Obituaries

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Robert A. Sikkema

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

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...

Janice Catherine McMillan

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...

Katherine (Smollin) Eversten

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

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

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

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

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...

Fidel Mendez Bojorquez

Fidel Mendez Bojorquez

Sep 11, 2025

Fidel Mendez Bojorquez, 79, died September 11, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Mr. Mendez Bojorquez was born in Sinaloa, Mexico and moved to Florida in 1979.

Fidel was a crew leader in the citrus industry.

He is survived by his loving wife Maria Mendez of Okeechobe, FL. and his children, Maria (Ed) of Fort Pierce, FL, Blanca (Jesus) of Okeechobee, FL, Octavio (Maria)...

Alfred "Al" Holfelder

Alfred "Al" Holfelder

Sep 11, 2025

Alfred “Al” Holfelder

Alfred “Al” Holfelder, 88, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Al later made his home in St. Lucie West after living in Boca Raton and Jupiter, Florida. He attended Villanova University and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Al was the owner of Tropical Textiles...

Nancy Long Crowe Bergenroth

Nancy Long Crowe Bergenroth

Sep 10, 2025

Nancy Bergenroth, 84, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to Fort Pierce as a teenager, where she attended Dan McCarty High School. She quickly found her place and made lifelong friends with her trademark bubbly personality.

Nancy’s first job was at St. Lucie County Bank and she...

William Francis Breda, Jr.

William Francis Breda, Jr.

Sep 10, 2025

William Francis Breda, Jr., 83, died September 10, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Services:  A service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Fort Pierce.  

Joseph Reilly Barnes

Joseph Reilly Barnes

Sep 6, 2025

Joseph Reilly Barnes

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Reilly Barnes, of Fort Pierce, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 70.

Reilly was born on February 24, 1955 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. He married the love of his life, Margo Barnes on December 31,1975. Together, they built a strong foundation of love,...

Mary Yarbrough (Campbell) Stacey

Mary Yarbrough (Campbell) Stacey

Sep 6, 2025

Mary Yarbrough (Campbell) Stacey, 81, of Fort Pierce, Florida, and most recently residing in DeLand, entered her heavenly home on September 6, 2025. Born on February 29, 1944, in Fort Pierce, she was a rare leap-year baby.

Mary was the daughter of the late James Mack Yarbrough and Thelma Stokley Yarbrough. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...

James Edward "Eddie" Dean, Sr.

James Edward "Eddie" Dean, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

James Edward “Eddie” Dean Sr. passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Stuart, Florida, at the age of 75.

Eddie was born on January 5, 1950, in Brewton, Alabama.

Eddie was A dedicated and hard-working man who took great pride in his career as a garbage truck driver, known as "Fast Eddie" by his co-workers.

Eddie cherished the simple pleasures in life—spending...

Jeanette McCall Waters

Jeanette McCall Waters

Sep 5, 2025

Jeanette McCall Waters, 89, born in Oak Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She was a graduate of Vero Beach High School, a retired beautician, and a homemaker. Jeanette and her husband were founding members of Winter Beach Church of God. Just as her father taught her, she loved fishing on the Indian River,...

Katherine Kotis

Katherine Kotis

Sep 4, 2025

Katherine Kotis, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on January 18, 1938, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, to the late Steve and Kaliope Kotis.

Katherine devoted her life to the care and service of others. She attended Barry University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing,...

Victoria Paige "Tori" Francis

Victoria Paige "Tori" Francis

Sep 3, 2025

Victoria Paige “Tori” Francis, 33, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Stuart, Florida.

Born and raised in Fort Pierce, Tori was a lifelong resident of the community she loved. She attended Fort Pierce Central High School and went on to study at the University of Miami. Dedicated and passionate about her work, she was employed by...

Jacqueline Marie Newell Cirou

Jacqueline Marie Newell Cirou

Sep 2, 2025

Jacqueline Marie Newell Cirou passed from this world and was reunited with her Maker on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She died peacefully at home, in her sleep, in the tireless and loving care of her youngest daughter, Julia and her husband Barry.

The eldest of their five children, she was born in Miami,...

Sonia V. Gomez

Sonia V. Gomez

Aug 30, 2025

Sonia Gomez, lovingly known as Bagonia, Bagone, or simply Niña, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, at the age of 56. Born on July 27, 1969, in New York City, Sonia lived a life full of heart, humor, and quiet strength.

Sonia was a New Yorker through and through, raised in the rhythm of the city,...