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THE PALM BEACH POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1999 4B Area deaths Baer's Furniture tycoon dies eration when he and others decided that southern Palm Beach County's Jewish community had grown enough to merit its own association. "He felt that a federation was one of the best ways of serving the needs of the community," his son, Richard, said Thursday. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County waS incorporated in 1979. It moved in 1991 to a $35 million, 28-acre campus west of Boca Raton ana now comprises more than 3,000 families. Mr.

Baer is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margie; sons, Richard and Ronald; and five grandchildren. Service will be, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton. By Diot Weinberg Palm Beach Post Staff Writer James Baer, who expanded his family business into one of the largest family-owned furniture store chains in the country and who helped found the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, died Thursday of lung cancer at his suburban Boca Raton home, his family said. He was 67.

Baer's Furniture Showcases operates 10 stores in South Florida, including West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Stuart, with two more set to open this year. In 1997, Furniture Today, the leading industry newspaper, ranked the chain 67th nationally, with $53 million in sales. Third-grade Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Smith, Clarence W. 76, of Lake Worth.

National Cremation Society, Lake Worth. Smith, Helen, 84, of Boca Raton. Kraeer Funeral Home, Boca Raton. Funeral Saturday. Solarchik, Paul, 73, of Delray Beach.

Joseph Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today. Streib, Ronald, 46, formerly of West Palm Beach. Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home, Southdale Chapel, West Palm Beach. Funeral Saturday.

Uries, Sylvia, of Boynton Beach. Joseph Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Graveside services Sunday. Martin County Sheehan, John J. 79, of Hobe Sound.

Chapman Cole Gleason Funeral Home, Falmouth, Mass. Funeral Saturday in Falmouth. Stavola, Michael 86, of Palm City. Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, Danbury, Conn. Funeral in Southbury, Conn.

St. Lucie County Kaziun, Agnes, 91, of Port St. Lucie. Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie.

Visitation today, funeral Saturday. McDougall, Hector Middleton, 79, of Port St. Lucie. All County Funeral Home, Treasure Coast Chapel. Funeral Saturday.

Price, Mary Denmon, 45, of Fort Pierce. Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Visitation today. Funeral Saturday. Okeechobee County Shaw, Edward 76, of Okeechobee.

Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Okeechobee. Palm Beach County Banner, Mary, 81, of West Palm beach. Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Visitation to Hay, Mass Saturday. Blankinship, Fred, 78, of Royal Palm Beach.

E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home, Memory gardens Chapel, Lake Worth. I Cline, Guernsey 91, of Gulf Stream. Scobee-Ireland-Potter funeral Home, Delray Beach. Connell, Wive 87, of Boyn-ion Beach.

Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach. Visitation and Mass today. Fitzgerald, George 70, of Lantana. Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Gardner, Harold 96, of Lantana.

Babione-Stephenson Funeral Home, Lantana. Glenn, Michael, 93, of Boca Raton. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral Gunther, Kathryn, ofTequesta. Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter.

Funeral Mass Monday. Hoffman, Abraham, 86, of Delray Beach. Joseph Rubin Memo-Hal Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today. Hughes, Gordon, 83, of Boca Raton.

Kraeer Funeral Home, Boca Raton. Funeral Sunday, Huml, Marie, 85, of West Palm Beach. E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home, East Chapel, Lake Worth. Katz, Henrietta, of West Palm Beach.

Royal Palm Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Funeral Sunday. Kay, David, 70, of Boca Raton. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, belray Beach. Koskinen, Helmi 95, of Lake Worth.

Babione-Stephenson Fu car crash and she was "well-liked and re: parents, staff and students," said, spokesman Nat Harrington. at H.L. Johnson broke the news to: a team of crisis counselors spent talking to parents, students and an announcement over the school there was a moment of silence. will continue to provide counseling they want to talk to Ms. Bauer'? deciding how to honor her, Sansbury has not been set.

Ms. Bauer worked until darki teacher working late decided to together. They left in separate cars with the way. When she turned west Beach Boulevard onto Orange pulled directly into the path of an Barbara Bauer was heading to dinner with a fellow teacher. By Peter Donald and Mary Ellen Flannery Palm Beach Post Staff Writers ROYAL PALM BEACH A popular third-grade teacher "married to her work and students" at H.L.

