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OLNEY, FRANK
Frank R. Olney M.D., age 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his home on Beaver Island. He was born December 4, 1936 to Dr. Francis and Mildred (Cornell) Olney, in Detriot, MI. He was raised in Grosse Pointe and spent summers in Leonidas with his beloved Uncle Harold. Dr. Harold Olney mentored his nephew and helped shape one of the most kind, genuine, and unique gentleman ever known. Frank followed in the tradition of his family and became a physician. He graduated Wayne State University Medical School in 1961. He was an intern and resident at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and ultimately started a private practice in Centreville, MI. "Doc" Olney practiced medicine for 40 years. Dr. Olney was united in marriage to Christine M. Nagel on June 2, 1962. Just as their new life together was beginning and his practice was opening, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Their first child, Andrea Elon, was born in 1965, while stationed in Nebraska. Captain Olney served in Vietnam. He was proud of his service to his country, often marching in the Memorial Day parade in his dress blues. Frank and Cris created a home and raised a family on Lake Templene. The Olney's household was always filled with kids and all were welcomed at the Olney house. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Andrea, on June 12, 1985 and his wife, Cris on November 10, 1997. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his son, Francis "Frank" Olney, of Three Rivers; daughters, Megan (Terry) Walsh, of Schoolcraft, Beth (Paeder) McGrane, of Dublin, Ireland, and Jillian Olney, of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Mary Catherine, Vincent, and Margaret Morris. The family will receive friends from 2-7 PM on Sunday, April 27th 2014 at the Hohner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM on Monday, April 28th at the Hohner Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Lutz officiating. Interment will be held in Mendon Cemetery with Military Honors under the auspices of the American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170. Memorials may be donated to the AMVETS Post 46 of Beaver Island or the American Heart Association. Envelopes available at Hohner Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hohnerfh.com.
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Colleen M. Hall
February 25, 2022
So very Sorry for The Loss of a wonderful Dr. Friend and Father. My condolence go To Buffy. Sweetheart I am so very sorry. I remember how very close and how much you Loved your Daddy. Truly Very sorry for your Loss. He is Very much Missed. Our Family went to him since our Parents moved to Three Rivers. My Parents Edward and Patricia Swinsick Loved and Adored Frank. Again So Very Sorry for the Loss
Colleen M Hall (Swinsick)
July 27, 2014
Joanie and I are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I tried to reach Frank on Beaver Island two weeks ago, after returning home from Texas, to discover that his number was no longer in service. Upon an internet search, I discovered that he had passed away unexpectedly in April. Frank and I were in medical school together and in Viet Nam together....Joanie and I were very good friends with both Frank and Chris. We, too, have property on Beaver Island and would catch up with Frank when we were on the island....revisiting our pasts. Frank was unique to say the least! He was loved by everyone and had an opinion about everything. Frank was a great doc and a good friend for over 50 years. I will miss him, as so many will. I would love to hear from any of you. Bill McCool
April 26, 2014
Frank Olney was my personal physican when I worked in Centreville, MI in the esrly '60s. He and Chris were down to earth people. Office visits with him were like chatting with a friend.
His wife loved to read; Frank loved thick Porterhouse steaks which I used to cut special for them when I worked at the Village Market. I am sure he will be missed. Cool guy. My condolences to all. Mike McCammon, Kalamazoo, MI.
American Heart Association
April 25, 2014
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John Gold
April 25, 2014
So sorry my prayers go out to the family
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