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KAAT, HELEN M
February 8, 1916 - December 19, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home,
Orange Park, FL.
KADEN, THEODORE
Theodore David Kaden, 93, passed away on October 15, 2011
in Orange Park, FL. He was survived by his wife Maxine, daughter
Laurel Anderson, step-daughter Sharon Taylor, step-son Jerome
Williams, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. The family
will receive friends Wednesday, (Tonight) from 6-8 PM at
Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg,
FL 32068. Funeral service will be held Thursday October 20,
2011 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Post tributes at
www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com Please Sign the
Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
KAHMER, ELIZABETH (BETSY) ANN SHILLINGFORD
Mrs. Elizabeth (Besty) Ann Shillingford Kahmer
passed on Saturday July 30, 2011 at home. She is
survived by her loving husband Ralph E. Kahmer; her 9 children Joey,
Billy, Kevin, Marybeth, Patty, Kelly, Victor John, Shannon,
and Sean; also 24 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to
Ladies Auxilary 8255 2296 Aster Ave Middleburg Fl 32068. Our
mother's favorite foundation was Veteran and Families
support. There will be a memorial held for Besty on
August 14, 2011 1 p.m. at the VFW 8255 Middleburg. Contact
person for memorial is Carol Newburg (904)282-0475. Arrangements by
Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, Fl. Post
tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com
KAMPEN, PAUL W.
Mr. Paul W. Kampen, 70, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011, at Moosehaven
in Orange Park, Fla. He was born to William and Lean Kampen on June 27,
1940 in Stephenson County, IL. He married Lois Euler on October 3, 1978.
She preceded him in death on April 22, 1997. He worked as a dishwasher
for Freeport, IL School District retiring in 2004. He became affiliated
with the Loyal Order of Moose on November 20, 1989 when he joined the
Freeport, IL Lodge #162. He came to Moosehaven on August 3, 2005 where
he resided for 5 years. Services will be held at Burke-Tubbs Funeral
Home in Freeport, IL with burial there in Chapel Hill Cemetery. He is
survived by his sister, Delores Bicker of Baileyville, IL: and niece,
Debbie Foust of Pearl City, IL. Please sign the family's guestbook at
www.broadusraines.com. Local arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral
Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043.
Kane, William M.
October 5, 1936 - January 22, 2012
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange
Park, FL.
KARYCINSKI, STEPHEN RICHARD
Mr. Stephen Richard Karycinski, age 38, of Keystone Heights, passed away
Monday, January 17, 2011 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1972
in New Brunswick, NJ.
He is survived by his wife; Sabrina (Coletti) Karycinski; two children;
Kyle & Justin Karycinski. He is also survived by his parents; Edward
and Mary (McNamara) Karycinski; his sister, Rhonda McIntyre; his
brother in law, Ron McIntyre; his mother and father in law, Margaret and
Carl Coletti and his brother-in-law, Michael Coletti. Cremation
arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr.,
Keystone Heights. 352-473-3176.
KASEL, BARBARA L.
Mrs. Barbara L. Kasel, 85, passed away Friday May 20, 2011 at her
Middleburg residence with her beloved husband by her side. She was born
on April 29, 1926 in Manchester, CT to Leslie A. and Gertrude “Mollie”
Stevenson. She loved snow-skiing, tennis and was a Master Knitter. She
was a homemaker and had resided in Middleburg since 1986. She was
predeceased by her parents; brother, Leslie C. Stevenson; and sisters,
Doris Stevenson, Arlene Ostrout and Eleanor McShea. Survivors include
her devoted husband of 64 years, Leo R. Kasel; sons, Steven (Stacey)
Kasel of Tigard, OR, Robert (Erica) Kasel of Goldens Bridge, NY and
Tracey (Karen) Kasel of Park City, UT; grandchildren, Nicholas, Noah,
Alexandra, Laurel and Jake Kasel; many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. A memorial service will be held in Manchester, CT at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of
N.E. FL, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257. Please sign the
family’s on-line guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Cremation arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring
Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043.
