OBITUARIES

Jun 14, 2024

Jun 11, 2024

Connie Jean Barfield, 72, of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Barfield was born June 24, 1951, in Lincoln Illinois to Wilbur and Grace Reeves. She moved to Lakeland in 1970. Connie was a dedicated educator for 40+ years in the Polk County Public Schools...

Jun 9, 2024

Lurie Green Albritton, 102 years of age went to her eternal home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her home in Lakeland, FL.

She was born in Ft. Meade, FL on September 29, 1921, to the late Don and Erin Green. She graduated from Ft. Meade High School. Lurie worked in local grocery stores.

Jun 6, 2024

James P Dwyer, 81, of Lakeland FL passed away on June 6, 2024. Born March 19th, 1943, in Syracuse, NY to Gerald and Frances Dwyer.

A Veteran of the US Army Military Police and a proud member of the American Legion 4 in Lakeland, FL.

He is survived by his 2...

Jun 6, 2024

Diane Marie Turk, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at her home in Lakeland, FL. Diane was born on May 22nd, 1957 in Paterson, NJ. She joined her parents, Joseph and Gisela Turk, in heaven.

Diane is survived by her children, Jensen Pardue and Heather (Jeremiah) Hetzel, her...

Jun 1, 2024

Kenneth Anderson Pennington passed away peacefully on June 01, 2024, at Westminster Lakeland formerly known as Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida.

He was 105 years old and, obviously, lived life to the fullest.

Kenneth was born at Town Point, Maryland, on March 14, 1919, the son of Alexander Hamilton and...

May 27, 2024

May 25, 2024

Dr. Gary Frans Gilbertson, 85, departed this life on May 25, 2024.

Born at home on the family farm in Kanabec County, Minnesota, Gary received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse before attending University High School in Minneapolis. He graduated with honors from college and medical school at the University of Minnesota, while working...

May 24, 2024

May 21, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Evers was born in West Point, GA to Regina E (Spaeth) and John Ross Evers.

She grew up in Plant City, FL before she joined the United States Air Force and became a loadmaster and stewardess.

She met her husband, Charles S Myers, who was a pilot. Dottie...

May 21, 2024

Dr. Vincent Paul Lucido 86 went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents, Jerome, and Mary Lucido; first wife, Linda; brothers, Charlie, and Jerry; sister, Annie. He is survived by his wife, Diana; sons, Steven, Mark (Denise), David (Jessica), Matthew, Adam; daughter, Gina; 12 Grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and many...

May 16, 2024

Linda Marie Hess, 78 of Lakeland passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

She was born on October 31, 1945, in Allentown Pennsylvania to the late John W. Huebner & Madeline P. Bergstresser.

Linda was a registered nurse for over 37 years also known as a Nightingale Angel at the Lehigh...

May 12, 2024

Esther Pauline Schlei, affectionately known as “Mom”, "G-dawg" and "GG-Dawg," passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 89 in her home in Lakeland, Florida. Esther was born on August 30, 1934, to John and Maria Klein.

She and her 11 siblings grew up in South Lakeland on Klein Road at...

May 11, 2024

Chad Francis Dettling, 42, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Winter Haven, Florida. Chad was born on March 8, 1982, in Lakeland, Florida, to William (Bill) Dettling and Janelle Dettling.

He graduated from George Jenkins High School, Lakeland, Florida. Chad started working for United Parcel Service (UPS) in 2001 and...

May 9, 2024

May 5, 2024

May 4, 2024

Our beloved mother and “Mimi”, Betty Claire Jennings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 4, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida.

Betty was born and raised in Columbia, Kentucky by Oren and Mabel Bryant, who are now all reunited in what must be the most beautiful heavenly reunion. She raised three children, Chris (Tami)...

May 3, 2024

Jeanne Conrady, aged 94, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Hammond Township, Minnesota, on Christmas Eve, 1929. Jeanne was a spirited and nurturing soul, cherished for her love of ceramics, which she taught alongside her beloved husband, Harold, who preceded her in death.

Jeanne cared deeply for her own...

May 1, 2024

Mrs. Eleanor H. McDermott, 76, of Lakeland, FL passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice House on Tuesday, May 1, 2024. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA to Clarence and Alice Hall. She was one of five sisters. She was a homemaker for years and had a career in the medical field ultimately retiring from Summit Consulting.

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May 1, 2024

Robert "Bob" Charles Hazaga, age 92, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on May 1, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1931, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and sibling.

Bob, known for his adventurous spirit and love for his family, served as a Sergeant in the Korean War. He...