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Miscellaneous Indian River County, Florida Obituaries - 1998


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Hilda Jensen
Hilda Jensen, 74, of Barefoot Bay, died Oct. 19, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. She was born Jan. 8, 1924, in North Troy, Vt., and moved to Barefoot Bay 19 years ago from Derry, N.H. Mrs. Jensen was co-owner of the Derry Donut Shop, Derry. She was a member of the Women's Golf League and Bowling League, both of Barefoot Bay. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Leo; one daughter, Barbara Preston, of Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jensen is being transferred to the Peabody Funeral Home, Derry, for interment in Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry, N.H. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Brevard County Units, 6983 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Fla. 32940-7549, in Mrs. Jensen's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Lily Kuder
Lily M. Kuder, 101, of Sebastian, died Oct. 18, 1998, at Integrated Health Services of Palm Bay after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 6, 1897, in Bronx, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian in 1972 from Huntington, N.Y. Mrs. Kuder was a homemaker. She was in charge of the arts and crafts group at Whispering Palms II, Sebastian. Surviving are two sons, Arthur Schilling, of Sebastian, and Walter Schilling, of Winter Park; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was Oct. 22 at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with the Rev. David Lillegard officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, North Indian River County Unit, P.O. Box 1749, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mrs. Kuder's memory.

Norman Moore
Norman E. Moore, 65, of Micco, died unexpectedly Oct. 20, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. He was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Lakemore, Ohio, and moved to Micco in 1976 from West Palm Beach. Mr. Moore retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Lucy; one son, Alvin Moore, of Micco; one stepdaughter, Kathy Elwell, of Micco; two stepsons, John Moore and Frank Moore, both of Micco; two sisters, Karen Bear, of Satellite Beach, and Cindy Ricker, of Georgia; one brother, Clifford Moore, of Alabama; and two grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Mamie Teague
Mamie Teague, 70, of Merritt Island, died unexpectedly Oct. 19, 1998, at her residence. She was born Feb. 10. 1928, in Jasper, and lived in Roseland about 10 years before moving to Merritt Island in 1967. Mrs. Teague was a youth director for the state of California and the city of Lompoc, Calif. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Merritt Island. Surviving are three daughters, Wanda "Marti" Morawski, of Merritt Island, Teresa "Teri" Teague, of Union Park, and Andrea Spears, of North Carolina; one son, Kevin Teague, of Belle Glade; one sister, Abbie Vita, of Lake Worth; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Oct. 23 at Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge chapel, with Don Nester officiating. Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge, is in charge of arrangements.

Leona Smiley
Leona Smiley, 90, of Wabasso, died Oct. 15, 1998, at Longwood Health Care Center, Altamonte Springs. She was born April 7, 1908, in Carrie Bell, and was a lifelong resident of Wabasso. Surviving are two nieces. The funeral was Oct. 24 at St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church, Wabasso, with the Rev. Jerome Bell officiating. Interment followed at Wabasso Cemetery, Wabasso. Stone Brothers Funeral Chapel, Gifford, is in charge of arrangements.

Roland Kaighn
Roland Albert Kaighn, 63, of Thorofare, N.J., died Oct. 23, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born July 17, 1935, in Camden, N.J., and moved to Sebastian five months ago from Gloucester City, N.J. Mr. Kaighn was a truck driver for the Teamsters Union in New Jersey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gloucester City, and Teamsters Retiree's Chapter Local 676, Collingswood, N.J. Surviving are four daughters, Alicia Smulfus and Heather Reiber, both of Thorofare, Catheryine M. Kaighn-Perez, of Westville, N.J., and Robin Ann Kaighn, of Virginia; two sons, Roland A. Kaighn Jr., of Westville, and Patrick Kaighn, of Glassboro, N.J.; one sister, Marianne Kaighn, of Sebastian; one brother, Earl Kaighn, of Thorofare; and nine grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Kaighn's memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowther Cremation Service, Vero Beach.

Paul Maggard
Paul Allen Maggard, 89, of Sebastian, died Oct. 22, 1998, in Palm Bay after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 16, 1908, in Scott County, Ind., and moved to Sebastian 10 years ago from Austin, Ind. Mr. Maggard was a retired postmaster at the U.S. Post Office, Austin, for 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Austin, and twice past master of Scott Lodge No. 120, Austin. He was a member of the Royal Arch Lodge, Scottsburgh, Ind.; Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.; and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; one son, Enzor L. Maggard, of Sebastian; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Maggard will be transferred to the Buchanan Funeral Home, Austin, for services and interment at Austin Cemetery, Austin. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of local arrangements.

