Belen Tolentino Mader Franko, 90, of Lees Summit, Missouri (formerly of Columbia, KY) died Friday, August 7, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. Born in the Philippines on July 11, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Blas & Feliciana Angeles Tolentino.
Belen was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved to travel and lived her life to the fullest. She also loved spending quality time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Gerald Mater, Marta Montelibano, Sally Pappas, Frank Tolentino, Ataciana, Solchaga and Mary Lopez.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Henry Franko of Canada
5 children: Belinda Quinn (Roger), Brenda Talens (Joey), Jerry Mader, Lee Mader (special friend Vickie Ritter) and Cindy Brumitt
7 grandchildren: Barbie Francis, Antonio Vallejo, III, R. G. Quinn, Jarod Mader, Jacie Hodge & Dustin Buchanan
Several great grandchildren
2 siblings: Carmen Davis and Met Cava
Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends
Mrs. Franko chose cremation and a celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
The obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
