Francis M. Nalevanko
September 03, 2013
“He never met a stranger.”
Francis Michael Nalevanko, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
Francis was born July 27, 1942 in Melrose, Iowa, to Thomas Francis and Margaret Irene Nalevanko. He retired from Consolidated Freightways after 31 years of service, and was a member of the Teamsters Union 147. After retirement, he delivered golf carts for Golf Cars of Iowa.
Francis made everyone feel like family and he loved spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandkids.
Francis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maureen; children, Jon (Traci), Missy “Mim” and Mikki (Tom) Griffin; and grandchildren, Jonathan and Emily Nalevanko, Jenna and Payden Schoonover and Tyler and Nick Griffin. He is also survived by his siblings, Bess Thompson, Lorraine Carr, Jo Rogerson and Tommy (Becky) Nalevanko; in-laws, Dorothy Cowlen, Ellen (Tom) Conner and Linda (Larry) Klostermann; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peg (John) Heinbaugh; nephew, Bobby Williams; and brothers-in-law, Bob Carr, Curt Thompson, Arnold “Snookie” Terrell and Danny Cowlen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 6, also at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ginger Terrell Terrien
11/06/2013
Dear Reni,
You and your family have been in my prayers since I heard of Franny's passing. I remember him, of course, as such a young man when we all lived in Iowa. It was so fun to see his and your family when we visited. Love you.
gloria sudbrock
09/09/2013
I am so very sad for your loss-Grew up one street over and Francis was always a friend to everyone-can not forget the RED HEAD! I send you PEACE and Comfort during your morning of your loss
Nancy Hoar
09/09/2013
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be missed so much. We love you Reni and family and you are in our prayers. Love, John and Nancy Hoar and family
Old Friend
09/07/2013
Franny was one of the nicest guys you could meet. He truly did all he could to help a person out. My thoughts are with all of the family on this day.
Kellie Snyder Townsend
09/07/2013
Hello Reni - I am Alvin Snyder's mom. Al and Luke Hayworth are good friends and spent a lot of time with Franny and your family. Although I did not know Franny very well, he always had a smile for everyone! Alvin always spoke highly of him. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Thelin
09/07/2013
I was so very sorry to see the newspaper obituary regarding Francis. It is a sad time for your family. It meant so much to myself and my family to have Traci in attendance at Roger's memorial service in March. Bless all of you!
Lloyd D. Howard
09/07/2013
prayers to the family! may franny ( RIP) MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME! LLOYD
Laura & Mike McKinley
09/06/2013
Tom, Becky, Amanda & Family So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother/ uncle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mike Vande Voort
09/06/2013
I became Franny and Reni's neighbor in 1980 when I bought an acreage north of theirs. Franny was one of those guys that always had a smile and something to talk about, and a very positive outlook on life. He was always willing to lend a hand and helped me out of situations like stuck tractors or broken machinery on more than one occasion. Franny was one of those people you always looked forward to seeing and I feel so blessed that I got to see him last Saturday after what was probably a period of at least a year or more. There he was, sitting in his man cave, happy as a clam, and the conversation picked up right where we had left it last time. I have lost a friend and shall miss him a great deal.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Reni and her family.
Diane Canfield
09/06/2013
So sorry to hear about Frannie. What a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Denny and Candy Elwell
09/06/2013
Reni, when I think of Frannie, I think of a great loss for your family! He was so kind, considerate and always doing for others and a great family man! We are keeping you close to our hearts in this sorrowful time! Hugs and Love and prayers!
Dj Jenny & Caleb Kain
09/05/2013
Franny was a great man and I will miss him very much! He was like an extra grandpa to me growing up and always made me feel like one of his own grandchildren. You allways felt at home when he was around. He will be greatly missed. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers!,,
David Ryan and Kathleen Heffron
09/05/2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nalevanko family at this time of loss.
As 1st cousins, we grew up with Fran and spent time with him during numerous family outings. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Jeanie Teno
09/05/2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Lorraine--please give my sympathy to all of your family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Olson
09/05/2013
Reni and family,
So sorry to hear about your husband/father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.