Obituaries

Edson T. "Tom" Bennett Iii

Edson T. "Tom" Bennett Iii

August 24, 2018

EDSON THOMAS BENNETT III, 1949-2018 Edson Thomas Bennett III met his maker on August 24, 2018 after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his devoted sons, Edson Thomas IV and Robert Martin, along with his sister, Theresa, and brothers, Michael and James. Edson Thomas is remembered for his love of children. Historically, he loved entertaining his nieces...

Renata G. Olsak

Renata G. Olsak

August 23, 2018

Renata Olsak passed away on August 23rd 2018. Renata was born on August 15, 1940. The daughter of Ing. Bruno and Alzbetta Franzl. Renata left behind two daughters and two grandchildren. She had a blessed 56 years of marriage. Renata was 78.

Betty May Radassao

Betty May Radassao

August 23, 2018

Betty Radassao, 92, of Royal Palm Beach passed away on August 23, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Angelo; daughter, Jean of VA; Brother, John Hollenback of PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was an upbeat person with an incredible smile. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and loyal friend. Betty loved animals, especially ragdoll cats. In Leui...

John R. Knoblock

John R. Knoblock

August 21, 2018

Dr. John R. Knoblock, age 81 of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, went to be with the Lord August 21st, 2018, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife Lorraine, of almost 60 years. His son Keith and his wife Jill. His grandsons David and Michael. Also daughter-in-law Barbara A. Knoblock. He is predeceased by his son John S. Knoblock, and...

Abbie L. Thurmond

Abbie L. Thurmond

August 20, 2018

Abbie Lammers Thurmond, 78, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Louisville KY passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Thurmond of Columbus, Ohio, Stephanie Koppelmann and son in law Jeff Koppelmann of Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Gretchen Ross of Lexington, KY, granddaughter Abigail Ross of Lexington, KY and grandson Michael Koppelmann...

Annette Evelyn Herbert

Annette Evelyn Herbert

August 19, 2018

Annette Herbert, daughter of the late Harold H. Thompson and Mildred Bachman Thompson, was born in Princeton, Illinois, February 1, 1927, and passed away in her sleep on August 19, 2018 at home at the age of 91 years, 6 months. August 7, 1948, she was married to Roger E. Springer. To this union were born one daughter, Ellen Donnell;...

Clayton Jackson

Clayton Jackson

August 18, 2018

Age 24 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away August 18, 2018. Survived by mother and father, Linda and Stephen Jackson of West Palm Beach, FL; sister, Angela (Robert) Mooney of Loxahatchee, FL; grandmother, Coretha Gillen; nephew, Connor; nieces, Mary and Kalyn; aunts and uncles, Clayton and Cindy Jackson of Loxahatchhe, FL, David and Jan Walker of Stuart, FL, Trudy...

James William Simmons

James William Simmons

August 17, 2018

James W. Simmons of West Palm Beach, Florida, went to be with the Lord August 17th, 2018, born in Austin, Texas on January 31st, 1950. Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and then signing up to go into the United States Air Force in 1969 and was Honorably Discharged in 1989 as a Tech Sargent. He was survived by his...

Madeline S. Swircek

Madeline S. Swircek

August 16, 2018

Madeline S. Swircek of Loxahatchee, Florida (formerly from Connecticut) passed away on August 16, 2018 at Hospice in Palm Beach Gardens. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Siverchick and mother Sophia Siverchick, beloved horse, Alstublieft, and her cockatiel, Oscar. She is survived by her loving horses, Lucien and Hamlet and many, many friends. Madeline was an avid...

Rita Lordi

Rita Lordi

August 16, 2018

God blessed this world with our mother, wife, sister, and best friend, Rita Ann Lee Lordi, on 10/14/1960. She was one of 10 children born to Thelma Lois Knutson and Marcus Martir. At the age of 17, she met the love of her life, Christopher Lordi, and they have been by each other's side ever since. She became a loving...

Brandon Nicholas Gordon

Brandon Nicholas Gordon

August 15, 2018

Brandon Nicholas Gordon, 22, after a valiant and courageous battle succumbed to cancer on August 15, 2018 with his family by his side. Brandon was born April 26, 1996, the son of Todd and Veronica Gordon. He was a graduate of Seminole Ridge High School (2014) and currently enrolled at Santa Fe Community College majoring in Construction Management with acceptance...

Dawn Rexine Nelson

Dawn Rexine Nelson

August 11, 2018

Age 71 of Royal Palm Beach, FL passed away August 11, 2018. Survived by husband, Joseph Robert Nelson of Royal Palm Beach, FL; son, Joshua Nelson of West Palm Beach, FL; son, Nicholas Nelson of West Palm Beach, FL; brother, Roy Miller of South Dakota; sister, Carmen Albrandt of West Palm Beach, FL.

Michael Rai-Pardo

Michael Rai-Pardo

August 11, 2018

Age 24 of Greenacres, FL passed away August 11, 2018. Survived by mother, Teresa Pardo of Greenacres, FL; daughter, Paola Ashima Rai of Greenacres, FL; son, Yadiel Michael Rai of Greenacres, FL; brother, Alejandro Florez Pardo of Greenacres, FL; aunt, Gloria Estella Gil of Greenacres, FL; godfather, Plutarco Elias Gil of Greenacres, FL.

Marie Rose Cecere

Marie Rose Cecere

August 11, 2018

Marie Rose Cecere Marie Rose Cecere, 82, of Royal Palm Beach passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Marie's memory will be cherished by her beloved husband of 62 years, William O. Cecere (Retired Highland Beach Police Chief); sons Michael Cecere Sr. and his wife Susan and William A. Cecere and his wife...

Delores Ann Buchanan

Delores Ann Buchanan

August 11, 2018

Age 78 of Lake Worth, Florida. Passed away August 11th, 2018. Survived by her husband, Bert Buchanan, of Lake Worth, FL; Son, Richard Peterson, of Columbus, IN; Daughter, Angela Dean, of Ft. Wayne, IN; Daughter, Erica Ingram, of West Palm Beach, FL; along with 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Memorial gathering at Palms West Funeral Home, 3:00 pm -...

Carmen Louise Nelson

Carmen Louise Nelson

August 10, 2018

Carmen L. Nelson 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Lake Worth, FL. She was the widow of Gerald D. Nelson. They shared 48 years of marriage. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica W.I. She was the eldest of 8 children of Ernest & Eda Randall. She graduated from St. Faith All Age School....