Florence Mary Karczynski, age 93 of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois as one of eight children to John and Mary (Brozoza) Szymanski. Florence grew up in the Chicago area. She was united in marriage to Joseph Karczynski on July 6, 1946 in Chicago where they raised two children. They lived in Chicago until 1972 when they moved to Hayward, and then moved back to Chicago and eventually made their home back in Wisconsin. Florence resided at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls, WI for the past 12 years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and was a great cook. Florence liked listening to music, especially classical, and was a part of a chime band at the Good Samaritan Center. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Karczynski and son, Robert Karczynski; six sisters, Bernice, Marge, Josie, Helen, Regina and Delores and one brother, Eddie. She is survived by her daughter JoAnn (Ray) Doornbos; five grandchildren, Lisa, Eric, Jesse, Melissa and Craig, and two great grandchildren, Payton and Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, WI. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are Ray Doornbos, Eric Doornbos, Neil Larson, Lisa Larson, Payton Larson and Joe Larson. Friends may leave online condolences, sign a guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com.