Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Theresa R. Kommers
May 30, 2015
Theresa Kommers, 101, Bradenton, passed away May 30, 2015.
She was born April 11, 1914 in Guttenberg, NJ to the late Frank and Helen (Mihalovich) Rehak. Theresa was a graduate and salutatorian of Hillsborough High School in Tampa. She received her B.S. Degree from the University of Tampa, and also attended Florida Southern College and Florida State...
Karen Heidi Nelson
May 28, 2015
Karen Heidi Nelson, In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 28, 2015. Karen Heidi Nelson lost her courageous battle with cancer, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1959, eventually moving to Bradenton in 1970, upon her father's retirement from the...
Raymond J. Martin
May 26, 2015
Raymond J. Martin, of Bradenton, passed away on May 26, 2015.
He is survived by his 2 beautiful daughters; Jamie (Scott) Miller and Kristy Martin, his loving extended family and best friends; Mary, Judy and Brie.
He was born to Paul and Catherine in Connellsville Pennsylvania.
Private family services were held. Further services...
Patricia 'Patsy' June Collis
May 26, 2015
Patricia "Patsy" June Collis, 70, Parrish, passed away May 26, 2015.
She was born September 10, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Richard and Dorothy (Sabin) Travers. Patsy moved to Manatee County in 1956 coming from Canton.
She was a graduate of the 1962 Class of Manatee High School. Locally she worked as a...
Samuel Max Knowles
May 22, 2015
Samuel Max Knowles, died, May 22, 2015.
A 2000 graduate from Bayshore High School. He was employed by Stabil (pavers) where he had spent the last year working as a manager.
Sam is survived by his children, Samuel Bryant, Vincent Luke and Ronni Bella; his mother, Susan and his siblings: Lawrence, John, Louis and Jacquelyn,...
Larry Timothy Smith
May 21, 2015
Larry Timothy Smith of Bradenton, FL, passed away on May 21st, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marsha R. Smith. 2 Daughters: Gretchen Miller and Bridget Smith. 4 Grandchildren: Matthew, Caleb, Sadie, and Joshua. 2 Brothers: Dwight Smith and Steve (Linda) Smith as well as 4 sisters: Charlotte (Sam) Bailey, Carolyn (Ron) Cadle,...
Jeffrey George Willey
May 18, 2015
Jeffrey George Willey, 72, Bradenton, died May 18, 2015.
Jeffrey was born on December 5, 1942 in the village of Malone, New York to the late George and Irma (Kunzer) Willey. He moved to Manatee County from Troy, New York as a teenager.
He worked as a Police Officer for the former Anna...
Annie Gladys Chastain
May 16, 2015
Annie Gladys Chastain, 94, Bradenton, passed away May 16, 2015.
Gladys was born October 27, 1920 in Dothan, AL to the late Rush L. and Lois (Green) Coe. She moved to Bradenton in the 1940’s coming from Tampa.
She was the former owner and bookkeeper along with her late husband of the Trailways Bus Station...
Roger Winford Dixon
May 13, 2015
Roger Winford Dixon, 70, Bradenton, passed away May 13, 2014.
Roger was born August 26, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harvey and Dorothy (Stepp) Dixon. He was a Vietnam veteran who served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam Era. Roger worked as a machinery repairman for Cummins Diesel in Columbus, IN from which he retired...
Jeanne Shirley Baker
May 11, 2015
Jeanne Shirley Baker, 87 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at her residence.
Jeanne was born on November 21, 1927 in Erma, New Jersey to the late Earl Edwin and Elizabeth Adaline (McNeill) Hoover. She was the former owner of Marlyn Manor Beauty Salon for over 15 years, and Gateway Diner for over...
Lt. Col. Kieran Olson Chapel-U.S.A.F.-Retired
May 9, 2015
Lt. Col. Kieran Olson Chapel, U.S. Air Force-Retired, 83, passed away May 9, 2015.
Kieran was born June 19, 1931 in Montville, Connecticut to the late Charles Francis and Bridgett Emmeline (Kieran) Chapel.
Kieran served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era, where he served with Military...
James Tower Heidenreich
May 8, 2015
James Tower Heidenreich, 58, passed away May 8th, 2015.
James was born November 21st, 1956, in Cincinnati Ohio to the late George and Marilyn (Loos) Heidenreich. Jim graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1980, where he played Football for the 'Bear Cats'. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
After college,...
Timothy Patrick Reidy
May 8, 2015
Timothy Patrick Reidy, of Bradenton, passed away on May 8, 2015, at Blake Medical Center.
Born in Ballon, Ireland, Mr. Reidy came to Manatee County with late wife Jacinta from Carlow, Ireland, in 1992.
He worked for Hurricane Hank's Liquors on Anna Maria Island.
His survivors include his two daughters Blair and Leah,...
Louise E. Stickel
May 7, 2015
Louise E. Stickel of Bradenton. Louise departed this earth to be eternally with God, on May 7, 2015 at the age of 95.
Louise retired to Ellenton, FL from Massillon, OH in 1978. She has made her home for the past five years at Westminster Towers of Bradenton.
She was preceded in death by her...
Hale L. Hall
May 6, 2015
Hale L. Hall, 89, of Palmetto, passed away on May 6, 2015.
Born on May 25, 1925, in Williams, Indiana, Hale was the son of Harley and Sally Hall.
He grew up on farms in southern Indiana and graduated from Williams High School.
Hale proudly served his country during W.W.II as a Signalman...
Billie Joe Baird
May 4, 2015
Billie J. Baird, 93, passed away last week. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Harrison Baird. Originally from Roanoke Alabama, First Sargent Billie served his country as a sharp shooter during WWII in the Pacific. He was not one to sing his own praises and he would down play the Bronze Star he received for meritorious service. Whenever...
Schell D Bumpas
May 1, 2015
Schell D. Bumpas, of Palmetto, passed away on May 1, 2015.
Schell is survived by his children; Angelique and Harley, his mother; Connie and his siblings. He was predeceased by his son AJ.
He was a wonderful man with a big heart and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be...
Madlyn Louise Bass
Apr 23, 2015
Madlyn Louise Bass died on April 23, 2015 in Bradenton, FL at the age 87.
Madlyn is survived by her husband of 67 years, Roy W. Bass Sr.; her children, Maggie Dickow (Russell), Bob Bass (Maggie), Pam Sifuentes (George), Sam Bass (Jane), Cindi Bass, and her adopted daughter, Marsha Hockenberry; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
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John J Lach
Apr 22, 2015
John J. Lach, 88, Anna Maria, passed away April 22, 2015.
He was born July 24, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Anna (Piotrowski) Lach.
John served with the U.S. Army during WWII, and moved to the Island in the mid 1970’s coming from Lincoln Park, MI.
Locally he was...
Catherine R. Rice
Apr 22, 2015
CATHERINE R. RICE (DAILEY) PASSED AWAY AT HER HOME IN BRADENTON, FLORIDA ON APRIL 22, 2015 WITH HER FAMILY AT HER BEDSIDE – DAUGHTER, THERESE MARIE AND SONS, CAMERON AND KENNETH, AND GRANDSONS, THOMAS AND KEVIN.
CATHERINE WAS BORN IN AIRDRIE, SCOTLAND AND EMIGRATED FROM ENGLAND TO MONTANA WITH HER HUSBAND, THOMAS RICE, M.D. (predeceased) AND CHILDREN...
