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Miscellaneous Indian River County, Florida Obituaries - 1997


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Michael Kelley
Michael George Kelley, 49, of Sebastian, died April 30, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. He was born April 7, 19, 8, in Plymouth, Mass., and moved to Sebastian in 1986 from Howell, NJ. Surviving are his parents, George A. and Rubina G. Kelley, of Sebastian; and one sister, Rubina G. Kelley, of Howell. Mr. Kelley will be transferred to J. J. Shepherd and Sons Funeral Home, Pembroke, Mass., for services and burial in Fernhill Cemetery, Hanson, Mass. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of local arrangements.

John Currivan
John "Jack" Currivan, 78, of Sebastian, died May 3, 1997, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born April 8, 1919, in Cos Cob, Conn., and moved to Sebastian in 1989 from Lake Wales. Mr. Currivan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Sally; two daughters, Patricia Harrington, of Danbury, Conn., and Mary Jane Weber, of Lakeland; one sister, Frances Dalzall, of Stamford, Conn.; one brother, Frank Currivan, of Riverside, Conn.; seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Mr. Currivan was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Paul Sullivan
Paul Lee "Sully" Sullivan, 74, of Sebastian, died May 5, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1922, in Junction City, Ohio, and moved to Sebastian-one year ago from Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. Sullivan was a mechanic and a Lutheran.He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War 11, a recipient of the Bronze Star and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 888, Columbus, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Norma; two sons, Terry Lee Sullivan, of Sebastian, and Michael Paul Sullivan, of Ashland, Ohio; one daughter, Cheryl Linehan, of Sebastian; one sister, Harriet Bowersock, of Junction City, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 8 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian. Interment followed at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post No, 189 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210, both of Sebastian.

Tom Perry
Tom Perry, 83, of Sebastian, died May 4, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 18, 1913, in Bluffton, Ohio, and moved to Sebastian in 1976 from Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Perry was a retired accountant, author and photographer. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Ann; one son, Navarre T. Perry, San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Dianne Perry Vanderlip, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. The family is holding a private celebration at Mr. Perry's residence. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice in Mr. Perry's memory. Mr. Perry was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Hobart Jennings
Hobart "Hobe" Jennings, 75, of Micco, died May 4, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Marion, Ill., and moved to Micco six months ago from Kimberling City, Mo. Mr. Jennings was co-founder of Kimberling Hills Corp., Kimberling City.He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of two Bronze Stars.He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2505 and American Legion, both of Kimberling City, and a former member of the Kimberling Hills Country Club. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Emma Lou; one son, James H. Jennings, of Blue Eye, Mo.; one sister, Lois Lundy, of Belleville, Ill. in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Elks Lodge No. 2505, Kimberling City, Mo. 65686, in his memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Irene Hanna
Irene Hanna, 68, of Barefoot Bay, died May 10, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. She was born June 7, 1928, in Waterford, Conn., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1985 from Eastpointe, Mich. Mrs. Hanna was an employee of the city of Eastpointe for 20 years, prior to retirement.She attended Concordia Lutheran Church, Barefoot Bay, She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Roseville, Mich,; the German Heritage Club, Barefoot Bay; the Shriners-Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America; the 96th Infantry Ladies Auxiliary; the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4425, Barefoot Bay; the Polish American Social Club, the Barefoot Bay 18 Hole Ladies Golf Association; and the Michigan-Wisconsin-Minnesota Club.She was a volunteer for the Sebastian River Medical Center Auxiliary, Roseland. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Patterson, of Saginaw, Mich., and Joyce Vroom, of Warren, Mich.; two brothers, William Laputz, of Barefoot Bay, and Stephen Laputz, of Ledyard, Conn.; one sister, Helen Maynard, of Milford, N.H.; two stepdaughters, Judy Rampey, of Princeton, NJ., and Karen Frank, of Warren; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 13 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Marks Lutheran Church, 26830 West Park, Roseville, Mich. 48060, or to VNA Inc., 600 Courtland St., Suite 300, Orlando, Fla. 32804- 9987, in Mrs. Hanna's memory.

