OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2021

Bjorn Gade was born on July 19, 1933 in Aalborg, Denmark, and passed away on February 14, 2021. He moved to the United States from Denmark as a teenager with his parents, Asbjorn and Kamma and his siblings, Ole, Liselotte, and Anna. He obtained his naturalization papers on September 7, 1961 and became an American citizen. He served in...

Feb 14, 2021

John Charles Singler was born on May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA., and died on February 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He moved to Lakeland in 1965 and attended Lakeland Senior High School, where he met his soulmate, Cyndi. He graduated in 1974 and then earned his AA Degree from Polk Community College. He worked in...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert George Thomas Johnson (1945-2021) was a retired U.S. Navy corpsman and Vietnam veteran. He was a stubborn but sensitive man who taught his sons the value of thoughtfulness and empathy. He was very passionate about putting his woodworking and carpentry skills to use as a leader in various youth groups growing up. With his leadership and guidance, he...

Feb 11, 2021

Feb 11, 2021

Virginia Lee Varn Cox was preceded by her childhood sweetheart, husband and soulmate Doyle Carlton Cox; son Glen Michael; her parents Golespie “Dip”and Gladys Aldrich Varn; and her sister Helen Marie. Born and raised in Brooksville, FL, she graduated from Hernando High School, class of 1947, and attended Florida State University. They lived in Tallahassee, moving to Winter Haven...

Feb 10, 2021

James Martin Weeks, Jr. (Jim) of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 10. Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to James and Mellzena Weeks on August 12, 1937. He graduated from Ohio University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and where he met his future wife of 60 years, Suzanne (Susie,...

Feb 10, 2021

Nellene M. Timpner Lakeland: Nellene M. Timpner, 92, of Lakeland, died on February 10, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1929 to Leon and Feleta Martin in Rockdale, Texas. Nellene was a homemaker, who loved to sew and cook. She also helped run the family business, South Lake Feed store in Clermont, for several years. Nellene was of...

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret “Margie” Ellen Von Preysing was born October 18, 1952, in Freeport, NY, to Anita and Ernest Rehberg. She and her brother, Tom, were raised in Merrick, NY. Margie married Robert Von Preysing on May 7, 1983. On August 13, 1985, Margie gave Robert a precious gift: their son, Richard. She devoted her life to their marriage and to...

Feb 6, 2021

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Jan 27, 2021

Timothy Bryan Coker passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 53. He was a loving husband and a devoted father who was cherished by his family and friends. Tim was a lifelong Lakeland resident, born on November 4, 1967 to Pearline Coker Homrich and Richard Wayne Coker. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1985....

Jan 27, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

John Edward Hoback "The Main Hoback" passed away Tuesday January 26th, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 20, 1937. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joann. John was born in East Liverpool, Ohio. His occupation was a truck driver for 40+ years. He was the son of Mildred and...

Jan 25, 2021

Lou Elton Jenkins, 76, of Lakeland, passed away January 25, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was born July 11, 1944, in Mulberry, FL. He retired from The Lakeland Center, now known as the RP Funding Center. He loved his family and friends and spending time with them. He enjoyed making new friends, driving, word searches and...

Jan 24, 2021

Melba Mae Arndt, 94, of Lakeland, passed away January 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Arndt. Born May 12, 1926, in Topton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Hattie Moyer Heffner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Minerva Madiera; and brother, Sterling Heffner. Mrs. Arndt was a...

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 21, 2021

LAKELAND - On Thursday, January 21, 2021, David Paul Williams, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 60. David was born on October 14, 1960 in Taunton, MA to Kathleen and Thomas Williams. The family moved to Lakeland FL in February 1962. David graduated from Lakeland High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He...