Johnson Elementary School, died Wednesday in a car crash witnessed by a fellow teacher. Barbara Bauer, 50, had never married, but she had strong and loving relationships with her students. Many of the children, some whose parents are divorced or working two jobs, looked at Ms. Bauer as "the only anchor in life," said H.L. Johnson Assistant Principal Amy Sansbury.

"They went to school every day expecting this wonderful woman to be there," Sansbury said. "She was always very happy, smiling, cheerful." Ms. Bauer, 50, had been at H.L Johnson for three years, but she began working in Palm Beach County at Washington Elementary in Riviera Beach in 1989. She earned consistently good evaluations ivenwortn truck anven oy clarence 45, of Taneytown, Md. No charges' the Florida Highway Patrol is still Mr Rapr fcj was born in I South Bend, I 1 1 1 ana graa-uated from the University of Michigan, where he played football.

He served in the Army during the Ko Mr. Baer rean War. His parents founded Baer's Furniture in 1945 in South Bend, and Mr. Baer took over in the early 1960s. The business expanded and opened the first Florida store in Dania in 1968.

Mr. Baer moved to Florida in 1976. He was vice president of the Palm Beach County Jewish Fed- teacher dies in ANNETTE B. ODAK Mrs. Annette B.

Odak, beloved wife of Thomas L. Odak, passed away quietly on January 6, 1999. Born in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Bridget Brady, she married Thomas in 1972 and resided in Morristown, NJ until moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1989. They were members of Essex County Country Club, West Orange, NJ from 1975 to 1989 and members of A National Golf Club since moving to Florida. Mrs.

Odak was a cost analyst for the Foster Wheeler Corporation, Livingston, NJ, prior to her retirement in 1980. She was formerly married to the late Dr. A.R. Oliva. Mrs.

Odak Is survived by: her loving husband of 26 years; two sons: Joseph R. Oliva, of Alexandria, VA and Carroll J. Oliva, of Randolph, NJ; one daughter, Suzanne Flynn, of Cedar Grove, NJ; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one stepson, Stephen Odak, of Asbury Park, NJ; and one stepdaughter, Karen Nieder, of Milford, PA. The Family will receive friends 2-4 P.M., Friday (Today), January 8 at THOMAS L. PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake North Palm Beach where funeral services will be held at 7:30 P.M.

Friday. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Odak may be made to American Lung Association of S.E. Florida, 2701 N.

Australian Avenue, W. Palm Beach, FL 33407 or American Heart Association, 1301 South Olive Avenue, W. Palm Beach, FL 33401. JOAQUIM M. PEREIRA "JACK" Mr.

Pereira, age 84, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, January 6, 1999 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1914 in Arcos del Valdvez, Portugal, son of the late Manuel Pereira and Rosa Cerqueira Pereira. He had been a resident of the Palm Beaches since 1972, coming from Manhasset, Long Island, New York. Mr. Pereira owned and operated Pereira Landscaping Company, West Palm Beach until his retirement in 1979.

He was one of the Founding Fathers of the Portuguese American Cultural Society, serving as one of the Directors and was very active in the Society at the time of his death. Mr. Pereira was an active communicant of St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church, Riviera Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria M.

Pereira, who died February 13, 1990, and one grandson, Christopher Simms, who died May 26, 1998. Mr. Pereira leaves to cherish his loving memory: his devoted children, Joaquim M. "Jack" Pereira, Jr. and wife Patricia of West Palm Beach, Arlene Simms of Palm Beach Gardens and Lynn Lovell of Palm Beach Gardens; one brother, Silvestre Pereira of Manhasset, L.I., N.Y.; his adored grandchildren: Evonne Linn and husband, Dave and Daniel Pereira and wife Wanda; two adored great-grandchildren: Matthew and Nicholas; numerous nieces; nephews; great nieces; greatnephews and a host of friends.

