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Florence H. Fleck, a recent resident of The Sweet Life Alzheimer's residence in Shawnee, KS, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004. Florence was born in Newark, NJ on October 21, 1907, one of seven daughters and one son, to William and Annie Hinze. In 1933, she and her husband, Martin Fleck, Sr. moved from New Jersey to sunny and dry Albuquerque to facilitate Martin's recovery from tuberculosis. Florence lived in Albuquerque for almost seven decades, during which she successfully pursued a number of careers, including 20 years as a civilian employee at Kirtland Air Force Base, where she achieved officer's rank. After retiring, she purchased an apartment complex next to her home on Vassar SE and managed the apartments for the next 30 years. She was a faithful charter member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church, where she served for many years as a deaconess. She selflessly volunteered in many charitable activities throughout her life. First and foremost, she was a loving and dedicated mother to her two children. A victim of Alzheimer's for 14 years, Florence moved to The Sweet Life in 2001 where she charmed those who cared for her with her sweet disposition and beautiful smile. Her memory is cherished by her family and many friends. She is survived by her children and spouses, Martin Fleck, Jr. and wife, Lois of The Woodlands, TX and Annehara Tatschl and husband, John of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, C.L. Corey and wife, Cynthia, and their children, Christopher and Caitlin; Sean Tatschl and wife, Suzanne, and their children, Matthew and Anna; Krista Eyler and husband, Jarrod, and child Joseph; sisters, Margaret Beinner of New Providence, NJ, Anna Wagner of Toms River, NJ, Ruth Reindl of Menominee, MI, Muriel Mayer and husband, Robert of Lavallette, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL, and their families; and sister-in-law Dorothy Hinze of Toms River, NJ. Florence, while still in Albuquerque, was privileged to be surrounded by special care from James Moore, Helen Jones, Mirtha Massoth, and Rita Barboa. A memorial service to celebrate Florence's life will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, in Prairie Village, KS, on August 28, 2004. She will be interred at the foot of her mother's grave in Springfied, NJ in September. Any memorial contributions may be sent in her name to the church at 6306 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66208, or to one's local Alzheimer's Association.
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