Barney Cofer
Barney B. Cofer, 68, of Wabasso died May 10, 1997, at his residence. Hewas born Feb. 6, 1929, in Elizabethtown, Ky., and moved to Wabasso 17 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Cofer was the owner and operator of S and S Trucking Co., Wabasso.He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Sebastian. Surviving are two sons, Ricky Cofer, of Williamstown, Ky., and Phillip Cofer, of Florence, Ky.; three daughters Gwen Benner, of Milwaukee, Wis., Vicky Patterson, of Brentwood, Tenn., and Sandra Mudd, of Palm Springs, Calif.; four sisters, Louise Gick, of Newport Beach, Calif., Jane Pfeiffer, of Radcliff, Ky., Doris Dowdell, of Elizabethtown, and Clara Vernon, of Florala, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held May 17 at Elizabethtown. The family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice in Mr. Cofer's memory; The Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, is in charge of local arrangements.

Solomon Zwerin
Solomon Zwerin, 88, of Barefoot ay, died May 11, 1997, at Mariner Health of Atlantic Shores, Melbourne, after a prolonged illness. He was born Dec. 22, 1908, in Passaic, NJ., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1990 from Clinton, N.J. Mr. Zwerin worked for U.S. Rubber, Passaic, as a machinist. He was a member of the Italian-American Club, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are one son, Stan Zwerin, of Barefoot Bay; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services were held May 13.Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, was in charge of arrangements.

John Lisle
John Dayton "Big John" Lisle Sr., 67, of Micco, died May 11, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Columbus, Ga. Mr. Lisle was a certified public accountant.He was a graduate of Tri State University, Angola, Ind. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was an auditor for Lockheed in Marietta, Ga., and worked from 1957 until his retirement for NASA, at Cape Canaveral. Surviving are one son, John Dayton Lisle Jr., of Micco; one daughter, Helen Dutton, of Roseland; two brothers, X.O. Lisle Jr., of Kenansville, and Robert Lisle Sr., of Snead; two sisters, Mary Ellen Wright, of Springfield, Mo., and Edna Ruth Walker, of Vero Beach; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A memorial service was held May 15 at Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian.

William Fekishazy
William "Bill" Fekishazy, 84, of Sebastian, died May 11, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1913, in Roseton, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian in 1982 from Newburgh, N.Y. Mr. Fekishazy was an engineer for the state of New York for 21 years.He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1767, Sebastian; Black Rock Fish and Game Club, Cornwell, N.Y., for 50 years; and United Commercial Travelers. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Jennie; two sons, Philip Angelo, of Charlotte, N.C., and William Fekishazy, of Fairfax, Va.; four sisters, Elixabeth Gibney, of New Windsor, N.Y., Julia Pisani, of Newburgh, Ann Chum, of Deltona, and Helen Gekakis, of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. May 17at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 78-1212, Sebastian, Fla. 32978- 1212 in Mr. Fekishazy's memory.

George Ritchie
Former Barefoot Bay Recreation District Trustee George Montgomery Ritchie, 66, died May 8 at his home in Barefoot Bay after a long illness. In 1985, Ritchie moved to Barefoot Bay from Kennebunk Maine. In 1987, he joined the Homeowners Association Executive Board, and was its president in 1990. He served on the board'ssecurity, utility and legislative committees, and was a liaison between the association and the Micco Volunteer Fire Department. In 1991, Ritchie joined the Barefoot Bay Recreation District and served as its chairman from 1993 to 1994. Those who knew Ritchie said one of his most important contributions to Barefoot Bay was his work in 1996 as chairman of the district's Acquisition Committee, which negotiated an agreement with Avatar to buy the recreation facilities for $8.3 million. Aside from the recreation district and homeowners association, Ritchie also was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose Sebastian River Chapter No. 1767; American Legion No. 81, Melbourne, Barefoot Bay Golf and Country Club; Italian American Club, Sebastian; the Fraternal Order of Orioles No. 272, Micco. Ritchie alsoserved in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Ritchie was born May 30, 1930, in Boston, Mass.He was a retired real estate broker. Surviving are two daughters, Jean L. Ritchie, of Barefoot Bay, and Susan C. Ritchie, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; a sister, Barbara A. Hamby, of Barefoot Bay; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held May 14 Wednesday at the Loyal Order of Moose Sebastian River Chapter No. 1767, Micco. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brevard Hospice, P.O. Box 560965, Rockledge, Fla. 32956-0965, or Micco Volunteer Fire Department, 301 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Barefoot Bay, Fla., 32976, in Mr. Ritchie's memory.

