Geraldine L. Deese

Geraldine L. Deese, 82, of Bartow, FL, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, from cancer. Mrs. Deese was born July 8, 1927 in Colling, MI. She was a LPN for the Health Department for 12 years. She was a volunteer school teacher and a Librarian before becoming a nurse. She was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Winter Haven. She was preceded in death by her husband-Albert Deese and daughter-Diane Stanczak. She is survived by her Two Sons-Walter Lee & wife Judy Stanczak of Lakeland and John William & wife Marie Stanczak of Marlette, MI. Two Brothers-Floyd Lewis and Elmer Lewis both of Fort Meade, FL. Two sisters-Fonda Bennett of Fort Meade, FL and Doris Hendrick of Cass City, MI Seven Grandchildren-Cindy Stanczak, Melanie & husband Dave Shehan, Michael & wife Angela Rogers, Michelle Rogers, Kimberly Deese, Micheal Deese and Matthew Deese. Eight Great Grand Children. Visitation will be Monday, Jan 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow. Funeral service will be at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Tuesday, Jan 5, 2010. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL.