Friday, December 19, 2014

Obituaries - Munter, Sutton, Merath

Suzanne R. Munter, age 64, of Clewiston, passed away December 13, 2014 in West Palm Beach.

She was born June 21, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late William and the late Irma (Brindley) Ritzmann. Suzanne married Ernest L. Munter, Jr. 

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Clewiston. She was a teacher who loved teaching special needs children. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Master's Degree. She was Girl Scout leader for many years. She loved sewing, so much that while in rehabilitation after her knee surgery she sewed scrubs for all the nurses. 

Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years: Ernest L. Munter, Jr., one daughter: Melissa and her husband Jeremiah Mosley of West Palm Beach, FL, two brothers: William and his wife Patricia Ritzmann of Lawrenceburg, IN, Robert and his wife Jody Ritzmann of Aurora, IN Grandchildren, Abbygail Mosley, Christian Mosley; Jeremiah R. Mosley, Courtney Stigall and Nicolle Munter.

She was preceded in death by her Son, Timothy Munter

Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Faith Lutheran Church Clewiston with Pastor Alan Koch officiating. Interment was Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston.

The family would like donations be made in Suzanne's name to her church: Faith Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston..

Ann "Jean" Sutton, age 76, of Clewiston, passed away December 14, 2014 at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee.

She was born Dec. 26, 1937 in Moultrie, GA, to the late Stokes and the late Annie (Royal) Murphy whom is the sister to the late Opal (Royal) Hancock. 

She was over human resources/insurance dept. for U.S. Sugar Corporation for 42 years. Mrs. Sutton graduated Clewiston High School June 2, 1955. She also attended Florida State University (Home of Seminoles) for 2 years then graduated. She married Billy Lee Sutton; he preceded her in death. They had one child, Valerie Ann Sutton "Patacco", also preceded her in death.

Survivors include: Son in law John Patacco, Granddaughters: Michelle Kelley, Wendy Patacco, and Melanie Patacco. Grandson in law: Chase Redish, Cadeem Ford, Edwin Willingham, 4 Great-grandchildren: Chelsea Belcher, Isaiah Young, Caden Ford, and Cali Ford and last but not least, her dog BRANDI, her pride ann joy.

Life Celebrating service was held Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:00 am in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston with Pastor Gary Folds officiating. Interment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston. Visitation was Thursday from 06:00-08:00 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston, FL.

Dianne J. Merath, age 74, of Clewiston, passed away December 16, 2014 and now is with the Lord.

She was born on April 23, 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin minutes before her twin brother; Dennis. Her parents were Milton "Pickles" Merath and Florence Muzia Merath.

She volunteered at Hendry Regional Medical Center for the last five years since she moved here from Wisconsin and was a part time care giver for a local elderly resident of Clewiston. She had also been a grade school teacher and a member of the Sisters of Sorrowful Mother Convent for 26 years.

She is survived by her twin brother; Dennis Merath and his wife Martha, Kenneth Merath and his wife Vonda, Tim Merath, sisters; Geralynn Olson and Barbara Svetlik and her husband Steve.

Dianne is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Gregory, Gerald and sister; Maureen.

She had made many close friends in Clewiston, especially Dr. Nune and her two sons; A. Jay and Karthik.

Dianne requested a simple burial with no service. The family of Dianne would like to give thanks for all the cards and flowers sent by her many friends in Clewiston.

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