The Family will receive friends and 6-8 P.M., Sunday, January 10, 1999 at THOMAS L. PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake North Palm Beach, where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Sunday. The Mass of The Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 200 West 20th Street, Riviera Beach on Monday, January 11, 1999 at 10 A.M.

with Rev. Fr. Rolland Bennett, OMI as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. from her principals spected by her school district Each teacher their students and the day there, teachers.

After television system, The school next week, but mother before said. Her service On Wednesday, and she and another have dinner Ms. Bauer leading from Royal Palm Boulevard, she eastoouna iyy Edward Ruby, have been filed; investigating. neral Home, Lantana. Funeral Saturday.

Kossof, Mary, 89, of West Palm Beach. Menorah Gardens Funeral Chapel, West Palm Beach. Funeral today. Lustig, Albert, 89, of Delray Beach. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.

Funeral today. Marti, Marilyn, 41, of Jupiter. Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. Massey, William "Pete," 68, of Tequesta. Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter.

Milner, Paul, 74, of Belle Glade. Miller Mortuary, Belle Glade. Funeral Saturday. Odak, Annette 82, of Palm Beach Gardens. Thomas L.

Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Funeral today. dwell, Grace 88, of Palm Beach Gardens. Northwood Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Pereira, Joaquim M.

84, of Palm Beach Gardens. Thomas L. Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Funeral Monday. Pyser, Lloyd, 67, of Boynton Beach.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today. Robins, Leonard, 73, of Delray Beach. Joseph Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today.

Roth, Clara, 81, of Delray Beach. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral Sunday. Russell, Billie Ruth, 70, of West Palm Beach. Royal Palm Funeral Home, West Palm Beach.

Sinclair, Duncan, 63, of Wellington. Royal Palm Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Smalls, Jessie Mae, 53, of West Palm Beach. Stevens Brothers BILLIE RUTH RUSSELL Age 70 of Riviera Beach, died Tuesday January 5, 1999. Mrs.

Russell lived in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach for more than fifty years. She was the owner of the Conch Shell Restaurant. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She Is survived by her loving mother, Ruth Lewis Cameron of Riviera Beach, son; Regginald J.

Butler (Olivia), grandson; Rashad Butler, granddaughter; Taryn Butler of West Palm Beach, Florida; a number of aunts, cousins and loving friends. Arrangements by ROYAL PALM FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 5601 GREENWOOD AVE. W.P.B. Visitation will be held Friday Evening from 5-7 p.m. At ROYAL PALM CHAPEL.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 9, 1999 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Riviera Beach, Florida. JACK D. CHRISTENSEN "CHRIS" Jack Douglas Christensen, known to many as "Chris" died after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. He leaves his beloved wife, Lorraine of West Palm Beach; three loving children. Jack Scott Christensen and his wife Nevenka West Palm Beach, Jill Ellen Kaufman and her husband Brad of Palm Beach, and Jan Elizabeth Simone of Ship Bottom, N.J.; six grandchildren, Petrina and Jack Christensen, Alexis and Brooke Kaufman, and Jay and Jesse Niewald; and a sister, Sherry Dawn Frey and her husband Jay also of West Palm Beach.

Jack was bom and raised in New York, serving three years In the United Slates Coast Guard stationed in the North Atlantic. He moved to Florida in 1959 with his wife and son. Jack retired as a Sergeant from the West Palm Beach Police Department after more than twenty years of devoted service to the people of this city, as a patrolman, motorcycle officer, accident investigator, jail supervisor, court bailiff, and the first liaison officer between the police department and the circuit court. He thereafter joined the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department as a deputy at the Palm Beach international Airport and an ambassador of good will; with a friendly wave, a smile an a pleasant word to everyone he met. Jack received many commendations from individuals in the community, including Senator Bob Graham and the Swedish Consulate.

He retired in 1993, at the age of sixty-five, after ten years of service. Jack spent many happy days with Ixirraine traveling throughout the United States, playing golf with his three best friends, enjoying football as an avid fan, and socializing on the deck of his Cashiers, North Carolina home during the summer. The family will receive friends at QUATTLEBAUM-HOLLEMAN-BURSE FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL on Friday, January 8, 1999 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., with a Scripture Service to be held at 8:00 P.M. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at St.

