Florence smiled a lot and enjoyed making others smile. She entertained us with Florence's Corner in the Weekly News. For over 40 years she directed the Mt. Pulaski Kitchen band with celery and rolling pin in hand. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, a Sunday school teacher, choir member and secretary for several organizations. She was a member of ABWA, VFW Auxiliary, Women's Club and the local Red Hatters. She brightened the day of many at Vonderlieth Living Center, playing piano, leading songs, and telling stories. She was always ready to try something new, even flew in a hot air balloon at 92.