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Frances Fisher Obituary
Frances "Fran" Fisher, 65 years, of Lambertville, MI passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Ebeid Hospice center in Sylvania, Ohio. The daughter of Edwin and Helen (Karczewski) Urbaniak, she was born January 2, 1959 in Toledo, OH.
Fran was a former third grade teacher for Bedford Public Schools at Jackman Road Elementary, retiring in August of 2020 after 20 years. A 1977 graduate of Bedford High School, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Programming. She then went on to work as a computer operator for Bedford Township and then as a computer programmer for Jeep Corporation. On October 12, 1985, she married Walter "Butch" Fisher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Temperance. Fran left the work force to raise her family and when the children started school, she furthered her education and obtained her bachelor's degree in teaching from the University of Toledo and then her master's in education from Spring Arbor College. A charter member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, she served as a catechism teacher and as a eucharistic minister for many years. Fran was full of love and was a very caring person, helping anyone. A gracious host for family get-togethers, she was an excellent baker, known for her Easter coffee cakes, Christmas cookies, and her famous Oreo cookie cake. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her loving husband, Walter; children, Denise (Rob) Orndorf, Walter Fisher; stepchildren, Dawn (Geno) Fleck, Darlene (Erik) Knapp; siblings, Ruth (Ron) Miller, Walter Urbaniak, Joann Golembiewski, Cathy (Rich) Miller; and granddaughter, Alexis Robinson, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski's Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church where there will be visiting in the Narthex after 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choosing.
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aiden bodai third grade student 2019 2020
October 31, 2024
she was my faverite teacher so far i wisbh that she was still with us.
Anthony Frederick
May 5, 2024
One of the best teachers I ever had in all of my academic career. She was the sweetest and most kind soul you could ever imagine on this earth. She will be missed dearly.
-Anthony Frederick 3rd grade student 2010-2011 Jackman Road Elementary
Kathy Swan
April 16, 2024
Fran, you've been on my mind for a few days; now I understand why. We were never close, but the thing I remember the most was sitting with you on the school bus. Thank you for being my friend.
Candice Lawecki
April 9, 2024
Fran was a great person. I had the privilege of going to school with her and graduating together. We hung out when we were younger and I remember even spending the night at her house as a young girl. We grew up and went separate ways and would see each other around Bedford. I then came to work for Bedford Public Schools and reconnected with her as she taught at Jackman Road School. Sending prayers and hugs to her family and sorry for your loss. RIP, Fran - you are loved.
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