Craig Funeral Home

Beverly Balch went to meet her Lord surrounded by her family in her home in St. Augustine, FL on Sunday, March 6th. Beverly was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 5, 1939, the daughter of Louis Lamar and Daisie Snow. Following the untimely accidental death of her father when she was one, she and her family moved.to Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile and attended Mississippi Southern University. During this time Beverly met her future husband, Naval Aviation Cadet, Robert Balch. They were married in a military wedding at Trinity Episcopal in Mobile following his graduation from Naval Flight School and accepting a commission in the United States Marine Corps....

Sandra L. Veenstra, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2022 with her loving children by her side; in St. Augustine Florida and was raised in Holland, Michigan. Sandy was a fierce woman - holding fast to her strong faith, defending those she loved, unselfishly caring and giving, unconditionally loving of her children and grandchildren. After earning her degree in Interior Decorating, she obtained a Real Estate license where she combined both of those skills to much success. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, cultivating life long friendships, painting ceramics, crafting, coming over with a new piece to decorate your home, collecting art, playing card...

Jill Therese (Murphy) Hunt?beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt?passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born on June 30, 1962, in Champaign, Illinois, to William and Patricia Murphy. After growing up and raising a family of her own in Connecticut, she spent the last 6 years of her life in St. Augustine, Florida. Jill had a beautiful, generous heart and a smile that warmed anyone who came into her orbit. Memories of her strength, style, and intelligence will linger as blessings for the friends and family she leaves behind. Jill is survived by her son, Austin Hunt (Waterford, CT); her mother, Patricia Murphy (Waterford, CT); sisters Sandy Gondek (Windsor, CT); Eryn...

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Eleanor JoAnn (Sousek) Loseke, 82 on January 3, 2022, from her short battle with Lymphoma. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband, Roland of 61 years, her sister, Doris Busse, her children: Tari Kendall (Kim), Tia Barnett (Oliver), Travis Loseke (Meghan), Trent Loseke (Ashley) and her 7 grandchildren. Eleanor is predeceased by her parents, John and Vivian Sousek, and her brothers John Sousek and Dennis Sousek. After living in Gainesville, Florida for over 35 years, she and Rollie enjoyed their retirement in St. Augustine. They loved spending time on the beach, making strudel, and traveling to see their family...

Frances Stromberg, 83, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed on October 05, 2021. Frances was born on April 05, 1938. Survived by her husband, Robert Stromberg, Steve Barrett, Deborah Bodenstein, Darren Barrett and six grandchildren. She graduated from Lithonia High School. She loved making floral arrangements and decorating. Service was at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine, Florida.

Dr. Hellen Ireland Guttinger died peacefully at the Bailey Hospice Center on September 13, 2021 after a long illness. She was born in 1938 to Minnie Ruth Nipper and Jesse Leo Ireland in Quincy Florida and was first in her family to graduate from college. After Leon HS in Tallahassee and her undergraduate years at FSU where she was in the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Hellen earned a Masters and PhD from University of Florida, devoting her life to Education. During her career she taught public school students of all ages and was a professor of education at University of Florida. At P.K. Yonge Laboratory School, Hellen directed Writing to Read and the Title IV-C Reading Dissemination Projects,...

Linda Rose Gattuso Beall, 67 departed this life August 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1953 to Rose and Anthony Gattuso in Woodbury, NJ. The oldest of ten, Linda was raised on a small vegetable farm in Swedesboro, NJ. After high school she attended Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD where she earned a bachelor's degree in social work. She worked her way through college as a dorm supervisor and swim instructor and lifeguard at the Salisbury, MD YMCA. After graduating she held numerous jobs. She worked for Maple Shades as a Supervisor of a group home for adolescent girls. From there she worked for America Corp (the Peace Corp of the US) were she received numerous...

John Kenneth "Ken" Asplund was born on July 21, 1929, in Wilton, North Dakota. He grew up on the family farm surrounded by parents, siblings, and extended family, attending the Mission Evangelical Free Church just down the country road. Ken was the third of five children. He met Norma Asplund at North Central Bible Institute in May 1949, and it was love at first sight. They married on October 21, 1949, and had four sons, Larry, Ronny, Reggie, and Joey. While they both came from farming families, they decided to raise their family off the farm. Ken became a successful salesman and businessman early in their marriage. During the '60's, he taught personal evangelism seminars in Minnesota and...

Sister Mary Kathleen Clark, 79, a Sister of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida since 1959, died on August 13th. She served throughout Florida in elementary education and in pastoral care. Her last years were at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent where she had a ministry of prayer. Due to the Covid pandemic her services are not open to the public. Her funeral liturgy will be at the Motherhouse on Wednesday, August 18th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, Florida 32085.

Timothy Ryan Smith, age 43 of Palm Coast, FL passed away August 12, 2021 at Advent Health Care Palm Coast. He was born at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. He was a delivery driver for building materials and owned a lawn maintenance service. The family will receive friends at 10:30am with a memorial service beginning at 11:30am Wednesday at Craig Funeral 1475 Old Dixie Hwy, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Preceded in death by his father Thomas Leroy Smith. He is survived by his wife, Kathy. Daughter: Caitlyn Nicole Smith, sons: Matthew David Motes, Jr. and Gavin Thomas Smith. His mother and step father: Delores and Lenny Santopolo. Sisters: Penny Jarriel, Gina Griffin and Charli Smith. Brothers:...

