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Rudolf S. Gustafson II
Mar. 07, 2025
Celebrating the life of Rudolf Sigfrid Gustafson II (known by all who knew him as either “Gus” or “Rudy”) born on April 17, 1954 in Fort Payne, Alabama to his parents LaVica and Rudolf Gustafson. Died in the early morning of March 7th due to medical complications. Gus is survived by his beloved...
Mildred H. Garza
Mar. 07, 2025
Mildred H. Garza, age 90 of Astatula, FL passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born December 3, 1934 in Tennessee and moved to Florida over 60 years ago. She worked for many years as a carrot picker in the agriculture industry. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Chambliss of Defuniak...
Barbara Ann McAllister
Mar. 03, 2025
Barbara “Bobbi” Ann McAllister, 83, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Tavares, FL. She was born on March 8, 1941, in Boissevain, VA, to her parents: Horace and Haylean (Belcher) Mathena. Bobbi was a homemaker. She is survived by her siblings: Robert L. Mathena and Glenna Hitchcock. She was...
Richard Allen Skraba
Mar. 01, 2025
Richard A. Skraba, 71, of Tavares Florida passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025. Born in Barberton, Ohio and raised in Norton, Ohio, Rick moved to Florida with his beloved Mother to live out his final years. Rick spent his entire professional life with Summit County, Ohio after graduating from...
Mary G. Jaques
Feb. 26, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Glancy Jaques, who passed away at the age of 74 on February 26, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1951 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was the beloved daughter of James and Eleanor Glancy. Mary was a devoted wife to her loving husband of 51...
Brandon Parker Law
Feb. 25, 2025
Brandon Parker Law, age 29, of the Mount Dora area, passed away on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Brandon was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to so many who deeply mourn his passing. Brandon was known for his big heart, generosity, laughter, work ethic, loyalty, high...
William Ray Alderson
Feb. 25, 2025
William "Bill" Ray Alderson, 74, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on February 25, 2025, he was a lifelong resident of Michigan. He was born on January 3, 1951, in Battle Creek, MI, to his parents: Glenn and Evalyn (Knowles) Alderson. Bill was a skilled carpenter in construction and served with pride...
Rosetta Jean Kimbler
Feb. 21, 2025
Rosetta Jeanne Kimbler, Tavares, Florida, age 78, born September 23, 1946, at St Margarets Hospital, Hammond, Indiana, passed away February 21, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, Florida. She is survived by two daughters, Celeste Lee Cavinder (Jimmie Lambert) and their son, Jimmie Lambert,...
Barbara A. Harmon
Feb. 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Harmon, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on February 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her baby brother, Douglas Baker, her parents, Harry and Agnes Baker, and her son-in-law, Dave Fitzpatrick. She will be deeply missed by her husband of nearly 61 years, Rex Harmon. Also...
Joan S. Glodde
Feb. 19, 2025
Joan S. Roth Glodde, 86, of Tavares, FL, passed away on February 19, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1938, in Warren, Ohio, to Paul J. Roth and Maybell E. Rose. Joan raised her five children on the Westside of Youngstown before moving to McDonald, Ohio. After a 25-year career at General Motors...
Edward D. Filber
Feb. 18, 2025
Edward D. Filber, 85, of Leesburg, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Ed moved to this area in 1989 with his beloved wife, Jeanine. Their love story spanned an incredible 62 years of marriage. Ed dedicated over 40 years of his life to the...
Bethel W. Slater
Feb. 12, 2025
Bethel W. Slater, age 95, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Grundy, Virginia, Bethel moved to Weirsdale, Florida from Kentucky before settling in Tavares in 1993. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Tavares since 1993, Bethel's faith...