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Florence Radtke Obituary

Feb. 2, 1928 - Feb. 25, 2014
DOWAGIAC - Florence Mary Radtke passed away February 25, 2014 surrounded by her family at Borgess Hosp. in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on February 2, 1928 to Frank & Marie Werhand in Chicago, IL. On November 27, 1947 she married Herman Radtke in Chicago. Florence was a member of Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, where she participated in the choir & halo group an also a member of the Borgess Lee Memorial Auxiliary. She loved to travel, line dancing & making everyone laugh. She retired in 1991 from Skibbe Tax Service, Dowagiac. Survivors include her children: Elaine (Bill) Carter of Niles, MI, Thomas (Lois) Radtke of Cassopolis, MI, Robert (Tammy) Radtke of Sturgis, MI and Laureen (James) Bowers of Palmer, Alaska. She also has ten grandchildren: Craig Carter and Kevin (Kari) Carter, both of Niles, MI, Jill (Jason) Dull of White Pigeon, MI, Kara (Greg) Williams of Orland, IN, Robert (Brianne) Radtke of Sturgis, MI, Sara (Kurt) Hartsell of Cassopolis, MI, James Bowers III and Holly Mitchell, both of Palmer, Alaska, Alec Radtke and Evan Radtke, both of Sturgis, MI, and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry, parents and two sisters: Mary Babiarz and Mildred Weger. Her infectious smile will be missed by many. The family wishes to thank everyone at the Timbers for their help and support. You are all special. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Borgess Lee Memorial Hosp. Ladies Auxiliary. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Arrangements were made with Clark Chapel of Dowagiac, MI. She was entrusted to Cremation Services of Southwest Michigan. Please take the opportunity to sign her guestbook and leave a memory of her for the family at www.clarkch.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Mar. 1 to Mar. 3, 2014.
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Florence was a wonderful cousin. I last saw her at a St Augustine High School alumni dinner. Always a smile and a great laugh.

Lucille Winkler

March 11, 2014

What a gal...Florence was a favorite amongst our family. Great smile, personality, never shy and aways fun conversation. Her Aunt Lorraine, (my Mom) and all the Dudiaks will miss her.

Karen Dudiak

March 11, 2014

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
I will always remember my cousin Florence's smile and laughter and lust for life. Mary Winkler

March 11, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the family. I will always remember my times in Michigan and her loving wonderful ways. She is now in heaven with our grandparents and her sisters.

March 11, 2014

Blake Hartsell

March 3, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. George & Vicki Brossman

March 3, 2014

Sara Radtke-Hartsell

March 3, 2014

Blake Hartsell

March 3, 2014

Morgan & Mylie Dull

March 2, 2014

Kristyn Carter

March 2, 2014

Gram,
You will be greatly missed by all of us. Seeing your smile was always the best part of going to visit you, and I am glad I had the time with you that I did. You are in a better place now, and I know you are looking down on all of us. Keep smiling!

Kristyn Carter

March 2, 2014

Jill Radtke-Dull

March 2, 2014

THINKING OF ALL THE FAMILY AS YOU LET GO AND LET GRANDMA R HAVE HER WELL DESERVED FINAL REST............
JOHN AND JANET S

March 1, 2014

loved your mom &dad both smitty

jim smith

March 1, 2014

To The Family, Sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a special lady. When I took my Mom to the beauty shop and she came in her smile lite up the room. She,d sit down and we would talk about Family.

Butch and Sally Dohm

March 1, 2014

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