Jack Armstrong
Jack Armstrong, 83, of Vero Beach, died Oct. 12, 1998, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Mohawk, N.Y., and moved to Vero Beach in 1960 from Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Armstrong was a machinist at Piper Aircraft, Vero Beach, for 23 years, prior to retirement. He was a charter member of the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad and a member of Indian River Cremation Society, Vero Beach. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Juanita; two sons, Paul Armstrong, of Arlington, Texas, and Douglas Armstrong, of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; three daughters, Susan Martin, of Arlington, Donna Ferris, of Sebastian, and Cathy Moravec, of Winter Beach; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad, P.O. Box 2240, Vero Beach, Fla. 32961, or VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Armstrong's memory.

Ernest Conniff
Ernest "Deyo" Conniff, 73, of Micco, died Oct. 9, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1925, in Uleta, and moved to Micco 17 years ago from Indian River County. Mr. Conniff was the owner of E.D. Conniff Radio and Television Service, Vero Beach, and a former electrician here. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a former member of the Moose Lodge, Sebastian. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Beth Moye, of Indialantic; three brothers, Alfred L. Conniff and Douglas Sears Conniff, both of Vero Beach, and Jun Ray Conniff, of Micco; three sisters, Lillie M. Meeks, Lucy M. Warren and Erma D. Witherspoon, all of Vero Beach; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The funeral was Oct. 15 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, chapel with Elder Leon Blanton officiating. Interment followed at Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach, with military honors being rendered by American Legion Post 189 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210, both of Sebastian.

Mary Thompson
Mary Thelma Thompson, 89, of Sebastian, died Oct. 11, 1998, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born March 23, 1909, in Conneaut, Ohio, and moved to Sebastian in 1979 from East Springfield, Pa. Mrs. Thompson was a teacher and a principal for 35 years in the Pennsylvania school system, prior to retirement. She was a U.S. Navy Wave during World War II. She was a former president of the Professional Business and Women's Club, and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and Homemakers Club, and a life member of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association and Parent Teacher Association. She was a member of Fellsmere Community Bible Church and Worthwhile Society. Surviving is her husband, Chester; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Oct. 17 at Fellsmere Community Church, Fellsmere. The family suggests donations be sent to Fellsmere Community Bible Church, P.O. Box 608, Fellsmere, Fla. 32948, in Mrs. Thompson's memory. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, was in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Clark
Andrew Edward Clark, the infant son of Amy and Roger Clark, of Vero Beach, died on the day of his birth Oct. 13, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. Also surviving are two sisters, Sarah Lyn Clark and Ashley Nichole Clark, both of Vero Beach; his paternal grandparents, Sylvia and Roger Clark, of Vero Beach, and his maternal grandparents, Shannon and David Cuddie, of Sebastian; his great-grandparents, Veda and James Creamer, of Fellsmere, and Edward and Louise Clark, of Mayo, Floyd and Lois Tillis, of Plant City, Eldon and Elva Cuddie, of Sebastian, and Robert and Marion Johnson, of Michigan. The funeral was Oct. 17 at Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Revs. Doyce Morton and Jim Wingate officiating. Interment followed at Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach.

Anderson Johnson
Anderson Johnson Jr., 60, 6345 85th St., Wabasso, died unexpectedly Oct. 9, 1998, at Indian River Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Wabasso, and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Johnson attended St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Wabasso. He was a deputy sheriff with the Indian River County Sheriff's Department, prior to retirement. Surviving are five sons, Anderson Johnson III, Rocky Liddell Johnson and Gregory Johnson, all of Vero Beach, Cory Johnson, of Melbourne, and Isreal Johnson, of Fort Lauderdale; one daughter, Wendy Johnson, of Tampa; three brothers, Edward Johnson and James Johnson, both of New Windsor, N.Y., and Darryl Cartwright, of New York, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. The funeral was on Oct. 17 at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Wabasso, with the Rev. Jerome Bell officiating. Interment followed at Wabasso Cemetery, Wabasso.

