Theresie Wood
Theresie S. Wood, 78, of Sebastian, died Aug. 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was born April 13, 1919, in East Hartford, Conn., and moved to Sebastian 20 years ago from Meriden, Conn. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and Sebastian Woman's Club, and was a volunteer with the Red Cross. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, George; two daughters, Georgia Rose Wood, of Arkansas, and Georgianna Cross, of Vero Beach, and seven 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 American Heart Association, 237 E. Marks St., Orlando, Fla. 32803 in Mrs. Wood's memory. Cremation services are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Bud Shepherd
Bud Shepherd, 80, of Roseland, died Aug. 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born April 7, 1917, in Mount Sterling, Ky., and moved to Roseland 21 years ago from Vero Beach.Mr. Shepherd was a security guard. Surviving are three daughters, Peggy Byrd, of Vero Beach, Patty Lydick, of King George, Va., and Polly Houck, of Sebastian; three sons, Buddy Shepherd, of Akron, Ohio, Thomas Shepherd, of Roseland, and Michael Shepherd, of Hampton, Tenn.; 36 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 30 at Cox-Gifford Funeral Home, with Edward Lydick officiating. The family suggests donations be made to American Heart Association, 237 E. Marks St., Orlando, Fla. 32803-3818, or American Cancer Society, Indian River County, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Shepherd's memory.

Elvin Ingram
Elvin Ingram, 60, 8615 64th Ave., Wabasso, died Aug. 21, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1937, in Eutaw, Ala., and moved to Wabasso 15 years ago from his birthplace. Surviving are his wife, Shirley; one daughter, Velda Jamison, of Miami; one son, Derek A. Ingram, of Wabasso; four sisters, Anniedell Carmicalle, of Bessemer, Ala., Mable Taylor, of Newark, NJ., Geraldine Ingram, of Shiffield, Ala., and Ernestine Spencer, of Glenwood, Ill.; five brothers, Joe Ingram and Johnny Ingram, both of Bessemer,Jasper Ingram,of Brownsville, Tenn., Melvin Ingram, of Tennessee, and Jerome Ingram, of Birmingham, Ala.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 30 at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Wabasso, with the Rev. Jerome Bell officiating.Interment followed at Wabasso Cemetery, Wabasso. Stevens Gifford Funeral Home, Vero Beach, was in charge of arrangements.

Ralph Borreson
Ralph Borreson, 76, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Sept. 1, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Mandal, Norway, and moved to Sebastian two years ago from Silver Springs. Mr. Borreson was a retired mechanic for Pan American Airways. He was a member of the American Legion, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Hilda; two sons, Bob Borreson and Don Borreson, both of Lexington, N.C.; one daughter, Linda Mistic, of Hollywood; one sister, Ruth Pearson, of Eustis; one brother, Walter Borreson, of Port St. Lucie; and six grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service was held Sept. 4 at Christ The King Lutheran Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Children's Home Society of Florida, 1125 12th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Borreson's memory. Mr. Borreson was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Hazel DeKruif
Hazel M. DeKruif, 87, of 1211 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, died Aug. 31, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was born July 5, 1910, in Hart, Mich., and moved to Barefoot Bay nine years ago from Newbury Park, Calif. Mrs. DeKruif was an inspector for Rockwell Industries in California for more than 20 years prior to retirement. Surviving are one son, Ronald, DeKruif, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one daughter, Loretta Shively, of Gainesville; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mrs. DeKruif's memory. East Coast Cremation, Melbourne, was in charge of arrangements.

Florence McGee
Florence Josephine McGee, 85, of Barefoot Bay, died unexpectedly Sept. 1, 1997, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne. She was born Dec. 10, 1911, in Providence, R.I., and moved to Barefoot Bay 12 years ago from Barrington, R.I. Mrs. McGee was a secretary at New England Telephone for 30 years.She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Barefoot Bay, and St. James Lutheran Church, Barrington, R.I. She was a member of the Scandinavian Club, and the Rhode Island Club, both of Barefoot Bay; the Telephone Pioneers of America; and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 21, Cranston, R.I. Surviving are her daughter, Joan Hall, of Barrington, R.I.; and three grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 300 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32976 in Mrs. McGee's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Mabel Bierds
Mabel D. Bierds, 84, of Barefoot Bay, died Sept. 2, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. She was born Sept 6, 1912, in Graysville, Texas, and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1992 from Nanuet, N.Y. Mrs. Bierds was a member of the Clarkstown, N.Y., Senior Citizens Group and an active member of the Republican Party in Rockland County, N.Y. Surviving are one daughter, Doris McCool, of Barefoot Bay; one granddaughter; and three greatgrandchildren. No service is scheduled. Interment will be at Fountainhead Memorial Gardens, Palm Bay. The family suggests donations be made to the Micco Volunteer Ambulance Service in Mrs. Bierds' name. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Lombardi
Rose M. Lombardi, 79, of Sebastian, died Sept. 6, 1997, at Integrated Health Services of Vero Beach after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1918, in Jeannette, Pa., and moved to Brevard County in 1982 from Espyville, Pa. She is survived by her husband, David; one son, Charles Lombardi, of Micco; one sister, Angie Mascota of Jeannette; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cannonsburgh, Pa. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Hubbard
Betty J. Hubbard, 67, of Sebastian, died Sept. 6, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1929, in Columbia, S.C., and moved to Sebastian one and half years ago from Crystal River. In 1960, Mrs. Hubbard was selected as the first branch manager for Fidelity Federal Savings Bank of Florida.In 1987, after 28 years of service, Mrs. Hubbard retired from Fidelity Federal Savings Bank as senior vice president and director of human resources.She was a Catholic. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Don; one daughter, Rhonda Wilkins, of Clearwater; one son, Britt Hubbard, of Hobe Sound; four grandchildren; her mother, Hannah Campbell, of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Marjorie Bridges, of Austin, Texas, and Theresa Clark, of Columbia; two brothers, W. J. Fullbright, of Barnwell, S.C., and J.R. Fullbright, of The Dalles, Ore. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date in West Palm Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation, Tampa, Fla. 33612-9809 in Mrs. Hubbard's memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowther Cremation Service Inc., Vero Beach.

