Artie Franko, 80, of Askov, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born July 13, 1934 in Farmington, Maine to Arthur and Ida (Rackliffe) Welch. Artie attended school in Maine before moving to Texas and later to Santa Maria, CA. Artie met Jerry in Santa Maria and they were united in marriage on December 24, 1961. They moved to Askov in November of 1962 where they owned a dairy farm. Artie was a member of Church of Victory, Askov. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, crafts, puzzles and bible study. Artie was very involved in her grandkids lives and loved going to their sporting events. Artie loved spending time with her family.

Artie is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jazmyn; 2 sisters, Joyce Gunter and Millie Brockett.

Artie is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Franko; 5 children, David (Tess) Franko, Julie Franko, Edward (Jackie) Franko, Jennifer (Pat) Franko-Dynes and Kathy Franko; 10 grandchildren, David Franko, Jr., Joshua Franko, Richard (Sam) Franko, Achille Franko, Jacob Franko, Kaidyn (Brittany) Franko, Amelia Franko, Dutch Franko-Dyn, Dakota Franko and Mackenzie Franko; 5 great grandchildren, Caesar, Jamison, Kylum, Taylor and Adrian; siblings, April Rowan, Barry Rowan, Margaret Pendley and John Lizotte; many other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, October 25 from NOON until the 1 PM Memorial Service in Church of Victory, Askov. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.