KEIM, JOSEPH “JOE”
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Keim, 79, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 in Orange
Park, Fla. He was born to Frank and Stella Keim on February 29, 1932 in
Mahoney Plane, PA. He served in the Army Air Force from June 13, 1949 to
November 6, 1959, during the Korean Conflict, as a Staff Sergeant. He
received a Combat Infantry Badge, a Purple Heart, Corpsman Service Medal
and a Good Conduct Medal. He married Dorothy Shephard on June 11, 1956
in Reading, PA. They had a daughter, Dawn, and two sons, Michael and
Mark. He worked for Honeywell as a field engineer for many years
retiring in 1987. Joe is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Michael
(Theresa) Keim of Westminster, MD and Mark Keim of Gettysburg, PA;
daughter, Dawn (Graham) Wright of Manchester, MD; granddaughter,
Britteney (Gary) Fritz of Littlestown, PA; grandson, Nolan Keim and
great grandson, Ryan. Private services will be held in Westminster, MD.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring, St., Green
Cove Springs, FL 32043.
KEITH, DORIS KNOWLES
Doris Knowles Keith, 74, died quietly Thursday, March 14, 2013. Mrs. Keith
was a native and long time resident of the Green Cove Springs area and was
granddaughter of Emmanuel Knowles.
She graduated from Clay High School and retired as a trainer for telephone
operators for both BellSouth and AT&T in 1994. She was a member of the Order
of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 295 and
Daughters of the Nile Khem Temple No. 85.
Her husband described her as a “fantastic” wife and someone who worked
behind the scenes to make sure everything was right. Survivors include her
husband of 57 years, Russell Keith, son, Brian (Elizabeth) Keith, daughter,
Lessea Davis, brother, Ralph Knowles, Jr. three grandchildren, Gardner, Benjamin
and Isabel. During a quiet family gathering, she will be laid to rest among
her deceased family members Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Heritage Section of
Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery with Rev. Kathy McLean and Rev. Dr. Timothy Simpson
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorialsbemadeto: HavenHospice, 8301 Cypress
Plaza Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32256-4426. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven
of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences
at: www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome. com
KELLER, JOHN ANTHONY
Mr. John Anthony Keller, 78, of Middleburg, Fla., passed away Monday,
July 4, 2011. He was born on January 9, 1933 in Michigan, IN to
parents, Claude and Nora Keller. He was retired from the United States
Navy and had served his country during the Korean War and Vietnam War
Era. He had worked as an electronics technician and had lived in the
Middleburg area since 1989, moving here from Indiana. He was a Class of
1951 graduate from John Adams High School in South Bend, IN as well as a
graduate of Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN. He was a member of
St. Luke’s Catholic Church, the St. Luke’s Catholic Church Outreach
Ministry and the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his
parents and is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Zerbe Keller;
sons, John A. Keller (Ann), Timothy P. Keller (Sherry) and Christopher
J. Keller (Debbie); daughter, Kimberly A. Barnbrook (Jim); sister,
Jeanette Templeton; grandchildren, Tim, Kyle, Brandon, Ryan, Reid,
Shane, Jason and Heather; great-grandchildren, Evan and Rowan and nieces
and nephew, Carol, Roy and Phyllis. The family will receive friends
from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at Broadus-Raines Funeral
Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday,
July 8 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Fr. Andy Blaszkowski as
Celebrant. Interment with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m.
at Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make
donations in his name to St. Luke’s Catholic Church Charities, 1609
Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, Fla., 32068. Please sign the family’s
online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green
Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.
KELLY, RUSSELL B.
Mr. Russell B. Kelly, 94, passed away Thursday May 19, 2011. He was
born in Tift County, Ga. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years,
serving in 3 wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam, worked for Civil Service for
10 years, was an active member of Jax Square Dancing Assoc. for 30 years
and was a member of Lake Shore Baptist Church. He was preceded in death
by his wife of 60 years Ada Kelly and is survived by 3 daughters, Pat
Cameron McCabe, Sue Street and Nancy Kempe, brother Richard Kelly, 7
grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 23 n the Chapel of
Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, Fl 32068.
