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Florence Chesmore
Florence Chesmore
Hiawatha
Florence Chesmore, 89, of Hiawatha, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A Graveside Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
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