Obituaries

Aug 11, 2023

Elsie E. Wechter (nee Reichert), age 102, of Pensacola, FL, passed from this life into eternal life on August 11, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1921, in Maywood Village, IL to the late Emanuel and Dorothy Koate Reichert. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wechter; her siblings,...

Aug 7, 2023

On Monday, August 7, 2023, Dr. John Ochsner Gage departed this world peacefully in his home. Born on December 30, 1941, in New Orleans, LA, to his father, Dr. Idys Mims Gage, and his mother, Jane Pharr Gage, John grew up to receive his pre-med degree at Centre College in Danville, KY. After receiving this degree, Dr....

Aug 7, 2023

Heidemarie Wera Solarski, 84, of Gulf Breeze, FL, died Monday, August 7, 2023.

Heidemarie was born on April 7, 1939, in Brno, Czechoslovakia. She was separated from her mother as an infant during World War II and spent the rest of the war and beyond as a refugee. She survived a forced march out of Czechoslovakia and...

Aug 6, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Ditterline, II, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. Jim was born on February 4, 1962, in Los Angeles, CA to James Edward Ditterline and Valerie Jamrok. He is the grandson of Polish immigrants, Apolonia Mutala and Peter Jamrok.

Jim graduated high school at Choctawhatchee High in Fort Walton Beach...

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas "Tom" O. Bailey, Sr., entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. Tom's vibrant spirit and passion for life touched the hearts of so many. His infectious laughter and kind heart left an indelible mark on the lives he...

Aug 5, 2023

Jason M. White, age 49, of Escambia County, FL, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Jason was born to Larry and Jacqueline Hampton White in Demopolis, AL. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. To say he will be missed is an...

Aug 3, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Laurent, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

He was born on April 24, 1940, to the late Marvin Alvin Laurent Sr. and late Zeda Howell Laurent in Beaumont, TX. Jim found his passion for service in the Army, enlisting at age 16. He served as...

Aug 1, 2023

James Theodore Baer of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old.

Jim, fondly known as Papa Baer, was born on December 8, 1936, in Lima, OH. At eight days old, he was adopted by Phyllis and Ted Baer of Columbus Grove, OH. He always counted his...

Jul 30, 2023

Proud Pensacola native, Joanne Vincent Weiland, 84, was born into eternal life, Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Joanne was born in Pensacola, FL, September 17, 1938, at the original Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the loving wife to Lee T. Weiland, Jr. for over 63 years.

Joanne was a 1956 graduate of Pensacola High...

Jul 30, 2023

Robert "Jack" Cathcart, Jr., 93, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Mr. Cathcart was born in Atlanta, GA on January 15, 1930, to Robert Jackson Cathcart, Sr. and Ray (Mathews) Cathcart. Jack graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951 and earned his master's from Indiana University and was a member of the Sigma...

Jul 29, 2023

Janet Marie "Jan" Bruck, 80, a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and a resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Jan was born on July 15, 1943, in Dayton, OH. She attended Olivet Nazarene University. Prior to retiring, she was a legal secretary for Covington & Burling in Washington, DC. Her hobbies...

Jul 27, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Elaine Hudson, 82, of Pensacola, FL was called home Thursday, July 27, 2023.

She was born in Alexandria, LA to the late Jeff Davis and Mary Campbell Paul.

Dot was a member of Olive Baptist Church since 1973 and was a loving, supportive mother and artist.

She is preceded in death...

Jul 27, 2023

Shirley Olga Studer passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2023, four months shy of her 99th birthday. Shirley was born in Chicago, IL on November 12, 1924, the youngest of four children, to Albert and Nellie Sengstock. When she was a young woman, Shirley's father believed she could be a star and wanted her to travel to Hollywood to find...

Jul 26, 2023

Mary Kay Hruska, age 75, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2023.

Mary was born in 1947 in Antigo, WI to the late Willard and Ruth Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jan Hruska.

Mary was a...

Jul 25, 2023

Randy Lee Haag, age 74, of Milton, FL, went home to his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Randy was born in Wabash, IN to the late Jerry and Carol Cole Haag. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Friermood.

Randy was a loving husband,...

Jul 23, 2023

Curtis Combs Drenan Boone, 95, passed away in the afternoon on Sunday, July 23, 2023, after having had family and friends at his side.

Curtis worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Pensacola, FL until his retirement. He was the owner of Brunken Manufacturing Company before being sold in 2017-18. Curtis loved his family, his church,...

Jul 23, 2023

Joseph "Bud" Francis Kushner, 90, Pensacola, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Bud was born on November 17, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and masters from the University of West Florida. Bud worked as a Supervisor at Westinghouse Electric Corporation from 1951 through 1991 and was...

Jul 18, 2023

Estelle Lee Cunningham, age 91, of Pace, FL., went home to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Estelle was born on February 18, 1932, to the late Fredrick and Lenora Kerr Hoffmann. In addition to her parent's, she is preceded in death by her first husband, William "Bill" Lee; her second husband,...

Jul 16, 2023

Vincent Joseph Sullivan passed into eternal life on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family members. He was an extraordinary human being. He cherished his family and made them the center of his life. Vince never met a stranger. He was genuinely interested in the people he met and treated everyone with respect and dignity.

Jul 16, 2023

Audrey Ann Endres, 90, passed away peacefully with loving family at her side on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Audrey was born and raised in Henry County, VA to Ida Evelyn and Arthur Guy Hall. She moved to Pensacola, FL in 1954 with her husband John and raised her family here. She and her husband John were founding...