Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Jul 17, 2019

Carole Marie Kirk, 79, passed away on July 17, 2019.  Born Jan. 29, 1940 in Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida.  Carole graduated from Boca Ceiga High School in St. Petersburg in 1958.  She attended St. Petersburg College.  She retired in 1993 having worked as an escrow secretary with Title Security in St. Petersburg.  She leaves her loving memories to be cherished...

Jul 15, 2019

Donald Lee Funk, 63, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019, with his family by his side in Ocala, Florida. He was born on March 6, 1956 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  Donald was a Communications Computer Specialist with FEMA for 30 years in Mount Weather, Virginia.  Prior to joining FEMA, he served proudly in the United States Army, primarily...

Jul 10, 2019

Arlene was born in Chicago, IL, to Rose Anne and Leo Wawrzyniak.  She was married to Capt. Richard E. French, USMC, on July 3, 1954.  Arlene graduated from Resurrection High School.  She was a beautiful person inside and out.  She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic church.  Arlene was a Homemaker and...

Jul 9, 2019

Ian Vickers, 75, died on July 9, 2019 at his residence in Morriston, FL. He is survived by his wife of 53yrs., Susan Vickers; his Children, Robert Vickers and Johan Moncur; his brother and sister, Renny Vickers, Kathryn Elliott and his grandchildren Sephra and Luca Vickers and Robert Moncur. Ian was born in Stockton, England and was the son...

Jul 6, 2019

Roberto A. Garcia,78, died peacefully surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice of Marion County. He was born on July 27, 1940 in San Salvador, El Salvador. He was the son to the late Rodolfo and Carmen(Molina) Garcia. He is preceded in death by his sister.

Those left to cherish his memories are his...

Jul 4, 2019

Ms. Kirsten Kruger, 88, of Ocala, FL passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Legacy Hospice House.  A native of Denmark and Switzerland, and a naturalized US Citizen, Kirsten, her husband Mario, and son Reto immigrated to the USA in 1956. They settled in New Jersey, where the family brought-up five sons. Part of the family moved...

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Joe E. Merrell, 83, of Dunnellon, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Advent Health in Ocala.

Born in Shelby, Alabama, Mr. Merrell moved to this area after his retirement from US Steel, where he worked as a millwright.  He proudly served his country in the US Army. He attended First United Methodist Church in...

Jun 30, 2019

O B I T U A R Y

Mildred (Millie) E. Reed, 92, formerly of Dunnellon, FL, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019 at Magnolia Manor on St. Simons Island, GA. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Cleveland, OH and was the daughter to the late Laura and Harry Hobbs. Millie was preceded in...

Jun 30, 2019

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx, devoted husband and father of four children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 81. Raleigh DeGeer Amyx was a well-known historian, author, and recognized collector of rare relics and White House porcelain.

Raleigh was born in Kansas City, Kansas on “Flag Day” June 14,...

Jun 28, 2019

Our one year old little Princess, Aria Rayne Griffor, entered this life surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2017 and entered  into Heaven with Jesus holding her hands on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home in Summerfield. In the year and a half our little princess lived with us she shared so many beautiful memories as...

Jun 27, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcia Dawn (Howe) Carter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 21, 2019

Arrangements Pending

Jun 20, 2019

Shirley Pesche, 90, died on June 20, 2019 at her home in Dunnellon. She was born into this life on January 1, 1929 to the late Charles and Julianna (Budnick) Hancock in Chicago, IL. Shirley moved to Dunnellon in 2002 and was a parishoner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs. She was the mother of...

Jun 19, 2019

Rainbow Springs- Sherry Gail Schmitt, 69, Homemaker, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her residence in Dunnellon. She leaves behind her husband of fifty three years, Larry W. Schmitt, Dunnellon, FL; her son, Brian  Schmitt and her daughter, Stephanie Earle both of Evansville, IN; her sister, Maureen Schaftlien, Greensboro, NC; her granddaughter, Jessie Earle, Evansville, IN and...

Jun 17, 2019

Margaret Pardue quietly passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 79.  She had been a member of the community of Dunnellon for the past 22 years. Those who knew her called her Peggy. After arriving in Dunnellon, she took up golf which opened the door to many friendships. Family and friends loved Peggy’s wit and humor....

Jun 5, 2019

Jean B. Johnson passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, at the Legacy House of the Hospice of Marion County, in Ocala, FL. She was 90 years old.

She is preceded in death by her mother Evelina and father Wilfred Bernard, and her brother Lionel Bernard.  She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Harry A....

Jun 4, 2019

Lawton “Coach” Roland, 69, of Dunnellon passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2019. He was born in Dunnellon to James “Monk” and Ruby Roland on July 11, 1949.  Lawton graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1967, University of West Florida with a degree in 1976, and served in the U.S. Army.  Coach Roland was dedicated to...

Jun 3, 2019

Citrus Springs- Saverio “Sal” A. Patella, 91, died in the early morning hours on Friday, May 31, 2019 at his residence in Citrus Springs, FL.  He was born on December 20, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son to the late Paul and Theresa (Sansouta) Patella. Sal moved to this area in 1986 from Long Island, NY and...

Jun 2, 2019

Debra Sue St. John Schmidt, 70, of Dunnellon, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Ocala.  Born in Hartford City, Indiana, she moved to Florida in 1978, coming here from Elkhart, Indiana. She worked for WalMart for 25 years, both in North Carolina and Dunnellon.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon, where...

May 30, 2019

Services in Oklahoma are planned for late June for Phyllis Jan Roller, 69, of Dunnellon, FL, who died May 30 at AdventHealth, Ocala, FL. A medical social worker, singer, and songwriter, Ms. Roller was born in Pauls Valley, OK, on Aug. 14, 1949, to Henry C. and Catherine (Blackwood) Roller.

She was a graduate of Elmore City,...