Libuse ‘Libby’ Kriz-Fiorito

No services will be held for Libuse “Libby” Kriz-Fiorito, 88, Lawrence, at her request.

Ms. Kriz-Fiorito died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at her home.

She was born Feb. 23, 1916, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie Profant Kriz. She moved from Berwyn, Ill., to Lawrence in 1942.

Ms. Kriz-Fiorito had owned the Castle Tea Room since 1947.

Her husband, Louis L. Fiorito, died May 27, 1982.

Memorials may be sent to the Lawrence Humane Society, P.O. Box 651, Lawrence 66044.

Warren-McElwain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.