Obituaries
William Heemskerk
Feb 5, 2024
Our beloved father, William (Willem, Bill) Heemskerk, passed away peacefully February 5, 2024. He was born November 2, 1932, in Naaldwijk, Netherlands. He, his parents and siblings immigrated to Canada after WWII where he met his wife of nearly 60 years, Hendrika (Rickie). Together they moved to the US in the 60’s, living in NY and MI. After retiring from...
Regina Elsie Cox
Feb 2, 2024
Our beloved mother, Regina Elsie Cox, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 2nd, 2024. She was born July 6th, 1935 in Chittenango, NY to Annette Schweizer and Clinton Cox.Regina had a compassionate nature and devoted her entire life to caring for others. She was a dedicated nurse, working at Martin Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed...
Janet Marie Brennan
Jan 30, 2024
Janet Marie Deinzer Brennan, 92, entered into eternal life on January 30, 2024, with her daughter and granddaughters by her side at Alto Senior Living in Stuart, just as they finished praying a decade of the Rosary and the Memorare, one of her favorite prayers. We can only imagine the joyous welcome that awaited her from her beloved husband, Robert...
Cynthia C. Labadie
Jan 29, 2024
Cynthia Conway Labadie
The Labadie family lost a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cynthia died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on January 29, 2024.
Cynthia was born April 25, 1933, in Detroit, the youngest of four children to Fanny and Elmer Conway. She grew up on Grosse Ile, attended Smith College, and graduated from the University of Michigan with...
Doris A. Pollhein
Jan 24, 2024
Doris Amelia (Miss Dottie) Pollhein was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and above all, a servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was called home by her Savior at age 94 on January 24th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born on January 12th, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland to Clarence and Viola Baublitz. She...
Edward Thomas "Tom" Van Loan
Jan 21, 2024
Edward Thomas Van Loan (Tom), born premature on September 16, 1948, unexpectedly passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Tom, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend of Bill, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, memories and stories.
Originally from Long Island, Tom started his police career in New York City as a cadet. He joined the...
Joanne Kazanjian
Jan 20, 2024
Joanne Natsios Kazanjian was a loving, devoted and adored wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and a true gift to the world. She passed away peacefully at her home in Stuart, Florida on January 20, 2024 at the age of 64.
Joanne fought a courageous battle with a long time illness, which was reflective of the inner strength she possessed...
Linda Anne Holmes
Jan 19, 2024
Linda Geremia Holmes, a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend passed away on January 19, 2024 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She was born to Albert (Al) and Anne Geremia (predeceased) on December 16,1948 in Providence, Rhode Island. Being the daughter of Italian Immigrants meant that Linda and her brother Paul Geremia were surrounded with a large loving...
Judith M. Balfoort
Jan 19, 2024
Judith Mary (nèe Dorn) Balfoort, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Judith was born in Holland Michigan, on May 29, 1940, to Harold and Evelyn Dorn. She graduated from Holland High School, attended Hope College and Grand Rapids Junior College where she acquired an LPN degree in nursing.
During a summer job at Parke Davis...
Charles W. Haines
Jan 18, 2024
Charles William Haines, 87, of Stuart, FL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with his beloved wife, Donna, by his side.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife Donna of 40 years and his three sons, Charles Jr. (Phyllis), Andrew (Yiwen), and Christopher. He is survived by his sister, Marguerite and brother Robert (Delores) along with Brother-in-laws...
Lawrence Evans Crary, Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
Evans Crary, Jr., one of Martin County’s most prominent, civic-minded native-born sons, passed away on January 18, 2024. He was 93.
Evans, Jr. was of the generation of Martin County’s firstborn, coming into the world in Stuart, Florida on February 11, 1930, less than five years after the county was formed. Like his parents Lawrence Evans Crary, Sr. and Talley McKewn...
Muriel Anne Dickson
Jan 15, 2024
Muriel Anne Dickson, 90, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Muriel, known by Anne to her friends and family, was born June 8, 1933, in Queens, NY to Joseph and Muriel (Schmitt) Cardinal. She met Thomas Dickson, the love of her life, at Our...
Ernestine "Tina" Doolan
Jan 12, 2024
Tina Doolan, of Stuart, FL, passed away on Friday, Jan 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Tina was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, a proud business owner, and a good friend and neighbor.
Tina was born on September 3, 1941. She was the oldest of 4 children and the only daughter of Ernest and Shirley Guilmette of Portland, CT. Tina graduated...
James W. Carr
Dec 31, 2023
James W. Carr, 81, of Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2023. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 1, 1942, the son of the late James R. Carr and Anna (Melody) Carr. He was a longtime Steelers fan. Jim’s passion was singing in church and regional choirs, as well as hiking in local parks...
Mary J. Strome
Dec 30, 2023
Mary J. Strome, 65, of Stuart, FL, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her home.
Mary’s life was all about her family. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed meals surrounded by friends and family.
Mary was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where she was married and started her family. Mary relocated...
Richard Victor Francis
Dec 25, 2023
Richard (Dick) Francis, age 85 passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Wood-Ridge, NJ where he grew up. He was the son of Victor and Florence Francis. He graduated from Wood-Ridge High School in 1956 where he lettered in football and track. He attended Rutgers University and served in the US Coast...
Lee Warren Skidmore
Dec 23, 2023
Lee Warren Skidmore was born May 4th, 1930 in Glen Ridge, N.J. His elementary schooling was in Verona, N.J. and he attended high school in Caldwell, N.J. He went on to the University of Maryland, graduating in June 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. After completing ROTC, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force...
Sally Anne Rice
Dec 23, 2023
Sally Anne Rice, 96, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Palm City, FL under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice. She was born on November 29, 1927, in Lakewood, Ohio to Jack Ross and Viola (nèe Ault) Ross.
Sally was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an outgoing person and loved...
Veeda Meetoo
Dec 20, 2023
Veeda Meetoo, 60, of Port St Lucie, Fl passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023. She was born in Penal, Trinidad & Tobago, daughter of the Deokie Meetoo and late Basdeo Meetoo. The wife of the late Jai Rampersad she was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother and friend. She is survived by her children Leandra...
John Bartoo Loveland
Dec 16, 2023
John Bartoo Loveland, 95, of Hobe Sound, passed away peacefully December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. John was born in Buffalo, NY February 17, 1928, the son of George West Loveland and Carlotta Bartoo Loveland and grew up in the Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. He enlisted for a short time into the US Navy at the end of...
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