Frances-Turowicz-Obituary

Frances V. Turowicz

Flint, Michigan

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TUROWICZ, Frances V. - Formerly of Flint, age 86, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at her family's home in Ypsilanti with her family by her side. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2pm Friday, October 30, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, G5191 Richfield Road, Flint, Father George Puthenpeedika officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Thursday at the funeral home. Frances will be at the church 1pm Friday until the time of the Mass. Frances was born in Flint on November 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Paul and Pelagia Raczek. Frances married Joseph Turowicz on June 22, 1946 in Flint and he preceded her in death. Frances was a founding member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella and P.L.A.V. Post #8 Auxiliary. A proud Polish American, she loved crocheting, nature and her pets. Frances was well known in the area for her cake decorating and catering skills. Surviving are daughters, Veronica Robinson of Alpena and Cecilia Marie Turow (Bill Dashner) of Ypsilanti; daughter-in-law, Karen Turowicz; 10 grandchildren, Paul, Patrick, Maureen, Andrea, Laura, Graham, Christopher, Jessica, Tony and Mathew; several great-grandchildren; special caregivers, Shawn Conard of Ypsilanti and Darlene Stevens of Spruce; her living pets, Ellie, Bubba, Gracie, Lamar and Champ. Frances was preceded in death by her sons, Joseph III and Anthony and grandson, Joseph IV. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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I can't believe it has been a year, Mom, since you left us. Today is much like it was a year ago, warm outside with leaves drifting down, only you're not here to see it. Not a day has gone by that I've not wished we'd had more time, even to just sit and chat. But, in looking back, you had been getting more tired by the day and, much as I wish it wasn't so, it was time for you to find peace with those who had left this world before you did. I don't know how you hung on so long, honestly. I...

It has been six months since you left us, hard to believe. Miss you so much but so glad to have so many wonderful memories of times spent with you. Rest well surrounded by those you love, sweet Momma.

Love you, Lolli

Thinking of you today, Mom, on the 15th anniversary of Joe's passing. Missing you both; I imagine the two of you together.
By the way, the tulips and daffodils we'd bought not too long before you left us are beautiful. So glad I got them in! The perennials and the hydrangeas are back, too. How you loved the flowers!
Rest well, sweet Momma. Love you, Lolli

Happy Birthday Grandma! You are in our hearts forever and this Thanksgiving I am going to be Thankful for every minute John, Jake, Joey and myself had knowing and loving you! You are greatly missed but always in our thoughts. I have several pictures to remind me of the Woman, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandmother you were to all of us. I love you Grandma and am glad you knew how much we loved and appreciated everything you ever did for us and with us! I Miss You!

~Your in Our...

Dear Ronnie and Lolli,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your families. Aunt Francis has been on our minds since she moved to Alpena. She always had a wonderful smile and a warm heart!
May she rest in forever peace!
Love, Hugs and Prayers to all!
Lila and Guy

I was honored to have my Mother with me for her last five years. To give you an idea of what a fighter she was, she survived 2 ICU stays and two other hospitalizations and was in Hospice care for 3 and a half of these years! She was so proud of her Polish heritage and I believe that is where she got the determination to have gone on as long as well as she did.

She loved the time we spent with her, going through old momentos, baking and cooking, riding through WalMart in Alpena on...

*Pat*Andrea*PJ*

Grandma was a wonderful woman with a huge heart! She loved all of us grandkids. She lived her life to her fullest, she's travelled around the world and the United States. She's survived the death of her 2 sons and grandson, Joey. I will miss her but am happy that she gets to be herself again and reunited with those she grieved deeply for. She mostly loved cooking and spending time with her family before the untimely death of her last surviving son, Tony. She is in a better place now and...

Another great PLAV cook up in heaven with my mom (Irene) and Pauline Bentoski! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. We feel your loss and know that she is at peace.

Helena Seidel Kurowski
Flint Township

Dear Veronica and Cecilia,
Whenever I drive down Crosby Rd, I think of your Mom and you kids.
Your mother was a talented baker and cook. She was so proud of her children.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
I went to Holy Rosary for eight years with Joe. Sincerely, Kathy (Gilbert) Mercier