Juliana Catholic Church, West Palm Beach, with Fr. Andrew Riley, officiating. He leaves behind wonderful memories to all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made in his memory to: Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation, CO Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406, ATTN: Mark Bonne; or The Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation, CO West Palm Beach Police P.O. Box 1390 West Palm Beach, FL, 33402.

QU ATTLEB A UM- HOLLEM A N- BURSE FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED OPERATED ROBERT IGLESIAS Age 55, of West Palm Beach, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 1999. Mr. Iglesias was born on February 26, 1943 in Hershey, Cuba to Antonio and Encaranacion Iglesias. He had lived in the Palm Beach area since 1995 coming from Georgia. Mr.

Iglesias was a Professional Baseball Player in Cuba and in the United States for many years. He was the proprietor of Covington Marine Sales in Covington, GA for many years, retiring in 1993 and was a member of Temple Beth Hallel in Roswell, GA He was a very loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be greatly missed by his entire family. Survivoi'S include his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Lillian Dale (Youmans) Iglesias; One Daughter, Carmen (Michael) Johnson also of West Palm Beach, FL; one step-Daughter, Rosalyn (Jeff) Day of Chamblee, GA and three Grandsons, Adam Day and Blaine and Robert Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the Funeral Home Chapel.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will follow at HUlcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the M1ZELL-FAVLLE- ZERN SOUTHDALE CHAPEL, 4101 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach. Florida 33405.

RONALD E. STREIB Age 46, of West Palm Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 1999. Mr. Streib was born on December 3, 1952 In Bridgeport, CT to Edgar and Florence (Walker) Streib. Mr.

Streib came to the Palm Beaches in the early 1970's from CT. He had worked in the Auto Parts sales for various auto dealerships in the area, including Palm Beach Lincoln Mercury. Survivors include his former Wife and Children. Adria Keefe, Ronald Amber J. and Heather Lee Streib, all of West Palm Beach; three step-brothers, Ralph Ellam of NC, Robert and Harold Ellam both of CT.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Eugene Ankeny officiating. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the lime of service. Arrangements are under direction of the MIZELL-FAVILLE-ZERN-SOUTHPALE CHAPEL, 4101 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405. -A I CLASSIFIED is.

ROBERT L. CULVER age 67, a resident of West Palm Beach, departed this life on Monday, January 4, 1999. He leaves to cherish his memories, eight sons; Hurrie Whitfield, Robert Culver Jerome Lynn, Ronald Culver, William Russell, Eddie Phillips, David Phillips and Keith Culver, seven daughters; Mildred Lynn, Annie Lynn, Patcey Wesley, Mary Millen, Audrey Culver, Paulette Goff, Maddaline Wright, 36 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one brother; Herman Culver, two devoted friends; Emma Lynn and Yvonne Ferguson. A host of uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, 1999 1:00 PM at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 801 8th Street, WPB, Pastor Gerald Kisner, Officiating.

Friends may cali Friday (today) 4-7 PM at STEVEN BROS FUNERAL HOME, 1803 Tamarind Avenue, WPB. I DONALD I. BATTJES died at the age of 76 in Boynton Beach, FL, on January 5, 1999. He was a former 3rd generation own-r and operator of Grand Rapids Gravel Company in Grand Rapids, MI, with his brother, Clyde, from 1964 1o 1987. He was a past board member of the National Sand and Gravel Association and the National Ready Mix Association.

Prior to that time he founded and Operated Battle Creek Gravel Company from 1943 to 1954. While in Battle Creek, MI he was an active civic leader as an elected city commissioner, chairman of Various civic organizations, including the March of pimes and Lions Clubs International. He was also a founding member of Trinity Reformed Church in Creek. He was also a past member of La Grave Vlvenue Christian Reformed Church. He was an active member of Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Jlapids and Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton each, FL.

He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Hope College in Holland, MI. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maxine Van Zylen Battjes, and their three sons, Donald Jr. of Cos Angeles, Douglas of Grand Rapids, and David and his wife Margaret. He also has two granddaughters, Jacqueline Joy Battles of North Ft. Meyers, FL, and Katherine Allen Battjes of Los Angeles, CA.

