Frances Koceba Obituary
The family of Frances Koceba in Detroit, Michigan announces her passing on July 18, 2026. Frances, born on December 15, 1922, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Koceba to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fabian Susalla and Mary Susalla (Abraham); her siblings, Margaret Susalla, William Susalla (Martha), Theresa Skipinski (Paul), Eleanor Talaski (Frank), Art Susalla (Marie), Irene Eden (Gordon), Agnes Gorkowski (Eugene) and Jake Susalla (Evelyn); her brother-in-law Clarence Kubacki; and her in-laws, Ed Koceba (Leona), Herman Kociba (Helen), Gertie Dudek (Bill), Irene Costello (Frank), Margaret Puckette, Bertha Schmelzer (Jack) and Tillie Marenick (Joe).
She is survived by: her husband Izzy; her daughters, Merry Chris Mankin of Maryland and Sandy of Bad Axe; her grandson Fred (Kerrie); her great grandchild Ronni of Grindstone City; her grandsons, Adam Mankin of Colorado and Tyler Mankin of Maryland; and her sisters, Bea Kubacki and Pat Vogel (Herb). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers or mass offerings, Fran's request, your generosity to: St. Thomas Aquinas Out Reach mass, 955 Alton Rd, East Lansing, 48823, OLLH Catholic School in Harbor Beach, or the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Rapson fund.
