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Obituary for Florence Mary Belongia
Florence Mary Belongia, 93, of Oconto, passed away peacefully from this life the morning of September 2, 2016 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Florence was born August 31, 1923 in Oconto, and lived there most of her life, to the late August and Melva (Rowell) Lade. She married Francis Belongia on August 20, 1941. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1966. Florence lived on the farm in Lena, from 1941 to 1962. She then moved to Oconto in1962, spending the last four years of her life in an assisted living. Florence worked for Milwaukee Shoe and then Bond Pickle. She was a devoted mother and grandmother; her children and family were the most important part of her life. Florence was a fantastic cook and avid reader. She enjoyed playing cards and laughing with loved ones.
Florence is survived by two daughters, Barbara Steber (Dick), Green Bay; Nancy Moe (Ken), Oconto; five sons, Jim (Janet) Belongia, Oconto; Robert (Janet) Belongia, Pembine; John (Eileen) Belongia, Pound; Bruce Belongia (Stacy), Oconto; Jeffrey (Mary) Belongia, Green Bay; a brother-in-law, George Krueger, Oconto; twenty one grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Belongia; seven brothers, Harold, Martin, Cecil, Donald, Clarence, John and Earl Lade and two sisters, Marie Miller and Ruth Krueger.
Private services were held. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net
A special thank you to the staff at Sun Valley Home, Nine Acres and Asera Care Hospice. Also to whom gave special care to her family during those moments that mattered.
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