Florence Belle Antholz passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, in
Atwood, KS, on October 9, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born December
28, 1932, in Rapid City, SD, to Harold & Elizabeth Haas.
Florence grew up in a Christian home. The Haas family loved and
appreciated music. Favorite times were getting around the piano and
singing with her family, many adventures in the Black Hills with her
five siblings, helping her father in the Haas Repair Shop and going to
church.
When she was ten years old, Florence accepted Jesus as her Lord and
Savior and always had a deep faith and love for God and His word.
Florence graduated from Rapid City High School in 1950. After High
School, she worked and attended North Central Bible College in
Minneapolis, MN.
In 1955, Florence moved to Denver to work. There she met Don Antholz.
They were united in marriage on October 5, 1956, and moved to the family
farm north of McDonald, KS. Three children were born to this union,
Robbin, April and Allen.
Florence was a city girl who became a farm gal. She was a much-loved
wife, mother, and friend. She enjoyed being a wife, raising her
children, playing piano, singing, decorating, teaching and attending
church. Florence taught piano lessons for several years, taught Sunday
School and helped serve in several other areas at Church.
After retiring from farming, Florence and Don moved to Atwood, in 2001.
They were very fortunate to travel together to see much of the United
States and a few other countries. The trips she most fondly remembered
were Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea.
Other activities she enjoyed were singing and performing with the
Prairie Rose Harmony, serving with the Gideons Auxiliary and attending
Red Hats. Florence is remembered for her flair with fashion, décor and
was always quick to pray for others. She will be greatly missed by her
family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Clarence, Roger and
Donald Haas and sisters, Betty Jane Grams and Mary Ellen Dahlberg.
She is survived by her husband Don; children, Robbin Antholz, Allen
Antholz and April Rodriguez; grandchildren, Tory Antholz Keller, Brenten
Antholz, Casey Antholz, Hannah Applequist, Jacob Antholz, Austin
Antholz, Carissa Antholz, Justin Antholz, Vanessa Thompson, Nick
Rodriguez and Christy Ketcherside; great grandchildren, Kyle, AuBrey,
Leah, Carter, Josiah, Maren and Kellan Antholz; along with many nieces,
nephews and friends.
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at Courts of
Praise, Atwood, KS, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow
in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons Auxiliary and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com