Betty Walters
Betty Ann Walters, 69, of Micco, died Sept. 7, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was born May 26, 1928, in North Tonawanda, N.Y,, and moved to Micco one month ago from North Port. Mrs. Walters was a retired accountant, having worked for Dunlop Credit Union in North Tonawanda for 25 years.She was a member of Saint Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Donald; two sons, Timothy Walters, of North Tonawanda, and Terry Walters, of Wheatfield, N.Y.; three sisters, Marilyn Frieling and Jeanne Hromonyk, both of North Tonawanda, and Ruth Maerten, of Sanborn, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120 in Mrs. Walters's memory. Mrs. Walters was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Angelina Bentley
Angelina P. Bentley, 88, of Palm Bay, died Aug. 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Sept, 8, 1908, in New Brunswick, Canada, and moved to Palm Bay in 1996 from Micco. Mrs. Bentley was a member of The Lion Aides, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are one sister, Marie Louise LeBlane, of Orilla, Ontario, Canada, and one brother, Felix Paulin, of Troy, N. Y. A funeral was held Sept. 2, 1997. Interment was at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, The family suggests donations be made to St. Luke's Catholic Church, P. 0. Box 779-114, Barefoot Bay, Fla., 32976, or Alzheimer's Association, 2207 18th Ave., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mrs. Bentley's memory.

Francesco Pellegrino
Francesco A. Pellegrino, 59, 117 Nebraska Circle, Sebastian, died Sept. 14, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born May 16, 1938, in Medford, Mass., and moved to Sebastian in 1987 from Wilmington, Mass. Surviving are his wife, Betty; two sons, Douglas Pellegrino, of Lowell, Mass., and Anthony Pellegrino, of Port Orchard, Wash.; one daughter, Katherine Jewell, of North Redding, Mass.; two brothers, John DeDonna, of Louisiana, and Dominick Pellegrino, of New Hampshire; three sisters, Carmella Collins, of Summerville, Mass., Teresa Doo, of Cambridge, Mass., and Laura; and four grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. The family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Pellegrino's memory. East Coast Cremation of Melbourne was in charge of arrangements.

Jerome Zybala
Jerome A. "Jerry" Zybala, 79, of Barefoot Bay, died Sept. 13, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1918, in Bayonne, N.J., and moved to Barefoot Bay 13 years ago from East Meadow, N.Y. Mr. Zybala worked as a solicitor for Columbus Lines, Manhattan, N.Y. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay, the Downtown Athletic Club, New York City, the New York Traffic Club and a life member and a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus.He was a member of the Barefoot Bay Golf and Country Club and the Lions Club, both of Barefoot Bay.He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dorothy; and one sister, Victoria Laveglia, of Queens, N.Y. A funeral Mass was be celebrated Sept. 17 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay, with the Rev. Lucien Duquette officiating. Interment followed at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Palm Bay. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Lorraine Paulsen
Lorraine B. Paulsen, 78, of Micco, died Sept. 11, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. She was born May 15, 1919, in Ansonia, Conn., and moved to Micco five years ago from North Haverhill, N.H. Mrs. Paulsen was a secretary and accountant for Petzold Co. in Seymour, Conn. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, John; a daughter, Linda Thompson, of Midlothian, Va.; two brothers, Charles Bunting and Allen Bunting, both of Seymour, Conn., three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday atStrunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with Frank Camillo officiating. In lieu of Bowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the American Heart Association, North Central Florida Area, 237 E. Marks St., Orlando, Fla., 32803, in Mrs. Paulsen's memory.

Norman Cultice
Norman Franklin "Norm" Cultice, 89, Barefoot Bay, died Sept. 12, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after brief illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1908, in Marion Ind., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1983 from his birthplace. Mr. Cultice wasa retired manager of the Campbell Soup Co. can plant in Chicago. He was a member and chairman of the trustees of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Terre Haute, Ind. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Marion, and the Scottish Rite and Zorah Shrine, Terre Haute. Surviving are his daughter, Jackie Hughes, of Terre Haute; and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests doantions be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 12502 N. Pine Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33612, in Mr. Cultice's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Tremblay
Gloria M. Tremblay, 68, of Barefoot Bay died Sept. 21, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in West Warwick, R.I., and moved to Barefoot Bay 10 years ago from Pittsford, N.Y. Mrs. Tremblay was a homemaker and a Catholic. Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Tremblay, of Lakeville, Minn.; one son, Mark Tremblay, of Rochester, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Sept. 26 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Lucien Duquette 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, or American Diabetes Association, 1101 N. Lake Destiny Road, No. 415, Maitland, Fla. 32751-7105, in Mrs. Tremblay's memory.