Obituaries

Doyle Sanders

DOYLE SANDERS, 76

Pedone Construction

PLANT CITY -- Mr. Doyle Lavarde Sanders of Plant City died of complications of Alzheimer's disease Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2006) at Lakeland Hills Center. He was 76.

Born in Medulla on Dec. 27, 1929, he was a longtime resident of the area. He was a millright for Pedone Construction of Lakeland and Central Maintenance of Lithia. He was a member of Millwright's Union Local No. 1000 in Tampa. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Willow Oak Baptist Church.

Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Gwen Sanders; daughter, Janice Sanders, Lakeland; son, Larry L. Sanders, Plant City; brothers, Wayne, Lakeland, James "JB", St. Petersburg, Gary, Houston, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Batts, Lakeland, Jeanette Bigman, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Regions Foundation.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Dukes-Steen Funeral Home.

Jarrod Ryan"Jr" Strickland

JARROD RYAN "JR" STRICKLAND, 19

Student

Jarrod Ryan "JR" Strickland, 19, of Lakeland, FL, died 8-28-06 in Lakeland, FL. Cause of death was injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Strickland was born 9-5-1986 in Lakeland, FL. He was a student.

He was a member of First Assembly of God Faith. Mr. Strickland graduated from Winter Haven High School; was attending Polk Community College; currently employed by Crispers Restaurant. He was Winter Haven High School Letterman of Football, wrestling, swimming; blackbelt - Roe's Tai Kwon Do, member of Lakeland YMCA. A musician of the guitar, and Boys Scouts of America. Devoted son, grandson, nephew & cousin. He will be greatly missed by family & friends.

Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by his Grandmother Karen Wurtz. Survivors include his mother, Dr. Holly Rae Strickland, Lakeland, FL; grandparents, Ray & Betty Wurtz, Lakeland, FL; aunts, Heidi Wurtz Wise, Lakeland, FL, Haili Wurtz Marotti, Labelle, FL, Dr. Heather Wurtz McDaniel, Winter Haven, FL, Hillary Wurtz Dykhuizen, Lakeland, FL, Debbie Wurtz Harrison, Lakeland, FL.

Services will be held at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home 1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland, Florida. (863) 688-7679. Viewing, Friday, September 1, 2006, 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, September 2, 2006, 10:00 AM. Graveside service following at Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel.

Ralph Wikke

RALPH WIKKE, 87

Sales Executive

LAKELAND -- Mr. Ralph B. Wikke of Lakeland died of lung cancer Saturday (Aug. 26, 2006) at Palm Terrace Hospice House in Lakeland. He was 87.

Born in Kansas City, Kan., on Dec. 26, 1918, he came to Lakeland from Englewood in 1998. He was a retired sales executive in the advertising industry. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 76 and past commander of the VFW Post No. 1000, both of Independence, Mo. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Independence.

Mr. Wikke was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jewell Wikke. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie W. Haldeman, Lakeland; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at a later date in Independence, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison at Serenity Gardens.

Charlotte Nolet

CHARLOTTE NOLET, 80

Eastern New Mexico Rehabilitative Services

LAKELAND -- Mrs. Charlotte M. "Charlie" Nolet of Lakeland died of lung failure Sunday (Aug. 27, 2006) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 80.

Born in Tell, Texas, on July 11, 1926, she came to Lakeland from Clovis, N.M., in 1986. She worked for the Eastern New Mexico Rehabilitative Services of New Mexico for more than 12 years. She also worked in banking and bookkeeping for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, and a board member of the Beacon Terrace Home Owners' Association. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and was a member of Beta Alpha Phi Philanthropy Sorority. She attended Resurrection Catholic Church.

Mrs. Nolet was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "EJ" Nolet. She is survived by her daughters, Bartye Cornell, Green Bay, Wis., Brenda Meyers, Albuquerque, N.M.; brother, Harold "Hal" Thornton, Estil Springs, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Duke-Steen Chapel.

Russell Fahey

RUSSELL FAHEY, 48

U. S. Postal Service

LAKELAND -- Mr. Russell William Fahey of Lakeland died of cancer Aug. 22, 2006, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 48.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 16, 1958, he came to Lakeland from New York City in 1986. He was automation clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Christian.

