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Yvonne R. McQueen

Yvonne R. McQueen

May 27, 2011

Yvonne R. McQueen, 77, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Highland, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1971 from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Yvonne previously worked for the FAA, NORAD, NASA, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and retired from the Social Security Administration. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Yvonne is survived by...

Lestina Tyre Vaughn

Lestina Tyre Vaughn

May 24, 2011

Lestina Tyre Vaughn, 90, of Eustis, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was born in High Springs, FL on April 6, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Tyre. Her parents moved to Eustis in 1927 where her father practiced medicine, surgery, and hypnosis until his passing in 1974. Lestina attended elementary school in Eustis and graduated from...

Jayne E. Brackman

Jayne E. Brackman

May 23, 2011

Jayne E. Brackman, 80, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. Born in Camden, New Jersey, she lived in Eustis from 1968-1977 while her husband was Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. They retired to Grand Island in 1995. She was a very devoted Pastor's wife, she also taught school and was librarian at Eustis...

Martha Hammerling

Martha Hammerling

May 19, 2011

Martha J. Hammerling, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011. Born in Hornersville, Missouri, she moved to Central Florida in 1976 from St. Joseph, MI. She was a retired telephone operator and was a member of First Baptist Church of Eustis. She is survived by husband - Erwin Hammerling of Grand Island, FL; Son - Jeffery Hammerling...

George Ryan Jr.

George Ryan Jr.

May 19, 2011

George Ryan Jr., 51, of Eustis FL, passed away at home. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he moved to Eustis in 1996 from Rahway, NJ. He was Head Dispatcher at Dura Stress Concrete of Leesburg, FL. Mr. Ryan was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Florida Sheriff's Association, and the NY Jets Fan Club. He was extremely patriotic;...

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson

May 16, 2011

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson, 71, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. Born in Jamestown, New York, he moved to Orlando in 1967 from Sinclairville, NY before moving to Eustis in 2000. He was the Owner & Operator of B & H VW & Buggy Barn of Orlando and loved off road racing. Kenneth served his country in the...

Yaysanet Vera Morales

Yaysanet Vera Morales

May 12, 2011

Yaysanet Vera Morales, Infant, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. She is survived by her parents Juan Carlos Vera and Maria Concepcion Morales of Mount Dora, FL. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. The family will...

Franklin N. Hall

Franklin N. Hall

May 11, 2011

Franklin N. Hall, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 after a long illness. Born in Umatilla, to a pioneer citrus growing family, he was a lifelong resident, graduating from Umatilla High School Class of 1950. He retired from Citrus Central, was a citrus grower and a sixty five year member of First United Methodist Church of Umatilla...

Mary Edna Miller

Mary Edna Miller

May 11, 2011

Mary Edna Miller, 81, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born in Idaho, she moved to Mount Dora in 1970 from Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her Son, Terry Lee Miller of Tavares, FL; Daughter, Debra L. Davis of Mount Dora, FL; Brother, William Coates of Idaho; and 2 Grandsons. Services will be held at...

Ricky Allen Alberry

Ricky Allen Alberry

May 7, 2011

Ricky Allen Alberry, 52, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011. Born in Alexandria Bay, New York, he moved to Lake County in 1979 from Brownville, NY. He was a construction mason and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Leesburg. Ricky is survived by his mother, Gloria D. Thibault, Watertown, NY; brother, Randy J. Alberry, Eustis, FL;...

Scott Thomas Tezak

Scott Thomas Tezak

May 6, 2011

Scott Thomas Tezak, 23, of Minooka, passed away May 6, 2011. Survived by his daughter Madilynn ; fiancée Samantha Gnatz; parents Jackie and Tom; sister Jill; grandparents Lucy and Jack McDonald; grandmother Inez Tezak; he is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather Ralph Tezak and his aunt Barb Markelz. Scott had a...

Thomas J. Fleck

Thomas J. Fleck

Apr 29, 2011

Thomas J. Fleck, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in 1990 from Bloomsburg, PA. He taught school in Danville, PA before retiring, and was a member of the BPOE #754 of Danville, PA. Thomas served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from 1973-1990. He is survived by his wife,...

Bonnie M. Bjerken

Bonnie M. Bjerken

Apr 28, 2011

Bonnie M. Bjerken, 80, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011. Born in Hastings, Minnesota, she has been a winter resident since 2006 coming from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Colonial Church of Edina, MN. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Richard L. Bjerken, Eden Prairie, MN; son, Dr. David...

Rose T. Lees

Rose T. Lees

Apr 26, 2011

Rose T. Lees, 94, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Eustis in 1986 from Perry, Michigan, She was a Sewing Machine Operator wtih General Motors and was of Catholic faith. She is survived by her Husband - Herbert Lees of Eustis, FL; Daughter - Cathy Bashaw of Omer, MI and 3...

Beatrice C. McFarland

Beatrice C. McFarland

Apr 20, 2011

Beatrice C. McFarland, 86, of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Born in Anniston, Alabama, she was a Homemaker. She is survived by son, Greg McFarland, Sanford, FL Fa. Services & Interment will be held in Pennsylvania. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Emilyann VanDerSluys

Emilyann VanDerSluys

Apr 20, 2011

Emilyann Van Der Sluys of Eustis, Florida and former longtime resident of Alliance passed away on April 20, 2011. She was born in Champaign, Illinois on December 11, 1939. Before she retired to Florida in 2001 she was, for 29 years, the tennis coach for a number of local high schools, including Marlington, and St. Thomas Aquinas. She thought that...

Linton A. Kuchler

Linton A. Kuchler

Apr 18, 2011

Linton A. “Lin” Kuchler, 94 of Mount Dora, FL died April 18, 2011. Born in Milwaukee, WI on October 18, 1916 to Louis and Martha Kuchler, Lin attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. After returning to Milwaukee, he worked for Harley Davidson as a factory guide and in the parts department until the outbreak of WWII. He...

Peter Joseph Falso

Peter Joseph Falso

Apr 16, 2011

Peter Joseph Falso, 41, of Clermont, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a salesman in the welding industry. He is survived by his brother, Paul Anthony Falso, Jr., Smithfield, RI. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Linda P. Thompson

Linda P. Thompson

Apr 14, 2011

Linda P. Thompson, 64, of Sorrento, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Born in Hialeah, FL she moved to Central FL from Miami in the mid1960s. She was of Baptist faith and loved playing Bingo. She is survived by son - Stephen (Emmy) Paul of Sorrento, FL; daughter - Tara (Bernie) Northrop of Sorrento, FL; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren....

Louis George Elgert

Louis George Elgert

Apr 10, 2011

We rejoice that our faithful servant, father, grandfather, uncle, Rev. Louis G. Elgert experienced the Gospel of John 11 this morning, April 10, 2011. John 11: 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never...

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