Franklin P. “Frankie” Stephenson, 85, Wiota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 6 at home in Wiota.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 12 at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Park Place, Darlington, with Rev. Angela Utter officiating. Burial will be at East Wiota Cemetery in rural Wiota. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4–8 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Main Street, Darlington, and on Friday from 10–10:45 a.m. at the church. Online condolences may be expressed the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Frankie’s name.

A complete obituary is in the October 10, 2018 issue of The Platteville Journal.