Interment was held at Holly Hill Memorial Park.
KEMP, MELISSA KAYE
Melissa Kaye Kemp of Green Cove Springs, FL passed on to be with her
Lord and Savior “Jesus Christ” after a short and sudden illness. She was
born here at Green Cove Memorial Hospital and from there grew into a
beautiful Angel. She married the love of her life on May 22, 1987 and
again July 4, 2010. They were Soul mates from the day they met in
January 1986. Missy was the primary caregiver to our daughter, Jessica.
She was preceded in death by stepfather, Joel Black, father, William
Wiseman and sister, Valerie Wilkes. She is survived by her husband
Robert K. Kemp “Kenny”; daughter, Jessica Joelene Paige Kemp; mother,
Anne Carlisle; brother, Billy Wiseman; sister, Jamie Adams (Rick);
mother –in-law, Alice Kemp; father-in-law, Robert K. Kemp, Sr. “Kenny”;
sisters-in-law, Peggy Brimo (Rick), Mary Carter (Jimmy)and
brother-in-law, Robbie Kemp. The biggest part of Missy’s life was her
nieces and nephews, AJ and Austin Wiseman, Cory Carlisle, Katelynne
Wilkes, Jaidyn Velleca, Mason Kemp, Ashley and Holly Garrard and Alison
Carter. She was an Angel here with us and will be forever. Rest well my
Angel-my best friend and wife. Your loving husband, Kenny. Funeral
services were held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Rev. Bobby Baker
officiating. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at
www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL
(904) 284-4000.
Kenerson, Paul Howard Jr.
Paul Howard Kenerson Jr., 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away November 15,
2011. He was born October 19, 1959 in North Conway, NH to Glenna and Paul Kenerson,
Sr. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Katherine (Shawn) Hibbard and Susan
(Terry) Arnold; nieces, Tracey Hibbard, Sarah (Derrick) Cote, Katelyn Arnold, Hannah
Arnold and Angela Arnold; nephew, Shawn Hibbard Jr.; great-nephews, Sawyer and Elliot
Cote. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 in the
Broadus-Raines Chapel with Reverend Pearl Boles officiating. A reception will
follow at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook. Cremation arrangements
under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Springs Street, Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043.
KENNEDY, DORA “DEE” JUNE
Ms. Dora “Dee” June Kennedy, 90 of Penney Farms, passed away Wednesday, December 26,
2012. Ms. Kennedy was born February 23, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Carl J.
and Grace R. (Lockwood) Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kennedy and her
son, John Kennedy.
Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Helm-Gallagher Funeral
Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue; SR 16; Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043.
904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
Kent, John Henderson
John Henderson Kent, Sr., 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
December 13, 2011. He was born in Lynchburg, VA and raised in the Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia; John has lived in Jacksonville since 1950. He served full-time for 38
years with the Florida Air National Guard, along with active duty in the United
States Air Force. He was a long-time member of Cedar Hills Baptist Church, where
he had served as Deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member, as well as on
many committees. John is survived by his wife and partner of 63 years, Evelyn
Blanche Hayman Kent; sister, Romola (Clair) Eaton; daughter, Mary Forrest;
son, John H. Kent, Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda Forrest and Aaron Forrest;
great-grandchildren, Dillon Arthur and Ian Edmonson with extended family
including three nieces and four nephews.
A celebration of John’s life and homegoing will be held on Thursday, December
29, 2011 at 1:00 pm in Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 4200 Jammes Road, Jacksonville,
FL, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to
the Benevolence Fund of Cedar Hills Baptist Church. Interment will be
held at a later date in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please
sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501
Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.
KERSEY, JAMES EDWARD, JR.
