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Anne Stokes Krusen

Anne Stokes Krusen

Mar 6, 2019

Anne Stokes Krusen, 70, of Charleston, SC, widow of Bob Krusen entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ann S. Krusen are invited to attend a gathering between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Magnolia's, Upper Level, 185 East Bay Street, Charleston,...

Sally Runey Latorre

Sally Runey Latorre

Mar 4, 2019

Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2019, Marcella Anne Degnan Runey LaTorre, first married to the late William Michael Runey, Sr. and the wife of Joseph Francis LaTorre.

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Barbara June Lannan

Barbara June Lannan

Feb 28, 2019

Barbara June Lannan of Charleston, SC passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.  The relatives and friends of Ms. Barbara J. Lannan are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 8, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rite of Committal will be Private.

Barbara was born on August...

Mabel Brogdon Pace

Mabel Brogdon Pace

Feb 28, 2019

Mabel Brogdon Pace, of Charleston, SC, a retired certified internal auditor with the Air Force Audit Agency at Charleston Air Force Base, died Thursday, February 28, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial at Davis Family Cemetery in Sumter, will be private. Born August...

Verdier Pinckney Fritz

Verdier Pinckney Fritz

Feb 27, 2019

Verdier Pinckney Fritz entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2019, at the age of 95. Verdier was born on February 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Mary Ackis DuTart and Bartholomew Gaillard Pinckney.  She graduated from Memminger High School in 1941, and thereafter attended...

Marion Ella Howard

Marion Ella Howard

Feb 26, 2019

Marion Ella Howard, 77, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Johns Island and widow of the late Holland Howard, Jr. died Tuesday February 26, 2019. The relatives and friends of Marion Ella Howard are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:30 AM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Entombment will follow at...

George Karl Klump

George Karl Klump

Feb 24, 2019

George Karl Klump, widower of Sue Pepper Klump, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 24, 2019.  The family will receive friends between 4:30 and 6:30 PM this Thursday , February 28, 2019, at 17 East Battery. All other services will be private.

George was born March 12, 1931,...

Richard Lawrence Osborne

Richard Lawrence Osborne

Feb 22, 2019

Richard Lawrence Osborne, 72, lost his valiant battle with cancer on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born February 26, 1946, in Charleston, SC to the late Gertrude Davey Osborne and the late Albert Thomas Osborne, Sr. Richard graduated from Bishop...

Robert Keith Reeder

Robert Keith Reeder

Feb 20, 2019

Robert Keith Reeder, 56, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, departed this life on February 20, 2019. Born in New Orleans, LA, Bobby grew up in Sarasota. After graduating from Prew Academy, he earned both his BS and MS degrees in horticultural sciences from...

Joyce King Pulkinen

Joyce King Pulkinen

Feb 18, 2019

Joyce Catherine King Pearson Pulkinen, died peacefully in Bluffton, SC on February 18, 2019.

Joyce was born in Charleston, SC on August 12, 1929 to Roy Markley King and Catherine Cabell King. She graduated from Memminger High School, was a cheerleader for the High School of Charleston, and attended Winthrop College. Joyce was a devout follower of...

Veda L. Mcmillan

Veda L. Mcmillan

Feb 18, 2019

Veda L. McMillan, 91, widow of Robert E. McMillan of James Island, SC, died Sunday, February 18, 2019. The relatives and friends of Veda L. McMillan are invited to attend her Visitation between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway.

A native of Cypress, FL,...

Alma D. Jellico

Alma D. Jellico

Feb 14, 2019

Alma Davis Jellico, 89, homemaker and widow of the late William Joseph Jellico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 14, 2019. The relatives and friends of Alma D. Jellico are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Rev. Melinda Jones of Advent Lutheran Church will...

Dennis John Ulichnie

Dennis John Ulichnie

Feb 14, 2019

A devoted and loving husband and father, was called home after a sudden illness on February 14, 2019.  John was born in Pahokee, Florida on May 26, 1965, to Gladus Louise Fertic and Dennis Paul Ulichnie. He was raised on James Island by his loving Aunt and Uncle, Lois and Lisle Ulichnie.  He graduated from Fort Johnson High...

Margaret Thrower Matson

Margaret Thrower Matson

Feb 8, 2019

Margaret Thrower Matson, age 81 of Charleston, left this world on February 8, 2019 to join family and friends in the eternal kingdom of our Savior Jesus Christ. The relatives and friends of Margaret Thrower Matson are invited to attend her Liturgy of the Word 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...

Gloria Elizabeth Masche

Gloria Elizabeth Masche

Feb 7, 2019

Gloria Elizabeth Sharp Masche, 86, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The relatives and friends of Gloria Elizabeth Sharp Masche are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. Father S. Thomas Kingsley will celebrate the Mass, with...

William Orval Hartman

William Orval Hartman

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. William Orval Hartman, 97, a retired Missile Inspector, US Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, and widower of Winifred Friend Hartman and Ellaree Hornsby Hartman, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

The relatives and friends of William Orval Hartman are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM...

William James Thrower

William James Thrower

Feb 2, 2019

William (Bill) James Thrower, 56, of Charleston, husband of Cynthia (Cindie) Pettersen Thrower, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thrower are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 61 Church Street. Interment will be private. Bill...

Mary Linda Walters

Mary Linda Walters

Jan 31, 2019

Mary Linda Walters, 60, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mary L. Walters are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery.

Richard Alfred Vogel

Richard Alfred Vogel

Jan 29, 2019

Richard Alfred Vogel, 85, husband of Helga Kate Vogel, of Charleston, SC, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2019, from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Richard Vogel was born September 15, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, son of Hans Jakob Vogel and Maria Cecilia Vogel. He graduated from high school, The Norwich Free Academy, in Norwich, CT, attended...

Joan Anne Korniewicz

Joan Anne Korniewicz

Jan 25, 2019

Joan Anne Parslow Korniewicz, age 90, died on January 25th, 2019 in Charleston, SC. Friends and family are invited to celebrate participate in a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Interment will be held at Long Island National Cemetery at a later date....

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