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Edward Bensted, aged 84, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Margaret Bensted. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judith (Moss); his children, Dale (Patti) Bensted, Diane Lawson, David (Chris) Bensted; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, […]

Former Cincinnati Reds scout and farm director Sheldon “Chief” Bender, who spent 64 years in professional baseball, died Feb. 27 [2008]. He was 88. Mr. Bender died in Hamilton, Ohio, from complications of a recent fall at his home. The Reds’ minor league player of the year award is named for Mr. Bender, who retired […]

Richard Joseph Beachman, 86, of Grand Junction, died at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Richard was born to Richard Beachman and Mary Elizabeth Sloan in Auburn, NY in 1921. He graduated from Attica High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Niagara University. Richard enlisted in the United Stated Marine Corps […]

By his wife, Marcia Boles Carl was born in 1925 in Santa Ana, Ca. He was the oldest of 3 boys. His brother Robert was born in 1927 and Jimmy was born in 1929. They grew up in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and attended John Marshall High. Let me begin with a […]

Mr. Richard Reid Bradley, 88, of Villa Rica, Georgia went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was born November 28, 1919 in Peckville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Mr. Herbert Bradley and the late Mrs. Isabelle Bradley. Mr. Bradley proudly served as a U.S. Marine […]

Wheeler Monroe Bearden, 85, Crystal River, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. Born Aug. 25, 1922, in Madison, Ga., to Isaac and Martha Jane Bearden, he came to this area 20 years ago from Macon, Ga. Mr. Bearden was the retired owner and operator of three Shakey Pizza […]

Stanley J. Bozyk [January 13, 2008], veteran of WWII, U.S. Marine Corps, beloved husband of Ruth and the late Irene; loving father of Mary Ellen (John) Blitch, James (Katherine) Bozyk, William (Karen Huffman) Bozyk, Catherine (Raymond) Schick, Janet (Frank) Gallina, Mary Ann (Edward) Louward, Gerald (Carol) Miller and Robert (Sue) Miller; dearest grandfather of 18; […]

Bruce O. Blandford, 84, of St. Cloud, passed away on Sunday, December 16th [2007] in St. Cloud. He was born in Corona, NY on February 20, 1923 to Walter Blandford and Evangeline Porter. He moved to St. Cloud in 1957 from Wellington, UT. He was a heavy equipment mechanic. Bruce is survived by sons, Jackie […]

James A. Bilek, [December 2, 2007] U.S. Marine Corps, WWII veteran, beloved husband of Lillian, nee Schmitz; loving father of Linda (James) Fatima, Janice Rankin-Bilek, James P., Maryellen (Douglas) Fetzer, Maryjane Muscato, and Robert; fond grandfather of Vernon, Christopher, Michelle, Stephen, Shannon, Jennifer, Tamara, & Courtney; great-grandfather of Joshua, Jeremy, Hannah, and Daniel. Resting at […]

William Floyd Bontadelli, 85, passed away Saturday, Oct, 6, 2007, at the Gardens Care Center in Kingman, AZ. He was born January 21, 1922, in Tres Pinos, Ca. to Peter and Marie Bontadelli. He is preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Ken, Don and sister, Martha. His beloved wife Dolores of 50 years died in […]