In -addition to his brother, Clyde and his wife Dorothy of Saugatuck, MI. Mr. Battjes is survived by his sister, Uoyce Vandenberg and her husband Leonard, of JJiand Rapids. Friends may meet the family at Zaagman Memo-Vial Chapel on Saturday 7 to 9 pm and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial services will be held Monday am at the LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed In Grand Rapids, MI, Rev.

J.D. Eppinga officiating. The family requests that any contributions in of Mr. Battjes be made to Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL or to Wedgewood Christian Youth 4 Family Services of Grand Rapids. Zaagman Memorial Chapel 1865 Eastern Ave SE i AGNES C.

BURNS Agenes C. Burns of Boynton Beach passed away 'January 5, 1999. Mrs. Burns was a member of The Women's Club of Boynton Beach, The American Lung ''Assoc. and was a member of and as communicant of J3t.

Mark's Catholic Church, Boynton Beach, Fl. Mrs. Burns Is survived by her loving husband, Howard Burns; daughters 4 son-in-law, Pattl Bob Cooper City, Fl, Kathl Burns, Boynton sisters brother-in-law, Mary Samuel Boynton Beach, Theresa Stolowskl, (Bordentown, NJ; grandchildren, Danielle (Mike) tSandridge, Ryan (Melissa) Webster; great-grandson, Webster; brother-in-law, Nell (Fran) Burns, i Tequesta, Fl. and several loving nieces nephews. A mass of the resurrection will be 10:30 a.m.

'Saturday at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Boynton 'Beach, Fl. The family requests in lieu of flowers me-'mortals may be given to the American Lung co Health Tabacco Coalation in her memory. I HELMI S. KOSKINEN Age 95, of Lake Worth, died Jan.

6, 1999. i Mrs. Koskinen had been an area resident since 1965 i coming here from Rhode Island. She was a member i of the Finnish-American Rest Home and was preceded in death by her husband, Armas, in 1977. Survivors include two nieces, Miriam Miceli of Baltimore MD and Ritva Kaipola of Milwaukee, OR and several and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday Jan. 9, 1999 at BABIONE-STEPHENSON FUNERAL HOME, 1004 S. Dude Lantana with the Rev. Wilbert H.

Tormaia officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 P.M. until time of services. Donations may be made to the Finnish-American Rest Home In memory of Mrs. Koskinen.

NOTICES WILLIAM T. "PETE" MASSEY 68, of Tequesta passed away Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. A native Floridian, born in Ft. Lauderdale, he had been a resident of Tequesta for 19 years. Prior to moving to Tequesta, he had lived in Chappaqua, NY.

He retired from Asplundh Tree Export as Vice President and General Manager for Eastern and Southern Florida. Formerly, he had been a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was a member of the Tequesta Country Club.

Survivors include his wife, Minivan Massey of Tequesta; a daughter, Marsha Massey of Seattle, WA; a son, T. Kevin Massey of Mill Valley, CA; two brothers, John Massey of Coral Gables, FL and Harry Massey of BrooksviUe, FL; and a sister, Rose Lillard of Franklin, NC. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME, 11U Military Trail, Jupiter. Services will be private.

MARY E. BANNER age 81, of West Palm Beach passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Mrs. Banner was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, West Palm Beach. She is survived by 4 daughters, Barbara Ann (Philip) Giovanni, Wichita, Kansas, Rita (Nelson) Oramas, Davie, Joanne Banner and Allene Banner, both of West Palm Beach; son, Robert (Gail) Banner, West Palm Beach: 2 sisters, Patricia (Larry) Matter and Sister Bernardette, both of Chicago, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, West Palm Beach on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 8:30 AM. A wake service will be held at the TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach on Friday (today) 7:30 PM. Interment will be held at Boynton Beach Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday (today) 2-4 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Miami Children's Hospital, 3100 S.W.

