LaHoma M. Franklin, 80, Marshfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 10 at Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Jones officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at Rembs Funeral Home on Saturday from 2:00 pm until service time. A memorial service and burial will be held in Preston New York at a later date. LaHoma was born on June 23, 1933 in Norwich, New York to Frank Eugene and Clarabell Rose (Bowers) Hendrickson. She grew up in New York State and was united in marriage to Erford J. Franklin, Sr. on January 27, 1950 in Norwich, New York. After their marriage the Franklins farmed in New York where their children were born. In 1969 they moved to Wisconsin where they raised their family and continued to farm in the Town of McMillan. Lahoma enjoyed painting, reading, writing and sewing. She is survived by her husband, Erford, and their children, Sheryl Lynn (Jerome) Johnson, Erford John II "Jack" (the late Darlene) Franklin, Karyl Leigh (Walter) Hamelink, Jaye Robert (Kay) Franklin, all of Marshfield, Jeffry Olen (Kay) Franklin of Williamsport, IN, Joel Eugene (Cindy) Franklin of Marshfield, Jordan Owen (Melanie) Franklin of Spencer and Jason Loyal (Jacque) Franklin of Medford. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Hayden (Jane) Hendrickson of Apalachin, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Wilma, Delores and Edith and a daughter-in-law, Darlene. Memorials may be designated in her name to the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com