Frances Hojnacki

Jan. 2, 1916 - Apr. 26, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Frances Hojnacki, 102, passed away at 9:10 am Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Hospice House.

Frances was born on January 2, 1916 in South Bend to Stephen and Bertha (Brahlick) Hornyak. She was a school crossing guard who loved animals, children, bingo, gardening, and was a wonderful cook and baker. Frances never had a surgery during her lengthy lifetime. On August 24, 1934 in South Bend she married Eugene A. Hojnacki. He died on August 11, 1968. Frances was also preceded in death by a son, David E. Hojnacki; 5 brothers, Steve Hornyak, Anton Hornyak, Frank Hornyak, Julius Hornyak, and Louis Paksi; and 5 sisters, Alma Katona, Ann Hornyak, Esther Katona, Margaret Compton, and Freda Hornyak-Laiber.

Surviving are a son, Thomas (Nancy) Hojnacki of Peoria, AZ; daughter-in-law, Gerri Hojnacki of Mishawaka; 5 grandchildren, Sherri, Jeffrey, Scott, Mark, and Beth; 5 great-grandchildren, Cole, Lindsay, Mariah, Megan, and Thomas; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Jacob, Braylon, Nory, and Jordy; a sister, Julie Paksi-Zapalski; and brother, John Paksi.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 South Kemble Avenue, South Bend, IN. Family and friends may gather at 4:00 pm with services beginning at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Her cremated remains will be buried in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA. To leave an online condolence, visit our website, www.zahoran.com.

05/03/2018  JFC