Florence Clara Hankel
April 01, 1920 - January 01, 2019
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE-Florence C. “Flo” Hankel, age 98, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at UW Health at the American Center. She was born on April 1, 1920, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Mamie (Pizzolato) Caravello and grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood. Flo married Emerson "Hank" Hankel on July 11, 1939. She loved seeing and being with her family and friends. We know that if there is Bingo and a Pai Gow table in Heaven, that's where you'll find her. Florence is survived by her beloved children, Michelle McCahan and Jon Hankel; grandchildren, Scott (Jessica) McCahan, Heather (Mike) Lucia, Nicole and Rachel Hankel, and Diana McCahan; great-grandchildren, Michael, Cynthia, Chrystina, Carynna, Liam, Declan, Chase and Austin; former daughter-in-law, Alice Hankel; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hank; son-in-law, Paul “Paulie” McCahan; brothers, Steve, John and Joe Caravello; and infant baby sister, Josephine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2420 St. Albert the Great Dr., Sun Prairie, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, with a luncheon to follow at the church. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. A burial will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The family would like to thank UW Health Clinic in Sun Prairie. Memorial contributions may be made to UW Carbone Cancer Center for prostate research, Alzheimer’s Association, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 3, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
St. Albert The Great Catholic Church (Sun Prairie) • 2420 St. Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, WI null
Visitation
Fri Jan 4, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Albert The Great Catholic Church (Sun Prairie) • 2420 St. Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Jan 4, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Albert The Great Catholic Church (Sun Prairie) • 2420 St. Albert Dr., Sun Prairie, WI null
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Memories
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Patrick Wolf
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Michelle & John. So sorry for your loss. We had lunch with Flo a couple months ago and had a great time visiting about the days when we lived across the street. She was an amazing person and the world is a better place because of her. We loved very much!
Patrick, Cindy, Ruth & Kurt Wolf
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Julie Wrabetz
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Michelle and Jon. I was so sorry to see the notice of your Mom’s passing, but what a wonderful, long life!! I very fondly recall hanging out at your house with the neighborhood kids and your Mom in the middle of our fun. She was a special lady! best wishes to you from Colorado. Julie Conlin Wrabetz.
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Steve
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I remember so vividly sitting on Hank and Flo’s porch listening to Braves games. Hank with his sly smile and Flo filled with love warmed my youth rest in peace. Love ya. Steve Doc Chiovaro.
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Linda Schedel
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Michelle and Jon. Many years ago I had the opportunity to join a bowling team with some very fun loving women and your mom Flo was one of them. I have thought about her off and on over the years and lost contact. Please except my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was a very warm loving person taught me a lot being I was the youngest on our team. Many great memories. Linda Schedel
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Rayetta Gassman
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RIP Flo. So very glad I got to know you this past year. You always brought a smile to my face.
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Brian Basten
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Flo you were one of my favorite players and you always put a smile on my face when i saw you walking up to my table. Im glad I talked you into playing craps the last time I saw you, i will never forget that. The Diamond Jo crew sends there love. Rest in peace my friend.