Florence E (Koslofski) Elwood Obituary (1928 - 2015)

Florence E. (Koslofski) Elwood, 86, of Decatur passed away on Friday (Jan. 23, 2015) at Hickory Point Christian Village. Florence was born on November 13, 1928 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William Henry and Mary (Efcinski) Koslofski. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Decatur. Florence graduated from Decatur High School in 1946. She married William H. "Bill" Elwood on June 23, 1951. Before she and her husband retired to Decatur, she worked for All State Insurance Company in St. Louis, MO for almost twenty years. Florence is survived by her four children, son David (Audrey) Elwood of Enfield, IL, son Thomas (Patti) Elwood of Columbia, MO, son Robert (Anne) Elwood of Yorkville, IL and daughter Emily (Jack) Yale of St. Louis, MO. Florence leaves behind six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, a step-great granddaughter and beloved son, William Craig Elwood. A service to celebrate Florence's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (Jan. 31, 2015) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. She will be laid to rest next to her husband and son at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend a thank you to the nurses and staff of Hickory Point Christian Village. Florence's family will always remember her as a loving wife and mother. She was an outgoing woman with a zest for life, and her family was her first priority. She also truly enjoyed her friends, travel and the occasional trip to the river boat. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.