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Isabel Ellen (Veazey) Paarlberg, age 92, of Hampton, NH, and St. Augustine Beach, FL, passed away November 13th in St. Augustine, FL. Isabel was born April 19th, 1931, in Hackensack, NJ, daughter of Marion Henry Veazey and Daisy Ellen (Davis) Veazey. She grew up in Rutherford, NJ, with brothers Paul and William, and graduated from Rutherford High School in 1948. Isabel graduated from Iowa State University in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. After college she worked at the General Foods test kitchen on Park Avenue in New York City. She married Teunis John "Jack" Paarlberg in June of 1953. Their life together started with a tour in the US Navy, during which her oldest...

Charles J Profrock of St. Augustine, FL passed away on August 28th. Chuck's career spanned nearly 60 years, 4 continents and 3 wives. His first business was well named Vagabond Photography. The first part of his career was spent living in Barcelona with his first wife Carmen as a stringer correspondent for magazines such as Paris Match, Road & Track, Photo Play and many others. He also worked for American Export Lines as a ship's photographer making 27 trans-Atlantic crossings and photographed such luminaries of the 60's as Ernest Borgnine, Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher. In the 70's he worked in New York where he met and married his second wife Terri for Photo Trends...

Douglas Brian Conlon age 74, went home to be with his Lord, April 9th, 2023, Holy Easter Sunday surrounded by family. Douglas was born January 20th, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY to Vincent and Olive Conlon. He served in the Vietnam War with the USAF and later with the USMC Reserves. Douglas had a prolific belief in servitude to both country and God. Douglas served New York State as a Police Officer and went on to retire with the NY Suffolk County Highway Patrol. In his retirement years he continued service with the USCG Auxiliary. Douglas is survived by his wife Kathleen Marie Conlon, their three children Elizabeth, Bryan, and Claire-Eve.; eight grandchildren: Victoria, Aemon, Olivia, Liam,...

Mrs. Beth G. Goode, age 74, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home overlooking the ocean that she loved in Crescent Beach, Florida. She was born to Jack Ervil Gutridge and Minnie Bell Fowler on August 20, 1948, in Camp Lee, Virginia. In the fall of 1964, Beth met Henry Claude Goode in homeroom. She and Henry graduated from Prince George High School in Prince George, VA. In 1969, they married at Christmastime kicking off a lifetime of adventure. Residing in places like Canada, California, and China, together they traveled the world. They acted as captain and first mate on sailboats and a trawler, creating amazing memories with one another, as well as with...

John C. Finn, 84, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on March 26 surrounded by family and after a brief illness. Born to John and Catherine Finn, he grew up on Long Island, New York. He graduated from Friends Academy, where he captained the football team during their undefeated 1956 season. In 1961, he graduated from Colgate University. One winter's day during his Colgate years, after his parents' car became stuck in snow in their neighborhood, a college girl emerged from a nearby home to shovel out their car. His mother encouraged John to get to know the capable shoveler. He married her in 1962, and together, John and Marianne decided to build their new life in warmer climes. With...

Edward P. Nelson, born in Hartford, CT, on October 11, 1930 left his earthly home on January 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy B. and Lucile {Hartung} Nelson, his brother Rudy, his wife Lucie {Hart}, his son David and daughter Teri Ann Bennett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Terry and sisters Marie Bugbee and Kay Nelson. He also is survived by his children, Leslie Nelson, Emily {John} Rich and Ed, Jr. He was father to Lori Feliciano, Lisa Feliciano-Coron {Chris}, 8 grandchildren, Daniel Cummings, Lindsay Cummings Anderson {Jarrod} and Bobby, Willie and Melissa Nelson, Denise Misovec, Chris Patti {Abby} and Jeffrey Patti. Also, great grandchildren: Christopher...

Edward P. Nelson, born in Hartford, CT, on October 11, 1930, left his earthly home on January 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy B. and Lucile {Hartung} Nelson, his brother Rudy, his wife Lucie {Hart}, his son David and daughter Teri Ann Bennett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Terry and sisters Marie Bugbee and Kay Nelson. He also is survived by his children, Leslie Nelson, Emily {John} Rich and Ed, Jr. He was father to Lori Feliciano, Lisa Feliciano-Coron {Chris}, 8 grandchildren, Daniel Cummings, Lindsay Cummings Anderson {Jarrod} and Bobby, Willie and Melissa Nelson, Denise Misovec, Chris Patti {Abby} and Jeffrey Patti. Also, great grandchildren: Christopher...

Edward P. Nelson, born in Hartford, CT, on October 11, 1930 left his earthly home on January 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy B. and Lucile {Hartung} Nelson, his brother Rudy, his wife Lucie {Hart}, his son David and daughter Teri Ann Bennett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Terry and sisters Marie Bugbee and Kay Nelson. He also is survived by his children, Leslie Nelson, Emily {John} Rich and Ed, Jr. He was father to Lori Feliciano, Lisa Feliciano-Coron {Chris}, 8 grandchildren, Daniel Cummings, Lindsay Cummings Anderson {Jarrod} and Bobby, Willie and Melissa Nelson, Denise Misovec, Chris Patti {Abby} and Jeffrey Patti. Also, great grandchildren: Christopher...

