Florence Hoss

Florence M. Hoss, 91 of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at California Care Center. She was born January 31, 1920, at Jamestown, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Lehmann) Wallenmeyer, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married March 31, 1944, in Olathe, Kan., to Alfred B. Hoss, who preceded her in death on December 7, 1994. She attended Jamestown High School and Central Business College in Kansas City. She worked as a secretary for H.L. Meyer Co. and Businessmen's Assurance Co. in Kansas City. In 1946, she and her husband moved to Chicago, Ill., where she worked as Secretary/Nurse for her husband, Dr. Hoss, until their retirement to Jamestown in 1973. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in California, and was a member of the California Red Hats, where she received much fellowship, fun and happiness. Survivors include: a brother, Leonard A. Wallenmeyer of Russellville; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and a very special friend, Violet Bolin. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Wallenmeyer Jr.; and two sisters, Lorene Steiner and Berniece Bodenhamer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church in California. Burial will be in Grace United Methodist Cemetery in Jamestown. Officiating will be Fr. Fred Elskamp. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011, following a Rosary which will be at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to Annunciation Catholic Church Mustard Seed Radio Program, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California.