Obituaries
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Bobby Jack Graben
May 9, 2011
Bobby Jack Graben, 77, died May 9, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Graben was born in Lineville, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1962 coming from Arcadia, Florida. He retired in 1989 from the St. Lucie County School Board after 33 years of service. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Niles C....
John Albert George
May 7, 2011
John Albert George, 52, died May 7, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. John was born in New Hartford, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1976 coming from Utica, New York. He was the owner/operator of JAG Utilities. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Petzoldt; his wife of 30 years, Nancy George of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter,...
Thomas Murray Funka, Sr.
May 7, 2011
Thomas Murray Funka, Sr. Thomas Murray Funka, Sr., 76, of South Hutchinson Island, passed away May 7, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center. Tom was born February 26, 1935 in Toledo, OH and graduated from Libbey High School in 1953. He was the retired owner and president of The Zeroll Company, a manufacturer of world famous commercial ice cream scoops....
Charles V. Honkonen, Jr.
May 6, 2011
Charles V. “Chuck” Honkonen, Jr., 76, died May 6, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Honkonen was born in Steubenville, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1978 coming from Miami, Florida. He was a chief real estate appraiser for Harbor Federal Savings for 30 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed wood crafting and all sporting events. Survivors...
Howard Koppari
May 2, 2011
Howard Koppari, age 95, died on May 2, 2011, in Ruskin, FL. He was born in Paynesville, MI and lived in Fort Pierce, FL, from 1963– 1980, coming from Seaside, OR. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He is survived by his daughter; Jouay Koppari of Valrico, FL, son; John Koppari of Palm Bay, FL,...
Richard Arlen Walsh
May 2, 2011
Richard Arlen Walsh, 77, died May 2, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Walsh was born in Putnam, Connecticut and was a resident of Ft. Pierce. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, member of the Knights of Columbus, Ft. Pierce, member of the Royal Order of the Moose...
Willard L. Crump, Jr.
Apr 30, 2011
Willard L. Bill “Yank” Crump, Jr., 76, died April 30, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Crump was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce 4 years ago coming from Selma and Birmingham, Alabama. He was a 13 year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 30 years. Survivors include his wife,...
Estill Conley Picklesimer
Apr 30, 2011
Estill Picklesimer was born to parents, Homer D. Picklesimer and Ethel Conley Picklesimer in Johnson County Kentucky. Estill died on April 30, 2011 at the age of 98. He is predeceased by his wife, Bessie Grim Picklesimer from Nippa, Kentucky. For over seventy years their love and devotion to each other inspired everyone who knew them. Estill is also predeceased...
Steven Mitchell Thomas
Apr 27, 2011
Steven Mitchell Thomas, age 42, died on April 27, 2011, in Ft. Pierce, FL. He was born in Ft. Pierce and has been a lifetime resident. He was a heavy machine operator and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his sons; Daniel and Dalton Thomas of Ft. Pierce, FL., daughter, Hannah Thomas of Hawthorne, FL., parents, Aaron and Judy...
Luther Junior Clark
Apr 26, 2011
Luther Junior Clark, age 62, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Lake County, Florida and has grown up in the White City area of Fort Pierce. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Treasure Coast Land Clearing for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and being out on the water. He is...
Arthur J. Deharo
Apr 26, 2011
Arthur J. Deharo, 61, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Deharo was born in Salem, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in March 2010 formerly of Melbourne, Florida. He was a teacher for 10 years and owner of “A.J.’s Media Services” and “A.J. the D.J.”. He was also an avid motorcycle rider. Survivors include his daughters, Tabatha...
Arthur J. Deharo
Apr 26, 2011
Arthur J. Deharo Arthur J. Deharo, 61, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Deharo was born in Salem, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in March 2010 formerly of Melbourne, Florida. He was a teacher for 10 years and owner of “A.J.’s Media Services and “A.J. the D.J.”. He was also an avid motorcycle rider. Survivors include...
Jimmie Ward Kemp
Apr 25, 2011
Jimmie Ward Kemp Jimmie Ward Kemp, age 54, died on April 25, in Jensen Beach, FL. He was born in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, and moved to Fort Pierce, 34 years ago, coming from West Palm, FL. He was a affectionately known as “Bubba” and enjoyed baseball, children and family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cathy Kemp,...
Tydfil K. Baker
Apr 23, 2011
Tydfil “Ty” K. Schelin Baker Tydfil “Ty” K. Schelin Baker, 81, Died April 23, 2011 Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Baker was born in Peconic, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1971 coming from Mattituck, New York. She was a member of Indian River Presbyterian Church, the choir and the XYZ’s. Other memberships include the Eastern Star, American Business...
Michael B. Kane, Iv
Apr 22, 2011
MICHAEL B. KANE, IV Michael B. Kane, IV, 50, died April 22, 2011, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Michael was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL, for the past 20 years, coming from Fort Worth, Texas. He was the Operations Manager for Tu-Bahd Farms. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Weiner of Fort Pierce, FL;...
Clarence Charles Ladwig
Apr 22, 2011
CLARENCE C. LADWIG Clarence “Bud” Ladwig, 72, died April 22, 2011, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Bud was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie for the past two years, coming from Michigan. He was a commercial plumber, a member of Plumbers Local 98 Union, was a Veteran of the US Army and a competitor...
Beverly Mutch
Apr 22, 2011
BEVERLY MUTCH Beverly Mutch, age 78, died on April 22nd, in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born in Queens, New York and moved to Vero Beach in 2007, coming from Inverness, Florida. She was a fun woman who ran her husband's business with flair! She is survived by her sons, Scott (Barbara) D'Amato of Fort Pierce, FL, Douglas D'Amato of...
Eugene F. Lawrence
Apr 20, 2011
Eugene F. Lawrence Eugene F. Lawrence, 71, died April 20, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Lawrence was born in Wilmington, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1990 coming from West Palm Beach, Florida. He was an electrician & carpenter. Survivors include his mother, Lorraine Lawrence of Schuyler Falls, NY; son, Reo Lawrence of Forest City,...
Jean D. Guettler
Apr 20, 2011
Jean D. Guettler Mrs. Jean Baroco Guettler of Fort Pierce, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 20, 2011. Mrs. Guettler was born on April 27, 1935 in Pensacola, Florida. The oldest of six children, she attended St. Mary’s Dominican College in New Orleans, Louisiana earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Upon graduation, she taught...
Harold L. Butterfield
Apr 20, 2011
Harold L. Butterfield, 93, died April 20, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Butterfield was born in Chillicothe, Missouri and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1963. He was a Colonel for the Florida Highway Patrol Auxillary, Past State Commander for the American Legion in Missouri, Past Post Commander of the American Legion, Jensen Beach, member of the 40&8, served...