Florence Lilian (Kleczewski) Baranczyk, 88, Green Bay, went to meet her savior on Tuesday, December 16, 2024. She was born March 22, 1936, the youngest of seven children born to Leo and Mary (Swiecichowski) Kleczewski. She lived to be the fourth oldest to leave this Earth from the family.

Florence grew up on a farm near Briarton where she attended Briarton Grade School, graduating from Bonduel High School in 1954. Florence previously worked for H.C. Prange Co., and after marrying the love of her life, worked for Larson Canning Co. and Tebo's Dress Shop. She married Stephen "Steve" Baranczyk on May 17, 1958 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hofa Park. He preceded her in death exactly 23 years prior, on December 16, 2001. Together, they had two daughters, Carlene Ann and Sandra Marie. Carlene preceded her in death on June 9, 2023. Florence was a longtime member of Annunciation Parish and enjoyed polka dancing, sewing, crocheting, playing cards, visiting the casinos, and traveling. Florence was happy she had been able to take a Caribbean cruise with her daughter Sandy and her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Jeff) Geyer; grandchildren, Faith (Ethan) Erlandson and Andrea Geyer; great-granddaughter, Paisley; sister, Irene Jarek; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Steve; daughter, Carlene; parents, Leo and Mary; siblings, Frances (John) Short, Tony (Julia) Kleczewski, Eleanor (Norman) Georgia, Martha (Robert) Demeny, Angeline (Vernon) Lhotte; brother-in-law, Ray Jarek; niece, Barbara Schubert; nephews, Eugene Kleczewski, Gary Georgia, and Rick Demeny; and in-laws, Steve and Celia Baranczyk.

Friends and family will gather at Annunciation Catholic Church located at 401 Gray Street in Green Bay from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (NOON) on Thursday, December 26; Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12:00 P.M. (NOON) with burial in Fort Howard Memorial Park immediately after. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A big thank you to Mary Schroeder, Patti Gwidt, Gloria Georgia, Tom and Judy Demeny, and Larry and Paula Demeny, for all their care and help. Also, thank you to Joe and Amy Rohr for their help over the years. God bless everyone!