Margaret Trivigno
Margaret T. Trivigno, 80, of Sebastian, died May 15, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1917, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian six years ago from Spanish Lakes in St. Lucie County. Mrs. Trivigno was a homemaker and a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Pete; one daughter, Pat Giannattasio, of Long island, N.Y.; one sister, Mary Schutz, of West Milford, NJ.; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral Mass was celebrated May 19 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church.Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Leo Hammond
Leo S. Hammond, 91, of Montour Falls, N.Y., and Wabasso, died May 15, 1997, at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 6, 1905, in Osceola, Pa., and was a winter resident in Wabasso. Surviving are five daughters, Linda Van Emmerik, of Glenfield, N.Y., Terry Ball and Ellen Snyder, both of Sebastian, Laura Rhodes, of Lindley, N.Y., and Kay Cary, of Tioga, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 20 at Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, Pa., with the Rev. David Watkins officiating. the family suggests donations be made to Montour Falls Home, c/o Mrs. Linda Van Emmerick, R.D. I Box 285-1, Glenfield, N.Y. 13343.

Joseph Crispino
Joseph "Giuseppie" Crispino, 73, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly May 16, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach. He was born April 6, 1924, in Italy, and moved to Sebastian in 1990 from Southington, Conn. Mr. Crispino was a forging manager in the automobile industry.He was also associated with the landscaping department at john's Island, Indian River Shores. He was a Catholic and member of Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714, Italian-American Club, Vero Beach, and the Lions Club, Forging industry Association, Moose Lodge and Auxiliary Police, all in Southington, Conn. Surviving are his wife of 18'years, Marie; two sons, Fiore Crispino of Cheshire, Conn., and Joseph D. Crispino, of Wolcott, Conn.; one stepdaughter, Suzanne Ganley, of Augusta, Ga.; one stepson, Marc Fleming, of East Hartford, Conn.; two brothers, Ralph Crispino, of Pompano Beach, and Fred Crispino of Southington; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 19 in the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. Interment followed at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian. in lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Florida Elks Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 49, Umatilla, Fla. 32784, in Mr. Crispino's memory.

Roland Gustafson
Roland R. Gustafson, 77, of Barefoot Bay, died May 7, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach, after a prolonged illness. He was born Nov, 3, 1919, in Minneapolis and moved to Barefoot Bay 17 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Gustafson was a retired engineer for Electric Machinery Co. in Minneapolis, where he worked for 30 years.He attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Mr. Gustafson was a Lutheran. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and the Shriners, and was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Virginia; two sons, Guv Gustafson, of Victoria, Minn., and Greg Gustafson, of Barefoot Bay; one daughter, Jan Begin, of Sebastian; one brother, Earl Gustafson, of St. Petersburg; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. May 25 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1301 Fellsmere Road, Sebastian, Fla. 32958, or Barefoot Bay Volunteer Fire and Ambutance Squad, 301 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bav Fla. 32976, in Mr. Gustafson's memory. Mr. Gustafson was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Jill Gaston
Jill H. Gaston, 33, of Norwalk, Ohio, died May 12, 1997, at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, after a prolonged illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived in Sebastian from 1990-95. Mrs. Gaston was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Norwalk. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; two daughters, Ashley Gaston and Lauren Gaston, both of Norwalk; and one sister, Diane Wallace, of Dayton. The funeral will be 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Norwalk, with the Rev. Steve J. Ebling officiating.Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Huron County Unit, P.O. Box 342, Milan, Ohio 44846, in Mrs. Gaston's memory. Kubach-Smith Funeral Home, Norwalk, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Murray
Betty Mae "Beth" Murray, 71, of Sebastian, died May 18, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 15, 1926, in Hillsborough, N.C., and moved to Sebastian in 1958 from her birthplace. Mrs. Murray was a homemaker.She was a member of New Hope Ministries, Vero Beach. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy Weston, of Charlotte, N.C.; four sons, Skip Lee, of Wabasso, Larry Lee, of Hillsborough, Danny Lee, of Durham, N.C., and Anthony Lee, of Vero Beach; two brothers, Bryant Ray and Maryland Ray, both of Hillsborough; two sisters, Virginia McGee, of Mebane, N.C., and Mary Moree, of Wabasso; two stepsons, Bert Murray, of Sisters, Ore., and Russ Murray, of Spokane, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Arlene Morris, of Central Islip, N.Y.,; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was held May 22 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Jack Hart officiating.Interment followed at Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.