Mr. James Edward Kersey, Jr., 74, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 in
Orange Park, Florida. He was born on August 14, 1936 in Green Cove
Springs to James Sr. & Dorothy Kersey. He was a retired truck driver,
was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the N.R.A. He was
known to enjoy spending time with his family. He is survived by his
loving wife Sandra Kersey; his mother, Dorothy Valentine; sons, Kevin
(Laura), Keith (Carla) and Kent (Linda) Kersey; daughter, Kim (Jeff)
Carlier; brothers, Doug and Jack Kersey; six grandchildren, ten great
grandchildren and longtime friend, Loretta Thompson. A funeral service
was held Tuesday, July 26 at the First Black Creek Baptist Church, 3904
SR 16 W., Penney Farms, Florida 32079 with Rev. Bobbie Register
officiating. Interment followed at Black Creek Baptist Cemetery. Please
sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove
Springs, Fla., 32043, (904) 284-4000.
KIGHT, SGT. EDWARD "SONNY", CCSO RET.
Sgt. Edward "Sonny" Kight, CCSO, Ret., 70, passed away on Sunday,
February 1, 2009. He was born on April 8, 1938, in Douglas, Ga., and had
lived in the Middleburg area for most of his life. He honorably served
in The United States Marine Corps for two years. Following his military
service he worked for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for eleven years,
then for Green Cove Springs Police Department; later he retired from The
Clay County Sheriff’s Office after twenty two years of dedicated
service. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police and enjoyed music,
camping, and boating in his leisure time. Sonny was preceded in death by
his father, Ira Lynwood Kight, Sr., and by two brothers, Fred and Gary
Kight. He is survived by his two beloved daughters, Lisa (Michael)
Seymour and Susie (Robby) Midgett; his mother, Louise Goodman; four
brothers and sisters, Carolyn (Harold) Canady; Ira Kight, Jr.; Benny
Kight; and Nan (Jim) Couch; and seven grandchildren, Christopher; Mason;
Cody; Kyle; Cade; Jessica; and Justin. The family will receive friends
in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Friday, February 6 from 6 p.m. until 8
p.m. Funeral services with Sheriff’s Office Honors will be held on
Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m. in the Broadus-Raines Chapel officiated
by Mark Cowan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to NE Florida
Community Hospice (904) 886-3883 are appreciated by the family. Please
sign the family’s online guestbook and view the memory video at
www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines
Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.
KINCAID, ALMA (HILL)
Mrs. Alma (Hill) Kincaid, age 70, of Welaka,
passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Putnam Community Medical
Center in Palatka. Born on February 21, 1940 in Jacksonville, she
was the daughter of the late Edward and Alma (Boblitt) Hill. She had
worked as a Data Processor. She was predeceased by her husband
Samuel M. Kincaid who passed away on December 25, 2010. She is
survived by her children; Ron Hill of Middleburg and Jamie Hall of
Welaka and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private
memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home
& Creamtion Services, SR 16, 1811 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove
Springs. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
King, Ms. Rose Margaret
Ms. Rose Margaret King, 69, of Lake Butler, passed away May 12, 2012 in Gainesville.
Ms. King was born February 6, 1943 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Jack and
Bessie (Hunter) Thompson. She was a longtime Homemaker and of the Christian Faith. She
is survived by her children: Lynn Tibbetts of Raiford, Shawn King of California, Kelly
Wardlaw of Hawthorne, Chuck Dillman of Tocoma, Washington, and Burma Shaver of Tacoma,
Washington; her sister, Linda; her brother, Richard, as well as several Grandchildren
and Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beth Paige. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of
HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 1811 Idlewild Ave. Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
KITTLE, WILLIAM “BERT”
Mr. William “Bert” Kittle passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was
born in Weston, West Virginia and graduated from Glenville State
Teacher’s College in 1937. He taught in an one-room schoolhouse in the
mountains of West VA until WW II. He joined the Army Air Corp and
became a co-pilot flying B-17 bombers out of Lavenham, UK (England). He
was a lieutenant with the 487th Bomb Group, 838th Squadron until 1945.
