Francis "Frank" Franckowiak age 88 of Grand Rapids and Manistee, Michigan, died Thursday night, February 18, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, where he has resided for the past twenty years. Frank was born on May 4, 1927 in Manistee, Michigan, son of the late Francis I. and Agnes (Sass) Franckowiak. He served in the United States Army in the Medical Supply Department during World War II from August 14, 1945 until December 8, 1946.

Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Richard Schaeffer celebrant. Members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad will give Military Honors at the church immediately following the funeral Mass. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday morning one hour prior to the funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorials will be established in Frank's name for Saint Joseph Catholic Church and for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Saturday morning.

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