Virginia Hogg
Virginia Ann "Ginny" Hogg, 84, of Sebastian died may 25, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1912, in St. Louis, Mo., and had been a resident of Sebastian since 1982, moving here from Miami. Mrs. Hogg was a secretary for the Dade County Public School System for 12 years. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church the St. Sebastian Catholic Church Women's Guild and the Spring Sociables of Sebastian. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Robert Sr.; a son, Robert H. Hogg Jr. of Dover Plains, N.Y.; a sister, Julie Killebrew of St. Louis, Mo, and a grandson. A funeral Mass was celebrated May 28 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Sebastian Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home in Sebastian.

Ruth Wagner
Ruth Elizabeth Wagner, 68, of Sebastian, died May 22, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Binghamton, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian 35 years ago from Melbourne Beach. Mrs. Wagner was a retired musical entertainer. She also had been employed by Vero Beach Country Club.She was an emergency medical technician for Sebastian Volunteer Ambulance Squad, and was a Catholic. Surviving are two brothers, John Woods Sr., of Port Crane,,N.Y., and Charles Woods, of Waverly, N.Y. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a Catholic charity of one's choice in Mrs. Wagner's memory. Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Ann McKenzie
Ann Miller Cromb McKenzie, 75, of Barefoot Bay, died May 24, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Scotland, and moved to Barefoot Bay six years ago from Vero Beach. Mrs. McKenzie was a retired bookkeeper for the Riomar Bay Yacht Club in Vero Beach and served as a W.A.C. during World War 11. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Alexander; one daughter, Patricia Hudgens, of Vero Beach; and one granddaughter. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the First Baptist Church Debt Retirement Fund, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in memory of Mrs. McKenzie. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Hue Moore
Hue Ngol Moore, 48, of Sebastian, died May 24, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Moore was born May 11, 1949, in Saigon, Vietnam, and had moved to Sebastian 15 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Moore was a cook and of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Robert; two sons, Lam "Joey" Moore and Tung, "Billy" Moore, both of Kissimmee; one daughter, Linda A. Moore, of Sebastian; her mother, Nguyen Thi Bu, of Kissimmee; and one brother, Nguyen Sang, of Kissimmee. At the family's request, there will be a private funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla., 32960, in Mrs. Moore's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Funeral Home.

Floyd Townsend
Floyd W. Townsend, 92, of Sebastian, died May 23, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1905, in Kenoza Lake, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian four years ago from Fort Pierce. Mr. Townsend worked for 42 years for New York State Electric and Gas Corp. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church; St. Peter's Catholic Church in Monticello, N.Y., Quarter Century Club of New York State Electric and Gas Corp.; and the Odd Fellows. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Rita; a son, William M. Townsend, of Beach Lake, Pa., and three grandchildren. A memorial Mass was celebrated May 27 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. The family requests that donations be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 781212, Sebastian, Fla. 32978-1212, in Mr. Townsend's memory. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