After the war he went to work for the Navy as a civilian in Norfolk, VA,
then transferred to Washington, DC in 1952 and worked for the National
Archives as an Information Systems Analyst, GS-15. He retired after 35
years and eventually moved to Orange Park, FL in 1997. Bert is survived
by his loving wife of 71 years, Jenny Kittle, his daughter, Madeline
Perry of Orange Park and four grandchildren: Brian Perry of Orange
Park, Diron Perry of Jacksonville, Cynthia Peters of Manhattan, KS and
Steven Troy Kittle of Alexandria, VA. He was preceded in death by his
son Stephen Kittle also of Orange Park. He will be greatly missed by
his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May
27, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral
Home, 127 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Fla., 32073. Post tributes at
www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.
Knight, Charles “Charlie” Henry
Charles “Charlie” Henry Knight, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away January 2,
2013. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Danville, VA to parents Charlie and Ann Knight. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy and had worked
in quality control at the Metal Container Corp. Mr. Knight had been a Boy Scout leader
for Troop #302 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and loved his animals. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife, Shirley B. Knight and by his son, Adrian Lee Knight. Survivors include his son, Chuck Knight (Mary); daughter, Dorenda Dyal (Bobby); 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm. until 5:00 pm Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Chaplain David Young officiating.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the charity of your choice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at
www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501
Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.
KNIGHT, DANIEL M.
Mr. Daniel M. Knight, 79, of Orange Park, Fla., passed away on Thursday,
July 14, 2011. He was born on May 2, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Leon and
Gertrude Roller Knight. He moved to the Orange Park area in 1980 coming
from Ft. Lauderdale. He served his country honorably in the United
States Army, 11th Airborne, during the Korean conflict. Daniel was self
employed working in sales. He enjoyed collecting stamps and loved
writing and telling stories to his family and friends. “Papa”, as he was
known to his grandchildren, had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a
devoted family man who will be dearly missed by his loving family and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his
loving wife of 55 years, Lilajean Knight; daughter, Laurie Monica Knight
Soucy; sister, Milicent Bristrowitz; grandchildren, Michael J. Knight
Soucy and his wife Katherine, Kenneth Mark Knight Soucy, Richard Paul
Knight Soucy and Kristiana Elyse Knight Soucy. A memorial service will
be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at The Church of the Good Samaritan,
3813 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg with the Rev. Hall Hunt officiating.
Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Cremation arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring
Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043 (904) 284-4000.
KNUTSON, LINDA CAROL
Ms. Linda Carol Knutson born October 3, 1953 to Clifford and Marion Knutson
passed away Sunday May 8, 2011 after bravely battling a long illness.
She graduated from Orange Park High School in 1971 but has been residing
in Grand Canyon, AZ for 30 years. She is survived by her mother, sister,
Julie West and brothers, Gregory, Douglas and Carl.
She was preceded in death by her father and her brother Paul.
Koerner, JoAnn Colleen (Bullock)
JoAnn Colleen (Bullock) Koerner, 77, formerly of Fruitland and Palatka, died
peacefully with her family surrounding her on Feb. 18, 2013 at Orange Park Medical
Center. Born Jan. 16, 1936 to Alvin and Yolanda Strand in Anoka, Minn., “Jo” lived
in Erskine, Minn., and graduated from Anoka High School in 1954 where she played
clarinet in the marching band and was also a cheerleader. She is a retired
secretary from Barnett Bank in Jacksonville and worked a short while with Miller
Enterprises in Crescent City before permanently retiring to her home in
Fruitland. Moving to Palatka in the early 2000s, Jo loved to play Bingo, watching
golf and tennis on television and visiting with her family and great-grandchildren
who were a constant joy in her life. Preceding her in death are her parents; a son,
Dana “Danny” L. Smith and husband, Gustav Albert “Al” Koerner. She is survived
by her loving and devoted daughter, Colleen Taylor; loving granddaughters, Shannan
(Justin) Crews and Lisa Beth Voegel-Drescher; her beautiful great-grandchildren,
Alyssa, Jerrid and Barrett, all of Palatka; devoted siblings: Yvonne (Darrell)
Bistadeau of Wisconsin; Duane Strand and Kathy (Tom) Hruby; and favorite aunt,
Ila Mahlen all of Minnesota; and uncle, Stanley (Marilyn) Bradley of Wisconsin; as
well as half-sisters, Vivian and Judy; and other family and friends from Minnesota
to Florida. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8 at Jacksonville
Memorial Gardens in Orange Park with Pastor Garry Taylor of First Baptist Church
of San Mateo officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Flowers are gratefully accepted
or donations may be sent to the American Heart Association at donate.americanheart.org.
