OBITUARIES
John Michael Fico
Oct 24, 2023
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Michael Fico passed away on October 24, 2023, in his Auburndale, Florida home.
A graduate of John Marshall High School in Milwaukee, John graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He was a 2002 MSOE graduate, earning a Master of...
Dennis D. Mason
Oct 22, 2023
Dennis Mason, 78, born on March 24, 1945, in Canton, Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Oct. 22, 2023.
Dennis came to Florida as a young boy, he was a graduate of Lakeland Senior High. In 1966, he was drafted and was a Combat Medic in Vietnam till 1967. He was...
U K Custred
Oct 15, 2023
Talk to people who knew UK Custred well and you’ll hear different starting points for describing the man who entered eternal rest on October 15 at the age of 94.
Some begin with his faith, others his intelligence. Still others start by referencing his kindness and love for others. And some speak initially of his generosity, the...
Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean
Oct 13, 2023
Andy Bean, a long-time resident of Lakeland, Florida and former PGA Tour player went home to be with the Lord at age 70 on October 13, 2023. Born March 13, 1953, in Lafayette, Georgia to Tommy and Margie Bean, Andy had a life full of loves: God and family first, followed by his friends, fishing, golf and the Gators....
Ruth Ann Bickel
Oct 11, 2023
Ruth Ann Bickel (née Weldele), 90, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on October 11, 2023. Ruth was born in Saint Louis, MO, and lived in Green Cove Springs, FL, prior to moving to Lakeland, FL, to be near her family.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 68 years.
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Victor Earl Ingram
Oct 11, 2023
Victor Earl Ingram (August 6, 1953-October 11, 2023). Victor was the son of Victor J. Ingram and Harriet Brunson Ingram. Victor was always upbeat and friendly despite his mental and physical issues. Victor was born autistic and loved to greet and talk to everyone. Many friends enjoyed his positive attitude.
Victor was always kind and...
Bobby Joe Lee
Oct 9, 2023
Bobby Joe Lee, 61, of Bartow, FL, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by family.
Bobby was born on June 22, 1962, in Winchester, IN to Duane Edward Lee and Margaret Lee Modlin. He spent his youth riding dirt bikes and playing baseball. After Bobby graduated high school in Lynn,...
Shirley B. Deroche
Oct 8, 2023
Shirley B. DeRoche, 96, passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1926, in Sanford, Maine. She was married to Roland E. DeRoche for more than 73 years until his death in 2017. She and Roland had one child Michael DeRoche, who predeceased her last year in Georgia. Shirley was a dedicated career woman during...
Francis M. Savage
Oct 6, 2023
Francis M. Savage, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend left this earth and went home to Heaven on October 6, 2023, at the age of 81 – just three weeks shy of his 82nd birthday. Francis died of congestive heart failure at Lakeland Hospice House after a very brief stay as he was ready to “go home” to...
Terry Lynn Vandiver
Oct 5, 2023
Terry Lynn Vandiver,74, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on October 5 surrounded by his loved ones in his home after a valiant battle with cancer.
Terry was born on March 7, 1949, to Walter and Carrie Vandiver in Blytheville, Arkansas. He grew up in Cooter, MO and moved to Lakeland in 1957. Terry met the...
Robert Gaylord Reed
Oct 5, 2023
LCDR Robert "Bob" G. Reed. USN (Ret.) passed away on October 5, 2023 in Lakeland, FL. He was 94 years old.
In his later years he often said his life was blessed, but truly we who knew him were the blessed. As a dedicated husband (70 years), father, brother, grandfather, Naval Officer, teacher, coach, friend,...
Gerald Lee Mansuy
Oct 4, 2023
On October 4, 2023, Gerald Lee "Jerry" Mansuy, age 81, peacefully concluded his earthly journey in Lakeland, Florida. Jerry was born on September 25, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edwin and Marie Mansuy. The family moved to Livonia, where Jerry spent his early years attending Our Lady of Sorrows, the Class of 1960. He was a class...
Lucille Bishop
Oct 2, 2023
Our beloved mother, Lucille Bishop (91) went home to be with Jesus on October 2, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by family.
Lucille, was born on September 21, 1932, to William and Vera (Troublefield) Lee in Newark, New Jersey, bringing joy and laughter into the world. In her youth,...
Merlin Leonard Goldsmith
Oct 1, 2023
Merlin (Mike) Goldsmith passed away peacefully in his Florida home Sunday morning October 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Spring Arbor, Michigan and a graduate of Spring Arbor College earning his bachelor's degree.
Mike was a veteran of the National Guard.
He was...
Cynthia D. Parker
Sep 30, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Parker 75 went home to be with the Lord September 30, 2023.
Cindy was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 30, 1948.
Cindy is preceded in death by her father, Varnell Parker, mother, Geraldine Johnson and stepfather, Marion “Pete” Johnson.
Cindy is survived by her...
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