Frances R. Kaminski, age 88 died peacefully Friday evening, February 24, 2023 under awesome care at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.

She was born on February 26 1934 in Manistee, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Grawey) Michales.  She married Clifford S. Kaminski on October 23, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.  They celebrated 67 years of marriage together.

Frances graduated from Manistee High School and then served in the United States Navy.

She was employed by Sears Roebuck and Company, J.C. Penny, Montgomery Wards, Mercy Hospital, Century Boat Company, West Shore Hospital and Manistee Heights Care Center during her working years until her retirement.

Frances enjoyed bowling, camping, finding good deals at yard sales and later in her life, gambling at the Little River Casino and Resort.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family

She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Debra (Stephen) Najdowski, son & daughter-in-law, Paul (Carolyn) Kaminski, daughter, Lori Bevans, son, Philip Kaminski (Debbie Kaminski) 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Kaminski, her son Daniel Kaminski, one sister & brother-in-law, Lillian & Raymond Gramza, two brothers & sister in-law's, Louis (Bud) & Lucille Snay, Joseph & Arlene Michales, two brother's-in-law & two sister's-in-law, Harold & Genevieve Krause and Robert & Beatrice Thomas.

She was loving and devoted to her family and friends and will be missed.  We will always be a part of you.  You will always be a part of us.  We will hold you in our hearts as you fly free.

Cremation has taken place and mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee where the members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad will conduct Military Honors.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday morning one hour prior to the funeral mass.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.