Condolences may be sent to the family guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home in Green Cove Springs is entrusted with the arrangements.
KRALISZ, JAMES P.
Mr. James P. Kralisz, 64, passed away Saturday August 6, 2011. He was
born in Buffalo, NY and had lived in Orange Park, Fla., for 18 years.
He was a Navy veteran and a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife Mary Ann Kralisz, son Alan Kralisz, daughter
Tracy Kralisz, 2 sisters, Janice Vitez and Patricia Sugg and 1
granddaughter, Caroline Kralisz. Funeral service was held Monday,
August 8 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Middleburg, with Fr. Andy
Blaszkowski as celebrant. In honor of James, in lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1430 Prudential
Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead
Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd Orange Park Fla., 32073. Post tributes
at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
Krause, Gail H.
October 23, 1938 - November 30, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home,
Orange Park, FL.
Kreitzer, Michelle Lynn
Michelle Lynn Kreitzer, 45, of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March
19, 2013. She was born on May 26, 1967 in Minot, ND to parents Michael Curtis and
Lorraine Rowe McPhearson. She was a resident of Middleburg, FL and a graduate of
Middleburg High School. Michelle is of the Presbyterian faith and a member of Pinewood
Presbyterian Church. She was the Children’s Librarian at the Green Cove Springs Library
for 8 years. Michelle was an avid animal lover who will always be remembered as a good
hearted loving person. Her greatest joy in life was becoming a Grandma to three beautiful
grandchildren. Michelle will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Mike Kreitzer; father, Michael McPhearson
(Dorothy); daughters, Nicole Kreitzer and Hannah Kreitzer (Chris Wills); grandchildren,
Adrianna, Aiden and Elijah and many extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013
at Pinewood Presbyterian Church with Pastor J.D. Funyak officiating. In lieu of flowers
the family request that donations be made to Angels Advocacy Care Network 198 Knight
Boxx Road, Middleburg, FL 32068, 904-272-7177 [email protected] Please
sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under
the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL
32043 (904) 284-4000.
Krokus, Corinne
Corinne Lukowski-Krokus, 65, of Orange Park passed away on January 16, 2012 after
a 3-year battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
She was born on December 16, 1946 in Bayonne, NJ to Edward Lukowski, Sr. and Harriet
Joswick-Lukowski. Corinne graduated from St. Basil's High School in 1964, and later
attended Marywood College.
Corinne served many years in the Food & Beverage industry, most notably at the
Enlisted and Chief's Clubs at NAS Cecil Field. Her dedication and service to the
military resulted in her being named an Honorary Chief. She also enjoyed the beach,
spending time with her family, shopping, and playing Bingo and Poker. She was a
member of St. Luke's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Krokus, Sr.; her 3 daughters, Stacey
Aderhold-Stafford, Kristin Aderhold-Fincher, and Michelle Justice; her son,
Steven Krokus, Jr.; her 2 son-in-laws, Shannon Stafford and Jeff Fincher; her
daughter-in-law, Danielle Krokus; her 2 sisters, Germaine Lukowski-Donahue and
Karen Lukowski-Leidy; her brother, Edward Lukowski, Jr.; her 9 grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews.
Her loving spirit will forever be missed. A celebration mass will be held on Saturday,
February 11, 2012 at 1pm at St. Luke's Catholic Church 1606 Blanding Blvd.,
Middleburg, FL 32068. A celebratory reception will be held after the mass at
the Fincher residence.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd. Orange
Park, Fl 32073. Post tributes at www.hardage.giddensrivermead.com