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Florence I. Uuskallio

Florence I. Uuskallio

Posted: 3 Jun 2009 8:02PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Florence I. Uuskallio, 68, formerly of West Branch, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery in rural West Branch.

The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch is in charge of arrangements.

She was born Jan. 11, 1939, in West Branch, the daughter of Arvo and Georgetta Chamness Uuskallio. She was a graduate of West Branch High School in 1957.

She was employed as a nurses aide for many years, working in Iowa and California from 1963-77. In 1977, she returned to West Branch to care for her elderly family. She later moved to Iowa City to make her home.

She enjoyed music, singing and was very strong in her faith. She was a very loving and caring person, always wanting to help others.

She is survived by a sister, Pauline (Ralph) Rosedale of Dinuba, Calif.; a brother, Foster Uuskallio of Springville, Tenn.; and eight nieces and nephews, David (Kim) Rosedale, Barbara Rosedale, Virginia Carnell, Karla (Lee) Davis, Lori (Dan) Huffman, Bradley (Patricia) Rosedale, Mark (Colleen Madison) Uuskallio and Laurel (Tim) Mortag.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mabel Rosedale; and a brother, John Uuskallio.
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