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Christopher T. Bouwkamp, age 34, died October 28, 2014. Born in Lapeer, Michigan he  resided in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Christopher graduated from Lapeer East High School in Michigan  and attended Genesee Community College.

He is survived by his father, Ted Bouwkamp of Bradenton, FL. Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley A Bouwkamp.

Visitation will be held on from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Wednesday, November 05, 2014 at the  Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Service will follow at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at Leaf River Cemetery in Forest, MS on Friday. Condolences to: www.brownandsonsfuneral.com

Patricia Kaufmann Gandley, 92, Bradenton, died Oct 28, 2014. Services will be in Montpelier, VT. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge of arrangements. Condolences made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Monique K. Staves, 92, Bradenton, died October 27, 2014. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts she moved to Bradenton in 2009 from Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

She was a member of Selby Gardens and she attended Christ Episcopal Church.

Predeceased by Parents, Saide and Suzanne (Geiger) Kennel and husband, Marion Cole Staves; survived by son, George (Sherre) of Quakertown, PA; daughter, Elizabeth Staves of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Benjamin, Douglas, Alexandria, and Christopher.

Memorial Service 11AM Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

John Paul Dean, 81, a longtime resident of Chevy Chase, MD and of Ocean City, MD, and most recently of Anna Maria Island, FL and Bradenton, FL, died Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton. John was born in Waterbury, CT. on September 11, l933, and grew up in Washington, D.C.

John graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and the University of Maryland in l958 with a degree in Business Administration. He served in the U.S. Army between l953 and  1955 in the Korean War. He worked as a mortgage banker, real estate broker, and real estate professional for 40 years.

John enjoyed the world around him and traveled far and wide over the years. He loved his newspapers and kept up with current events wherever he was. He was a problem solver, an astute investor, and was always willing to help any who enlisted his support.

John enjoyed people and was a remarkable host, relishing especially friendships down the years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed immensely a good joke.

John was preceded in death by his sisters, Charlotte Dean Burgess, Priscilla Dean Painter, and Phyllis Dean Arrison. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Rush Dean of Bradenton; his daughter, Karen Elizabeth Dean of Bradenton; son, John W. Dean of Hanover, MD; his brother, Ralph B. Dean of Nokesville, VA; sister, Lois Dean Courtney of Chevy Chase, MD and numerous nieces and nephews.

No formal services are planned but an informal memorial gathering of family and friends will be at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Viola R. Heckendorn, 93, Bradenton, died Oct 25, 2014.

Survived by daughter, Cheryl Boland & family.

No local Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Dennis M. Sabo, 67, Bradenton, died October 25, 2014. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA he moved to Bradenton in 1999 from Pittsburgh, PA. He attended and was an active volunteer at St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Predeceased by Parents, Frank and Margaret (Secosky) Sabo; survived by wife, Mary Ellen of Holmes Beach, FL; son, Christopher Patrick (Christie) Sabo of Queensbury, NY; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sabo of Clermont, FL; brothers, Francis of Calumet, PA, Edward of Fairfax, VA and Richard of Riverdale, NY; sisters, Mary Kate Boyle of Juno Beach, FL and Margaret Zelenak of United, PA; 3 grandchildren.

Memorial Service 10:30AM Saturday November 1, 2014 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Island Library. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Donald R. Smith, 58, Bradenton, died October 25, 2014.

Survived by wife, Mary and family.

There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

David Missaeli Moreno Rojas, 22, Bradenton, died October 24, 2014.  Viewing:  6 - 8 pm, Friday, October 31 at Abundant Favor Mortuary, 916 13th St W, Bradenton. Service: Saturday, November 1 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 1505 12th Ave W, Bradenton. Arrangements entrusted to Abundant Favor Mortuary, Bradenton. 941-747-2700

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