Obituaries for the week of August 26 – September 1, 2014
Betty Ellen Dipple
Louis Frank Frasca
Louis Frank Frasca, age 90 of Kissimmee, FL passed away on August 28, 2014. He was the son of Louis Frank and Elizabeth Frasca Sr. He survived by his loving wife Carmen Frasca; children Michel M. Frasca, Gabriela M. Frasca and Frank Frasca and grandchildren. Louis was a WWII Navy veteran and a professional photographer.
Visitation is Monday, September 1, 2014 for 4-8 pm at CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St Kissimmee, FL 34746. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday 10:30 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Arrangements are under the care of CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME.
Obituaries for the week of September 2 – September 8, 2014
Missael Gornail
Missael Gornail, age 60 of Kissimmee, FL passed away in Miami, FL on September 4, 2014. He was born in Port Au Prince, Haiti on November 11, 1953.
He is the father of Joseph Fito Gornail, Jean leslie Gornail, Beatrice Gornail, Sadrac Gornai, Marckenzy Gornail, Sharaniah Gornail, Guerby Gornail , Frantz Gornail, Marie Carmel Gornail, Nagela Gornail, Leonel Gornail, Nadine Gornail, Bonaise Gornail and Lise Gornail. Grandfather of Salanda Gornail, Dahana Gornai, Marie Sadia neva Gornail, Jenny Dorcin, Richardson Charlmon, Ashley Gornail, Fritzlande Gornail, Dieusly Gornail,
Gregory Gornail, Shaina Jessica Gornail, Shachine Gornail, Sadjina Gornail, Sajine Gornail, Mackayla Fedriana Gornail, Wesly Gornail, Josmine Gornail. Bother of Claude Levine also nieces and nephews Suze Levine, Marie Carmelle Levine, Patricia Levine, Patrick Levine, Choupette Levine, Christine Levine, Nanotte Levine and Wilmene Levine.
Visitation is Friday, September 19, 2014 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-3188. Services will be Saturday, September 20, 2014
(time later) with interment following at Osceola Memory Gardens.
Family is being cared for by CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME
Ana Maldonado
Irma E. Pabon
Pabon, Irma E.
Irma E. Pabon, 85 of Kissimmee passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born in Catano, Puerto Rico and moved to Kissimmee in 1988 from Puerto Rico. She was a homemaker and a member of thePrimera Iglesia Cristiana church in Kissimmee.
Irma is survived by her loving husband Ismael Pabon of Kissimmee; sons: Ismael Pabon Jr. of Miami, FRL, Algieri Pabon of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters: Midgalia Pabon of Kissimmee, FL, Irma N. Pabon of Montgomery, AL; brother: Edwardo Agostini of Puerto Rico; sisters: Lydia Agostini of Kissimmee,Fl, Aida Agostini of St. Cloud, FL; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
The Pabon family will receive friends on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Irma E. Pabon will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Mariano Ayala officiating. Inter will follow at 1:00 P.M. atFlorida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
The Pabon Family is being cared for by: CONRAD & THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 511 Emmett Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741: 407-847-3188
Obituaries for the week of September 16 – September 22, 2014
Thomas Francis Stern
Thomas Francis Stern, age 76, of St Cloud, FL passed away on September 16, 2014. He was born in Bronx, NY on October 31, 1937 and moved to Florida in 1998 from Connecticut. He was retired from General Motors is the husband of Robin Stern; father of Thomas Stern, MaryBeth Stern and Jennifer Stern; and grandfather of 3.
Arrangements are under the care of CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett ST Kissimmee, FL 34741
John C. Boyer
Obituaries for the week of September 23 – September 30, 2014
Rene LaPlante
LaPlante, Rene
Rene LaPlante, 85 of Kissimmee passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Kissimmee in 1985 from Kaneohe, Hawaii. Renee was a retired as a Commissioned Warrant Officer in the United States Coast Guard and served his country faithfully and with distinction for many years. He also retired as an independent insurance agent and securities general agent. He was also a member of the Neptune Road Baptist Church in Kissimmee.
Renee is survived by his loving wife, Nellie of Kissimmee; son: Vincent of Kissimmee; daughter: Lana Banwell of Kaneohe, HI and one grandson: Christopher Banwell.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Rene LaPlante will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home with Reverend A.J. Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery where Renee will receive Full Military Honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Neptune Road Baptist Church, 1620 Neptune Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34744.
The LaPlante family is being cared for by: CONRAD & THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 511 Emmett Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741; 407-847-3188.
Donald Carl Rapp
Donald C. Rapp, 70 of 1726 King phillip Dr., Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Princeton, IL, passed peacefully to heaven at his home, on September 22, 2014.
Donald Carl Rapp was born November 18, 1943 in Princeton, IL, the son of Robert and Ruth (Eggers) Rapp. He attended Dover Grade School in Dover, IL., and graduated from Princeton High in 1962. He served in the Army National Guard from November 1963 until honorably discharged in November 1969. He was an American Legion member and long time Elks member. He was also a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee.
Donald Married Sandra Perricone on November 18, 1967 at St. Gertrudes Church in Seatonville, IL. He was raised on a farm and continued farming until his retirement in 2002. Donald carried a very deep love for his family and he cherished the time spent with them. He enjoyed fishing in Northern Wisconsin and was an avid lure collector. After moving to Florida he enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends in Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; mother, Ruth Rapp of Princeton, IL., two daughters, Brenda (Greg) Echevarria of Kissimmee, FL, and Christina (Scott) Cornman of Sorrento, Florida, three grandchildren, Noah Cornman, Lily Cornman and Sandra Cornman, his brother, Bob (Terry) Rapp of Princeton, IL., three nephews, Vince Rapp, Doug Rapp and Andrew Rapp. He was preceded in death by his father.
Cremation Rights will be accorded and handled by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home in Kissimmee, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1603 N. Thacker Ave., Kissimmee, Florida 34741. Memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Hospice or Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Obituaries for the week of September 30 – September 6, 2014
Daisy Rebecca Morrison
James T McDaniel
James T. McDaniel, age 51, of Kissimmee, FL passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Gettysburg, PA and moved to Kissimmee, FL in 1996 from San Francisco,CA. James was a nurse and Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Joy MCC Church of Orlando, FL.
James is survived by partner David Prelewicz of Kissimmee, FL and step father of 3; his mother Nancy Louise Harmon of Hanover, PA; brother Brooks Sentz and Robert Sentz; sister Vonnie Sentz ; 11 nieces and nephews and 18 grand nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Joy MCC Church 2351 S. Fenneck Ave Orlando, FL 32806. Arrangement are under the care of CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-3188.
Herbert Brown
Herbert Leon Brown, age 89, of Kissimmee, FL was born on April 10, 1925 in Goff Kansas to Harry K. and Floye Brown passed away on October 2, 2014. Herbert was a WWII US Marine serving in the Pacific on the Guam and the Mariana Islands. He is Catholic by faith and worked as a manager until his retirement from ATT.
Herbert is the loving husband of 43 years to Mary Ellen Brown for 43 years; father of Herbert Leslie Brown and step father of Carter William Nyquist, Patrick Arthur Nyquist, James Michael Nyquist and Dee Anne Nyquist.
A memorial mass will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee, FL. Arrangements are under the care of CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-3188.