Franka Helen Dick

Franka Helen Dick, of New Castle, 71, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born on September 7, 1952 in New Castle to Pansy (Kennedy) Pyle and the late Wilburn Pyle. 

She was in the first graduating class of Tri High School of 1970. Franka was an animal lover, especially cats. She enjoyed taking care of the neighborhood cats and loved her fur baby, Bubby, dearly. She adored her grandchildren, Zyler and Brynn. She relished the times she was able to do things with Brynn, if nothing else, just hanging out with her and letting Brynn fix her phone for her. She also loved getting to visit with Zyler whenever he was in town. 

Franka worked in the medical field for years, eventually having to retire from the Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in 2020 due to her health. She married the love of her life, Don Dick, on February 7, 1971 and they spent many happy years together until his death on October 1, 2016. They were always together and enjoyed spending every minute together, visiting many places. 

She is survived by her son, Courtney Dick; daughter, Shana (Jeremy) Williamson; grandchildren, Zyler and Brynn Williamson; brothers, Tom (Pam) Pyle, Donnie (Debbie) Pyle; mother, Pansy Pyle; brothers-in-law, Ron (Peggy) Dick, Steve (Joan) Dick, Wayne (Tammy) Dick, Bill (Lisa) Dick; sisters-in-law, Becky (David) Beavers, Denise (Butch) McDonald, Darlene (Lindsay) Steinwachs; several nieces and nephews; several cousins; and also a close friend that is like family, Andrea “Andie” (Jeff) Searle of Florida.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Don; her father, Wilburn; and her parents-in-law, Raymond and Betty Dick. 

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday 20, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Brian Neal officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Dr, New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share memories of Franka at www.hinsey-brown.com.