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Flo O. England
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Flo O. England, 90, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on December 19, 1922, in Osgood, Ind., to the late Asa and Ollie Lowe Cornelius. She married Donald E. England, Sr., on April 10, 1948, at the Kings Highway Baptist Church in St. Charles, Mo., and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2003.
She was also preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Russell and Si, and sisters Marie Vanosdol, Mae VanOsdol and Velta Jackson.
Flo was raised in Carlinville and after marriage, lived in Alton, Chesterfield, Chatham and Jerome. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved playing pinochle, drinking coffee with friends, and spending time with family, especially her four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Jo Ann Stone of Chatham; son, Donald (Lynda) England, Jr., of Chatham, grandchildren, Markey L. (Ryan) Motsinger of Oklahoma City, Okla., Kimberly A. Edwards of Edwardsville, Kristin M. (Tony) Cogan of Springfield, and Donald Bryan (Becky) England of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Eliana, Breana, Abigail Motsinger, Merrick Edwards, Elliott, Jackson and Liam Cogan; nieces Patricia Jackson and Shirley Jones; and nephew, Jim Cornelius.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.
Funeral Ceremony: 10 a.m., Thursday, December 19, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham. Burial will follow at Hettick Cemetery.
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Chester Keene
December 18, 2013
Donny, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and mine build those speed boats in Chesterfield and ran them fast on local lakes. If you will send you a copy of pictures I have if you send me your address.
May God give you comfort,
Chester W. Keene
December 17, 2013
Our prayers are with you,
Scott & Christine Vance
December 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your mother and father when they had the service station in Chesterfield. I knew your father as Barney. I often think of barney I helped him and Ralph Keene build boats Our prayers are with
you.
johnie and Florence
Richey
Eldon & Sherron Vance
December 17, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Sarah Peek
December 17, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Flo's passing. I work at Hardees and she would always come in every morning for coffee and a biscuit. We always liked to discuss "Dancing With The Stars" together. She always brightened my day when she came in. She will be greatly missed.
Sheridan Ruggles
December 17, 2013
I am sorry for your loss.
Kevin & Rhoda Koshinski
December 17, 2013
Kevin and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.Very fond memories of both your Mom and Dad growing up. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
December 17, 2013
Kevin and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom, fond memories of both your Mom and Dad growing up, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Kevin and Rhoda Koshinski
Amy Reeves
December 17, 2013
Joann,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim House
December 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to you all. Flo was a great lady and always put a smile on my face. It was always a pleasure pouring her morning coffee.
Barb Miller
December 17, 2013
We are thinking of your family during this time. Let us know if you need anything.
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