Florence F. Washtock Bykowski

April 4, 1917 - December 19, 2012

Florence Washtock Bykowski (Novak) passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Florence will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Thursday at 11:00 AM with Fr. Charles Scheuerell officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick”s Cemetery.

Florence was born on April 4, 1917 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and Catharine (Fliss) Novak. She was just 3 years old when her birth mother died. Her father married Florence Imerfall, who became a second loving mother to Florence. She grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin where she attended both grade school and high school. Florence married Arthur E. Washtock in 1939 at St. Patrick Church in Beaver Dam, where they raised three sons. Arthur passed away in 1967. In 1971, Florence married Ervin Bykowski. She worked for 15 years at Elliott”s Model Apparel Store. She was a member of St. Patrick Church for over 70 years and a charter member of both the Christian Women”s Society and the Daughters of Isabella. Her volunteer work included Meals on Wheels, Red Cross Blood Bank, Hillside Manor Nursing Home, and St. Patrick”s Bazaar for which she made and donated beautiful afghans used for the yearly door prize. Florence loved to golf and belonged to Sunset Hills for over 20 years. She was an accomplished seamstress and knitter. Most of all, she loved being with her family.

Survivors include her sons A. Robert (Joan) Washtock and James (Sharon) Washtock; her daughter-in-law, Sandy Washtock; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 step children, Carl (Mary) Bykowski, Mary (Ron) Frigge, and John (Rose) Bykowski; 7 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 2 brothers, James (Yvonne) Novak and Joseph Novak; along with several nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur; second husband, Ervin (1997); her son, Thomas Washtock; brother, Norbert Novak; 2 sisters-in-law, Marjorie Novak and Ione Novak; niece, Kathy Novak; and 2 infant brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School.

The Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 27th, 2012, 9:30am – 10:45am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Service Details

Thursday, December 27th, 2012, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Patrick’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Florence Washtock Bykowski (Novak) passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Visitation for Florence will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at churchContinue Reading

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My sympathy to the Graf family. Ed will be missed by many. I will miss having him visit the yard on his moped and stopping to chat whenever I was outside. May God bless you and comfort you.
Marlene Adelmeyer

Bless you all in your time of sorrow. We have alAl been blessed by his presence in our lives.

My deepest sympathy to the Graf family. I remember Ed as a person who loved his family very much and enjoyed life in general. May the many happy memories you have of Ed help you through this difficult time. May God bless all of you. Jim Bandsma Former co worker with Ed at John Deere.

Darcy and family ~ may God surround everyone with His peace and comfort.

Dear John and Rose, Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Florence. We know you will have many wonderful memories that will provide comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely, Bob and Kathy Schoenwetter

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Florence was a very special woman, and I will always cherish the few years that I knew her. My prayers are with her family during this time. May God bless all of you!

My family and I are very saddened by the loss of such a great woman. We send our love, support and prayers to all family and friends. We love you all.

We want to express our deepest sympathy to all her family and friends. Carl and I visited with Florence this last October while in Wisconsin. We had an enjoyable time with her and her brother Joe. At this sorrowful time let us all reflect on the joy we once shared with her and keep the memories close to our hearts. We will keep her in our prayers. Love to all. Mary

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