Julia Flori

Julia E. Flori, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, April 14, 2014 at her home. She was born December 24, 1932 in St. Louis to John and Julia Walentik Micholevich. She and Ralph E. Flori were married August 15, 1953 at St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death December 1, 2003. Julia was a member of Cape Bible Chapel and was active in the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and the Wednesday Small Group. She was involved in the Quilter's Group at First Baptist Church in Jackson and Bible Study Fellowship. She was also a 10 year volunteer at the St. Francis Medical Center surgical waiting room. She received an Associate of Arts Degree from Harris Teacher's College in St. Louis. Before moving to Cape Girardeau, she was a cartographer for the Aeronautical Chart and Information Services in St. Louis. She was the business office manager and co-owner with her husband of Ralph E. Flori Sales and Service. She was a loving homemaker and grandmother. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include sons, Ralph E. Flori, Jr. (Beverly) of Rolla, Mo., David J. Flori (Tracy) of St. Louis, Mo.; daughters, Carol Stoverink (Alvin) of Jackson, Mo., Jean Martin (Chuck) of Cape Girardeau; grandchildren, Julie Stoverink (Layne Wiggins), Jennifer Friga (Travis), Jean Stoverink (Jim Wehmueller), John Stoverink (Gena Smith), Joseph Stoverink, Jadie Stoverink, Andrew Flori, Aleisha Flori, Christopher Martin, Benjamin Martin, Jessica Flori, and Joshua Flori; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Friga, Kaleb Friga, Kyle Friga, and Luke Crisp; brother, John Micholevich (Nancy) of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph E. Flori, Sr.; and sisters, Audrey Micholevich and Helen Zieba. Friends may call 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with Dan Greene officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Teen Challenge, Cape Bible Chapel, or The Salvation Army.

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Julia Flori

April 14, 2014