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Frances Nowak Obituary
Fran graduated from Keystone High School in 1969. She was a waitress at the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Elyria for many years, then worked for 17 years at Invacare in Elyria.
Fran loved spending time reading, taking care of her dog, Dude and the late Sneaker and Max, but especially being at home with her family.
Fran was known for her beautiful smile and kind spirit.
Fran is survived by her husband of 27 years, Donald; children Shelley Key (Tommy Gentry) of Vermilion and Jason Hendricks (Yvonne) of Elyria; three grandchildren; and siblings Mary "Vivian" Dayton of Sebastion, FL., Jack Allison of Cleveland, OH., and Diane Anderson (Richard) of Elyria, OH.
Preceded in death by grandson Jason Hendricks Jr. and her parents.
Family services will be private.
Arrangements entrusted to Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. 440-322-3717 www.buschcares.com
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Patricia Garrett Taylor
April 5, 2023
So sorry to lose Fran and love to Don and all the family. Sure enjoyed her friendship in school at Keystone as she was in my class of 1969.
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