1930 - 2016 (Age 86)
Condolences to the Holthus family from your former neighbors, the Hunts. John and Janet are sitting here in California remembering many wonderful times with Floss and Burt... She was a light to so many of us and will never be forgotten. Love to you all.
Janet Benson
December 21, 2016 | Auburn, CA
Scott and I always felt so blessed to have such special next door neighbors. Burt, you and Floss always exemplified the very best.... You were wonderful role models for us, and for our children. We wish you peace at this difficult time.
Sherri Slovin
November 28, 2016 | Cincinnati, OH
I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to all of you with the loss of your dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Your family has always be very special to our family. Kirk always had very fond memories of all the times that your families spent together, as do I. Floss was one of those people that lived her life in such a way that made a difference in many people's lives. I always enjoyed her interesting stories and her lovely laugh. She was such a gracious hostess. Her recipe for Sweet...
Kathy Fox
November 28, 2016 | Oxford, NE
Just wanted to express my condolences to Doug & family.
Lisa Ball (one of Doug's legal assistants from 20 years ago).
Lisa Ball
November 28, 2016 | Walton, KY
The Holthus Family.....
just read about it in the newspaper and wanted to express my condolences to the family....
I spent my high school years as a neighbor in Wyoming and knew Mrs. Holthus and remember her as a very nice and caring lady.....
my thoughts are with the family......take care
Roger Rosenthal
November 27, 2016 | Mason, OH
Remembering the many times Pastor Mann and I worked on LWML together with Florence. Also, the winter of 2008, I had lunch with you at your home in FL with you. My heart is with all of you. Praise God as we celebrate Florence's life in Jesus her Savior. We look forward to seeing her in heaven.
Carol Mann
November 27, 2016 | South Lebanon, OH
Dear Uncle Bus and the whole Holthus family,
I wish I could be there in person to join the gathering in memory of a life so well lived. Aunt Florence was such a kind and gentle presence in my life growing up. It was always a treat when we got to see your family, and she was a big part of that. I'll remember her for her sweet and easy laugh, the twinkle in her eye, and the genuineness she brought to each and every interaction. May she rest in peace.
Robb Johnson
November 27, 2016 | Cambridge, MA
Aunt Florence will be so dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Her warmth and her generous spirit were always a joy to me and my wife Kathleen. Uncle Bus, our thoughts and prayers are with you, and with you too, Gregg, Jim and Doug. May you find peace in knowing that she is now in a place of everlasting joy.
Mark Johnson
November 26, 2016 | Overland Park, KS
HOLTHUSFlorence ( Floss), age 86, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2016 following a ten year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. For 65 years, the devoted wife of Burton Holthus, mother of Gregg (Lisa) Holthus, Jim (Deb) Holthus, and Doug (Lisa) Holthus. Grandmother of Jennifer, Jesse (Lisa), and Molly Holthus; Joshua, Benjamin (Brynn) Holthus, and Sarah (Chris) Seifert; Megan, Eric and Patrick Holthus. Great Grandmother of Graham, Quinn, Audrey Holthus, and Olivia Seifert. She is survived by a brother, Francis (Marion) Johnson of Peoria, IL, and sister, Alyce (Russell) Bolm of Kingsburg, CA. She was predeceased by brothers Marion, Wendell and Wayne Johnson and sister Ardyth Fox. Florence was born in rural Bertrand, Nebraska in 1930. Following graduation from high school and before attending the University of Nebraska, she served two years as the lone teacher in a one-room country school. She and Burton married just before he shipped out to Korea as a Naval Officer in 1951. Between the Navy and, later, Procter and Gamble, they made 22 moves to 14 cities in the U.S and overseas during their 65 years of marriage, raising three sons along the way. Whether it was teaching kids in a country school, raising her family, teaching Sunday School, directing children’s choir, tutoring at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, or doting on grandkids, children were always a great love of her life. Her smile, her wisdom, her joyful outlook, and her Swedish pancakes will be missed always. Visitation at Christ Lutheran Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday November 26 from 9:30-11:00 AM; funeral following at the church at 11:00AM. Interment will be at Spring Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers to Christ Lutheran Church, Hospice of Cincinnati, or the Maple Knoll Village Future Care Fund are deeply appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com .Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home (513-521-9303) entrusted with the arrangements.
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