Loving Mother of 4 daughters: Gloria Black (the late Ray Black), Raelynn Brown (the late Jim Brown) (Rick Schneider), Ramona (Marco) Rivas, and Lora (Bob) Rychel; cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren: Kelly (Jake) Vallicelli, Amy (Andy) Mazur, Ray Black (Graeme Curry), Samantha (Jim) Cunningham, Tara (Tom) Grasch, Brittney (Andrea) Steinburg, Ryan Niven (Anna Sands), Alejandro Rivas, Adam Rivas, Kevin Rychel (Sean), Daniel Rychel and Kaylee Rychel; proud great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren: Oaken and Thea Vallicelli, Elliana and Maxten Mazur, Andrea and Alexander Grasch, Harper, Asher and Harlow Steinburg, Quinn and Zak Curry-Black, and Cole Cunningham.
She is preceded by her parents Steve and Dorothea (née Drobis) Janko, and her siblings, Marie Wolter, Bernice Przybylek, Ginia Samocki, Helen Namovicz, Edward Janko, Walter Janko, Eleanore Serafin and Frank Janko. Frances was married to the late Raymond J. Michalak (1950-1976) and the late William H. Sprowls (1981-1984).
Loving, caring, devoted — we will always be proud to call her Mom and she loved being called “GG” by all the “grands and greats”. She always made time for everyone, providing unconditional love and support for her family. She was devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, serving for many years in the church, teaching toddlers, greeting before services, and attending Bible studies. For decades, her favorite hobby was crocheting afghans, hats and numerous other things, generously gifting them to family and friends. She loved to dance - her specialty was the polka, and playing pinochle. In her later years she enjoyed reading Amish novels and completing puzzles. She loved watching birds, collecting elephants and angels. And, of course, Frances would never pass up the opportunity to have ice cream and coffee.
At her request, there will only be a private Celebration of Life at a later date. The family would love to have you share your special remembrances of Frances at the link below, compliments of Marsh Funeral Home, Gurnee, IL.
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