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Patricia Sue Green, 88, Vero Beach
November 25, 1934 – April 29, 2023
Patricia Sue Green of Vero Beach, FL, affectionately known as “Patty” to family and friends, departed this life April 29, 2023.
Born in Atlas, IL to Archie and Maxine Veach, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Jay Green.
Patricia is survived by her four children: Pam (Rick) Aanonsen, Jeff Beck, Julie Watson, and Paul (April) Beck. Also surviving are her siblings: Raymond (Hedy) Veach, Sharon (Jeff) Dwyer, Ronald (Donna) Hutchens, and Deborah Hutchens; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Patricia is remembered as a devout Christian who faithfully served the Lord as a loving mother and friend to all who knew her. Fond of crafting and thrifting, she delighted in creating a special gift for family or discovering that “just needed” item at a garage sale.
Services for family and close friends are being held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the mausoleum chapel of Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, IL. If desired, flowers may be sent to The Wilton Mortuary of Peoria, IL and memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675, or PreBorn!, P.O. Box 78221 Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Thomas Milo Strain, 92, Vero Beach
October 17, 1930 – May 02, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Thomas Milo Strain passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, as he went to be with the Lord at the age of 92.
Thomas “Tom” Strain was born on October 17, 1930, in Savannah, GA, as the only child of parents, Milo and Eleanor Strain.
Tom was raised in Savannah and New Orleans, where he graduated from high school and attended LSU. Upon earning his business degree from Indiana University School of Business, he attended professional coursework and management development programs at UCLA and Harvard.
Tom’s early career was spent in Chicago and Los Angeles, moving to Miami to begin his banking career with Southeast Bank. It was in Miami, where he met his future wife, Ina Lee Gore. They were married on August 1, 1959, in Traverse City, Michigan and shared over 63 blessed years together, raising their family on Key Biscayne and in the South Florida area.
During his thirty year career with Southeast Bank, Tom was a Branch President and later the Regional Director of Private Banking in South Florida. After two decades of weekending in Vero Beach with family and friends, Tom and Ina moved to Vero Beach in the late 1980’s. Not ready for retirement, Tom began a second career in real estate investing and sales in the Vero Beach area, where he also became actively involved in his church finance committee, neighborhood committees, and the Vero community.
In addition to business and real estate, Tom had a love of classic cars, fine dining, travels, cruises, and gatherings with friends and family. He also had a special place in his heart for animals, especially the family pets. However, Tom’s family was his true love in life. He made it a priority to attend every milestone in his daughters’ and granddaughters’ lives from birthdays to graduations, and everything in between. Tom always set an example for others through his love and loyalty to family, friendliness to others, hospitality, and a positive outlook on life. Tom exemplified generosity and kindness as he lived out his strong faith in his everyday life.
Tom is survived by his wife Ina Strain, his daughters Linda Strain Faust (husband Boyd Faust) and Kimberly “Kim” Carroll Sparger (husband Todd Sparger), and his beloved granddaughters Courtney Carroll Sparger, Lauryn Mary Sparger, Carter Marie Faust, and Hallie Elizabeth Faust.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society, or the charity of your choice in his honor.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Albert Treu, 82
July 24, 1940 – May 04, 2023
Albert Treu, age 82, passed away May 4, 2023, in Vero Beach, FL. He was a loving husband of 59 years to Elaine, dedicated father to Patrick Treu, Darlene Cegala (Darren) and Carolyn Seavey (Mark) and a fun loving grandfather to Ross Treu, Ricky Treu, Chloe Treu, Zachary Seavey, Connor Cegala, Matthew Cegala, and great grandfather to Skylar Treu. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Treu.
Al was born and raised in New York. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force where he served for six years as an Electronic Technician working in above ground missile silos. After the Air Force, he worked at IBM for thirty years as a Computer Systems Architect where he participated in the development of a number of inventions that led to multiple IBM patents. After retiring from IBM, Al spent his time doing taxes at H&R Block and volunteering in the local community at St. Vincent de Paul in Vero Beach. In his retirement years, Al enjoyed traveling with Elaine, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Memorials and Honorariums – VNA & Hospice Foundation | Vero Beach, FL (vnatc.org) . The address if anyone would like to mail in a donation is VNA & Hospice Foundation, 920 37th Pl., Ste. 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Lorraine Elizabeth Daly, 94, Vero Beach
February 03, 1929 – May 09, 2023
Lorraine Elizabeth Daly, age 94, of Vero Beach, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at VNA Hospice House.
She was born in Clifton, New Jersey and moved to Wayne, NJ prior to Florida.
Lorraine retired from St. Anne’s Church, of Woodland Park, NJ, of where she was also a member and for 45 years sang in their choir.