62nd Miami, Fla. 33155. TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, WEST PALM BEACH FAMILY OWNED OPERATED MICHAEL ANTHONY BUSH Michael Anthony Bush, infant son of Roy and Madeleine Bush, died on Thursday, January 7, 1999. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by: a sister, Nicole; and two brothers, Ryan and Roy, all of West Palm Beach; maternal grandparents Laura D'Aprile of Canada, and John Bell also of Canada; and paternal grandparents Marvin Roy Bush of Tennessee, and Jacqueline Harrium of Nebraska. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M.

on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at QUATTLEBAUM-HOL-LEMAN-BURSE FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, with Fr. Arthur Espe-lage of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, officiating. The interment will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service.

QUATTLEBAUM HOLLEMAN-BURSE FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED OPERATED CLASSIFIED OBIT James Baer, a business and civic leader who was (he founding president ol The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Chairman of the Board of Baer's Furniture, died on January 7, 1999 at his home in Boca Raton. He was 67. Born in Soufh Bend, Indiana, Jim was married for 45 years to Margie Baer. After they relocated to Florida in 1976, both became very active in local charities. Jim was Vice President of the Palm Beach County Jewish Federation when his vision lor the Jewish communily in the southern portion of the county led him to form an independent federation to more closely serve the local community.

He was subsequently elected its first piesident and served as its first campaign chairman. The original federalion campus was named in honor of Jim and Margie Baer. Jim was also instrumental in founding the Donna Klein Jewish Academy, the Levis Jewish Community Center, the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service and Camp Ted Weisberg. Until his death, Jim remained an active board member of the Federation. Today the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County has grown into one of the largest federations in the united btates.

Active in national and international charities. Jim served as national chairman for Missions of the United Jewish Appeal, leading numerous missions to Israel. In addition, Jim served on the national governing boards of the Council of Jewish Federations, the Joint Distribution Committee and the United Jewish Appeal. Jim was the first President of the Southeast U.S. chapter of the American Associates of Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, later serving another full term in the same position.

He served on Ben Gurion University's International Board of Governors, Also active throughout Florida, Jim served two terms as president of the Florida Association of Jewish Federations. He was a board member of the Broward and Palm Beach County National Council of Christians and Jews and of the Boca Raton United Way. He also served as a member of the Cily of Parkland city council. bhortly after moving to Florida, Jim and Margie FUNERAL MARION DUNN BRANDES (LUTHER) 88 of Lake Worth, Florida passed away Tuesday, December 29, 1998. Born in Union HiU, N.J., she lived in Teaneck, N.J.

before moving to Palm Beach County in 1955. Marion was a beautician for 25 years, later working for the Boca Raton Hotel before retiring. She Is survived by daughter, Marion D. Buffa of Lake Worth; sons, Frank J. Dunn or Iron River, WI.

and Donald R. Dunn of Analomink, brother Walter W. Luther and Henry N. Luther of Florida; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m.

on Friday, January 8, 1998 at the DEL LAGO FUNERAL HOME, 131 S. Lakeside Drive, Lake Worth. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to the American Diabetes 1101 N. Lake Destiny Road, Suite 415, Maitland, FL. 32751.

JOHNNIE DARBIE age 79, of West Palm Beach, departed this life January 5, 1999 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary McDougle Darbie in December of 1998. He Is survived by, 1 sister; Mary M. Jones, his brother-in-law; Squire Jones, a devoted nephew; Willie C. Bryant, a devoted niece; Mable Christal and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 1999 2:00 PM at STEVENS BROS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1803 Tamarind Ave, WPB. Calling hours Friday (today) 5-7 PM at Funeral home. CHARLES DULCIE 75, of Huntington, WV and former Florida resident, passed away on 1599. He was born on 81823 in Logan Co, WV to the late Steve and Phoebe (Brad-shaw) Dulcle. He began his career in the armed forces at the age of 18, serving in both WW El and the Korean War.

He traveled the world during his commitments to the Navy and Army intelligence, and gained immeasurable life experience. Cherished and beloved father of three sons, Steven, Andrew (Diane), and Edward, all of Florida. Loving Papaw to grandsons, Jordan and Christian. Also surviving are 8 siblings, Matt, Rosa, Lawrence, Carl, Ralph, Sylvia, Ruby, and Joseph, and many extended family members and friends. In addition to his late parents, Charles was pre-deceased by an adored younger brother Steve Dulcie, while serving together in WWII on the USS Louisville, with Military Merits bestowed.

