Florence Kootman Obituary
The family announces the passing of Florence Kootman (Ballwin, Missouri) on June 13, 2026. Florence, born on December 27, 1925, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Philip Kootman; her siblings, Evelyn Rudin (late Arthur), Floyd Emert (late Arleen) and Betty Seligsohn (late Paul); and her parents, Olga Emert and Ben Emert.
She is survived by: her children, Elaine Iken (Larry), Karen Bender (Bill), Michael Kootman (Debbie) and Marc Kootman (Cheryl); her grandchildren, Lisa Iken (Dennis Wessel), Gregory Iken (Victoria), Jeffrey Bender (Anna), Kevin Bender (Jill), Scott Bender, Andrew Kootman (Kimberly), Daniel Kootman (Candace), Lauren Mahood (Joel), Jason Kootman (Sara), Jonathan Kootman (Lauren) and Katie Cohen (Andrew); her great grandchildren, Madison, Max Sokolik, Samantha "London" Iken, Ben Iken, Riley, Caden Bender, Kyle, Jacob Bender, Jackson, Everly, Henry Kootman, Cole, Stella Kootman, Banks, Mila Mahood, Jordan, Maya Kootman, Cooper Kootman, Charlie, Reese and Ellie Cohen; and her brother Harvey Emert (late Gail).
Contributions in Flo's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, St. Louis, MO 63141; American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org), P.O. Box 6704. Hagerstown, MD 21741; or to the charity of your choice.
