On January 3, 2010 BLANCHE E. FRANKLIN devoted wife of Kevin Franklin; beloved mother of Keyona, Nicole, Tyree, Tamara, Leroy, Michael, John and Lance. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Tuesday after 8:30 a.m. where friends may call on Wednesday 11:30 a.m. followed by funeral service at 12 noon. Interment King Memorial Park.