Florence Nancy Kish

Florence Nancy Kish December 4, 1924 – November 7, 2025 God called home one of his beloved angels on November 7, 2025. Florence Nancy Kish died peacefully in her home in Livonia, Michigan under the care of her caregiver and son, Gary Kish. She is survived by three other children, Elizabeth “Kit” (Ron) Lynn, James Kish and Ronald (Ron Waineo) Kish. Nancy was born December 4, 1924, in the city of Detroit. She was the third of eight children born to John and Yvonne Trembly Hochreiter. Her childhood and teen years were happy and carefree as she and her siblings attended Detroit public schools. After high school graduation, Nancy worked on a military aircraft assembly line at the Murray Body Plant, where she helped build B-24 bombers and P-47 fighter planes for World War II. Nancy was an original Rosie the Riveter. Nancy met and married Julius Kish in 1948. Julius had served in Europe for the U.S. Army. Nancy became a homemaker, and she and Julius raised five children. Their home became the place where family and friends would gravitate for backyard parties and skating on an annual ice rink they built each winter in the backyard. Nancy and Julius were wonderful ballroom dancers, who wondered why everyone stopped to watch as they circled the dance floor. As Julius and Nancy lived, they taught their children to live. All members of the family became adept at ice skating, skiing, swimming, and canoeing. The family enjoyed annual camping trips to either northern Michigan or Florida. Julius and Nancy were not just parents to their children; they were also their friends and became the friends of their children's spouses. While the family enjoyed their lives together, they also welcomed in friends and extended family members. Nancy is survived by 8 grandchildren, Christopher Lynn (Holly); Yvonne Lynn Duncan (Todd) and Eric Lynn; Julia Kish Canelopoulos (Pete); Lisa Kish, Draven Kish, Dante Kish, Cimbery Kish and ten great grandchildren, Layla and Kayla Lynn; Haley, Brianna and Brayden Duncan; Preston and Kelsea Lynn; and Yianni, Anthony and Sophia Canelopoulos. Nancy made a point of attending as many of their activities as she could. She wanted every one of them to know her love and how important they were to her. Nancy lived life with zest, a smile, a kind word, and a loving hug. Her house became a focal point for all who loved her. Nancy is also survived by her sister Mitzy Hochreiter Johnson and dozens of nieces and nephews. Nancy Hochreiter Kish lived a life of joy, love and connection to all that is good. Nancy has gone to meet her loving husband Julius and their daughter, Terri, and other loved ones who are waiting to welcome her home. Nancy was always devoted to her family and always cared deeply for their well-being. Gary quit his job three years ago to stay home and care for Nancy when we realized the poor physical condition that our mother was in. Nancy required 24-hour, seven days a week care, which Gary was able to provide to keep her comfortable in her own home for her last few years. In her memory, those wishing to honor her may contribute to help support her son, Gary Kish, as he navigates financial challenges that have arisen over the past few years. Cards and memorial contributions can be sent to Nancy's home address, or Ron and Kit's home address. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.

Florence Nancy Kish

December 4, 1924 - November 7, 2025