Florence died on March 3, 2010. She was born April 4, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Francis and Julia Olszewski. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Martin "Jack" Polack, Sr.; her parents; sisters, Martha (Harold) Kline, Margaret (William) Alcombrach; brother, Louis Olszewski; and grandchildren, Jessica Polack and Kathryn Polack. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Wallace) Bradcoski; her sons, Barry (Mary), John Jr. (Linda), and Marty (Leslie); her daughter, BJ (Larry) Gardner; and her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Though she worked at times at the family business, the Polack Corporation, her greatest joy was found in her family. She was never happier than when she was surrounded by a houseful of milling family including screaming children. She loved traveling, but was happier when she got home to her family and could see them around her at the family parties. During the last two years, she lived at Bickford of Okemos under the care of their wonderful staff. The family is especially grateful to them for allowing her to have one last party with her on New Year’s Eve. We would also like to thank the staff of In-House Hospice Solutions for their care of her during the last six months.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Jon Wehrle at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Okemos. The Rite of Committal will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with a Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m., and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing Kiwanis Club or In-House Hospice Solutions.