Sister Ann Raymond Wood, SSJ, died on Nov. 8, 2022. Born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved with her parents to Dunedin, Florida in 1956. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1960. She served throughout Florida in Catholic education, with assignments in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and St. Augustine. A vigil service will be held on Mon., Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm. in the Motherhouse chapel of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 241 St. George Street, St. Augustine. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Tues., Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Motherhouse, with internment at San Lorenzo cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Sisters of St. Joseph,...

Jean A. Brown, age 89 of St Augustine, FL passed away October 18, 2022, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Dillonvale, OH to the late Frank and Teresa Speck. She is preceded in death by her brothers Emilio and Frank and her sister Lena Speck She is survived by her husband, James M Brown and one brother Orlando Speck. Daughters: Stephanie Arthur, Michele Boyd sons Steve (Debbie) Binkiewicz David Binkiewicz and Grand children Brandon, Samantha, Corey, Tyler and Alex Stepchildren Stephanie Daniel (Ron), Mike Brown (Carol) John Brown (Wendy) Jennifer Atkinson and Joan Brown. Multiple step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:00 AM...

Jean A. Brown, age 89 of St Augustine, FL passed away October 18, 2022, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Dillonvale, OH to the late Frank and Teresa Speck. She is preceded in death by her brothers Emilio and Frank and her sister Lena Speck. She is survived by her husband, James M Brown and one brother Orlando Speck. Daughters: Stephanie Arthur, Michele Boyd sons Steve (Debbie) Binkiewicz David Binkiewicz and Grandchildren Brandon, Samantha, Corey, Tyler and Alex. Stepchildren Stephanie Daniel (Ron), Mike Brown (Carol) John Brown (Wendy) Jennifer Atkinson and Joan Brown. Multiple step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:00 AM...

Freda Louise Wall, 87, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022, at Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring. Freda was born in 1935 in Clover Bend, AR. She was raised on a cotton farm. Moved to Illinois and met the love of her life, Leroy. Leroy, Freda, and their young family moved to Saint Augustine in 1956. The Wall family owned and operated Circle W Auto Parts in St. Augustine for many years. Freda served in many different associations throughout her lifetime. She served in many capacities at First Church of the Nazarene in St. Augustine as well as Calvary Baptist Church and Turning Point at Calvary Church and she was always ready to lend a helping hand. Freda was an...

CAROLYN FLORENCE (COLLINS) ATKINSON Carolyn was born on October 24, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Charles (Earl) and Harvella Collins. She passed on July 26, 2022. Raised in Toledo where she was surrounded by family and was the product of Arlington Elementary, Libbey High School and the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing. Her foundation as a person was reinforced by strong family, loving grandparents and a faith fostered by Bethel Lutheran Church, her neighborhood church where she and her husband, E. Richard (Dick) Atkinson, also a native of Toledo, were married on October 8, 1960. They were childhood sweethearts. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Elizabeth (Beth) Sebastianelli ?...

Matthew Thomas Ennis July 17,1966-July 19, 2022 Matthew Thomas Ennis, (Matt) of St. Augustine, Florida passed away after a long and brave battle with several health issues. Matt was born in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from Westhill Senior High School in June is 1984 He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacqueline Roberta Gronau Ennis., Son, Robert, daughter, Heather, Grandson, Grayson of Syracuse, New York. Brothers, Daniel (Judy) of Tunksnhannock Pennsylvania , Thomas (Patti) of Hancock, New Hampshire. Sister, Therese (Roger) of Reading, Pennsylvania. Several Nieces and Nephews, Aunt's, Uncles and cousins . Matt entered the Military Service in October 1984 with the...

Charles Kirk Turner Age 66 Our beloved Charles passed on June 6, at the end of a day surrounded by family. He leaves a legacy of courage, integrity, and love for those who knew him. He was deeply loved by family and friends. Charles retired after a long career in administration with the Department of Law Enforcement in Jacksonville, FL where he received recognitions for Meritorious Service. He was a life long avid fan of the game of golf and the FSU Seminoles. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and the Sawano Club. He always considered Quincy, FL as home. He is survived by his mother Bernice Higgins, his brother George Turner, nephew Justin Turner, his sister Marian...

Ronald Arthur Stedman was born in Ferndale, Michigan on Wednesday, December 23, 1936, to Arthur and Pauline Stedman. Although he was born in Michigan, Ron grew up in California graduating from Lowell High School in San Francisco. As a teen, Ron spent at least one summer on a ranch, much like some youths today spend at a summer camp. Ron exhibited talents both in basketball and music as a trombone player. Basketball would be a life-long love of Ron's, both playing on the neighborhood courts and as a sports fan of the Golden State Warriors. Upon high school graduation, Ron enlisted with the army during the Korean War. Enlistees were evaluated for their shooting abilities and Ron scored well...

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....

Chance William Bunger, after a long fight with cancer, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Augustine, Florida surrounded by his wife and his parents on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Chance was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 19, 1971, the first child of Bill and Barbara Bunger. He grew up in Cambridge City, IN. Chance went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Indiana University's Kelly School of Business and later, his M.B.A. from Butler University. Chance had a successful entrepreneurial and real estate career and stints with Anthem Insurance and the accounting firm of Clifton, Larson and Allen, the last few years serving as Director of Business Risk Services. Chance is survived by...

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...