Mr. Fahey is survived by his daughters, Gloriann Fahey, Laurie Christine Fahey, both of Altamonte Springs; former wife, Gloria Perez Fahey, Altamonte Springs; companion, Maylo E. Robertson, Mulberry; brothers, George Hollman, Boca Raton, Ronald Klein, Wantagh, N.Y., Richard Fahey, Port Richey, Robert Fahey, Spring Hill; sisters, Linda Rega, Port Richey, Evelyn De'Oliveria, Elmont, N.Y., Anne Micucci, Kings Park, N.Y.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Music Ranch, 1920 Banana Road, Lakeland.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Northside Funeral Home.

Charles Hathaway

CHARLES HATHAWAY, 83

Metropolitan Life Insurance

LAKELAND -- Mr. Charles "Chuck" Hathaway of Lakeland died of heart failure Thursday (Aug. 24, 2006) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 83.

Born Jan. 16, 1923, in Cadillac, Mich., Mr. Hathaway moved to Lakeland from Traverse City, Mich., in 1991. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance. He attended Church of the Resurrection. He was a member of Life Underwriters and Telephone Pioneers of America. He volunteered for Southwest Elementary.

Mr. Hathaway was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Hathaway. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hathaway; sons, Larry Hathaway, Chuck Hathaway, and Paul Hathaway, all of Traverse City, Rick Hathaway, Portage, Mich.; daughter, Mary Beth Pomeroy, Traverse City; stepdaughter, Linda M. Kroeger-Leath, Apopka; stepson, Edward H. Parker, Kalamazoo; brother, John W. "Jack" Hathaway, Ludington, Mich.; 15 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren.

Services will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of Resurrection School Fund, 3855 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33813.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Dukes-Steen Funeral Home.

Ruth Paulson

RUTH PAULSON, 104

LAKELAND - Ms. Ruth L. Paulson of Lakeland died of heart failure Thursday (Aug. 24, 2006) at Valencia Hills Health & Rehab. She was 104.

Born in Thornton, Iowa on May 9, 1902, she came to Lakeland in 1970. She was the owner of a mobile home park. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church.

Ms. Paulson was preceded in death by her husband, Everett O. Paulson. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2006) at 10:00 a.m. at Gentry-Morrison Dukes Steen Chapel.

Arrangements By Gentry-Morrison Dukes Steen Chapel

John Beke

JOHN BEKE, SR, 54

LRMC

LAKELAND - Mr. John William Beke, Sr. of Lakeland died of cancer Friday (Aug. 25, 2006). He was 54.

Born Jan. 6, 1952, in Roanoke, VA, Mr. Beke moved to Lakeland from Oak Forest, IL in 1987. He worked for Lakeland Regional Medical Center, as well as a musician.

Mr. Beke is survived by his wife, Peggy Beke; son, John Beke, Jr, Lakeland; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday (Sept. 2, 2006) at 11:00 am at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Dukes Steen Chapel.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823

Arrangements By Gentry-Morrison Dukes Steen Chapel

Roger Reynolds

ROGER REYNOLDS, 73

Engineering Consultant

LAKELAND -- Mr. Roger D. Reynolds of Lakeland died of cancer Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2006) at Palm Terrace Hospice House. He was 73.

Born in Moundsville, W. Va., on Dec. 1, 1932, he came to Lakeland from Pittsburgh 25 years ago. He was an engineering consultant and a sea captain. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a Presbyterian.

Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Dottie Reynolds; stepson, Joe Allen Bryan II, Plant City; stepdaughter, Tonya Bryan, Lakeland; daughters, Becky Reynolds, and Dinah Reynolds, both of Pittsburgh, Polly Reynolds, and Amy Reynolds, both of Houston; brother, Bill Reynolds, Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Reynolds, Pittsburgh; two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday (August 26, 2006) at Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel.

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Margaret Garafolo

MARGARET GARAFOLO, 89

Homemaker

LAKELAND -- Mrs. Margaret G. Garafolo of Lakeland died of heart failure Monday (Aug. 21, 2006) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 89.

She was born in Republic, Pa., on April 14, 1917. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Garafolo was preceded in death by her husband, William Garafolo. She is survived by her daughters, Ann L. Bravato, Lakeland, Margaret West, San Mateo; sister, Agnes Dente, Port Orange; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Northside Funeral Home.