Patricia Fischer
Feb 22, 2026
Patricia Fischer (née Jachim), 78, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in The Villages, Florida.
Born on October 2, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Patricia was the beloved daughter of John and Francis Jachim and the oldest of four siblings. She is survived by her sister Sharon; and brother Bob. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Ken;...
Garner Robert (Bob) Mallory
Feb 22, 2026
Garner Robert “Bob” Mallory, age 82, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1943, in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of the late Garner and Pauline Mallory. He graduated from Ashtabula High School and married his high school sweetheart, Judy. They built their first home next to his family’s farm and soon started their own family....
Rochelle Lowe
Feb 22, 2026
Rochelle “Shellie” Lowe, aged 84, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her three cherished children: David, Stephanie, and Jennifer. Shellie’s life was one of love, commitment, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
Born on November 13, 1941, in Cudahy, WI, Shellie was the daughter of Aaron Schneider and Bertha Wagon. She attended Washington High School, where...
Janice M. Beck
Feb 22, 2026
Ms. Janice "Jan" M. Beck 10-26-1944 - 2-22-2026
Jan Beck, 81, passed away peacefully at Freedom Pointe, The Villages, FL on 2-22-26. She was born in Watertown, NY to her parents, Jack and June Buchanan Beck. She graduated from Lyme Central School in Chaumont, NY and from SUNY Geneseo with a MA in Education. Jan moved to The Villages in 2009...
Kara Belle Bilyeu
Feb 22, 2026
Kara Belle (Bayly) Bilyeu, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, age 93, passed away February 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Leesburg, Florida.
Kara was born January 5, 1933, in Curran, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Alberta Hurshman Bayly.
Kara attended New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Illinois, where she enjoyed cheerleading, participating in the choir, and the school...
Sue W. McDowell
Feb 21, 2026
Sue W. McDowell, of The Villages, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home peacefully at the age of 88 on February 21, 2026 following a brief illness.
Born on February 19, 1938 in Ty Ty, Georgia to Dana and Josie Whitfield, Sue was one of eight children and was known for her energy and imagination. She loved her three B’s: Birds, Butterflies...
Elliot M Ruben
Feb 21, 2026
Elliot M. Ruben of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 76, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lewis Ruben and Jesse Stamm. He graduated from the University of Miami in 1972.
On December 24, 1981, Elliot married the love of his life,...
Janice Marie Kieffaber
Feb 21, 2026
Janice Marie Kieffaber (née Scheier), lovingly known as Jan, was born on February 25,1943 in Kansas City to Matt and Loretta Scheier. Jan passed peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by close family at her son Patrick’s home in Nashville.
Jan graduated from Avila College, where her Catholic faith was further nurtured and strengthened. A devout Catholic throughout her life, Jan...
Denis Jacques Rondeau
Feb 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Denis Rondeau on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his winter home in Florida, in his 85th year.
Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elaine (January 9, 2013), whose memory remained close to his heart every day. He was also predeceased by his parents, Emile and Lillian Rondeau, and...
Matthew Hawkins Mckinnon
Feb 20, 2026
Matt McKinnon passed away on February 20, 2026 in Winter Park, FL at the age of 48 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Matt was a lover of all and brightened every room he entered. His quick wit and keen intellect made him a sought-after teammate in games and in life. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golf.
Matt’s...