 1997, at 29169 Deer Rd. Deer Grove. Relatives and friends are nvited to attend. The omission of gifts has been requested. A trip to Las Vegas, given to the couple by their children and grandchildre, was taken in March. Gerald Franks and Irene Sandretto were married on April 26, 1947 at the Rock Falls Christian Church. The ceremonywas officiated by the late Rev. Harry Shifler. He was a farmer for several years and was emplyed for the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture prior to retiring in 1981. The couple has three children, three grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Their children are Gerald (Betty) Franks, Jr.; Susan (Neal) Warren, and Diana Franks. Their grandchildren are Shannon Pierceson, Dustin Pierceson and Jessica (Ron) Olsen. Last Edited by on Jan 09, 2008 11:26 PM

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