OBITUARIES

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,...

Jun 23, 2023

Royce Dale McDonald joined our Heavenly Father on June 23, 2023.

Royce, a cherished husband, beloved father, devoted friend, and passionate entrepreneur, passed away on June 23, 2023. His extraordinary journey was one of profound impact and unwavering love.

Born on August 23, 1945, at Morrell Hospital in Lakeland, FL, to...

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Jun 19, 2023

On Monday June 19th, 2023, David Douglass Morris passed away peacefully at age 68 with his family at his side.

David was born May 12, 1955, in Gottingen, Germany. He was the son of William and Erika Morris and had a younger brother, Christopher Morris.

David spent his childhood years traveling...

Jun 15, 2023

Jun 15, 2023

John Joseph Rutledge Jr., 68, died Thursday, June 15th, in Lakeland, FL.

John was born May 20th, 1955, in Massapequa, New York, and was the son of the late John Joseph Rutledge Sr. and Joan Woglom Rutledge. He attended the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in biological sciences in 1977. During college, he...

Jun 13, 2023

Janice Marie Mitchell, 83, Lakeland, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Gainesville Hospital, the daughter of Jack and Elizabeth Alford. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Jack and Ray Alford.

She is survived by husband, Bill Mitchell, sons, Brian and Jon Mitchell, and...

Jun 12, 2023

Tamara (Tami) Kay Carew passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023, at the age of 63. She is now at peace and an angel in heaven after a six plus year battle with ovarian cancer. The strength of her faith never wavered. Tami’s compassion and love for others reflected the nature of Christ and was first and foremost in...