Florence was a member of the Ladies Auxilary VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, IL and SS Simon and Jude Church of Gillespie, IL, but she passed away Saturday, July 16 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Florence was 89 years of age and was married to Donald H. Swann of Litchfield. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2010. Florence retired from Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton where she was a secretary for 23 years.
Florence is survived by: sons: Donald B. (Spouse, Connie) Swann (of Gillespie, IL), Dale (Spouse, Tina) Swann (of Springfield, IL), daughter: Denise (Spouse, John) Hartnett (of Springfield, IL), grandchildren: Kelly, Kyle, Adam, Anthony, Angelina, Cecily, and great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Anna, Samantha, Matthew.
Florence was preceded in death by parents, spouse, and brother: Al Bernardi.
Friends may call on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Prayer Services will be held at 7:30 PM.
The funeral will take place Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM at SS Simon and Jude Church, Gillespie, IL. The service will be ministered by Monsignor Larry Auda. Memorial donations can be made to SS Simon and Jude Altar Society or VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, IL.