Mary Ortiz
Mary Russo Ortiz, 88, of Vero Beach, died Oct. 13, 1998, at Integrated Health Services, Vero Beach, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1909, in Brockton, Mass., and moved to Vero Beach 12 years ago from Dania. Mrs. Ortiz was owner of Russo's Grocery Store, Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are two sons, Frank Catala, of Sebastian, and Victor Catala, of Encino, Calif.; one daughter, Josephine Lang, of Red Bank, N.J.; one brother, Horace Russo, of Madison, Wis.; two sisters, Esther Rabasa, of Miami, and Vickie Cremens, of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Raymond Sawyer
Raymond F. Sawyer, 61, of Sebastian, died Oct. 14, 1998, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. He was born March 25, 1937, in Salem, N.J., and moved to Sebastian 20 years ago from Havre de Grace, Md. Mr. Sawyer was a jewelry manufacturer. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Vero Beach. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife of six years, Mary; his mother, Margaret Sawyer, of Sebastian; two sons, Raymond F. Sawyer Jr. and Donald Birch, both of Sebastian; three daughters, Sherry Hibbs and Michelle Sawyer, both of New Port Richey, and Mary Askin, of Sebastian; two brothers, Richard Sawyer, of Micco, and William Sawyer, of Sebastian; and nine grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. The memorial service was Oct. 18 at Wesleyan Church, Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Wesleyan Church, 125 27th Ave. S.W., Vero Beach, Fla. 32968, in Mr. Sawyer's memory. Cremation services are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Lisetta Kintop
Lisetta J. Kintop, 94, of Sebastian, died Oct. 18, 1998. She was born Dec. 1, 1903, in Baltimore City, Md., and moved to Sebastian seven years ago from New Freedom, Pa. Mrs. Kintop was a homemaker and a member of the Steltz Lutheran Church in Glen Rock, Pa. Surviving are a son, William Kintop, of Leesburg; a daughter, Jeanne McCormick, of Sebastian; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Steltz Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Eden Estate, 1730 24th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mrs. Kintop's memory. Mrs. Kintop was a member of the Indian River Cremations Society, Vero Beach.

Vilas McConachie
Vilas D. McConachie, 80, of Barefoot Bay, died Oct. 16, 1998, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1918, in Sparta, Ill., and moved to Barefoot Bay 15 years ago from Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. McConachie was a Baptist and a Mason. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn; two daughters, Martha E. Berry, of Salem, Ill., and Elizabeth Phillips, of Kinmundy, Ill.; one sister, Alva Russell, of Sparta; one brother, LaVerne McConachie, of Sparta; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Salem, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Central Brevard Humane Society, Melbourne Branch, 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Fla. 32934, in Mr. McConachie's memory. Mr. McConachie was a member of the Indian River Cremations Society, Vero Beach.

Ezra Doty
Ezra "Dee" Doty, 60, of Sebastian, died Oct. 3, 1998, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Warwick, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian in 1990 from Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Doty was a truck driver. He was a member of Riverside Church Assembly of God, Sebastian. Surviving are one brother, James Smith, of Sebastian; four sisters, Fannie Ritchie, of Spring Hill, Kay Hadden, of New Port Richey, Ruth Kleinle, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Hazel Gross, of Phillipsburg, N.J.; two daughters, Marion D. Doty and Louise Doty, both of Chester, N.Y.; three sons, Peter Boyan and Christopher Boyan, both of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Greg Boyan, of Highland Mills, N.Y.; and one granddaughter. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Doty's memory. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

George Folland
George W. Folland, 76, of Sebastian, died Oct. 5, 1998, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born April 2, 1922, in Monaca, Pa., and moved to Sebastian in 1988 from Vowinkle, Pa. Mr. Folland was manager of engineering for Rockwell International for 30 years, prior to retirement. He was a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Engineering Society of Detroit, Elks Lodge No. 2714, Sebastian, and St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Mr. Folland was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Joyce; three sons, Rodney G. Folland, of Plymouth, Mich., Clifford W. Folland, of Canton, Ohio, and Kevin V. Folland, of Rockville, Ill.; and four grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial Mass was Oct. 9 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, or St. Sebastian Catholic Church Building Fund, 13075 U.S. 1, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mr. Folland's memory. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.


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