Novotny, Frances M. "Fran", Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection on August 27, 2018. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Mae Novotny. Longtime friend of Jackie Schibig and the entire Schibig family. Dear sister of the late Peggy Donnellan. Dear aunt of Amy Breguet and Katie Shaughnessy. Great aunt, cousin, Delta Zeta sister, and good friend to many. Fran was a former teacher in the Mehlville School District. Funeral from Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa, on Tuesday, September 4 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Gabriel the Archangel Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers Masses or donations to St. Gabriel School are appreciated. Please visit www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.