Florence A. Fricke, 76 of Howard City, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home. Florence was born March 21, 1934 in Elmira, MI the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Holewinski) Petroski. Surviving are two children, Richard Fricke of Ravenna, Annmarie Denhof of Ravenna; 3 grandchildren, Samantha, Seth, and Dane; 2 sisters, Evelyn Kolenda, Irene Boonstra. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl in 1993. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 am at Mary Queen of Apostles Church, Sand Lake. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.