Mrs. Kish was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belleville, IL, and belonged to the Cathedral Quilters. She was a member of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of Illinois.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Louis F. “Sonny” Kish, whom she married on June 6, 1946, and who died on January 26, 2008; her parents, Nicholas D. and Clara, nee Becker, Kempf; a son, William Kish; a grandson, Scott Phillips; a sister, Rose Ahring; two brothers-in-law, George Ahring and Cletus Frerking; and a son-in-law, Richard Phillips.
Surviving are a son, Eugene Kish of Swansea, IL; a daughter, Cynthia Phillips of Chester, IL;
two grandchildren, Rhonda L. Phillips, and Thomas S. (Emilie) Kish;
a great-grandchild, Ryder Saak;
a brother, Leon Kempf;
a sister, Ruth Frerking;
and many nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Funeral: Private funeral services will be held Monday, December 28, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. John Myler officiating.
Burial will be held at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.