OBITUARIES

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Jul 26, 2023

Jean Henrizi Milsop died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 93. She moved to Lakeland from New Jersey in 1980. Her career in retail included Maas Brothers. Rheinauer’s, Bernice’s, Jannabelle’s Bridal Salon, and Coldwater Creek. She retired in 2010.

Jean is survived by her son, James (Grace), Lakeland, Fl, her daughter, Nancy...

Jul 22, 2023

Rodney Keith Clos, age 66, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Tampa General Hospital. Rod was born November 25, 1956, in Maysville, KY to Richard and Edna Clos. He married Tamara Cook of Maysville, KY on August 8, 1976.

He is survived by his wife, Tamara; sons, Shaun Clos of West Chester, OH...

Jul 20, 2023

Jul 16, 2023

Michael Howard Duncan passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan.

Michael was a proud United Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Atherton, stepfather, Joseph Atherton, and his beloved sister, Mary (Kitty)...

Jul 16, 2023

James “Jim” Clinton Stump, age 88, passed away on July 16, 2023, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, from complications associated with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Jim was born in Douds, Iowa, on October 17, 1934, the only child of Roy and Esther Stump. He grew up on a small family farm and graduated from...

Jul 16, 2023

The Reverend Kenn Jennings, a devoted servant of God, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health Hospital in Lakeland, FL. His untimely departure was caused by heart failure, leaving behind a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be announced soon.

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Jul 13, 2023

On the morning of Thursday, July 13, 2023, Diane Jennette Jacobson Palmer passed away at the age of 58 after fighting a courageous battle with glioblastoma, brain cancer. Born in St. Joseph, Michigan on March 1, 1965, Diane was the daughter of Billie Jacobson and Richard Jacobson. Her family moved to California when she was two years old.

Jul 12, 2023

Alfred R. Austin, 81, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on July 12, 2023. Al is survived by his wife, Jann Austin. He retired as CEO of credit unions. Al is lovingly remembered by his family.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel....

Jul 9, 2023

Jul 9, 2023

Linda C. Gunter, 74, of Lakeland, FL passed away on July 9, 2023, from a heart attack.

She was predeceased by parents, Martin and Mazie May Cape of Nebraska and grandson, Logan Gunter of Lakeland, and she left behind husband, Jerry Gunter, sons, Jack Gunter (Jen) and Matthew Gunter. grandchildren, Ava, Andrew, Jacob,...

Jul 7, 2023

Laura Frances Pinner was born on Nov. 30, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida, the youngest child of Bill and Frances Pinner’s five children. From the beginning, she was surrounded by love by her family. Surely, this was the source of her ear-to-ear smile and her love for others that endeared her to anyone she met throughout her life.

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Jul 6, 2023

Peggy Jane Goff passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1939, to the late Emmett and Alice Dinkins in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and son, James Goff, Jr.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Jim of 64 years,...

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Jun 26, 2023

Solveig Skar Karlgaard Harvey, known as Sally to her friends, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born in McGregor, North Dakota on October 15, 1929 to Helen and Thorvald Skar, who was a homesteading Norwegian immigrant. Sally’s only sibling, Thorstein Skar, passed away in 1996. Thorstein and Sally spoke only Norwegian before entering school and...

Jun 24, 2023

Phyllis "Jean" Sawyer Stewart, of Lakeland, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 92, from natural causes. She was a member of Shandon Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother and cherished by her family.

She...

Jun 24, 2023

Rudolf Paul Arndt (Rudi), a man of unwavering determination, relentless passion, and profound love, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. Rudi was born on April 12, 1940, in Burgstatte, Germany, to his parents Paul and Dorothea Maurich Arndt.

At the age of 21, Rudi came to the United States with Porsche Automotive,...