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Norman A. Kleinschmidt
Mar 1, 2009
Norman (Doc) Kleinschmidt, 96, formerly of Merrill Wisc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1940-1975), Okeechobee, FL, DeBary, FL and Ft. Pierce, FL passed away at Treasure Coast Hospice Center in Fort Pierce, FL on March 1, 2009. He was preceded in death in 1996 by his wife of 55 years, Regina Hufschmid Kleinschmidt. Survivors include his four children, Joan Caperones (George) Silver...
Richard C. Ridgway
Mar 1, 2009
“Dick”, “Ridgie”, Ridgway, 77, loving son, husband, father, “Papa”, brother and friend passed away on March 1, 2009. He was born in LaRue, OH and graduated from LaRue High School. He attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and graduated from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. A gifted illustrator and creative director, he worked in advertising for more than 50 years...
James A. Teneyck
Mar 1, 2009
James A. TenEyck, 54, died March 1, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. TenEyck was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Port St. Lucie 24 years ago from Ft. Pierce. Mr. TenEyck was currently working at IRSC – Adult Education Department and was an Associate with Sam’s Club. James had worked for Harbor Federal, Riverside National and First...
Janice Faye Bishop Burchard
Mar 1, 2009
Janice Bishop Burchard, 64, died March 1, 2009 at her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida after an extended illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mrs. Burchard was born in Glasgow, Kentucky and was raised in Stuart, Florida. She lived in Clewiston, Florida for 35 years and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1999. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Lawrence...
James Leland Percy
Feb 28, 2009
Jim Percy, age 61, died at home in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Born May 29, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Helen and Harland Percy. The Percy family moved to Fort Pierce in 1952. Jim graduated from Dan McCarty High School in 1966 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from...
Mildred M. Miller
Feb 27, 2009
MILDRED M. MILLER Mildred “Midge” Miller, 86, died February 27, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Midge was born in Buffalo, New York, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 45 years, coming from Buffalo, NY. She was the owner/operator of Jere’s Cards & Gifts, enjoyed playing Bingo and was a loving mother. She loved helping others, which gave her...
Michael P. Mcmahon
Feb 26, 2009
Michael P. McMahon, 61, died February 26, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Michael was born in Lawrence, MA and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 1962, coming from Lawrence, MA. He was a teacher in the St. Lucie County School system since 1986 and has been at Mariposa Elementary in Pt. St. Lucie since its opening in...
Loretta Edith Santiago
Feb 26, 2009
Loretta Edith Santiago Loretta Edith Santiago, 68, died February 26, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Santiago was born in Union, New Jersey and moved to Port St. Lucie 9 years ago from Hollywood, Florida. She managed the deli at Publix Supermarket for over 30 years. She enjoyed making ceramics but most of all loved being with her family....
Joseph J. Messina
Feb 25, 2009
Joe J. Messina, 74, died February 25, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Messina was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1965 coming from Pennsylvania. Joe retired from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department and was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Past President of the F.O.P....
Herbert Earl Coe
Feb 25, 2009
Herbie Coe, 84, died February 25, 2009 in Ft Pierce, Florida. Mr. Coe was born in Evans, New York and lived in Ft Pierce most of his life. He retired as a chef having worked for local restaurants and hotels. He loved animals. Survivors include his 2 brothers, Erie Coe of Vincennes, IN and Charles Coe of Simi Valley, CA;...
Clyde Huber
Feb 22, 2009
Clyde Huber, 92, died February 22, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Huber was born in Nassauville, FL and moved to Fort Pierce in 1960 coming from Jacksonville, FL. He was the owner of Huber Plumbing Company in Fort Pierce from 1964-1991 and a member of Temple Beth El Israel. He loved to fish and he loved his family. Survivors...
Imogene Garner Jarvis
Feb 20, 2009
Imogene Garner Jarvis, 82, died February 20, 2009 at the Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. Jarvis was born in Chapin, Illinois and in 1986 moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida coming from Miami, Florida. She was an accountant and manager for a finance company for many years, until moving to Ft. Pierce where she was employed with the...
Victor Jose Martinez, Jr.
Feb 20, 2009
Victor Jose “Monkey” Martinez, Jr., 3, died February 20, 2009 in Waycross, Georgia. Victor was born and raised in Fort Pierce. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Fredrick of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother, Trinton Fredrick of Ft. Pierce, FL; maternal grandmother, Vicki Kepheart of Ft. Pierce, FL; step-grandfather, Gary Kepheart of Ft. Pierce, FL; maternal grandfather, Scott Fredrick of Tennessee; uncles,...
Lafern Moore-Roy
Feb 20, 2009
Lafern Moore- Roy died February 20, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Mrs. Moore- Roy was born in Oak Hill, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2002 coming from Lighthouse Point, FL. She was an honorary member of the Florida Sheriffs Association and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, James Roy, of Ft....
Edward Kyer, Jr.
Feb 18, 2009
Edward, “Butch” Kyer, Jr., age 68 of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 at Treasure Coast Hospice House surrounded by the love of family and friends after a courageous forty day battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed was born June 11th, 1940 in New York City, NY to Anne (Kessler) Kyer and the late Edward Kyer, Sr....
Verna Ellen Helms
Feb 18, 2009
Verna Ellen Helms, 98, died February 18, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Helms was born in High View, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in the 30’s. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter-in-law; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian...
Roger Earl Moore
Feb 17, 2009
Roger Earl Moore, 69, died in Port St. Lucie on February 17, 2009. He was born in Moultry, GA and moved to Fort Pierce, 12 years ago, coming from Okeechobee. He proudly served in the US Navy, and was employed as an automobile mechanic. He is survived by his daughter, Janet Matthews of Fort Pierce, FL; his mother, Eula Morgan...
Beatrice J. Santee
Feb 17, 2009
Beatrice J. Santee, 76, died February 17, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Santee was born in Wood County, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2000 coming from Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Carmichael of Vero Beach, FL and Janis S. Bee (Brown) of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Larry W. Ellison...
Elizabeth Lapenter
Feb 15, 2009
Elizabeth Lapenter, 93, died February 15, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Lapenter was born in New York City, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1973 coming from Kinnelon, New Jersey. She was a secretary for Kinnelon School System, member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the church’s Women Club, member of Fort Pierce Art Club. She...
Lewis Dale Beckwith, Jr.
Feb 14, 2009
Lewis “Blue Lew” Beckwith, Jr., died February 14, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Beckwith was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1994. Before retirement, he was a tool and die machinist. He was a blues song writer and guitarist best known for his song “Mississippi Bound”. Survivors include his sister, Sandra Randhan of Ft. Pierce,...
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