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JEAN STACKHOUSE SKAIFE
Sep 12, 1921 — Jun 12, 2026
Chapel Hill, NC Jean La Vonne Stackhouse Skaife, the only child of Phillip and Edna Stackhouse, was born September 12th, 1921. Jean passed away on June 12th, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC, having lived a full life of 104 years.
Jean was born and grew up in Adams, WI, where her father was a railroad conductor. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and attended St. Theresa College in Winona, MN.
Jean met and married Charles Skaife while working at the Soil Conservation Service Farm Planner office in Madison, WI. Jean and Charlie spent the majority of their married life in Waukesha, WI. Jean was a faithful servant at First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha, where she was a member, as well as Administrative Assistant for a number of years. Cedar Key, FL became a second home following retirement, with many happy winters spent there.
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JUDGE CANDIATE WHISTLER MEETS CEDAR KEYANS
2026 June 18
Alachua Assistant District Attorney Darla Whistler, met with some fifteen Cedar Keans at City Hal on Monday, June 15 at 5 pm.
Consummately professional, gracious, personable, and open, Whistler managed a multitude of questions, ranging from her experiences at Chiefland High to the hierarchy of judges in the State of Florida, with humor, clarity, and candidness.
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JUDGE CANDIATES SPEAKING TO PUBLIC IN CEDAR KEY 2026
June 18
Two candidates are currently vying for the open Levy County Court Judge position in Levy County, Florida. Both will be on the August 18 Primary Ballot where all Levy County residents may vote.
Candidates are Incumbent Luis Bustamante and Alachua Assistant District Attorney Darla Whistler.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Darla Whistler spoke and answered questions at City Hall from 5 to 6 pm.
On Monday, July 6, 2026, Luis Bustamante will speak and answer your questions at City Hall from 5 to 6 pm.
The Cedar Key News staff hopes to see you there.
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