Etta Mae Florio

Florio, Etta M., (86) of Mulvane, Kansas passed away peacefully October 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to Blanche and William Lauer on November 14, 1936 in West Mineral, Kansas.

She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and friend with a warm heart and a kind disposition. She married the love of her life, Frank Florio, in 1954, and surrounded him and their eight children with unconditional love and support until her last day. She was a true disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ and was a faithful follower in the Roman Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Inez Dunesing, Delilah Seal, Mardell Bunn, Clair Lauer, Calvin Lauer; her husband, Frank Florio, oldest daughter, Kathy White Thompson, and granddaughters, Kristen and Ashley Florio. Survivors include her daughters, Teresa (Ken) Thompson, Lori (Troy) Nighswonger, Lisa (Glynn) Neal, Leanne (Jeff) Igo; sons, Ron (Bennie) Florio, Rick (Lisa) Florio, and Michael Florio, 27 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren.

Rosary is 10:00 am Saturday, October 21 followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Mass both at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 525 E. Main Street, Mulvane, KS 67110. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to EWTN or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.