OBITUARIES

Jun 24, 2020

Kathleen Ann Felsten Lakeland – Kathleen Ann Felsten, 60, passed away on June 24, 2020. She was born March 10, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Jeri Polzin. She worked as a safety sales professional for over 18 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Polzin. She is survived by her mother, Jeri Polzin; her...

Jun 24, 2020

Jun 23, 2020

CATHY LYNN GAA, 61 LAKELAND- Cathy Gaa passed away on June 23, 2020 at her residence. Cathy was born in Fort Bragg, NC on April 6, 1959. She was a graduate of Santa Fe High School. She went on to Florida State University and transferred to University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and was...

Jun 22, 2020

Joanne C. Peterson, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Native of Washburn, Maine, she was a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Medical Technology certificate from George Washington University. She moved to Lakeland in 1954 and worked for over...

Jun 22, 2020

Lloyd C. Lay, 84 of Lakeland, Florida went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born October 15, 1935 in Eden, North Carolina. Lloyd was the son of the late Walter and Roxie Lay. He was the oldest of 5 siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lay, his mother, Roxie...

Jun 20, 2020

Lakeland – JoAnn Estroff passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born January 22, 1925, in Beckley West Virginia. She moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1949. Joann worked in retail and buying for the Empire which her husband owned. After she retired, she volunteered at Lakeland Regional for 30 years. JoAnn and her husband lived at Casa Loma...

Jun 19, 2020

Lakeland - Mary E. Lefevre, 87, of Lakeland, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2020 of natural causes. She was the daughter of the late William and Estelle Lapinski. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, William Lapinski and her sister, Betty Hutches. Surviving siblings are her sister Norma King, and...

Jun 18, 2020

Jun 17, 2020

Jun 16, 2020

Lakeland - Warren Darl Bowersox, 96, passed away June 16, 2020. He left us peacefully to be with his heavenly father. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. Born August 30, 1923, in St. Charles, PA, he was the son of the late George and Lena Bowersox. He moved to Valparaiso, IN as an adult, where he worked...

Jun 14, 2020

Nancy Barnett Walters, 69 Lakeland – Nancy Barnett Walters passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1950 in Lakeland, Florida to Hoyt and Alma Barnett. She is survived by her three children, Lesleigh Reinfried, Kelly Sherwood (Todd), Travis Walters (Becca); her brother, Barney (Carol) Barnett and her grandchildren, Sam and Fred Reinfried, Jorja...

Jun 13, 2020

Michael “Mike” Dallas Abercrombie Winter Haven - Michael “Mike” Dallas Abercrombie, 62, a native of Winter Haven, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. Mike worked as a trucking broker after owning and operating his own cross-country hauling business for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and restoring classic cars. He is preceded in death by his father, Dallas. He...

Jun 13, 2020

Lakeland - Reba Ellison Miller, 92, passed away peacefully June 13, 2020. She was born December 18, 1927 to the late Orrin and Irma Ellison, in rural Independence, Kansas, on the family farm. She grew up there and met George K. Miller, from Lakeland, in Coffeyville, Kansas, where they attended college. They were married in 1948 in Coffeyville and...

Jun 11, 2020

Jun 9, 2020

Jun 8, 2020

Allman “Kent” Townsend Lakeland -Allman “Kent” Townsend, 90, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born in Elfers, FL on August 15, 1929 to the late Allman and Florence Townsend. Kent dedicated 33 years to Western Auto, 10 years of those as district manager. He had been a devoted member at Scott Lake Baptist Church...

Jun 4, 2020

Jun 2, 2020

Lakeland — James “Jim” Ira Fink, 76, passed away peacefully at Lakeland Regional Health Center on 6/2/2020 Born in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Howard and Wilma Fink, Jim moved to Lakeland as a young child and remained here til his death. He was a 1961 graduate of Lakeland High School. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966. Upon...

May 26, 2020

Peggy Ruth Folsom 89 Lakeland- Mrs. Peggy Ruth Folsom died on May 26, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born February 13, 1931 in Lakeland, Fl. Peggy was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was employed by Lakeland General Hospital for many years prior to becoming a fulltime home maker. She was...

May 24, 2020