Florence M. Hoke
April 3, 1915 ~ March 31, 2010
Date line Mount Vernon Florence Margaret Zenisek Hoke, 94 of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, of pulmonary edema. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, April 5th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon, by Reverend John Gossman. The viewing and visitation will be from 3:30 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. on Sunday, April 4th at Morgan Tribute Center, Mount Vernon, with a vigil service and the Rosary recited at 6:30 P.M. There will also be viewing beginning at 9:30 A.M. prior to the Funeral Mass at St. John's. Surviving Florence are her four children: Richard B. Hoke, Jr. and wife Carol, Mount Vernon; Carol A. Burns and husband Stuart, Davenport; Elaine R. Blythe and husband Craig, Springville; and David A. Hoke and wife Anne, Mount Vernon. Florence was tremendously proud of all of her grandchildren: Dr. Renee (Brian) Ash, Cincinnati, Ohio; Michele Blythe, Esq., Houston, Texas; Dr. Teresa Burns (Scott Dimpfl), Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Molly Burns, Dubuque; William Hoke, Iowa City; Daniel (Trisha) Blythe, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; Jodi Paden, Mount Vernon; Dina Hoke, Cedar Rapids; Lt. Andrew Burns, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; and Bryan Hoke, St. Louis, Missouri. Florence had her first great grandchild in September, Ryan Blythe (Daniel). She is also survived by her sister Eleanor Secrest, West Branch; her brother, Clarence Zenisek, Solon; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding Florence in death were her husband of 66 years, Richard Bennett Hoke; parents Joseph and Agnes Cole Zenisek; and siblings Stanley, Raymond, and Loretta Zenisek. Florence was born April 3, 1915, on the family farm east of Solon. She graduated Solon High School and received a teaching certificate from the teachers college in Cedar Falls. Florence taught country school in the rural area outside of Solon, Mount Vernon, and Lisbon. She married Richard on June 6, 1940, in Solon at a double wedding with her sister Eleanor to William Secrest. Florence was a long time member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a member of the Altar & Rosary Society at St. John's, a member of the Good Luck Social Club, and a 4H leader. Florence loved her family, was a wonderful cook, and a true conversationalist. Florence spent many hours making memories with her family and sharing stories of days gone by. The memorial fund will be to Macular Degeneration and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Ambulance Fund. On-line condolences can be made at www.morganfuneralchoices.com.
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Sympathies to the family in the passing of a great woman. I so enjoyed staying at the Hoke house west of MV when I was in grade school because Florence always made me feel so welcome. She laughed a lot and seemed to have fun doing whatever was required of her. She raised a wonderful set of kids (and it appears grandkids, too, by the obit)and the world was a better place for her being in it. Oh, that we could all be more like her! Rita, class of ’68
We send sincere sympathy to the entire family of Florence Hoke. We knew Florence through her brother, Stanley. Stan & Gladys were my Aunt & Uncle and I spent time with them during the summer when growing up. My husband, Bob, and our children also visited them when our kids were young. The entire Zenisek family always made us feel welcome We send sympathy especially to Clarence and Loretta. Bob & Betty Kiesau, Monona, IA
My sincerest sympathies go to all of the Hoke family. I know Florence must have been really proud of all you. It looks like you have all done well. Who would have thought, Carol, you would have 2 doctors in your family! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have such good memories of the whole family, but most especially, Carol, of course! I lost my husband 6 years ago, Mike a few years later, and my son, Josh, in 2009. Losing loved ones is really hard. It’s good you all have your religion to help give you peace. Most Sincerely, Jane Baker Hardin