Frances Charlotte “Toots” Kowalski

Frances Charlotte “Toots” Kowalski, 64, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Novi.

She was born July 10, 1949, in Alpena, daughter of the late Louis R. and Irene E. (Kwapiszewski) Kowalski.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Tisha (Tom) Walker of Farmington Hills and their children Sarah and Jacob; son, William (Lisa) Lintz III of Arkansas and their daughter Julia; son-in-law, Jimmy Smith of Indiana and his daughter Phoebe; and grandson, Anthony Guttersohn.  Also surviving are three siblings, Carol (Julian) Mulka of Posen, Elona (Roger) Wirgau of Sterling Heights and Matthew (Sally) Kowalski of New York; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10 at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

To learn more about Frances’ life or to sign the online guestbook, please visit lifestorynet.com.