BISHOP - Gary M. Bishop passed away in North Carolina on November 2, 2009 at the age of 45. He was preceded in death by his father, Nippy.
Gary is survived by his wife, Missy and daughter, Alicia; mother, Bunnie; brothers, John K. Bishop and Billy Strawder; nephew, John and six other nephews; two nieces and several great nieces and nephews.
Gary resided in Osceola County before moving to North Carolina three years ago.  He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.

KENNELLY - Florence R. Kennelly of 1500 Southgate Drive, Kissimmee, Florida quietly passed away the morning of Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Florence, 91 years old, was born in Fall River, MA. She was the daughter of David and Florida Gardner, originally of Canada.
Florence is survived by her three daughters: Karen Fenwick (Mark) of McDonald, PA, Kimberly Bentz (George) of Seven Fields, PA and Debra Apfelbaum (David) of Kissimmee, FL.
Florence was married for over 50 years to the late Robert Kennelly. They were married in 1943 in Newport, RI while Yeoman 1st Class Kennelly was on furlough. During World War II, Florence was a clerical secretary for the Department of Navy based in California, while he fought in the Asiatic Pacific Camp - Okinawa.
Upon his return at the end of the war, they started their family in Pittsburgh and she became a homemaker, raising their three daughters. They enjoyed the beauty of nature with outings to the many parks and recreational areas of Western Pennsylvania as they lived in a small suburb called Allison Park just 20 miles north of Pittsburgh.
Now, for the past 15 years, she enjoyed her independence as a resident of the beautiful Good Samaritan Village campus here in Kissimmee, where she soaked up the beauty of Florida and the natural wildlife. A Sunday drive and trip to Dairy Queen brought her much happiness. She was honored to be a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award by Rotary International.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, beginning at 2:00 PM at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, 511 Emmett Street, Kissimmee, with a celebration of her life commencing at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Peter Zieg officiating. The family will hold a reception upon the conclusion of the service at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. Florence will be interred with her husband at Osceola Memory Gardens at a private graveside service.
Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee, FL, is in charge of Florence’s arrangements.407-847-3188

LANTZ - Mr. Robert Paul Lantz, 77, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at his residence.
Robert was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 31, 1932, the son of the late Howard and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. Mr. Lantz retired from Ametec Lamb Electric in Kent, OH in 1995; he attended Neptune Road Baptist Church in Kissimmee, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilma Lantz; three children: daughters, Bobbi E. (Frederick) McKinney of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; Bonny L. (Dave) Hull of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and son, Dennis B. Lantz of St. Cloud, FL; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Charlotte (Vince)  DeCapito of Kent, OH; two brothers, Fred Lantz of Kent, OH, Willy (Marge) Lantz of Stow, OH, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Daugherty.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL, with the Pastor Jack Pate of Neptune Road Baptist Church officiating. Family and friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, also at the funeral home.
Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769, 407-957-2511.
Visit www.osceolamemgds.com for online condolences.

LARSON - Inez M. Larson, age 100 of Kissimmee, FL, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2009.
She was a Lutheran born in Argyle, WI. From the age of 10 she raised her four sisters as her mother had passed away. She married Glen M. Larson in 1942 and they lived happily for 52 years.
She is survived by her son, Leon and his wife, Jean, of St. Cloud/Kissimmee, FL.  
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Kissimmee. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to service time on Friday.  Services under the direction of :OSCEOLA MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY, FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, Fl.  407-847-2494 www.osceolamemgds.com