Walt Bentkowski, 91, passed away July 22, 2021, in St. Augustine, FL. He was born to Walter Sr. and Julia Bentkowski, in Philadelphia, PA. He and his sister Irene attended St. Adalbert Catholic School. There he first met Dolores Orzechowski, who would become his future wife of 64 years. He was a 1947 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. He served in the National Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps. A member of the Seafarers International Union, he sailed on Liberty ships in the Merchant Marine. Walt and Dolores were married in St. Adalbert Catholic Church in 1950. He was employed by Phila. Ship Maintenance Co. (later Philly Ship) before he moved to St. Augustine, FL. He is survived...

Sister Joyce Marie Newton, SSJ, born in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, on July 13, 1939, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in St. Augustine. Sister Joyce, also known as Sr. Rose Anthony, was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 64 years. She served throughout the State of Florida as a teacher, in parish ministry and religious education, a chaplain at Mercy Hospital, Miami, and as a docent in St. Augustine. Her vigil services will be held at the Motherhouse on Monday, July 5th and the funeral liturgy will be on Tuesday, July 6th. Space is limited to the Sisters and Sr. Joyce's family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, F...

Sister Dorothy Flowers, SSJ entered into eternal life on June 25, 2021. Sister ministered throughout the state of Florida as teacher, administrator, pastoral care minister, and social service directress. The Vigil service will be on June 28th and her funeral Mass will be on June 29th at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Space is limited for the Sisters and Sr. Dorothy's family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Sisters of St. Joseph at 241 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. _ Margaret S. "Peg" Stevens, widow of William "Bill" Stevens, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in St. Augustine. She was 93. Born July 2, 1927, in Burlington, Vt., Peg was raised in Syracuse, N.Y., where she graduated from Syracuse University in 1948. After traveling through post-World War II Europe, often on her own, she went to work as a freelance journalist in and around the Syracuse area and was especially fond of her time in Lowville. She later was a full-time columnist for the Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper, where she was among just a few women nationwide covering a brand new technology making its way into living rooms: Television. She and Bill were married on...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. _ Margaret S. "Peg" Stevens, widow of William "Bill" Stevens, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in St. Augustine. She was 93. Born July 2, 1927, in Burlington, Vt., Peg was raised in Syracuse, N.Y., where she graduated from Syracuse University in 1948. After traveling through post-World War II Europe, often on her own, she went to work as a freelance journalist in and around the Syracuse area and was especially fond of her time in Lowville. She later was a full-time columnist for the Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper, where she was among just a few women nationwide covering a brand new technology making its way into living rooms: Television. She and Bill were married on...

Steven Lynn Krieg, 75, of Saint Augustine, Fl, and formerly of Colfax, IL, died June 1, 2021, at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine. He was born May 20,1946, in McLean County, IL, the son of Leonard and Josephine (Williams) Krieg. He married Brenda Crum in 1968. He later married Mandy in November 2017. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine, with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. The service may be viewed online at www.craigfuneralhome.com Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. A graveside memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy, IL, at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Krieg, St. Augustine; two sons,...

Stanley G. Veenstra, went home to his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2021 in his favorite place Saint Augustine, Florida and was raised in Zeeland, Michigan. Stan was a great man of strong faith and conviction who proudly served many years as an Elder in his church homes; as well as volunteered for the Billy Graham Ministry and Prison Ministries. Through determination and hard work, he had achieved tremendous success' in life including being a Star Athlete, Staff Sergeant in the Air force, Graduate of Broadcasting school and attained numerous designations and awards throughout his career in the financial and insurance industry; but above all else he was a wonderful husband, father and...

Sister Mary Immaculate Moraglia, SSJ died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent. Sister ministered in Florida for 55 years. There will be a wake service at the Motherhouse Chapel on May 19, 2021. The funeral service will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Motherhouse chapel. Both the Vigil and the funeral will be limited to the Sisters of St. Joseph, the staff, and Sr. Immaculate's family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, Florida 32085

Patricia H. Reiley, 88, died March 8, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL from effects of COVID-19. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles L. and Helen M. (Lucier) Schneider, Pat was the widow of Joseph R. Reiley. Mother of six, she met the children's father, her first husband while a chemistry major at Purdue University and raised them in South Bend, IN. She worked in numerous data support and sales positions in Allentown, PA before retiring with Joe Reiley to Las Vegas, NV. Pat's children are Antony L., Joseph P., Christopher J. (Lorna MacDonald) and Vincent M. Cantabene (Nancy) of St Augustine, FL and Linda Cantabene Epstein of Allentown, PA and Naples, FL, and the late Andrew J. Cantabene, Jr...

Sister Elizabeth Ann McCormick, SSJ, 80, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent on Jan. 31, 2021. She had served as a Sister of St. Joseph for over 62 years. Sister ministered as a teacher in schools throughout Florida and served as General Superior from 1986-94. Due to the pandemic, funeral services are closed to the public, but the Vigil and the funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Congregational Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. Tues. Feb. 2nd, and 10 a.m. Wed., Feb. 3rd at www.facebook.com/ssjfl. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be sent to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, FL 32085.

Athlete, avid fisherman, scientist, environmentalist and inventor, Dr. William Edward Statter Carr ("Bill") passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL. He was 85 years old and was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mona Lee (Wolfe) Carr. Bill is survived by his four children - William Carr Jr. (Francis), Deborah Carr (Nancy), Michael Carr (Deborah), Teresa Carr Dillinger (Terry). There are also three grandchildren, James Carr, Liam Dillinger, Marlee Dillinger and great grand-daughter Jillian. Bill is also survived by his only sibling, his brother, Lawrence Lindsay Statter Carr Jr. (Tina) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Born in Coronado Beach, Florida...