Florence Badowich

Florence Elizabeth Badowich, 90, of Winona died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor.


Florence was born May 31, 1925 in Winona to Roman and Theresa (Zill) Wieczorek. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1943. Florence married James Ira Andress and together they had three children. Florence worked for many years at Winona National Bank. After James' passing, she married Wally Valentine and spent many hours helping him at his restaurant, Wally's Supper Club in Fountain City. In her role as social host at the supper club, she made many friends and acquaintances. After Wally passed away, Florence moved to the cities to be closer to her two daughters. She worked at 3M until she retired. At the age of 60, she took up golfing and was active in many golf leagues. She also became a member of the Polish American Club where she met Ray Badowich. They were soon married and she made her home with him in the cities until his passing; shortly after, she moved back to Winona to be near her son.


Florence loved to knit, making homemade Christmas Stockings for all of her family and many friends; she also enjoyed hosting Christmas and many other holiday parties.


She is survived by her son, Russ (Mary) Andress; five grandchildren, Amy Andress, James Andress, Brian (Becky) Richert, Mark Richert, and Mary Kay Unitan; four great-grandchildren, Madison Richert, Luke Richert, Dane Unitan and Cade Unitan; brother, Robert (Janet) Wieczorek and sister, Doris Drazkowski.


Florence was preceded in death by her three husbands, James, Wally and Ray; and two daughters, Sheryl Richert and Stephanie Andress.


Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2016 at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with the Reverend Jonathan Fasnacht officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery.


Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Florence, sign her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.