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Edward Leroy Van Steenburgh
Sep 20, 2025
Edward L. Van Steenburgh, born May 7, 1935, in Albany, New York, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2025, at the age of 90.
On September 1, 1956, Edward married the love of his life, Janis, in Osakis, Minnesota. They shared nearly seven decades of unwavering partnership and devotion. Edward is survived by his cherished wife, Janis A. Van...
Janice Catherine McMillan
Sep 17, 2025
Janice Catherine McMillan
Janice Catherine McMillan, 73, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Born in Garden City, Michigan, Janice moved to Florida in 1985, where she built a loving home and life. She worked for Wal-Mart for 20 years and 15 years at Sears. A proud workaholic, she was known for her strong work ethic, her love...
Donald Lee Martin, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
Donald Lee Martin, Jr., 80, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Born on January 10, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, Donald lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.
On May 26, 1995, Donald married the love of his life, Deborah Celmer Borke, in Michigan. Together, they shared 30...
Trina Fay (Patten) Neilson
Sep 22, 2025
Trina Fay Neilson, 55, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on September 22, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1970, in Fort Pierce, Trina was the daughter of Eva Jo and the late Matthew “Benny” Patten Jr. She graduated from John Carroll High School in the Class of 1988, continued her education at Indian River State College (Class of 1990), and earned...
Lillie Mae Eastwood
Sep 28, 2025
Lillie Mae Eastwood, 80, of Fort Pierce, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1944, in Brookville, Florida, to the late Louis Gordon Meyer and Katie Corine (Parker) Meyer.
Lillie spent her early years in Dade City before moving to Fort Pierce in 1958. She was a proud graduate of...
Jerry Lee Still
Sep 30, 2025
Jerry Lee Still
Jerry Lee Still, 78, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Still was born on July 30, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Ira Richard and Virginia Mae Still. He later made his home in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Jerry honorably served his country as a Veteran of the United States Army. He was the proud owner...
John Michael Vernal
Sep 28, 2025
John Michael Vernal, Age 81, of Fort Pierce, Florida and Michigan, passed away on 9/28/2025,
John was born June 18, 1944, in West Point, NY, the son of Lewis Vernal and Ada Mae Wing.
John joined the Navy in 1962 and served on the USS Little Rock until honorably discharged in 1968.
John married Cynthia Reyst on March 31, 1983. They were married...
Vivian Mae Morales
Sep 25, 2025
Vivian Mae Morales, 64, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, on November 14, 1960, Vivian grew up with a love for family, laughter, and life’s simple joys. She attended Dan McCarty School and later built her home in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she married the love of her...
Thomas R. L. Kindred Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Rue Lane Kindred Sr.
Dedicated public servant and Fort Pierce native Tom Kindred Sr. passes at 94.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tom Kindred Sr. on September 24, 2025.
The son of Thomas Jerome Kindred & Margaret Elon Kindred, Tom was born in Ft. Pierce, on December 6, 1930. Tom attended school in St. Lucie County,...
Leon F. Niemczyk Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Leon “Leo” Francis Niemczyk Jr., age 88, of Port St Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2025.
Born in Huntington, New York, Leo grew up on his family’s farm in Bethpage on Long Island. As a child, he enjoyed pheasant hunting on the family farm before it was sold after World War II. He graduated from Farmingdale High School, where...
LeVan Nourse Fee
Sep 22, 2025
LeVan Nourse Fee
LeVan Nourse Fee, 77, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born on May 4, 1948, in Gainesville, Florida, to Judge Philip Guy Nourse and Jimmie Vaughn Nourse. LeVan moved to Fort Pierce as a toddler following her father’s law school graduation and made Fort Pierce her lifelong home.
She graduated from Dan McCarty High School...
Samuel Timothy "Sam" Durham
Sep 21, 2025
Samuel Timothy Durham
Samuel Timothy “Sam” Durham, 72, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Sam was the proud owner and operator of Advantage Air Conditioning Company of the Treasure Coast, which he founded in 1984. He was deeply respected in his community and known for his dedication, professionalism, and kindness.
Sam had a...
Harry A. Syring, Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
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With great sadness, we announce the passing of Harry A. Syring, Jr., who left us just days before his 79th birthday, on September 18, 2025. Born on September 29, 1946, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Harry lived a life marked by service, devotion, and a generous spirit. After living in Connecticut for many years, he and his wife later moved...
Robert A. Sikkema
Sep 18, 2025
Robert A. Sikkema, 73, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born in Clinton, Iowa, Robert was a longtime resident of Fort Pierce. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Navy. A master carpenter and skilled boat builder in Stuart, Robert’s craftsmanship and dedication left a lasting mark on all who knew him....
James I. Miller
Sep 17, 2025
James I. Miller, 79, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, formerly of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Longwood HCA Hospital in Ft. Pierce, Florida. He was the loving husband of the late Anne Miller with whom he shared 50 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2020. Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the...
Katherine (Smollin) Eversten
Sep 16, 2025
Katherine (Smollin) Evertsen, 78, of Waterford, NY passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Florida. Born in Troy, New York, on June 5, 1947, to the late Vincent and Catherine Smollin. Katherine was a proud 1966 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy.
Katherine was the heart of her family, sharing fifty-seven cherished years of...
James Clifford Brunk
Sep 16, 2025
James Clifford Brunk
James Clifford Brunk, 90, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on September 16, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in St. Cloud, FL, but lived in Fort Pierce, FL for over 70 years.
Mr. Brunk worked in maintenance for St. Andrew’s Private School for much of his life. He was a skilled mechanic and loved building...
David R. Monroe
Sep 14, 2025
David R. Monroe, “Ray,” 61, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Miami, Florida. He later returned in life to Florida and built his career.
David was the treasured son of his loving mother, Ernesta Monroe of Florida, and his beloved father, David E. Monroe, and his wife, K....
Linda Kay Nelson
Sep 14, 2025
Linda Kay Nelson, 73, passed away September 14, 2025 after a long illness. Linda was the daughter of Rodger Ernest Nelson and the late Barbara Pauline Nelson (nee Sorensen)
Born in Columbus, Wisconsin, Linda grew up in Milwaukee. She attended Bay View High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. She attended UW – LaCrosse studying physical education. She entered...
Gary Mark Miller
Sep 11, 2025
Gary “Pork Chop” Miller rode through life with grit, heart, and a throttle wide open. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Washington, D.C. and passed away on September 11, 2025, in Stuart, Florida, just days before his 72nd birthday.
The son of Constance Lang and John Miller, both of whom preceded him in death, Gary grew up in Maryland...
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