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Gary Ross Bonwell
Jan. 08, 2021
Gary Bonwell left this earth on January 8, 2021 at the age of 68 in Fort Myers, Florida where he lived for almost 40 years. His battle with heart disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. He was a true fighter who had nine lives. Gary was born in...
Kathryn Sprague Smith
Jan. 07, 2021
Kathryn (Kay) Frances Sprague Smith, 98 of Ft. Myers, FL., went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021. She was a member of Truth Baptist Church, Lehigh Acres, and a life member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Fort Myers. She lived with her daughter in Lehigh Acres since 2018. Kathryn was a realtor...
Kenneth Paul Killion
Jan. 07, 2021
Kenneth Paul Killion of Fort Myers, Florida passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 7, 2021 after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. He was 71 years old. Ken was born in Lockport, New York on December 19, 1949, the proud son to Delores Theresa (Pfenter) and Frank Anthony Killion. He...
Fenton A. Ludtke
Jan. 06, 2021
“I am a writer.” That’s the way Fenton proudly liked to define himself. He died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. He was 97. Fen’s career spanned over 60 years as a news reporter and editor, advertising creative director, public relations executive, and author. Born in Detroit, MI...
Andre Labbe
Jan. 06, 2021
Andre Labbe was born in Port au Prince Haiti on January 20, 1950 to Haitian parents Leon and Andrea Labbe as the youngest of three children. In 1990, he moved to the US where he resided until his death. Andre a dietary assistant at the Disney Hotel before his passing, is a recognized artist here...
Wayne Allen Littlejohn
Jan. 06, 2021
Wayne Allen Littlejohn, 81, a 20 year resident of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was born November 25, 1939 in Upland, PA to the late William and Sybil Littlejohn. Wayne was preceded in death by the love of his...
John William Chase
Jan. 05, 2021
John William Chase, Sr., age 81, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born January 26, 1939, in Bellevue, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford Chase and Clara Hayes (Sowers, Artino). His sister, Betty Mae Spalding (Tibbles, Goss, Chase), preceded him in death. He is...
Edith Tangen Warren
Jan. 05, 2021
Edith (Tangen) Warren, 79, of Lehigh Acres, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 5, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully, at home with her husband of 59 and a half years, Samuel Warren. Born January 8, 1941 in Glen Cove, Long Island,...
Robert A. Fatschel
Jan. 04, 2021
Robert A. Fatschel, a United States Marine Corp veteran, was born on August 7, 1932 in Chicago, IL and passed away on January 4, 2021 in Fort Myers, FL. Fort Myers Memorial Gardens has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Therese Huot
Jan. 04, 2021
Therese Huot of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully at Health Park Medical Center on Monday, January 4, 2021 following some recent health challenges. She was 92 years old. Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. Arrangements for Therese's final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers...
Albert J. Wolf Sr.
Jan. 03, 2021
Albert J. Wolf, 76, passed away January 3, 2021. Al was born April 26, 1944 in Austria. At the age of 12 his family emigrated to the U.S. Al was Roman Catholic and attended St. Michael Grade school and West Division High school in Milwaukee, WI. He was employed and retired from the Wisconsin Gas...
Karen Andria Blankenship
Dec. 31, 2020
Karen Andria Blankenship, 62, a 35-year resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in the care of Hope Hospice. She was born August 21, 1958 in Lexington, KY. Andi enjoyed a thirty-year career in the furniture and interior design...