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Ricky Allen Franke
October 17, 1951 — September 2, 2026
Steger, IL
Ricky Allen Franke, age 74, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Beloved wife of 55 years to Marcia Franke nee Newell. Loving father of Michael Franke. Dear brother of Barbara (late Bob) Pagos and Susan (Rich) Tobeck. Fond uncle of Marissa (late Alex) Jones and Becky Pagos. Cherished great-uncle of Cayden Jones. Ricky will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois 60475. Inurnment to be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Peotone Cemetery - Peotone, Illinois. Further information is available at smitsfh.com or call 708-755-6100.
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