Ernest Letourneau

Jan 9, 2024

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph LeTourneau, Jr, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Mona, by his side. Ernie was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on December 30, 1939, and currently resided in Edgewater, Florida. Ernie was a graduate of Minneapolis High School in 1958. After High School, Ernie enlisted in...

Melissa Knight

Jan 8, 2024

Melissa Gwen Knight, 58, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2024, due to long-standing health complications.

Melissa was born on January 21, 1965, to Larry Knight and Patricia Jenkins in Plant City, Florida. In 1981, she met Ronald Griffin and they later had two children – Cody and Travis Griffin....

Mary Gallagher

Jan 8, 2024

Mary Sue Gallagher passed away surrounded by family on January 8th, 2024 at Lee Health in Fort Myers FL.

Mary was born on August 9th, 1953 to Hans and Cecilia Willer. Mary spent her career as a nurse at Franciscan Skemp in La Crosse, WI. Mary was an avid horseback rider and loved to fish. Florida was...

Brenda Hawkins

Jan 8, 2024

Brenda Sue Hawkins, 65, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away on January 8, 2024.  Brenda was born in Cadillac, Michigan to William and Betty (Arnold) Long on December 18, 1958.  She went to high school at Midland Dow High, Midland, MI.  She worked as a florist for Norm's Flower Petal for 20 plus years.  She was involved with the...

Irene Jacqueline Ditty

Jan 8, 2024

Irene Jaqueline Ditty (née Padden) died from natural causes in her home on January 8, 2024, in Merritt Island, FL. She was 91.

Irene Ditty was born on March 24, 1932, in Passaic County, NJ to her parents, Thomas and Martha Padden. There she met and married Rodney Ditty in 1951. Leaving her lifelong home the Ditty's...

Maria Manzella

Jan 8, 2024

Maria Manzella, 82, of Deland, FL, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, with her daughter by her side.  Maria was born in Buffalo, NY on July 25, 1941, to Vincent and Annette Manzella.  Maria was loved by many, but her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.  She is survived by her three children: Steve (Dianne) Marchese of...

Joseph "Tom" Devaney

Jan 8, 2024

Joseph Thomas "Tom" Devaney, 76, of The Villages, FL (formerly of Lynnfield, MA), passed away in the early morning of January 8th at Orlando Health Regional Medical Center. Tom was born to Joseph and Anna Devaney on November 17, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Mary Devaney, also of The Villages, FL. He was blessed with three loving...

Maria B. Gilbreath

Jan 8, 2024

Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Maria B. Gilbreath who passed away on January 8, 2024.

Margaret Trench

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret Mary Trench, also known as Meme and Nana, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the age of 74 in Ocala Florida. She was born on November 9, 1949, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Marge and John McGuigan. Marge was a vibrant and lively individual who cherished every moment of her life. She had a deep...

Jack D. Cote

Jan 8, 2024

JACK D. COTE, age 87, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 8th, 2024. Jack lived in Summerfield Florida for the past 22 years.

Jack retired from the College of Lake County in 1998, after a teaching career starting in 1969, which was the beginning of the highly successful community college in Grayslake, Illinois....