Frances Lucille Mlynarchek, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 10.
She was born to Andrew and Anna in Wayland July 7, 1933. Frances was one of 13 children and grew up on the family farm in Wayland. She later attended Mercy Central School of Nursing and worked in Grand Rapids, later joining the Peace Corps and serving in Brazil.
Upon returning to Michigan, she attended Wayne State University and graduated with her master’s degree and became the assistant director at Grace School of Nursing. She later taught at the University of Michigan as well as Grand Valley State University. She served as the assistant director of healthcare at Jackson Correctional Facilities and later as a state surveyor for longtime care facilities.
She was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church; she cherished her faith and time spent with family.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Mlynarchek; siblings Andrew Mlynarchek, Joseph Mlynarchek, Annie Hasdidt, Mary Cigler, Frank Mlynarchek, Charles Mlynarchek, Diana Mlynarchek, Agnes Hawthorne, Dorothy Tolan, Helen Napper, Cecilia Cisler, and Edward Mlynarchek.
She is survived by a host of 27 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.
A funeral mass remembering Frances will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Ave., Wayland, with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Frances will be laid to rest at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery.
In memory of Frances and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Therese Catholic School or to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