Ann Fischer
Ann Marie Fischer, 76, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly May 20, 1997, at her residence. She was born Oct. 29, 1920, in Brady, Pa., and moved to Sebastian in 1981 from Montauk, N.Y. Mrs. Fischer owned and operated the Montauket Hotel from 1969-85.She attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church and was a member of Vero Beach Moose Lodge No. 1822, Eagles Sebastian Inlet Aerie No. 4067 and Polish-American Club, Sebastian. Surviving are a daughter, Rosemarie V. Ross, of Warren, R.I.; a son, Albert Paul Fischer, of Sebastian; a brother, Clarence Partyka, of North Richfield, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Burchacki, of Cicero, Ill., and Alice Vulovich, of San Diego, Calif; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. At the request of the family there will be no repose or service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Indian River County, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mrs. Fischer's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

Santo Romano
Santo Joseph "Sandy" Romano, 39, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly May 22, 1997, at Columbia Medical Center, Port St. Lucie. He was born Sept. 9, 1957, in Fort Lauderdale, and moved to Sebastian seven years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Romano was the owner and operator of S.J.R. Hometown Pool Builder, Sebastian. He was a member of the Sebastian River Worship Center, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife, Donna; a son, Joseph Romano, of Sebastian; and a daughter, Katherine Romano, of Sebastian. Funeral services were held May 25 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev.Arthur Loomis officiating.

Harold Skorstad
Harold Skorstad, 74, of Sebastian, died May 21, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged ness. He was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Norway, and moved to Sebastian one year ago from Elmore, Vt. Mr. Skorstad was a painting contractor for 40 years in New Jersey, prior to retirement. He was a Royal Norwegian Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Tina; five sons, Norman Skorstad, of Brattleboro, Vt., Ronald Skorstadand Harold Skorstad Jr., both of Burlington, Vt., Roy Skorstad, of Ridgewood, NJ., and Robert Moore, of Naples; three daughters, Monica Coughlin, of Toms River, NJ., Carol McGinty, of Duluth, Ga., and Kathleen Moore, of Pompano Beach; three brothers, Odd Skorstad and Rolf Skorstad, both of Norway, and Austin Skorstad, of Iron Station, N.C.; one sister, Solveig Skorstad, of Norway; and 10 grandchidren. A memorial service was held May 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Skorstad's memory. Mr. Skorstad was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Craig Wilson
Craig F. Wilson, 40, of Sebastian, died 21, 1997, at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1956, in Jamestown, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian 10 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Wilson was employed as a securitv officer at John's Island, prior to becoming disabled.He was a member of Family Worship Center, Vero Beach. Surviving are his wife, Sherry; his mother, Rose Kellogg Yoos, of Vero Beach; his step-father, Donald Yoos, of Vero Beach; one brother, Robert Greg Wilson, of Sebastian; three sons, William W. Wilson and Craig H. Wilson, both of Sebastian, and Robert Wilson, of Arkansas; and one daughter, Jerri Lee Reed, of Arkansas. Funeral services were held May 24 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Dexter Goude officiating. Interment will follow at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Family Worship Center, 3525 68th Place, Vero Beach, Fla. 32967 in Mr. Wilson's memory.

Beatrice Tetreault
Beatrice Marie "Bea" Tetreault, 66, of Sebastian, died May 21, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was bornFeb. 17, 1931, in Pawtucket, R.I., and moved to Sebastian 19 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Tetreault was a seamstress in the garment industry. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Joe; one daughter, Linda Sawyer, of Tamarac; four sons, Richard Tetreault and Normand Tetreault, both of Hobe Sound, Robert Tetreault, of Grant, and Bruce Sawyer, of Sebastian; three brothers, Arthur Plants, of Pompano, Richard Plants, of Delray Beach, and Al Plants, of Sebastian; one sister, Emilia Lustier, of Corpus Christi, Texas; and six grandchildren. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. today at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 78-1212, Sebastian, Fla. 32978-1212 in Mrs. Tetreault's memory.

Glenn Harp
Glenn Wortham Harp, 86, of Sebastian, died May 21, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 12, 1910, in Carrollton, Ga., and moved to Sebastian 17 years ago from Vero Beach. Mr. Harp was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wabasso. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette; three sons, Phil Harp, Bobby Harp and Steve Harp, all of Vero Beach; one sister, Hazel Blanton, of Melbourne; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 24 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Jerry Cooper of First Baptist Church Wabasso, officiating.Interment will follow at Winter Beach Cemetery.


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