Florence
Marcella Mann, 87, formerly of Rib Lake, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at
Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford, where she had been a resident for the past
two years.
Florence was
born July 5, 1928 in Rib Lake, WI to Leo and Anna (Hoffmann) Thums, and also
her stepfather Lawrence Schneider. She graduated from Rib Lake High School in
1946. She then married Andrew Joseph Mann on July 20, 1946 at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Andrew preceded her in death on September
9, 1998.
Florence is
survived by her children; Lester (Velma) Mann of Rib Lake, Harvey (Sandra) Mann
of Rib Lake, Clifford (Tammy) Mann of Rib Lake, Wayne (Nancy) Mann of Rib Lake,
Donna (David) Lind of Phillips, nineteen grandchildren, twenty five great
grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren. She is further survived by her
siblings; Isabella Wilhelms of Rib Lake and Chester (Louise) Thums of Omro,
step sister Patricia Bergles of West Allis, brother in law; Ben Yanko and
sister in law; Pauline Thums, and many nieces and nephews.
She is
further preceded in death by her Parents, sister Adeline Yanko, step great
grandson Joseph Jerdee, brothers Alvin(Audrey) Thums and Elmer (Sarah) Thums,
brother in law Walter Wilhelms.
Florence
worked on the family dairy farm in the Township of Greenwood, and was a
homemaker. She also owned her own upholstery shop for a brief time. She loved
to garden, and cook for her family. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, and was a
member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Quilters Club. Florence volunteered
for many different organizations including her church, schools and booster
clubs throughout the community. She loved her family, especially her
grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed visiting and spending time
with them.
Florence was
of the Catholic Faith, and a member at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
A funeral
mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday July 1, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church in Rib Lake, with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Burial will take place
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Cemetery in Whittlesey. Visitation will
be held from 4-7 PM, Thursday June 30, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with The Rosary being said at 7:00, and
also from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM, at church.
Memorial
donations in honor of Florence M. Mann may be given to her family, for
designation at a later date.
Hemer
Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online
condolences may be left www.hemerfuneralservice.com
