Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Kyle Joseph Benson
May 1, 2017
Kyle Joseph Benson, 24, of Bradenton, passed away on May 1, 2017.
He is survived by his loving mother; Bonnie and three siblings; Sara, James and Kristyana.
Services will be announced at a later date and time.
Services will be announced at a later date Gillette Cemetery 8996 Ellenton Gillette Road Palmetto FL 34221
Robert Alfred Garbutt
Apr 30, 2017
Robert Alfred Garbutt, 91 of Bradenton, passed away April 30, 2017. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
Dorothy Louise Thomas
Apr 28, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Wiley Thomas, 88, of Palmetto, passed away, surrounded by her family, on April 7, 2017 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.
Dorothy was born in Bradenton to Ralph L. and Laurette L. Wiley. She attended Ballard Elementary and graduated from Manatee High School. Residing in Manatee County her entire life she had a tremendous...
Charles B. Dycus
Apr 25, 2017
Charles B. Dycus, 90, Bradenton, passed away April 25, 2017
Charles was born October 9, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Viola (Vaughn) Dycus.
He attended and graduated from Green High School in Greensburg, OH. He then went on to serve with the U.S. Navy and after his military service went...
Jennifer Irene Strules
Apr 13, 2017
Jennifer Irene Strules, of Bradenton, passed away on April 13, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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...
