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Joyce Allene Wurster

Joyce Allene Wurster

Dec 29, 2024

Joyce Allene Wurster passed away at home with her children by her side on December 29, 2024 and is now with her Lord and Savior. Joyce was born on January 31, 1945 in Abington, PA to Effie Bissinger Lembert and Henry G Lembert. She was the loving wife to Fred William Wurster who preceded her in death on February...

Eric K. Bergstrom

Eric K. Bergstrom

Dec 28, 2024

Eric K. Bergstrom, of Okatie, South Carolina, passed away on December 28, 2024.

He was born on May 1, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Carl W. and Beverly (Mower) Bergstrom. After several moves around the country, the family moved to Hinsdale, Illinois.  Eric graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1967. He continued his education...

Dr. Mark Wilson Stuhlfaut

Dr. Mark Wilson Stuhlfaut

Dec 28, 2024

Mark Willson Stuhlfaut, Bluffton, South Carolina, and a former long-time resident of Wayzata, Minnesota, died at his home on December 28, 2024, after several years of a struggle with a rare malignant sarcoma.

Mark was born on August 1, 1949, in Geneva, Illinois to Willard Jacob Carl Stuhlfaut and Mary Ann Lorenzen Stuhlfaut. He graduated from Wayzata...

Cynthia Gayle Bailey

Cynthia Gayle Bailey

Dec 27, 2024

Cynthia Gayle Bailey

01/20/1953-12/27/2024

Cynthia passed peacefully at home with family by her side. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She is survived by four daughters and one son: Jackie of Texas, Chara (Bubba) of Texas, Tracey (Joe) of Texas, Chasity (James) of South Carolina, and Robert of Texas. She had...

Heleen Michelle Cilli

Heleen Michelle Cilli

Dec 27, 2024

Heleen Michelle Cilli March 31, 1966 – December 27, 2024

Heleen Michelle Cilli began her heavenly journey on December 27, 2024, after battling cancer for several months. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones in her home. She was born on March 31, 1966, in East Orange, New Jersey, to John and Arlene Lusk. Heleen...

Richard A Blasey

Richard A Blasey

Dec 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard Blasey on December 27, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with illness. He was 83 years old.

Richard was a devoted father to his two daughters, Barbara Blasey (pre-deceased), Dawn Blasey. His kindness and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who had...

Ann Cuthbert Pinckney Daniel

Ann Cuthbert Pinckney Daniel

Dec 26, 2024

Ann Cuthbert (Ma D) Pinckney Daniel, widow of Charles Winton Daniel, Sr., passed away after a brief illness on December 26, 2024. Ann was born on February 2, 1929 to the late Eustace Bellinger Pinckney and Ruedelle Horry Pinckney in Jasper County, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Ridgeland High School in 1946. Ann was employed by Palmetto...

Robert Quasha

Robert Quasha

Dec 24, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Willa Faye Bastin

Willa Faye Bastin

Dec 23, 2024

Willa Faye Bastin, born March 16, 1932, passed away on December 23, 2024 at the age of 92. She was a loving mother, cherished sister, and devoted wife to General Joffre Bastin, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Faye was one of five sisters and was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Velma...

William Andrew Hodge

William Andrew Hodge

Dec 20, 2024

William Andrew Hodge died peacefully on December 20, 2024 at  NHC Healthcare in Okatie, South Carolina.  Bill, with his twin brother, Robert Joseph, was born on February 28, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The twins were two of eleven children of Jack and Augusta Hodge.

As all of his siblings, Bill attended Saint Philip Neri Grade School, then...

Jean S. Wall

Jean S. Wall

Dec 20, 2024

Jean S. Wall of Waynesville, NC passed away on December 20th at the age of 90.

During her working years, she was the payroll manager for Anthony’s Women’s Apparel Store in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Richard Harold Wall the 3rd who worked in management...

Everette Eugene Ramsey

Everette Eugene Ramsey

Dec 18, 2024

Everette Eugene Ramsey, 85, of Tillman, South Carolina passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Everette enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, and squirrel hunting. He retired from the South Carolina Highway Department. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ramsey and his parents, John and Emma Ramsey, as well as his siblings.

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Danute Zielinski

Danute Zielinski

Dec 15, 2024

Danute “Donna” Zielinski

Donna Zielinski, 89, peacefully passed away on December 15th, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on December 3rd, 1935, in Taurage, Lithuania. Her family lost their home and all their belongings in Lithuania during World War II when Russia and Germany fought to occupy their...

Petro "Peter" Splawnyk

Petro "Peter" Splawnyk

Dec 14, 2024

Peter Splawnyk passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2024 at the age of 88.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Connie, his two daughters, Adriana Winters and Chrissy Short, son, Peter Splawnyk, sons-in-law Doug Winters and Dennis Short, daughter-in-law Tracy Splawnyk, grandchildren Bodhi Short and Abbigail Winters, sister Sandy DiGirolamo,...

Annielee Careatha Wade

Annielee Careatha Wade

Dec 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne “Careatha” Wade, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on December 12, 2024, after a prolonged illness. Born on April 7, 1939, in Smoaks, SC, she was the cherished daughter of Isadore and Marie Stevens and the eldest of three siblings.

Known...

George Albert Cheek

George Albert Cheek

Dec 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our father, Mr. George “Buddy” Cheek, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at home in Bluffton, SC. He was 85.  Buddy was born on January 26, 1939 in Abbeville, SC. He graduated from Abbeville High School.

As a young man, he began opening and managing a retail...

Frederick Howard Snyder

Frederick Howard Snyder

Dec 11, 2024

Frederick Howard Snyder, 77, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, SC. Born on August 11, 1947, in South Bend, IN, Fred lived a fulfilling life defined by his dedication to education, coaching, business, and, most importantly, his family.

Fred graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1965 and earned a Bachelor...

Hiroko Moreno

Hiroko Moreno

Dec 11, 2024

Hiroko "Koko" Moreno, born on August 14, 1943, in Hiroshima, Japan, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 81 years old.

Koko grew up on the islands of Okinawa and Ishigaki, Japan. She had a challenging childhood, growing up in post-war Japan. At just 18 years old, she courageously moved to the...

Carie Ayn Mckinley

Carie Ayn Mckinley

Dec 10, 2024

Carie Ayn McKinley, 46, passed away on December 10th after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her beloved family and close friends. Carie was born on November 8th, 1978. Growing up, Carie competed in numerous beauty pageants, winning on both local and regional levels. Carie attended Hilton Head High school from 1993-1997. After school, Carie worked...

Ronald White

Ronald White

Dec 10, 2024

Ronald White, 85, of Grays, South Carolina, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his residence.

Ronald was born on October 28, 1939. He was a member of Grays Church of God of Prophecy.

Sauls Funeral Home will be assisting the family in planning a service at a later date.

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