Florence L. Heck 1915—2016Florence L. Heck, 101, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Florence was born on August 17, 1915 in rural Cedarville, IL. She is the daughter of George and Beada (Lied) Korth. She married Lyle Heck in Maquoketa, IA on June 10, 1936 and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1951. Florence attended Cedarville Grade School and graduated from Freeport High School in 1933. She was employed at Newell CO. in Freeport for over 20 years, retiring in 1981. She was a longtime member of the Cedarville Emmanuel Congregation Church. Florence is survived by her children- Wilbur "Ted" (Sue) Heck of Windsor, WI; Marion (Allen Dennis) Wubbena of Forreston, IL, and Darrel (Maribeth) Heck of Red Oak, IL; 8 grandchildren; Phil (Lori) Heck, Nancy (Tom) Jones, Lori (Jack) Hammer, Brian (Tammie Keeffer) Heck, Shauna (Shawn Homer) Heck, Denise (Jon) Bachman, Jeffrey (Carol) Wubbena, and Debra (Troy) Lovell; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; a brother Russell Korth of Cedarville and a sister Ethel Wichman of Orangeville and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her parents and husband.A service to celebrate Florence's life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday October 10, 2016 at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church in Freeport, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. till time of service at the church. Officiating will be Rev. Rich Graham. Interment will take place at Cedarville Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Rock River Bible Camp and Cedarville Fire. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.