Florence M. Zawistowski

Florence M. Zawistowski, 101, Holcombe, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at the Ladysmith Care Community.

Florence was born July 22, 1920, in Glencoe, Ill., to John and Wilhelmine (Petersen) Ludvigsen.

Her parents emigrated from Denmark, and finally settled in Sheldon, where Florence grew up on the family farm, with four sisters and six brothers.

She graduated from Ladysmith Normal School with a teaching degree and taught in a country school in Exeland.

Florence married Edward Zawistowski Oct. 18, 1941. The couple settled on their own farm in Conrath, where they raised their four children, Edward Jr., Daniel, Peggy and Joy. Upon retirement, Florence and Ed moved to Holcombe, where they spent many happy years together.

While on the farm, Florence enjoyed raising chickens and ducks, along with many dairy animals. She also enjoyed gardening and took great pride in her canned goods. She especially liked to pick berries and go fishing with her husband.

Florence always welcomed visits from family and friends, with a fresh cup of coffee and home-baked treats.

She is survived by her son – Daniel; daughters – Peggy Fetke (Richard Keller) and Joyce Verhulst; and daughter-inlaw – Sharon Zawistowski; 12 grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; sister – Mary Scholbrock.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Edward; son Edward Jr.; son-in-law – Neal Verhulst; and sisters and brothers – Ellen, Elsie, Gladys, Preban, Calvin, Leo, Milton, Clarence and Paul.

Services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith, with the Rev. Craig Zandi officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m., until service time, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Conrath Cemetery.