Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Jeffery Ryan Griffis

May 13, 2018

Jeffery Ryan Griffis (Fophie), 35, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Manatee Memorial surrounded by family and friends.

Jeff was born in Bradenton, Florida on September 11, 1982 to Breanda Maguire and Richard Poppell Sr. He grew up in Bradenton and attended Southeast High School.

He didn’t always have it easy, but he...

Mary Jo Vanselow

May 13, 2018

Mary Jo Vanselow, 96, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, May 13, at her residence in Freedom Village, Bradenton, Florida.

Born in Chicago, IL, on Oct. 22, 1921, and the wife of Albert C. Vanselow, who preceded her in death in 1988, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Letitia R. Kaliszewski, Chicago.

She...

Howard E. Allison

May 13, 2018

HOWARD E. ALLISON, JR. age 97 passed away on May 13, 2018 after a brief illness.

A World War ll veteran he lived a life of service to his family, his work and his country. During World War ll, Master SGT Allison served in the Philippines and New Guinea.

He returned home to begin a...

Manuela Espinoza

May 12, 2018

Manuela Espinoza, 58, of Bradenton, formerly of San Antonio TX, passed away May 12, 2018.

She is survived by a loving family.

All services at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel.

Visitation 2018-05-13 11:00:00 13:00:00 Shanon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton FL 34209 Visitation 2018-05-13 17:00:00 19:00:00 Shannon Funeral Home Town...

Donna Jean Humphries

May 12, 2018

Donna Jean Humphries, 82, of Bradenton, formerly of Michigan, passed away on May 12, 2018.

She is survived by her children; Brian (Krista) Robinson, Duane (Jackie) Robinson, Janet (John) Bloomfield, siblings Patricia Hammond, and Dennis Deveraux.

Donna was predeceased by daughter Julie Rio.

No local services will be held.

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Dean Richard Laukhuf

May 12, 2018

Dr. Dean Richard Laukhuf, 78, of Bradenton Fl. passed away on May 12, 2018.

He was a retired dentist, wedding cake specialist extraordinaire, master bridge player, piano and organ artist, and gospel music lover.

He is survived by his wife Eva, daughter Jennifer, son Jason, granddaughter Madison and grandson Jamison.

He is also...

Allison Kay Villanueva

May 10, 2018

Allison Neill Villanueva, 38, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was born in Dearborn Michigan and has loved living in Manatee County for the past 36 years. Allison so loved her family and in her spare time enjoyed her children's sporting activities, hanging with Sadie, her sweet dog rescue whom she adored. She also enjoyed reading a love...

Richard F. Barton

May 3, 2018

Richard F. Barton, 69, a lifelong resident of Bradenton FL, passed away May 3, 2018. No services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to come.

No services to be held Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205

Clyde Thomason

May 3, 2018

Clyde A. Thomason, 61, of Bradenton, formerly of Tampa, FL passed away on May 3, 2018. There will be no local services.

No services to be held Fogartyville Cemetery 4200 3rd Avenue Nw Bradenton FL 34209

Thomas G. Olson

Apr 29, 2018

Thomas G. Olson,  of Bradenton, passed away on April 29, 2018.

Full obituary to be placed soon.

Charles Dorsey Palmer

Apr 28, 2018

Charles Dorsey Palmer, of Bradenton, passed away on April 28, 2018.

Born to Charles H. & Louise D. Palmer on February 14, 1938.

As a young boy, he sang in the choir at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church where later married Anita Fernandez Palmer in 1964. He passed away three days short of their 54th anniversary....

Katherine Marie Stanley

Apr 28, 2018

We are brought here today because we want to celebrate the memory of Katherine Marie Stanley. Katherine was the third child of Albert and Betty Mae Wilson. She was a loving mother of three children, Clifton Mauldin, Amy Byerly and Jennifer Mauldin, a grandmother of 10 but considered a mother to all. You could describe her as someone who...

Donald Leaman

Apr 27, 2018

Donald G. Leaman, 81 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on April 27, 2018 while in hospice care at his home. Don was an employee of Walmart, Cortez Road. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mona, daughters Brenda Wilson and Linda (Tim) Skaggs, son Don (Diana) Leaman. Preceded in death by daughter...

John H Sanson Sr.

Apr 24, 2018

John H. Sanson, 62, of Bradenton, formerly of St. Mary's Pa passed away Tuesday April 24, 2018 surrounded by his family at Tidewell Hospice.

He is survived by his sons, John (Tiffany), Justin, and Joshua (Devyn) and his daughter Jessica (Luis) Mejia, his sister Phyllis (Wayne) Abbott and many nieces and nephews.

He loved spending...

Mark Luce

Apr 24, 2018

Mark Luce, 58, of Sarasota, formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away April 24, 2018. No local services will be held.

No local services will be held. Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205

Walter F. Clarke

Apr 20, 2018

Walter F. Clarke passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, at Blake Hospital in Bradenton FL, surrounded by his three sons.

Born June 18, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter and Mildred Clarke.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Also “Jolly Wally,” as nicknamed...

Henrietta Cisco

Apr 19, 2018

Henrietta Cisco, 91, of Bradenton formerly from Trenton NJ passed away April 19, 2018. No local services will be held. Full obituary to come.

Norman Farmer

Apr 19, 2018

Norman Farmer, 60, of Bradenton passed away April 19, 2018.

No local services will be held.

No local services will be held.

Barbara Pratt

Apr 17, 2018

Barbara T. Pratt, 95, of Bradenton, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Pratt, her two daughters, Barbara and Cynthia Pratt and her three grandchildren, Molly, Abigail and Daniel Pratt.

Barbara attended high school in Stamford, NY and attended Ryder College before moving to Washington...

Clifford A. Benedict

Apr 16, 2018

Clifford A. Benedict, of Bradenton, passed away April 16, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shiela Benedict and son Clifford A. Benedict III.

Clifford proudly served his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was also proud of his 50+ years of sobriety and the family would like...