About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki

Mark Nowicki · 12-30-2018, 08:43 PM

On behalf of my parents, Mark & Elaine Nowicki, it is with profound sadness that I share the loss of my Mom. She passed away early this morning following a valiant four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. To my Dad, she was his everything: his best friend of over 50 years, his lover & wife of 47 years, the mother of me (his only child) & an exceptional homemaker, his encouraging cheerleader & consummate crew chief. However, on the day of her diagnosis in early September, the roles were immediately reversed between my parents and my Dad instantly became HER caretaker and cheerleader: a beautiful twist to their epic love story. While our heart breaks at her loss, we know the world, along with our racing community, was better having had her in it. God bless each of you for your thoughts, prayers, flowers, gifts, visits, text messages & telephone calls during her illness. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers, especially my Dad. And I thank you in advance for helping me prop him up as he grieves. May her soul rest in the peace of Heaven.

- Brandie (Nowicki) Meisner

Her funeral arrangements are as follows:
Nelson Funeral Home; Gaylord, MI
Friday January 4, 2019 Visitation 12pm – 8pm
St. Mary Cathedral
Saturday January 5, 2019 Visitation 10am; Mass of Christian Burial 11am

Carguy49 · 12-30-2018, 09:11 PM

Sounds like an incredible woman. You must be very proud of her. The memories will last a long time. Stay strong for your Dad.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 12-30-2018, 09:30 PM

I am so sorry Mark, Brandie and the whole Nowicki family as I loved Elaine cause she always asked how i was doing and loved seeing and hearing about my grand kids. This is a big blow to me, she was a smiling face i always looked forward to at the races. Once again condolences to the whole Nowicki family.
Joe & Lorie Jackson
Bill & Mary Ann Jackson

countrypuppy4865 · 12-30-2018, 10:20 PM

My deepest sympathies to the Nowicki family. She will be greatly missed.

The Hidalgo’s

Ernie Neal · 12-30-2018, 10:25 PM

Mark, sorry to hear your lose. Elaine always pleasant around the pits.

Ernie Neal

SSDiv6 · 12-30-2018, 10:25 PM

My condolences and prayers for the Nowicki Family.
May God Bless all of you!

Alicetysinger · 12-30-2018, 10:46 PM

There are no words great enough to express about this dear angelic lady. Heaven just admitted their best angel. Mark, we love you so and send our love, Alice and Joe Tysinger

Myron Piatek · 12-30-2018, 11:26 PM

Prayers & condolences to you and your family.

Bill Grubbs · 12-31-2018, 12:13 AM

I am so saddened by this news. I first meet Elaine when they were pitted next to us probably 10 years ago at the Palm Beach IHRA race. I instantly took a liking to Elaine and from that point on she always had a smile and hug for me when we saw each other. She was somebody that made you feel happy to be around. I am grateful to have known Elaine and will certainly miss her.

Mark and Brandie, you are in our prayers.

Brenda & Bill Grubbs

SS3718 · 12-31-2018, 09:07 AM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and family. Elaine was always very nice and thoughtful. I think every time we spoke in the staging lanes, I was always greeted with a hug.

Nick, Lauren, & Emarie Morris
Bob & Debbie Morris

12-30-2018, 08:43 PM	#1
Mark Nowicki Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 108 Likes: 19 Liked 116 Times in 15 Posts	About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki On behalf of my parents, Mark & Elaine Nowicki, it is with profound sadness that I share the loss of my Mom. She passed away early this morning following a valiant four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. To my Dad, she was his everything: his best friend of over 50 years, his lover & wife of 47 years, the mother of me (his only child) & an exceptional homemaker, his encouraging cheerleader & consummate crew chief. However, on the day of her diagnosis in early September, the roles were immediately reversed between my parents and my Dad instantly became HER caretaker and cheerleader: a beautiful twist to their epic love story. While our heart breaks at her loss, we know the world, along with our racing community, was better having had her in it. God bless each of you for your thoughts, prayers, flowers, gifts, visits, text messages & telephone calls during her illness. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers, especially my Dad. And I thank you in advance for helping me prop him up as he grieves. May her soul rest in the peace of Heaven. - Brandie (Nowicki) Meisner Her funeral arrangements are as follows: Nelson Funeral Home; Gaylord, MI Friday January 4, 2019 Visitation 12pm – 8pm St. Mary Cathedral Saturday January 5, 2019 Visitation 10am; Mass of Christian Burial 11am

12-30-2018, 09:11 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,842 Likes: 1,766 Liked 2,231 Times in 596 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki Sounds like an incredible woman. You must be very proud of her. The memories will last a long time. Stay strong for your Dad. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-30-2018, 09:30 PM	#3
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,292 Likes: 43 Liked 66 Times in 18 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki I am so sorry Mark, Brandie and the whole Nowicki family as I loved Elaine cause she always asked how i was doing and loved seeing and hearing about my grand kids. This is a big blow to me, she was a smiling face i always looked forward to at the races. Once again condolences to the whole Nowicki family. Joe & Lorie Jackson Bill & Mary Ann Jackson __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

12-30-2018, 10:20 PM	#4
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 966 Likes: 8 Liked 183 Times in 62 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki My deepest sympathies to the Nowicki family. She will be greatly missed. The Hidalgo’s __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

12-30-2018, 10:25 PM	#5
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 517 Likes: 139 Liked 301 Times in 73 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki Mark, sorry to hear your lose. Elaine always pleasant around the pits. Ernie Neal

12-30-2018, 10:25 PM	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki My condolences and prayers for the Nowicki Family. May God Bless all of you!

12-30-2018, 10:46 PM	#7
Alicetysinger Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki There are no words great enough to express about this dear angelic lady. Heaven just admitted their best angel. Mark, we love you so and send our love, Alice and Joe Tysinger

12-30-2018, 11:26 PM	#8
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,538 Likes: 34 Liked 132 Times in 48 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki Prayers & condolences to you and your family. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

12-31-2018, 12:13 AM	#9
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 404 Likes: 1 Liked 458 Times in 61 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki I am so saddened by this news. I first meet Elaine when they were pitted next to us probably 10 years ago at the Palm Beach IHRA race. I instantly took a liking to Elaine and from that point on she always had a smile and hug for me when we saw each other. She was somebody that made you feel happy to be around. I am grateful to have known Elaine and will certainly miss her. Mark and Brandie, you are in our prayers. Brenda & Bill Grubbs

12-31-2018, 09:07 AM	#10
SS3718 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 128 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts	Re: About my Mom: Elaine Nowicki Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and family. Elaine was always very nice and thoughtful. I think every time we spoke in the staging lanes, I was always greeted with a hug. Nick, Lauren, & Emarie Morris Bob & Debbie Morris