Frances Pronko

Frances C. Pronko, age 85, a resident of Frederic died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Frederic Care Center. Frances was born on April 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Lawrence and Starr Arens. Frances had owned and operated the Oakton Park Resort on Clam Lake for over 10 years. She enjoyed being on the lake fishing, taking walks and stamp collecting. She also loved animals and watching the birds. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Emil and Vernon; and sisters Lillian and Margaret. She is survived by her children Larry(Janice) Pronko, Carol (Ted) Norder, Phil Pronko; grandchildren Tylai, Jason, Dana(Aaron), Ted, Leanne, and Jessica; great grandchildren Emily, Tyra, Trey, Taya, Carissa, Joslyn, Jacob and very soon"Baby"; half sister Dorothy Smetters; along with other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Father Mike Tupa as celebrant. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com