Florence S. Soli Obituary (1924

Florence Irene Stephens Soli Florence went to her heavenly home to join Grant, on May 22, 2022, at the age of 98. She was born March 19, 1924, in Rutland Illinois to Homer and Ruth (Gustafson) Stephens. She married the love of her life T. Grant Soli in 1953 and spent 58 wonderful, loving years together. Grant preceded her in death January 2012. Surviving is one son Stephen J. Soli, Sr. of Tubac, AZ, one grandson Stephen J. Soli, Jr. and his wife, Holly along with their 2 sons, Stephen III and Aaron from Fortuna CA., one granddaughter Lori and her family, and a former daughter in law, Carolyn K. Condit, mother of her grandchildren. Florence is further survived by a very special nephew Ted Olson (Ann) and their family from Stoughton, WI. And as in Florence's words, "Ted and wife Ann, from Wisconsin, are taking care of me and my needs." Florence was a veteran of WWII having served in the Navy as a WAVE. After basic training she was a Yeoman in the District Intelligence Office of the 3rd Naval District, New York City attaining the rank of Yeoman First Class. She was employed by Henry State Bank, Henry, IL for 33 years until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Henry Unit 323 American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323, Henry, IL. And St. John's Lutheran Church, Lacon. Cremation rites have been accorded with Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry, whom are in charge of all arrangements. Honoring their wishes, there will be no visitation and only graveside service to be held Friday May 27, 2022, 11:00 am at henry Cemetery, with Military Honors for both Grant and Florence. Memorials can be made to her church. The family would like to thank Country Comforts Retirement Home for the loving care provided Florence for the last years of her life. We felt very secure in her care that she was afforded. And again in Florence's words a few years back, "I am now at Country Comforts home in Henry. It is a nice place to be, but there is no place like home. I have had a wonderful life and hope to be with Grant soon."