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Florence Nimz Obituary
WATSEKA - Florence Nimz, 104, of Watseka passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1920, in Pence, Ind., the daughter of Oval and Burness (Drollinger) Ping. She married Clarence W. Nimz on Sept. 13, 1939, in Peru, Ind., and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1998.
Surviving are two daughters, Dianne Thomas of Watseka and Ellen (Rick) Beyer of Paxton; two sons, Dr. Richard Nimz of Floresville, Texas and Robert (Linda) Nimz of Battle Creek, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, Erik (Kathy) Nimz, Jennifer (Jesse) Dominguez, Lezlie White, Gregg Thomas, Brian Thomas, Karen (Ron) Wall, Kim Thomas, Kevin Thomas, Angela Brandon and Scott Beyer; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Florence was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ival "Jim" Ping; one sister, Lulabell Portwood; one son, William Nimz; and one grandson, Robert Nimz II.
She was a member of Watseka First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for several years. Florence was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, Iroquois County Home Extension and was a 72-year member of the Order of Eastern Star Royal Chapter. She worked for the City of Watseka and First Trust and Savings Bank for many years. Florence enjoyed crocheting and knitting and was a grand champion at the Iroquois County Fair for knitted afghan.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Watseka First United Methodist Church with Pastor Darla Holden officiating. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Iroquois Memorial Park at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Watseka First United Methodist Church or Watseka Food Pantry.
Arrangements are by the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Please share a memory of Florence at baierfuneralhome.com.
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