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Francis Glowacki Jr.

September 16, 1938 — April 12, 2016

Francis Glowacki Jr.

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Francis Steven Glowacki Jr., age 77, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday April 14, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, MI.  Rosary will be prayed on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Frank was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 16, 1938, the son of Francis Steven and Anna (Kurncz) Glowacki.  He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson with the class of 1957.  Frank married Janet Mae Hines on August 18, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI.

Frank enjoyed playing accordion, polka dancing, snowmobiling, camping, hunting, running, motorcycle and bicycle riding. Frank retired from the United States Postal Service after 33 years of service. He volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels in St. Johns, MI. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member and an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Johns, MI.  Frank served his country in the United States Army.

Frank is survived by his wife Janet Glowacki of St. Johns, MI, children; Theresa and Tim Owen of St. Johns, MI, Sue and Frank Scarchilli of Sterling Heights, MI, Tom and Jean Glowacki of Brighton, MI, grandchildren; Tyler, Emilie, Frankie, Sophie, Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Alex, Joseph, Dominic, Julia, Annika, and Cole, two great grandchildren; Riley and Maddie and siblings; Stan Glowacki, Mary VanBurger, Veronica and Bill Rozen, Jane and Larry Randolph, Jim Glowacki, Bill and Diane Glowacki and brother in law Walter Suchek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Steven Francis, sister Margaret Suchek, brother in law Gale VanBurger and sister in law Kay Glowacki.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Clinton County Senior Center or WOES Radio Station.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.


Charitable donations may be made to:

Clinton County Senior Center
St. Johns MI 48879

WOES Polka Palace
8989 E. Colony Road, Elsie MI 48831
Tel: 1-989-834-2275



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