Mary Ellen Franklin Obituary (1953 - 2021)

Mary Ellen Franklin, 67, of Colfax, IL., formerly of Pontiac, IL., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 10:02 pm at her residence. A service will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 11:00 am at Calvert and Martin Funeral in Pontiac. Pastor Matt Shields is officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Union Cemetery in Odell, IL. Memorials in Mary Ellen's name can be made to the family. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Ellen was born December 18, 1953, in Pontiac, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer E. and Laura M. (Jones) Meier. She is survived by: her daughter Jari Lynn (Jim) Albertson of Graymont; two grandchildren: Jenna and Jacob Albertson; two sisters: Evelyn Vietti and Phyllis "Tyke" (Bill) Bowman both of Pontiac; several nieces and nephews; Mike Simpsen, who she thought of as a son; and her very good friend: Donna Marlin. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her former husband: Jimmie Franklin; two brothers: Earl and Eldon "Buck" Meier; two nephews and one niece. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Pontiac High School. She went on to be a CNA, working at Octavia Manor Nursing Home in Colfax. She was an avid coin collector. Mary Ellen loved her grandkids. They were the apple of her eye. She enjoyed going on family camping trips and going on the pontoon. She would enjoy holding a contest to see who could catch the first fish. Family was very important to her and she loved them very much. She had a caring heart and always wanted to help. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed