Ella Florence Ping

1920 - 2024  (104 years)

• Name	Ella Florence Ping
  Birth	18 Oct 1920	Pence, Warren, IN
  Gender	Female
  Death	4 Nov 2024	Watseka, Iroquois, IL
  	Florence Nimz, 104, of Watseka passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. She was born on October 18, 1920 in Pence, IN, the daughter of Oval and Burness (Drollinger) Ping. She married Clarence W. Nimz on September 13, 1939 in Peru, IN and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1998. Surviving are two daughters, Dianne Thomas of Watseka and Ellen (Rick) Beyer of Paxton; two sons, Dr. Richard Nimz of Floresville, TX and Robert (Linda) Nimz of Battle Creek, MI; 10 grandchildren, Erik (Kathy) Nimz, Jennifer (Jesse) Dominguez, Lezlie White, Gregg Thomas, Brian Thomas, Karen (Ron) Wall, Kim Thomas, Kevin Thomas, Angela Brandon and Scott Beyer; 17 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Florence was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ival "Jim" Ping; one sister, Lulabell Portwood; one son, William Nimz; and one grandson, Robert Nimz II. She was a member of Watseka First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. Florence was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, Iroquois County Home Extension, and was a 72 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Royal Chapter. She worked for the City of Watseka and First Trust and Savings Bank for many years. Florence enjoyed crocheting and knitting and was a Grand Champion at the Iroquois County Fair for knitted afghan. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Watseka First United Methodist Church with Pastor Darla Holden officiating. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 am Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Iroquois Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made to Watseka First United Methodist Church or Watseka Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
  Person ID	I21891	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Oval Herbert Ping,   b. 17 Dec 1899, Brown County, IN d. 7 Mar 1970, Danville, Vermilion, IL (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Burness Mary Drollinger,   b. 18 May 1901, Vermilion County, IL d. 29 Oct 1977, Danville, Vermilion, IL (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F7526	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clarence William Nimz,   b. 19 Sep 1913, Francesville, Pulaski, IN d. 14 Mar 1998, Watseka, Iroquois, IL (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	13 Sep 1939	Peru, Miami, IN
  	Indiana, Marriages Name: Florence Ping Gender: Female Race: White Age: 19 Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage) Birth Date: 18 Oct 1920 Birth Place: Pence, Indiana Marriage License Date: 13 Sep 1939 Marriage License Place: Indiana, United States Residence Place: Sheldon, Illinois Father: Oval Ping Mother: Bernice Drollinger Spouse: Clarence Nimz Page: 400 FHL Film Number: 001409197
  Children	1. Robert Eugene Nimz   2. William R. Nimz,   b. 29 Jan 1950   d. 29 Jan 1950 (Age 0 years)   3. Dianne Nimz   4. Ellen Nimz   5. Dr. Richard Nimz
  Family ID	F11975	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

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  1930 United States Federal Census Name: Ella F Ping Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1920 Birthplace: Indiana Race: White Home in 1930: Sheldon, Iroquois, Illinois Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Oval H Ping Father's Birthplace: Indiana Mother's Name: Burness M Ping Mother's Birthplace: Illinois 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Clarence Nimz Age: 26 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Indiana Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois Map of Home in 1940: View map Street: Dexue Highway Of Flemmsey Stree Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 8B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 182 Father's Birthplace: Indiana Mother's Birthplace: Illinois Occupation: Truck Driver House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 10 Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 50 Income: 900 Income Other Sources: No Native Language: English Veteran: No Social Security Number: Yes Usual Occupation: Truck Driver Usual Industry: Trucking Co Usual Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Clarence Nimz 26 Indiana (Wife) Florense Nimz 19 Indiana