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Florence Sponholtz Obituary

Sponholtz, Florence S.

Florence S. Sponholtz, age 89, a Two Rivers resident and former Tisch Mills resident, entered into eternal life, Thursday July 6, 2017 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Florence was born May 12, 1928 in White Lake, WI to the late John and Susan Stark Alft and has been a longtime area resident. She married Donald R. "Donnie" Sponholtz, June 6, 1953 and he preceded her in death May 29, 2017. Before the time of Day Care, Florence cared for many local youngsters. When her sight was fully restored by two cornea transplants she worked for the post office in Tisch Mills. She was a faithful member of St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church in Tisch Mills where she was a member of the Rosary Society holding various offices including kitchen chairperson. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxilliary. Florence enjoyed playing cards and spending many years of retirement in Titusville, FL.

Survivors include her children: Motor, Michael (Jan), Theresa, Peter, John (Michelle) her grandchildren: Kelli (Jim), Mikayla, Noah, and Anthony. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law: Doris Beals and Dolly Sponholtz, and by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Irene, Jack, Eileen, Hazel, Ethel, Blanche, Dorothy, Margie, James and Virginia, and by two brothers-in-law: William and Gilbert. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church in Tisch Mills with Reverend Tony Birdsell officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Florence's family would like to extend a very special thank you for the wonderful care she received at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, you are the best!! We would like to also express appreciation to Fr. Dennis Drury, Fr. David Pleier and Pastoral Minister Christal Wavrunek. Your kindness will always be remembered. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2017.
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Theresa, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Now your mom and dad are together again.
Kris and Phil Herman

July 16, 2017

Thinking of you all during this time. My heart feels for you all.I will not forget her voice calling to me! And her smile that lit up my day

Kristin Koch

July 8, 2017

Dear Theresa,

Don and I are so sorry for your loss of both your Dad and now your Mother. Know that they are now in heaven with our Lord and Savior - a wonderful place. I think of you often and the good times we had working together. We sent our deepest sympathies.

Janelle and Don Zimmermann

July 8, 2017

Pete:
we're so sorry for another loss , your Mom,so soon after your dad, god bless them both,&you and your family
Jayand all the M.G.B.F.D retirees

tim Madden

July 8, 2017

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