Florene D. Schmidt, 90, of Galva, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, peacefully at her home in Galva, Kansas. She was born August 7, 1932, in rural Galva, the daughter of Tobe D. and Martha (Unruh) Koehn. For many years, Florene worked at Ensz Furniture and Appliance and later at The Buttonhole, both of McPherson. Florene was a lifelong homemaker with a love for quilting, embroidery work and anything she could make with her many sewing machines. Florene loved sewing creations for her family and friends. Many cherished quilts will live on forever. Florene was a member of First Mennonite Church of McPherson and church quilting circle. She was united in marriage to Chester L. Schmidt on January 13, 1952 in Galva. Florene and Chester celebrated 70 years of marriage. In their earlier years, Florene & Chester enjoyed visiting with family and friends, near and afar. In their later years they had the joy of raising two grandsons, Nicholas and Ryan Schmidt. One would also find them out every Saturday night, enjoying dinner with close friends. Surviving is daughter, Jane (James) Boeckner of Hiawatha, KS; six grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; sister, Minnie Nightingale; and brother, Dennis (Adele) Koehn, all of Galva. Florene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Chester Schmidt and son, Stephen Schmidt. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m.Thursday, June 8, 2023 at First Mennonite Church in McPherson. Burial will take place after at Lone Tree Cemetery, rural Galva. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7th with family greeting friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Moundridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of McPherson in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, Kansas 67107.