Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas

Norman Edward Schexnayder
Sep 12, 2017
Norman Edward Schexnayder, 69, of Bradenton , Florida, formerly of Louisiana, passed away at home on September 12, 2017.
Norman was a beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa.
He is survived by his wife, daughter, siblings, and many extended family members and friends.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 21,...

Thomas Francis Conroy, Jr.
Sep 10, 2017
Thomas Francis Conroy Jr, 82, of Bradenton, passed away on September 10, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family.
Funeral Mass on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bradenton.
Thomas will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Mass 2017-09-18 13:00:00 Manasota Memorial...
Francisca Flores
Sep 9, 2017
Full obituary forthcoming.
Visitation 2017-09-19 18:00:00 00:00:00 Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Rd.) Sarasota FL 34241 Visitation 2017-09-20 00:00:00 09:00:00 Unity Church In The Woods 4200 32nd St W Bradenton FL 34205 Graveside Service 2017-09-20 09:30:00 Unity Church In The Woods 4200 32nd St W Bradenton FL 34205
Carol Ruth Wiedeman
Sep 7, 2017
Carol Ruth Wiedeman, of Bradenton, formerly of Michigan, passed away on September 7, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family.
Carol will be laid to rest with her husband, Water Wiedeman, at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Memorial Service 2017-09-29 11:30:00
Zanda Lynn Hood
Sep 5, 2017
Zanda Lynn Hood, 70, of Bradenton, passed away on September 5, 2017.
She was born in Kentucky to Ellis and Evelyn Vauehn.
Lynn is survived by her loving family and friends.
All services will be held out of state.
Private Family Services
John P. Clements Sr.
Aug 24, 2017
John P. Clements Sr. 79, of Bradenton, passed away on August 24, 2017.
He is survived by his loving son; Mark, daughter in law; Misty, and many extended family members.
John proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Private Family Services
Richard Charles Hover
Aug 23, 2017
Richard Charles Hover, 92, of Bradenton, passed away on August 23, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Mary.
No public services will be held.
Scattering of ashes at sea New Zion Cemetery 202 Sidney Roberts Rd Ona FL 33865

Gloria Leatrice Russell
Aug 22, 2017
Gloria L. Russell, 91, of Ona Fl, passed away on August 22, 2017.
She is survived by her large and loving family.
Gloria was born and raised in Florida. She was a woman who made sure you always left from a visit with her with some small trinket or keepsake.
She was a...

Mary Hover
Aug 20, 2017
Mary Hover, 79, of Bradenton, passed away at home on August 20, 2017.
She is survived by her loving husband; Richard and her 4 legged companion.
She was a environmental activist and animal lover.
No public services will be held.
Scattering of ashes at sea Elwood Park Baptist Chuch 3516 46th Street...Lyle Aaron Richardson
Aug 19, 2017
Lyle A. Richardson, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
He is survived by his wife, the love of his life Joan Richardson, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Lyle was born in Canaan, NH and...
June Griffin
Aug 18, 2017
June L. Griffin, life long resident of Bradenton, FL passed away August 17th, 2017.
Survived by sister; Jan L. Hine, 2 sons; James (Diane) Griffin, Danny (Tracy) Griffin, 3 grandsons; Dustin, Jonathan, Danny Jr. and granddaughter Danielle Griffin, as well many nieces , nephews and cousins.
She is predeceased by her husband William D. Griffin....

Loren Bongard
Aug 14, 2017
Loren Bongard, 65, of Bradenton, passed away on August 14, 2017.
He was born in St Paul Minnesota to Lorna and Bernie Bongard.
Loren proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
All services will be held in Minnesota.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State....
Gene Horstman
Aug 11, 2017
Gene Horstman (70) of Parrish, Fl passed away August 11, 2017 at Complex Care Hospital.
Born in Cannonsburg, PA to Ida Mae and George Howard Horstman. He was a longtime resident of Florida.
He was a union journeyman electrician and a postal carrier and clerk. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a ...

Helen L. Heaton
Aug 10, 2017
Helen L, Heaton, 87, of Ellenton, passed away on August 10, 2017
Born on May 6, 1930 in Carey, Ohio to Fannie and Hall Frost and moved to the local area in 1983.
Helen is survived by 2 Sons: David (Janet) Heaton of Ellenton FL, James (Helen) Heaton of Pomery, OH, 2 daughters; Susan Bauer...

Susan Mary Horan
Aug 10, 2017
On August 10, 2017, Susan Horan passed away peacefully, with her loving wife Shelly, by her side.
Sue left behind her loving wife; Shelley Chevalier, son; Timmy, daughter; Jessica, step-mom, in laws, 2 brothers, 1 sister and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother: Bob.
Sue was an amazing chef....

Lois Irene Blum
Jul 28, 2017
Lois Irene Blum, 90, of Bradenton, passed away on July 28, 2017.
She is survived by her loving children and grandchildren.
All services will be held in California, where she will be laid to rest.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State. St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic...
Erika Grace Diercks
Jul 28, 2017
Erika Grace Diercks, 4, of Parrish, passed away on July 28, 2017.
She is survived by her parents; Patrick and Jacquelin Diercks and 2 siblings; Charlotte and Leeland.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Frances Cabrini. 12001 69th St E, Parrish.
Memorial Mass 2017-08-05 10:30:00...
Thomas Gabriel Zaleski
Jul 25, 2017
Thomas G. Zaleski, 91, of Palmetto, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017.
He is survived by daughter; Barbara (Tom) Burnham, brother in law; David (Beverly) Davis, nephews; John Franklin (Jennifer) Burnham, Lil' David Davis, Steven Gasset, niece; Terry Davis, grand niece's Katlyn Joanna, Addison Ann, grand nephew; Ryan Andrew and many grand nieces...