December 23, 1929 – January 11, 2023
On January 11, 2023, Florence M. Wagner (nee Szymonik), 93 years old, passed away at Jennings Terrace in Aurora. A lifelong resident of Bensenville, Illinois and member of St. Alexis parish, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George W. Wagner, and daughter, Susan.
Florence will especially be remembered for her dedication to her Catholic faith, her devotion to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her love of cooking. She enjoyed baking for her family, and her famous pies became staples at every family event. She delighted in travel, having visited all 50 states, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
She is survived by her daughter, Gayle; sons, Forrest (Kathy) and Thomas; three granddaughters, Kelsey (Jeff) Unterman, Emily (Bryan) Knapp and Taylor (Josh) Rognerud; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Alexis Catholic Church, 400 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL. Interment Private.
For funeral information, please call JGeils Funeral Services at 630-247-6623.
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