BIRCHMEIER, Frances M. – Of Flint, age 97, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11824 South Saginaw, Grand Blanc, Father Ken Coughlin officiating.

 Cremation will take place following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North End Soup Kitchen or the Humane Society of Genesee County. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Frances will be at the church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the Mass.

 Frances was born in New Lothrop, Michigan on June 22, 1912, the daughter of the late Pius and Emma Birchmeier. She was a former member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.

 Surviving are two sisters, Pauline “Pat” Benway and Catherine Birchmeier; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Albena Brown, Irene Irland and Bernice Hooks; four brothers, Arthur, Alfred, Harold and Donald Birchmeier. Special thanks to Genesys Hospice for all their care and support, especially Diane, Lonnie and Sue.