Florence H. McAllister, age 98, of Austin, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Florence was born January 2, 1916 in Winona, Minnesota to Ora and Florence (Coutier) DuBois. She grew up in Winona where she graduated from high school. On November 9, 1935 she was united in marriage to Walter F. McAllister-the boy next door. They lived in Winona for a few years before moving to California. At the start of the war they returned to Winona and Walter enlisted in the Navy. After Walter’s return from service, they settled in Winona until 1946 when they moved to Austin where she lived until her death. Florence loved to travel, fish, play cards, bowl, watch the Twins, and visit family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, June H. (McAllister) Schammel, Greenville, SC, Diane R. (McAllister) Feeley, Austin, MN; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister, Marcella (DuBois) Dever, Winona, MN; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Eleanor McAllister and Laverne DuBois. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter; infant son; parents; brothers, Harlow, Leonard, Kenneth, Beauford, Clyde; sons-in-law, Ralph Schammel and Tony Feeley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Donald Zenk officiating. There will be a 7:30 pm wake service on Monday (tonight) at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 pm and also one hour before the service at Sacred Heart Care Center on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Monday, February 17 2014
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Tuesday, February 18 2014
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Care Center
1200 12th Street SW
Austin MN 55912
Service
Tuesday, February 18 2014
10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Care Center
1200 12th Street SW
Austin MN 55912