Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Doris M Blattner

Apr 13, 2020

Doris M. Blattner, 86, of Bradenton, passed away on April 13, 2020. Born to Roland and Clara Blattner in Missouri in 1933. Doris is survived by her loving family and many friends. She will be laid to rest back home with her parents.

Frederick Joseph Benson

Apr 6, 2020

Frederick Joseph Benson, of Bradenton, formerly of Ohio, passed away on April 6, 2020. Survived by his loving family and many friends. He was a man who loved his family and his coffee. Full obituary to be posted soon.

Edward Earl Wayne Steward

Apr 5, 2020

On April 5, 2020, the Lord Jesus Christ, called Edward Earl Wayne Steward home to be with him in heaven. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Edward was a kind, loving, caring, and compassionate man who reflected the love of Jesus to all. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years; Elke,...

Stephen David Nichols

Apr 5, 2020

Stephen David Nichols, of Bradenton, passed away on April 5, 2020.

Born in Indiana to William and Clarabell Nichols on November 8, 1949.

Steven proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

He is survived by many friends.

Doroty K. Merritt

Apr 3, 2020

Doroty Merritt-Kuhn, age 91, passed away April 3, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. Born October 23, 1928 in the British colony of Rawalpindi, India to Emil and Emilie Kuhn, Doroty lived a full and meaningful life. Her parents were Swiss citizens that owned a confectionery in Rawalpindi. She was proud of her heritage and family that stretched across multiple continents and...

Keri D Dutton

Mar 30, 2020

Keri Dutton, 62 passed away on March 30, 2020. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No local services at this time.

David R. Kurrasch

Mar 30, 2020

David Richard Kurrasch, of Bradenton and Viera FL, passed away on March 30, 2020. He was born to Richard and Jean Kurrasch in Ohio on April 12, 1960. David is survived by his mother; Jean, brother; Paul and many extended family members and friends. No local services will be held.

No local services will be held. Skyway Memorial...

George Thomas Dickie

Mar 24, 2020

George Dickie, of Bradenton, FL passed away on March 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife, sons, grandchildren and friends. George was a world renowned philosopher and authored 7 books, some of which are used as educational texts. He proudly served during WWII in the Pacific Theater George was laid to rest in a private ceremony. A Celebration of...

Jerry P Perry

Mar 24, 2020

Jerry was born In Chattanooga, Tennessee, and graduated from Central High School.  He continued his education at Berea College, Iowa State University and received his PhD from Syracuse University.  He lived in Richmond, KY since 1974, where he raised his family and had a teaching career at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY as head of the Mass Communications Department. ...

Allene Deanna Koehn

Mar 23, 2020

Allene Deanna Koehn (née  Vondracek) was called home on Tuesday, March 23, 2020 to be with her husband, William G. Koehn and son Kraig W. Koehn and many other relatives and friends who predeceased her. She is survived  by her two daughters Kristen D. McLean and Karen Koehn Ballard and her niece Sharri Poulson Speaker. Allene took great joy in...

Sue E. Ellison

Mar 21, 2020

Sue E. Ellison, 76, of Bradenton, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on March 21, 2020. She is survived by her loving family. Full obituary coming soon.

Sam Virgile

Mar 21, 2020

Sam Virgile, 65, of Bradenton, passed away on March 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie, adoring children, grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. A private Funeral Mass was be held at Our Lady of Angels. Sam was laid to rest at Mansion Memorial Park.

Isabel H. Bilodeau

Mar 18, 2020

Isabel Bilodeau, 88 passed away on March 18, 2020. She is survived by her loving friends and family.

Richard John Albero

Mar 17, 2020

Richard John Albero, 70, died on March 17, 2020, in Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is survived by his three children Lucia Albero, Felicia Albero, Dante Albero, siblings Carl Michael Albero, Rose Ann Anita Denton and Michael William Albero, 11 nieces and nephews and his beloved Saint Bernard dogs, Mia and Noah. He is predeceased by his parents Lucia Katherine...

Phelps Kilborn Tracy

Mar 17, 2020

Phelps Kilborn Tracy from Holmes Beach, FL, formally Boston, MA passed away on March 17, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, family and many friends. He proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Phelps enjoyed teaching and spent a majority of his life shaping the minds of his students. In his spare time, he was able to indulge...

Martha Jane Kerr

Mar 16, 2020

Martha Jane Kerr, 90, of Bradenton, passed away on March 16, 2020. She was born at home, in Fairfield Illinois and she was the last of 9 children. Family, especially her grandchildren, were everything to Martha. She also enjoyed playing cards and was lucky with scratch off's. Martha is survived by her sons; David (Jo Ann) Kerr and Paul Kerr,...

Robert Anthony Wills

Mar 12, 2020

Robert 'Poppi' Wills of Bradenton, Fl, formally Donalsonville, GA passed away on March 12, 2020. Before going into the Army he played minor league baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. He loved to play golf and baseball and loved to cook. He also enjoyed sharing these with his grandchildren. He lived for his grandkids and children. He is survived by Cathryn...

Sara L. Skolinsky

Mar 10, 2020

Sara Lou Odom Skolinsky went home to return to the arms of her wonderful grandparents Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Sara was a force to be reckoned with, a quick wit, totally the life of the party, but known to be quiet and thoughtful when it was a teaching moment. She was the boss and backbone of a very boisterous family...

Milton V Poulos

Mar 7, 2020

Milton Poulos passed away on March 7, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No local services at this time.

Frederick Joseph Benson Jr

Mar 4, 2020

Fred J. Benson Jr. A robust life well lived began in Columbus, Ohio during February of 1952, ended peacefully at his home in Bradenton, Florida in March of 2020.

Fred attended Westerville High, and had a short but memorable time at the Ohio State University. A loyal and passionate Buckeyes fan, and never at a loss for...