OBITUARIES

Jan 3, 2025

Thomas Ray Dykstra

April 11, 1955 - January 3, 2025

Thomas Ray Dykstra, 69, of Clermont, FL, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on January 3, 2025, after an eight year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in Kalamazoo, MI, to a loving Christian...

Jan 3, 2025

John Ira Kruse Friday, January 3rd, 2025

John, 80 years old, died peacefully at The Good Shepherd Hospice House, Auburndale on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. John had lived in recent years in Davenport, FL and was formerly from Minneapolis, MN  He was born in Chaska, MN to Eilert and Johanna Kruse.

Dec 31, 2024

Stewart Kinsman McQueen, 71, of West Sussex, England, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

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Dec 30, 2024

Anne Josephine Bernabo, 98, of Clermont, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.

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Dec 29, 2024

Ms. Janice (Jan) Lee Johnson Godfrey, age 69, passed away Sunday morning December 29, 2024, peacefully at her home with her partner Mr. Gary Davis at her side. Jan was born in Joliet, Illinois Oct 24, 1955.

Jan was a guiding light of positivity, wherever she went a sunbeam seemed to follow.  The...

Dec 28, 2024

Dindyal Sukdeo, 66, of Groveland, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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Dec 27, 2024

Phillip Lowery, born April 16, 1966, passed away peacefully at his home in Clermont, Florida, on December 27, 2024.

Born and raised in Clermont, Phil grew up with a love for fishing the Clermont lakes, playing baseball and spending time at the beach surfing. He earned admiration for his exceptional performance in baseball...

Dec 27, 2024

Sharon Ann Haywood, born on March 24, 1938 passed away at the Clermont South Lake Hospital on December 27, 2024. Sharon was born and grew up in Menominee, MI which inspired her life-long love for the Upper Peninsula and the Green Bay Packers. Sharon was educated as a nurse at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing...

Dec 26, 2024

John Yates Holland, July 6, 1971 to December 26, 2024

John, known to his family as "Jay", Holland passed away on December 26, 2024 in Clermont, Florida after a sudden brief illness.

John was born July 6, 1971 in Davenport, Iowa to Janet and John Holland. He grew up...

Dec 26, 2024

Grace Marie Parker, 87, of Clermont, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.

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Dec 26, 2024

Edward Carl Williams, 90, of Davenport, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Hammond, IN, on November 5, 1934, to Gertrude and Lawrence Williams.  It was in Hammond, IN, he met and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Nell Humphrey, after serving in the Korean War....

Dec 25, 2024

JAMES EARL WOODRUFF, JR., 84 of Clermont, FL, passed away on Christmas day of 2024, peacefully in his home next to the love of his life, Val. He was born in Birchardville, PA and lived his school years in Smithboro, NY. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

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Dec 25, 2024

Carlos Garrandes, 69 died 25th, December 2024 at his home in Clermont, Florida. Only three days before his 70th birthday.

Carlos was born on 28th, December 1954 in Havana, Cuba to Jose and Sara Garrandes who have predeceased him. The Garrandes family who also includes his sister, Isabel left Cuba in the early...

Dec 25, 2024

Elaine D. Simmons, 79, of Minneola, Florida passed away on December 25, 2024.

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Dec 24, 2024

Edwin Michael Charles was born on September 15th, 1944 to Clifford and Marie Charles at their home in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. He is the third of four children. He leaves behind three children, Michael Charles, Niki Charles, and Camille Charles-Blue (Jonathan Blue); three grandchildren Livia Blue, Jonathan E. Blue Jr., and Skylar Charles; two siblings Winston...

Dec 23, 2024

Alexander Munoz, lovingly known as Alex or Papo, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on August 23, 1948, Alex was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Raquel, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage and 60...

Dec 22, 2024

Carmen Maria Rivera Ruiz de Gonzalez

1936 – 2024

Carmen Maria Rivera Ruiz de Gonzalez, born on September 7, 1936, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Sanford, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of Carmelo Rivera Cortez and Fransisca Ruiz Perez.

Dec 22, 2024

Toni Cona, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 79 in West Islip, NY. Born on March 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, Toni enjoyed a vibrant life filled with love, service, and dedication.

Toni's career as a school aide in Penbrooke Pines, Florida, showcased her deep commitment to nurturing...

Dec 20, 2024

John was born in Momence, IL to his parents William and Elfrieda Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his three siblings. He is survived by his son, John Sullivan (Sue Stock); daughter, Joyce Kieras; granddaughters, Dawn Sullivan and Erin Sullivan (Adam Gullickson); and great-grandsons Brady Bonic-Sullivan and Felix Gullickson.

Dec 18, 2024

James A. Weeks June 26, 1936 - December 18, 2024

James A. Weeks, a dedicated employee of United Airlines Customer Service, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on June 26, 1936, Jim lived a life full of love, adventure, and unwavering dedication to his family and his...