Florence Hermsen Obituary

The family announces the passing of Florence Hermsen of Independence, Iowa on June 4, 2026. Florence, born on March 27, 1930, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Florence Hermsen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry G. Naylor and Edna Mae Naylor (Albert); her husband Kenneth Hermsen of John's Catholic Church; her siblings, Henrietta Bellendier, Lorraine Romick, Lyle Naylor, Ivan Naylor, Francis Naylor, Ronald Naylor and Kenneth Naylor; and her son-in-law Dale Fischels.

She is survived by: her children, Larry Hermsen of Portland, Judie Hermsen (Dennis Domsic) of Iowa City, Peg Erger (Garry) of Independence and Joanne Robertson (Tracy) of Independence; her grandchildren, Lauren Olson (Tom Lindsey), Michael Erger (Tracey), Bryan Erger (Jill), Molly Breitsprecher (Jake) and Matthew Fischels (Kelsey Barnett-Fischels); her great grandchildren, Max, Livee, Daniel, Elsie, Jett, Dylan and Calvin; her siblings, Evelyn McCalley of Independence, Don Naylor of Oxford Junction, IA and Rich Naylor (Linda) of Papillion, NE; and her siblings-in-law, Jean Clark Naylor and Jeff Touzinsky. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.