Portia Nohejl, 93, of Vero Beach, Florida formerly of Stuart, Florida, passed away at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.

Born in Illinois, she had been a resident of Stuart for over 25 years coming from Hollywood, Florida. She moved to Florida in 1970 from Chicago, Illinois. She was currently residing in Vero Beach.

She had received a Bachelor's degree in nursing in 1946 and a Master's degree from Barry University in 1973. .

Before retiring she had been a social worker and crisis counselor for the Broward County Florida Heath Department.

She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Stuart and a volunteer for both the Martin County Board of Elections and Martin Medical Center.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Nohejl and his wife Susan of Vero Beach, Florida and Charles Nohejl of Hollywood, Florida; her daughter, Debbie Maggio and her husband Joe of Hiawassee, Georgia; her grandchildren, Michael Maggio and his wife Erin, Christine Snyder and her husband David, Kelli Mobley and her husband Brad, Michael's stepsons, Christopher Poblenz and Charles Poblenz and 6 great grandchildren, Andrew, Grant, Corey, Jenna, Dean and Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Nohejl.

There will be a memorial service at a later date to be announced.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation 1155 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960-6521, (772) 299-7393 in Portia's memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City.

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