Funeral services will be held at Chapman's Funeral Home, 3rd Ave. in Huntington, with burial in Woodmere Catholic Cemetary on Sat. 19. The family requests all donations be sent to the AM Cancer Soc. "May the angels gentiy lift you and guide you to God's loving arms, where peace will be yours at last.

We will love you always, Papaw Charlie." VERNA M. SHEARER GAGE Verna M. Shearer Gage of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away January 6, 1999. She was born September 11, 1931. She was a resident of Niagara Falls, New York.

There she was employed by Pinker-ton Security later retiring from Loblaws, Inc. She relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida, where she was currently employed by Publix. Inc. She Is survived by her mother, Leona Shearer Schweitzer; three sisters: Dorthy Norman, Marilyn Shearer, and Debbie Mercado; two brothers: Thomas Shearer and Robert Shearer; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, also great, great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Charles Shearer; a sister, Beatrice Winker Patrick; two brothers: Donald Schearer and Richard Schearer.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society at 5 Harvard Circle, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 8, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at E. Earl Smith Son Funeral Home, East Chapel located at 1032 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth.

Friends and Family way gather at 6:30 P.M. Services entrusted to E. EARL SMITH 4 SON FUNERAL HOMES, a tradition since 1952. KATHRYN GUNTHER Of Tequesta, died Thursday, January 7, 1999, at the Jupiter Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Born In Brooklyn, NY, she had resided in White Plains, NY and Cape Cod, MA, prior to moving to Florida in 1981.

She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta and was active in the Little Club Community. She Is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Robert W. Gunther, her daughter; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, at the Chapel of St.

Jude Catholic Church. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Unit of Jupiter Medical Center, 1210 S. Old Dixie Jupiter, FL 33458. TAYLOR MODEEN FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated (561) 744-2030 GRACE B.

OLWELL age 88, a long time resident of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Olwell in 1986. Survivors include sons; James P. (Ruth) Olwell, Florida, Brian (Therese) Olwell, Jupiter and Michael (Deborah) Olwell, Atlanta, daughter, Margaret (John) Truffelll, Ft.

Uuderdale, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may send memorials to the Covenant House Crisis Shelter for Children, 733 Breakers Ft. Uuderdale, 33304, in Mrs. Olwell 's memory. NORTHWOOD FUNERAL' HOME FAMILY OWNED OPEHATED CLASSIFIED FLOYD ANDREW BETTS Age 77, longtime area resident of the Palm Beach's, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 1999. Mr.

Betts was born on November 24, 1921 in Sarasota, FL to Joseph and Melle (Cook) Betts. Mr. Betts attended the Palm Beach Lakes Church of Christ (or many years and was also a self employed Metal Smith in the area for many years. Survivors Include his wife, Lois (Legge) Betts of Lake Worth, FL; One Son, Wayne (Debbie) Belts of Lantana, FL; one Grandson, Charles Betts of Lake Worth, FL and two Granddaughters, Melissa (Danny) Land ol Zephyr Hills, Fl and Shelley Betts, also of Lake Worth, FL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at The Miakka Methodist Church Cemetery in Miakka, FL. In Lieu of flowers.the family requests that memo-, rials be made to the Palm Beach Lakes Church of Christ, 4067 Leo Lane, West Palm Beach, Florida 33410. Arrangements are under the direction of MIZELL-FAVILLE-ZERN-SOUTHDALE CHAPEL, 4101 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405. HENRIETTA (PAT) KATZ I Age 89 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Woodmere, New York. Beloved widow of Adolph Al) and devoted moth.

er of Leon Katz and Carol Hujsa; darling grandmoth-, er of Debra Gottieib, Valerie Simler, Larry Katz, Jo-v anne Rogers and Howard Hujsa and seven great-grandchildren Services will be held Sunday, January 10, 1999 at 12:45 p.m. at ROYAL PALM FUNERAL HOME AND. CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or the American Cancer Society. IN LOVING MEMORY Ina Johnson Who departed this earth one year ago, Jan.