She is survived by her son, James M. Daly and wife, Alicia Daly and her daughter, Kathleen Rogoff and husband, Robert Rogoff.
Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, James Matthew Daly.
A private family interment will be held at Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Steven Douglas Charlton, 60, Vero Beach
March 24, 1963 – April 19, 2023
Steven Douglas Charlton, 60 years old, passed away on April 19, 2023, at 2116 17th AVE SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962. He passed at home peacefully in his bed with his dog, just as he wished.
Steven was a retired mechanic, who had owned a shop in Las Vegas, NV for eight years before returning back to his hometown of Vero Beach, FL. He was a member of the Tropicana Christian Fellowship Church in Las Vegas, NV.
He attended high school at Vero Beach High School and attended until the eleventh grade.
Steven is survived by his daughter Kristina Amber (Jonathan) Vandermark, grandchildren Rylee (Kamie) Charlton, Aislynn Davis, and Alexis Phillips. His son Matthew Lee Reel, grandchildren Aubrey Reel, Brady Reel, Paige Reel, and Caroline Reel. His mother Virginia Mae Charlton, siblings Susan (Dave) Williams, Donna Charlton-Starkes, Gene (Kim) Charlton, Sherri Brown, Debbie Smith, and Diane Charlton.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Eugene Charlton, grandparents Gladys and Clinton Charlton, and Charlene Young.
Memorial services will be held at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th St. Vero Beach, FL 32962, on May 27th, 2023, at 10:00 am. A reception will follow at Tabernacle Baptist Church 51 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32962.
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Rosemary Konrad Davis, 93, Vero Beach
November 15, 1929 – March 18, 2023
Rosemary Konrad Davis, age 93, passed away peacefully, March 18, 2023, at The Brennity of Vero Beach, Senior Living, in Vero Beach, FL. She was with her two loving sons, E. Scott and Randall.
She was loved by her friends and family and known for her intellect and inquisitive nature, rare book collecting and passion for bird watching.
Rosemary was born in Albany, N.Y. on November 15, 1929. She attended Russell Sage College and graduated from University of Connecticut with a degree in education. She studied additionally at Wayne State University in Detroit for specialization in remedial reading.
She worked at the New York State Laboratory in Albany, Liberty Mutual Insurance, a teacher in the Detroit school system for 12 years.
As a resident of Vero Beach, she was a volunteer coordinator at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and a member of the Vero Beach Yacht Club along with her husband Ed.
She lived in Albany NY, Huntington, Long Island NY, West Hartford Connecticut, Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan before retiring to Florida in 1984. She enjoyed her summers in Rainbow Lake NY and moved to Vero Beach in 1988.
She was preceded by her parents Herman and Florence Konrad, her beloved husband Edmund of 67 years of marriage and her brothers Walter and Robert. She is survived by her two sons, E. Scott (Kathy) of Vero Beach Florida and Randall (Dori) of Marco Island Florida; grandchildren John Davis, Tom Davis, Brooke Davis, Lindsey Davis, and Parker Davis.
A memorial is being planned in the near future.
In Lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Rosemary to the VNA of Vero Beach.
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Ellen “Dee” Oveida Summerall Nettles, 66
November 15, 1956 – May 11, 2023
Ellen “Dee” Oveida Summerall Nettles passed away Thursday morning. The world has lost its North Star and one of its most selfless humans. She was a constant source of unwavering love and support for her family. She loved her family unconditionally and protected them fearlessly. She was a successful woman and had a work ethic that was unmatched when she was healthy. She was a best friend to many and a mother to two of the most fortunate boys this world has known.
Dee survived cancer three times over the past 18 years, the first time being pancreatic. She was the definition of perseverance. She had a way of making the world a safer place and she was beautiful inside and out. This world might continue to spin madly on without her, but I assure you that it does not spin with the same energy.
Dee is survived by two children, Robert Eugene (38) and Jon Douglas (45) along with a daughter in law that she claimed as her own, Lillian Marie (38). These children expanded their family by nine more: Joseph, Logan, Sofia, Jon, Joe, Mia, Timothy, Lyle, and Lawson.
Dee is also survived by her mother, Doris, her sister, Becky, her two brothers, Aaron and Philip, along with her lifelong best friend and cousin, Sheila. Dee was also married twice and loved them both deeply. Gary Nettles and Jon Moore were the people they were supposed to be at the time they were supposed to be, and she had great relationships with both until the day she left this world.
A Gathering of friends and family will be held 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
This isn’t goodbye Momma; it is until we see you again. Our memories will have to do, our memories alone will get us through. Just thinking of the times when it was you and me, & me and you, against the world.
Love you always, -The Kids
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