Florence D. Budnik age 90 of Manistee, Michigan died Friday afternoon, September 22, 2017 at her home after a long illness. She was born on February 14, 1927 in Manistee, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Muszynski) Fausz. Florence was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Manistee. She married Edward S. Budnik at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee on June 28, 1946. They celebrated over 69 years of marriage together before Ed preceded her in death on August 5, 2015. She was employed for many years at the Glen of Michigan Factory and in the maternity ward and Mercy Hospital both of Manistee. After the birth of her children, Florence was a stay at home mother who raised her children. She loved being with her family and spending time with her granddaughter Danielle. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish in Manistee, (St. Joseph Catholic Church); she enjoyed traveling with her husband Edward, growing her flowers and working in her yard, as well as visiting with her neighbors.

Florence is survived by her daughter and son in-law; Mary Kaye and Daniel Wilkosz of Manistee, her grandchildren; Danielle Wilkosz of Onekama, and Kenneth (Melanie) Budnik of Clarksville, MI, her brother and sister in-law; Gordon and Shirley Fausz of Manistee, her special brother in-law who made his home with her; Anthony Budnik, her special ladies and caregivers; Linda Guenthardt, Mary Willoughby, Kathy Fenstamaker, Deb Skocelas, Andrea Pratt and Nancy West, and her grand puppies, Gladia and Isabella. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

Florence was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Budnik on November 1, 2014 and by her brother and sister in-law; Clarence "Mickey" and Mildred Fausz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The family will receive friends at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until leaving for the church at 10:40 AM.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.