Bradenton, FL Obituaries

George G. Walthius

Apr 13, 2017

George G. Walthius, 89, Bradenton, passed away April 13, 2017.

He was born July 20, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Ethel (Olson) Walthius. His formative years were all spent in Chicago, grade and high school.

George joined the U.S. Navy Reserve on his 17th birthday in 1944 and was then placed...

Robert Dale Raisch

Apr 10, 2017

Robert Dale Raisch, 90, of Bradenton, formerly Holmes Beach.

Bob was born in St Louis, MO, November 21, 1926 to Alvin L. and Gertrude (Maschmidt) Raisch.   He had one brother, William, all predeceased.

He and Laverne (Daume) met at S.E. MO State College in Sept. 1946, and married in Jennings, Mo, December 21,...

Harold 'Toby' Eakins Castle

Apr 9, 2017

Harold “Toby” Eakins Castle, 73, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 12:11 AM peacefully in his daughter’s home.

Toby was a wild, free spirit who lived his life to the fullest doing what he loved, running his successful trucking company, “Castle Trucking”. He taught his five daughters to always work hard for...

Charles 'Mel' M. Bennett

Apr 8, 2017

Charles M. 'Mel' Bennett, 85, Bradenton, passed away on April 8, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all he met.

Mel was born on October 20, 1931 in Heaters, West Virginia to the late Alva Robinson and Mamie Gay (Singleton) Bennett.

He honorably served his country in the United States...

Sigrid Alexandra Elvira Dutkewycz

Apr 6, 2017

Sigrid Alexandra Elvira Dutkewycz, 86, of Bradenton, passed away on April 6, 2017.

She was born in Domnau, Germany to Herbert and Herta Richter.

Sigrid is survived by her daughters; Angelica S. Dutkewycz, Sibile Susana Dutkewycz Decarlini and Veronica Juliana Dutkewycz Weiss, brother; Dietrich Eduard Gottfried Richter, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Matthew Benton Rain

Apr 3, 2017

Matthew Benton Rain, 46 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 3, 2017 at his residence.

Matthew was born on May 24, 1970 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Benton Cato III and Dorothy (Connelly) Rain. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County.

Following his high school graduation he served his country faithfully by...

Elizabeth Jane Kovarsky

Apr 2, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Kovarsky, 46 of Bradenton, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

She was born on July 19, 1970 in Florida, and was a lifelong resident of the Manatee and Sarasota County area. She worked for several years as a Licensed Practical Nurse locally.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Stephen Kovarsky, son, Stephen...

Joann Ingrid Goebel

Mar 30, 2017

JoAnn Ingrid Goebel, 72, of Bradenton, formerly of Roslyn, Long Island, passed away on March 30, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband; Max, son; Keith, and daughter in law; Denise.

No public services will be held.

Private Family Services

Dorothy R. Strzelczyk

Mar 29, 2017

Dorothy R. Strzelczyk, 89, of Bradenton, passed away on March 29, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter; Eileen and husband Dick of Wimamau FL,  son; Tim and wife Jane of Bradenton FL, son: Jeff and wife Sharon of Clermont FL, and two grandsons; Brandon and Bryce.

Dorothy will be laid to rest with her...

Edward Andrew Jarosz

Mar 28, 2017

Edward A. Jarosz, 50, of Holmes Beach, formerly of Nebraska, passed away on March 28, 2017.

He is survived by his daughter; Shelbi, two sisters and many friends.

Services to be announced at a later date.

Services will be announced at a later date

John W. Porter

Mar 28, 2017

John Wesley Porter, 96, of Bradenton, passed away on March 28, 2017.

He is survived by his loving family.

John proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 with...

Daniel Bernard Gayler

Mar 28, 2017

Daniel Bernard Gayler, 56 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2017 at his residence.

Daniel was born on May 3, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama to Donald O. and Sondra (Green) Gayler. He lived for many years in Columbus, Ohio where he worked as a master automotive mechanic. Daniel moved to Bradenton 19 years ago.

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Marjorie Jane Wright

Mar 27, 2017

Marjorie Jane Wright, 94, Sarasota, passed away March 27, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1922 in Norwalk, Connecticut to the late Frederick Lloyd and Dolena Vivian (McKay) Greenough. She has been a resident of Sarasota off and on since 1977 until becoming a permanent resident last year. Marjorie was a retired project manager for the Thompson Group....

Annamarie T. Randazzo

Mar 25, 2017

Annamarie 'Ann' T. Randazzo, of Bradenton, formerly of New York, passed away on March 25, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband, children, grandchildren and many friends.

Ann will be laid to rest back home in New York. No local services will be held.

No Local Services will be held. All services will...

Phyllis Paige Kitchens

Mar 24, 2017

Phyllis Paige Kitchens, 52 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence.

Phyllis was born on September 19, 1964 in Takoma Park, Maryland to William Earl and Phyllis Erica (Wood) Austin. She has been a resident of Manatee and Sarasota County for many years coming from Polk County, Florida. Locally she has lived...

Raymond Harold Aubrey, Jr.

Mar 24, 2017

Raymond Harold Aubrey, Jr., 69, Palmetto, passed away March 24, 2017. Ray was born on July 7, 1947 in Moline, Illinois to the late Raymond Harold Sr. and Mildred (Chubinski) Aubrey. He moved to Florida at a young age, and was a graduate of Ocala High School in Ocala, FL. He went on to graduate from Florida Atlantic University...

Dakoda Michael Schopfer

Mar 22, 2017

Dakoda Michael Schopfer, 22, of Bradenton, passed away on March 22, 2017.

Dakoda was born on March 18, 1995 in Bradenton, Florida. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County.

Survived by his precious daughter, Natasha Schopfer, father, Joseph A. Schopfer, mother, Katherine Godwin, two brothers; Jericho and Jordan Schopfer, two sisters; Hailie Jo Godwin...

Edward Amos Greene Sr.

Mar 21, 2017

Edward A. Green Sr. 72, of Bradenton, formerly of New York, passed away on March 21, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife; Anne Greene, daughter; Stacey South of Bradenton; son; Edward Greene of Alabama, eight grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

No local services will be held.

No Local Services will be held....

Joy Shiver Houck

Mar 20, 2017

Joy Shiver Houck, 89, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on March 20, 2017 at her residence.

Joy was born on December 20, 1927 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Paul and Robbie Louise (Rawls) Shiver. She grew up in Bradenton and was a lifelong resident. Joy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bradenton, the...

Eugenia Melaine Mordue

Mar 20, 2017

Eugenia Melaine Neff Mordue was born in Bradenton, Florida, on April 20, 1946 to the late Vera and Arthur Neff, passed away on March 20, 2017.

She graduated from South East High School in Bradenton, and she attended and graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. degree in Special Education.

Upon graduation from college,...