Florence Helen Maltby

On January 28th, Florence Helen Maltby died peacefully in the company of family and friends.

She grew up in Sumner, Iowa and earned her undergraduate degree at University of Northern Iowa. She began her career as a librarian and educator in elementary school libraries, first in Illinois and then on United States Air Force bases in Europe. She then completed her Masters in Library Science at University of Illinois and served as a librarian at Central Michigan University before moving to Springfield to teach library science at Missouri State. She retired after 33 years, beloved by both students and colleagues.

A devout Catholic and a member in the parish of St. Agnes, Florence found great joy and solace in her faith and in music. She frequently played piano and organ at home and maintained her practice to the last weeks of her life.

She is survived by her daughter and grand-daughter.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am, on Tuesday, March 10th, at St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, MO. with Father Tom Kiefer officiating.  Burial will take place at 1:00pm that day, at Springfield National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield. Missouri.