Sara Franco
March 29, 1941 - September 28, 2025
Obituary
The memorial service for Sara will be livestreamed at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14th. To view the livestream, click this link: (242) Ryan Funeral Home Madison - YouTube
Madison –
Sara Franco, age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of George and Esther Hernandez. She was united in marriage to Salvador “Sal” Franco on May 27, 1961. Sara worked for over 40 years with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Sara is survived by her children, Mary Esther (Jan) Nijhuis and Gilbert (Jodi) Franco; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jacob) Pryor, Nicholas (Sabina) Higgins and Catilin Higgins; great-granddaughter, Mylah; and siblings, Joseph, Rachel, Elizabeth and David.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sal; her daughter, Annette; her parents and several siblings.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Ryan Funeral Home – Legacy Center, 6728 Mader Drive, with Pastor Tom Flaherty officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. To view Sara’s obituary or to leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Hiram Sanchez
Family •
Dear Sara, we know you are in the presence of the Lord. We want to thank you for all your kindness and love towards us and our family. We will miss you greatly, having coffee, going to lunch and spending time together. May you rest in peace. Much love , Sara, Hiram and kids.
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Patsy Ester
Friend •
Dear Sara, Thank you for your love and friendship, and for teaching me the joy of quilting and the joy of giving those quilts away. I love you, and I miss you very much. Love in Jesus, Patsy Ester
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Jill Herreman Myers
Friend •
Dear Mary and Gilbert,
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Jill Herreman Myers
Friend •
Dear Mary and Gilbert, I just wanted you to know how badly I feel about the loss of your Mom. Both your folks were always so kind and sweet to me when we were in school together. I loved your Mom's sense of humor and love for her puppies. Her sense of style and love were unmatched. I'm so glad I knew both your parents.
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Mary Daniel
Friend •
Dear sister Sara, I still have fond memories of your playing the tambourine to accompany the worship music at church, and now you can accompany the heavenly choir in praise of our Lord! I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Love, Mary Daniel