Obituaries
Stanley E. DeDoes, 86

Stanley E. DeDoes, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 86, died unexpectedly Wednesday night at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and entered the kingdom of his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family.
MoreMarijean Wilder Mills, 90

Marijean Wilder Mills was born in Lakeland, Florida on August 30, 1931, to Guy and Geneva Wilder. She graduated from Lakeland High School Class of 1950. After graduation, she began working at the Lakeland telephone company as a switchboard operator. She was promoted several times throughout her career to supervisor and manager. She retired after 36 years from GTE.
MoreMarie Angela Hannah, 103

Marie Angela Hannah, born April 28, 1919, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 24, 2022 at the remarkable age of 103.
MoreBlanche “Patsy” Lennon, 82

Blanche “Patsy” Lennon, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Patsy was born in Macon Georgia to parents Jack and Blanche Lennon. She spent her teen years in Lake Placid, graduating from Lake Placid High School. She has resided in Lakeland for about 60 years.
MoreJodi Marie Thompson, 49

Jodi Marie Thompson passed away suddenly at the age of 49 on May 31, 2022 in Lakeland, Florida.
MoreMichael Kevin Mathis, 57

Michael K. Mathis passed away suddenly at the age of 57 on June 2, 2022 in Lakeland, Florida. Mike was born on January 22, 1965 in Tampa, Florida to George (Bud) and Dorothy (Dot Joyce) Mathis. Mike was raised in Lakeland.
MoreEleanore “Ellie” Freid, 81

Eleanore “Ellie” Freid passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Reading, PA to Samuel and Janet. She later moved to Hillside, NJ where she attended Hillside High School. In 1963 she met her husband-to-be Joel, and in 1964 Joel married the love of his life, and he and Ellie lived together as best friends for 58 years.
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