5, 1998. Sadly missed by husband Ewart; son, John Johnson daughter in-law, Elvina Hill-Johnson, grandchildren, Bonisha and Altia I Johnson, sisters, Miriam Alexander England, Vera Hodges, WPB; Jenny Alexander, Kingston, Jamaica, nephew, Clive Brown, WPB. Ye that believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ, tho ye is dead, then shall ye live. CLASSIFIED OBIT directors as the bank grew to be one of Florida's largest before its merger with Wachovia Bank, and has since served on Wachovia's Florida Board. He was also a board member of the Boca Rio Golf Club of Boca Raton.

While in Indiana, Jim was very active in both- religious and community causes. He was president of the United Health Foundation, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of South Bend's Temple Beth El and on the governing boards of United Way, the Orphan's Home and the Chamber of Commerce. A part-time resident of Colorado for many years, Jim took pride in contributing to every community he spent time in. An avia norseman tor nis entire life. Jim was an active volunteer ranger for the United States Forest Service, leading pack teams for rescue services and in trail restoration.

He served on their volunteer advisory boaid. Jim was also the vice president of the Grand County Historical Association A graduate of South Bend's Adams High School, he attended the University of Michigan where he was a member of the football team and Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. He served in the United Stales Army during the Korean War. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margie; two sons and daughters, Richard and Nancy of Palm Beach Gardens and Ronald and Marna of Coral Springs; as well as 5 grandchildren: Lauren, a freshman at Harvard University, Matthew, David and Alyson who attend high schools in Florida and Steven, who is in middle school. He is also survived by three brothers and sisters.

Bobby and Elaine Baer of Hallandale, Allan and Tern Baer of Fort Lauderdale and Bob and Barbara Blashek of Phoenix, as well as 16 nieces and nephews. Funeral services are planned for Sunday, January 10 at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton at 2:30 m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be, made to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Hospice by the Sea, The American Associates of Ben Gurion University of the Negev or another charity of your ctjpjce. JiUlES B. BilEU (1914-1999) JAMES B.

BAER became active members of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton. Jim served as its president for seven years, leading the congregation through one of ils largest capital expansions and to a position of prominence in the community. He was particularly proud of his role in the growth of the temple's religious education programs for children and adults.1 In 1984 he was an adult Bar Mitzvah at the temple. A resident of South Bend, Indiana before coming to Florida, Jim was active in the operation of Baers Furniture from the time his parents, Melvin and Lucille, founded the business in 1945. He took over operational control in the early sixties and oversaw the expansion in Indiana to four stores and the opening in 1968 of the first Baer's store in Florida.

Under the direction of Jim, Baer's Furniture Showcases have grown to become the largest chain of family-owned and family-operated furniture stores in the country. There are ten stores in south Florida and two more slated to open in 1999. Jim's sons, Richard and Ronald, both followed his footsteps in management of the company. Jim was one of the founders of The First United Bank in Boca Raton. He served ils board of JOHN J.

SHEEHAN JR. of Hobe Sound, FL and Falmouth, MA. Beloved husband of Margaret Mary (Egan) Sheehan. Loving father of Ellen Drtscoll of Falmouth; John Sheehan of Hobe Sound, FL; James Sheehan of Warwick, NY; Steven Sheehan of N. Andover; Carol Sheehan-King of Prussia, PA; Nancy Winther of Langhorne, PA; and Daniel Sheehan of Worcester.

He Is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Courtney, Sean, Colin, and Rory Drtscoll; Ryan and Casey Sheehan; Kate, Patrick, Matthew and Evan Sheehan; Greg, Jacqueline, Conor, and Kara Winther. The funeral mass will be at 12 noon on Sat, Jan 9th at St. Patrick Church, Main St, Falmouth. Rela- tives and friends Invited. Visiting hours will be Fri- day from 2-4 A 7-9 PM in the Chapman, Cole Glea-ijon Funeral Home, 475 Main St, FALMOUTH CENTER.

Burial will be on Monday, Jan 11th at 10 AM at the VA National Cemetery of Massachusetts in Bourne. Memorial contribulionsican be made to Mary Sisters, P.O. Box 317, Huy KnoU, NY, 10343- (1317.