OBITUARIES

Nov 5, 2019

Randolph Leslie Oglesby Lakeland- Randolph Leslie Oglesby, 76, died November 5, 2019 unexpectedly. He was born in Lakeland on January 15, 1943 to the late Clifford and Eliner Oglesby. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. After graduating high school, he attended Forestry School and found his passion for the machining industry. He was a devoted loving husband, dad,...

Nov 5, 2019

Lakeland - Eugene Gerald Gurbacki, sadly passed away on 11/05/2019 at the age 68. He was born on 07/26/1951 to Bernice and Eugene Gurbacki in Buffalo, New York. He was married to his loving wife, Michele Lynn Gurbacki. Eugene was survived by his adoring daughters Deborah Anne Vanderveen, Cheryl Lynn Gurbacki and Jamie Marie Gurbacki. He was a dearest...

Nov 2, 2019

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Oct 28, 2019

Julia (Judy) Bloodworth Ruthven It is with great sadness that the family of Julia (Judy) Bloodworth Ruthven announces her passing after a brief illness on October 28th, 2019. Born in Lakeland on October 7th, 1924, Judy was a bright light to all who knew her. She and her husband of 33 years, Joe P. Ruthven, shared a life surrounded...

Oct 28, 2019

Lakeland – 78, died October 28, 2019. Sue was born in Olney, Illinois on May 7, 1941. She taught elementary school vocal music in Lakeland Schools for 30 years. She was the organist at College Heights UMC for 37 years and was a piano accompanist at Florida Southern College and an accomplished harpist. Sue is survived by her loving...

Oct 27, 2019

Richard Allen Gallagher, Sr Lakeland – Richard Allen Gallagher, Sr., passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Lakeland Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born on August 17, 1952 to Robert and Waneta Gallagher in Rutland, Vermont. Richard was known for his master carpentry work, he achieved many accomplishments as well as instructed Martial Arts in his...

Oct 26, 2019

Mary Grace Williams Lakeland - Mary Grace Williams, 93, died October 26, 2019. Born in Sherman, Texas She was a lifelong resident of Florida Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, G. LeBron Williams She is survived by her children, Barbara (Gary) Cutrell, Gladys (Hal) Wilson,George (Terry) Williams, Charles Williams, Jim (Mildred) Williams; her grandchildren, Aaron, Melissa,...

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Oct 17, 2019

LAKELAND - Marlene Heupel Pitts passed away on October 17, 2019. She was born in Venturia, North Dakota, on May 12, 1936, to Jacob and Albina Heupel. Marlene is preceded in death by her husband, Glendon D. Pitts, whom she met while he was stationed at Minot Air Force Base and she was a student at Minot State Teachers...

Oct 17, 2019

Clifford (Bill) Ward Yost, Jr. passed away on October 17, 2019. He was born in Fort Des Moines, Iowa on November 16, 1937, to Clifford Sr. and Cecil Yost. Like his father, Bill proudly served in the Army. His favorite assignments were as a missile ground mechanic at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, 1955-1958, and as an information services machine...

Oct 17, 2019

Lakeland – William Frenz Timpner passed away on October 17, 2019. He was born in Stamps, Arkansas on February 18, 1925, to Fred and Maye Timpner. He was an Army vet that served during WWII. He was a very active member of several churches and a strong Christian. William had a successful career as an engineer and worked for...

Oct 17, 2019

Samuel F. Payne Lakeland - 64, died October 17, 2019. Sam was born in North Attleboro, MA and relocated to Florida in 1975. In 1982 he moved to Lakeland with his wife and children where he was a landscaper for the past 30 years. Sam is survived by his wife of 41 years, Norma Payne; 2 sons Chad Payne,...

Oct 9, 2019

Lakeland – Lloyd George Ahlschwede passed away October 9, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House. He was born on February 11, 1921 in Grandin, ND, to George and Luise Ahlschwede. He served his country in the US Army Air Corps in Guam during WWII. Upon his return from duty, he began his 37-year career with the US Postal Service...

Oct 8, 2019

Lakeland: Frances I. Coker, 69, of Lakeland, died on October 8, 2019. She was born on January 25, 1950 in Wauchula, Florida. Frances was a member of Family Worship Center and had a passion and love for ministering to the elderly. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and granny. She is survived by her husband Jerry Coker; daughter...

Oct 8, 2019

LAKELAND - Jeanette Ivy Penkert, 95, died on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health Center with her children by her side. Jeanette was born April 8, 1924 in Lakeland, Florida to Hildred and Sim Ivy Sr.. Mrs. Penkert was active in numerous civic and charitable organizations. She was a lifelong, active member of First Presbyterian Church, member...