OBITUARIES
Carl Elliott Reitano
May 31, 2015
Carl Elliott Reitano, 25 Business Owner, Landscaper Holiday - Carl Elliott Reitano of Holiday, Florida, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, May 31. He was born on December 18, 1989. Carl, a landscaper and small business owner, was a devoted son and loyal friend. All who knew him were touched by his gentle soul and humble demeanor....
Walter D. Sachatsky
May 30, 2015
Walter ""Satch"" Sachatsky, 70, died on May 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary, 2 children Paul Sachatsky and Mira Miller. Heath Funeral Chapel
Helen S. Burke Applebee
May 30, 2015
Helen S. Burke Applebee, 96 Lakeland: Helen S. Burke Applebee, 96, of Lakeland, died on May 30, 2015. She was born in the Bronx, NY on February 4, 1919. Helen was of the catholic faith. She moved from Naples, FL to Lakeland in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Thomas N. Burke and LeRoy Applebee; her...
Edmund L. Ahlgren
May 29, 2015
Edmund L. Ahlgren, 62 Business Owner - Pallet Recycle Lakeland " Edmund L. Ahlgren passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. He owned and operated Pallet Recycle. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Ludington, Michigan to Raymond H. Ahlgren and Beverly Howe. In Edmunds spare time he enjoyed traveling and gambling. He also had a great love...
Cynthia Simmons Hallman
May 25, 2015
Cynthia Simmons Hallman, 55 Lakeland: Cynthia Simmons Hallman, 55, of Lakeland, passed away on May 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Cindy was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 16, 1959. She is preceded in death by her father Henry L. Simmons. She is survived by her husband and best friend Bruce Hallman of Lakeland; mother...
Laura Jane Compton
May 25, 2015
Laura Jane Compton, 86 Laura J. Compton passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015 from complications of a stroke. Born June 8, 1928, one of sixteen children, to Carl and Lula Camper, in Buchanan VA. Laura came to Lakeland in 1958 with her husband and children from Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Florida Southern College in 1963 with a...
Helen Shaw Birch
May 24, 2015
Helen Shaw Birch Registered Nurse Lakeland " Helen Shaw Birch passed away on May 24, 2015. She was born on November 11, 1926, in Dunedin, Florida. She was a surgical assistant and a glaucoma screening nurse. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Birch...
Janet Fae Darnell
May 19, 2015
Janet Fae Darnell, 84 Lakeland " Janet Fae Darnell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her home in Lakeland. Janet was a victim of lung cancer, however, she accepted her fate with the utmost courage and resolve. Her beautiful smile, tender heart and love of laughter stayed with her to her final breath. Janet was born...
Dale Henry Twachtmann
May 17, 2015
Dale Henry Twachtmann Dale H.Twachtmann, longtime water resources, environmental administrator and Consultant passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeland, FL on Sunday, May 17. Born March 22, 1932 in Lowden, Iowa, the son of Henry G. and Milda Butterbrodt Twachtmann, he graduated from Lowden High School. In 1955 he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in...
Richard Arnold Ficquette, Sr.
May 16, 2015
Richard A. Ficquette, Sr., 66 Lakeland- Richard A. Ficquette, Sr., age 66, died peacefully at home on May 16, 2015. He was born in Orlando, FL on August 11, 1948. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1970. Richard's career was in sales. He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Harry Ficquette and his...
Doris Lambert Barker
May 14, 2015
Doris Lambert Barker, 80 Publix Secretary Lakeland- Mrs. Doris Lambert Barker joined her Lord on May 14, 2015. A beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, she will be very missed. Born June 18, 1934 in Catlettsburg, KY., Doris had been a resident in Lakeland since 1968. She enjoyed working in the dairy office of the early Publix Headquarters....
Marilee Harper Trask
May 12, 2015
Marilee Harper Trask, 92 Marilee Harper Trask was born on February 3, 1923 in Dublin, GA to James and Carrie Harper. They moved to Lakeland when Marilee was 3 months old. She graduated from Lakeland Senior High School before attending Stetson University. Marilee was married to former Mayor George Warren Trask, Sr. for 68 years before his death. They...
Jimmy Ray Casey
May 10, 2015
Jimmy Ray Casey, 74 Senior Project Engineer Auburndale " Jimmy Ray Casey passed away on May 10, 2015 from a long illness. He was born in Florala, AL on May 8, 1941. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Casey and his brother James Casey. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Tetreault Casey, his daughter...
Harry Seaman Clark
May 10, 2015
Harry Seaman Clark, 88 Medical Technologist Lakeland- Mr. Harry Seaman Clark died on May 10, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1926 in Red Bluff, CA. Harry serviced in the Army Air Corps in Anchorage, AL. He was a member of St. Anthony""s Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of...
Frank Duane Shedd
May 10, 2015
Frank Duane Shedd, 86 Fishin"" Shed Lakeland " Frank Duane Shedd passed away on May 10, 2015 at Lakeland Regional from pneumonia. He was born on October 15, 1928 in Union,New York. He was a Korean War veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife Irene, his second wife of 48 years, Joyce, and a step-daughter, Nancy...
Hense (Trey) Williams, Iii
May 9, 2015
Hense (Trey) Williams III, 23 Hense (Trey) Williams III, 23 of Lakeland, FL, passed on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was born in Tampa, FL, on November 14, 1991. Hense attended Polk County Schools, he graduated from George Jenkins High School June 2010. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in 2009 was currently serving. Hense was a...
Dennis Earl Lennon
May 9, 2015
Dennis E. Lennon, 65 of Lakeland died 5/9/2015. Survived by Brother, Fred (Dian) & sister-in-law, Jannyce (Rick) Arnold, and several nieces & nephews. Heath Funeral Chapel.
Nina Faye Redding
May 6, 2015
Nina Faye Redding, 85 Personnel Director Base Exchange Services Lakeland- Mrs. Nina Faye Redding died on May 6, 2015 at LRMC. She was born August 15, 1929 in Jackson Springs, NC. Nina was a member of the First United Methodist Church, active member of the United Methodist Women, a member of Good Sam camping group, former member of Eastern...
Jack Phillip Roop
May 6, 2015
Jack Phillip Roop, 77 Royster Mines Auburndale " Jack Phillip Roop passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. He was born on September 1, 1937 in Roanoke, Virginia to Edward Logan Roop and Hattie Mae Keaton Roop. He retired after 20 years with Royster Mines in Mulberry, FL. Jack is preceded in death his parents Edward and Hattie Mae...
Betty M. Norman
May 6, 2015
Betty M. Norman, 85 GTE, Draft Person Lakeland " Betty M. Norman Passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born on September 8, 1929 in Pierce, FL. Betty was a draft person for GTE for many years. She was a member of Highlands Baptist Church of Lakeland for 10 years and a member of the Homemakers club in...
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