Tammy Blackwill (née Steffan) died on 11/19/2020 within earshot of the ocean, her favorite place to be, after a breast cancer recurrence. She is survived by her adult children April and Colby, mother Irene, brother Mark (Elisa), and her children’s father Floyd. She was born (November 26, 1960) and raised in southern California, and when her […]
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Ronald M. Ryniak, adoring husband, devoted father, and loving grandfather, passed away at the age of 60 in Vero Beach, Florida. Ron was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on November 22, 1959 to Casimir and Iris Ryniak. Growing up in Southgate, Michigan he graduated from Aquinas High School. Ron received his BA from the University of […]
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Frederick William “Fred” Renninger, Jr., age 80, of Vero Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born March 9, 1940 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to parents, Frederick William and Marguerite May Rowe Renninger, Sr. Fred was a United States Navy veteran. He had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1984, coming from Key […]
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Leslie Diane Welchance passed away peacefully on Sunday November 8, 2020 at the VNA Hospice of Vero Beach, after her courageous battle with stage 4 Cancer. Leslie was born October 16, 1958 in Merced, CA. After traveling the world with her family, as a dependent of a military service member, Leslie ended up in Anchorage, […]
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A Memorial Tribute video for Betty Thompson can be accessed by clicking here. When prompted, please choose “download a copy.” Betty Thompson, 95, died peacefully on November 5, 2020, with her devoted family by her side. Betty was born on August 13, 1925 in Martinsville, Illinois to Goldie Ellen Hardway and George Richard Turner. […]
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Marianne Hiller Smith passed away on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at The VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. She was 98. At her side was her middle son, Douglas Hiller Smith, and her eldest grandson, Ashley Hiller Smith. Also at her side, was Doug’s wife and Ashley’s mother, Viki Hein Smith. Marianne resided at […]
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Julie Marotto passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, at the age of 58 years old. Julie was born, Julia Ann Johnson on November 7, 1961 in Yardley, Birmingham in England to Jean Lamb & Philip Johnstone. Julie grew up in Birmingham, England and attended Cockshut Hill Comprehensive School […]
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John Ronald Gartley Jr, age 65, passed away October 21, 2020 at Vero ER. He was born April 23, 1955 in Binghamton, New York to the late Wilma and John Gartley Sr. He called Stuart, FL his hometown until he moved to Rock Island, TN and finally Vero Beach, FL. John enjoyed his many years […]
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William Elmer Degen, age 96, passed away October 18, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He was born October 17, 1924 in Buffalo, New York to the late Elmer and Ortrud (Teshner) Degen. Mr. Degen served in the Seventh United States Army, during WWII. In 1944, the Seventh Army battered the beaches of southern […]
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Kathryn Lynne “Kathy” Bowdoin, also known as Kathryn Lynne Thomas, age 56 of Vero Beach, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at VNA Hospice House. Kathy was born June 17, 1964 in Fort Pierce, to parents, Durrel and Judith Ann Gale Rogers. In 1972, Kathy moved from Palm City to Vero Beach. Upon graduating High […]
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