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Robert E. Phillips
Nov. 16, 2020
Robert E. Phillips Beloved Husband of Peggy (Margaret) Murray Phillips November 14, 1940 – November 16, 2020 Robert E. Phillips, a twenty-year resident of Fort Myers and formerly of Houston, TX and St. Croix, USVI, passed away at home on November 16, 2020 after a five-month struggle against...
James O. Erickson
Nov. 16, 2020
James “Jim” Oscar Erickson, 79, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on November 16, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida, with his family at his side. Jim was born to Oscar and Florence Marie Erickson on July 3, 1941, in Menominee, Michigan. He grew up on the family farm in Stephenson, Michigan,...
Josefina Rivera
Nov. 16, 2020
Josefina Rivera of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, November 16, 2020 following some recent health challenges. She was 89 years old. Josefina was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1931 and was the beautiful daughter to Ines Rios and...
John Joseph Shanahan
Nov. 13, 2020
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John “Jack” J. Shanahan, age 91, died peacefully in his son’s Florida home on November 13, 2020, surrounded by his family. John was born April 30, 1929, to John and Nellie (Blish) Shanahan of Hillpoint, Wisconsin. He married the love of his life,...
Maureen A. Valentine
Nov. 13, 2020
Maureen A. Valentine, 87, of Fort Myers, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born October 16, 1933 in London, England to Fred and Annie May (Lee) Moon. She is survived by her son, Ryan D. Altman of Fort Myers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens...
Edward J. LaMothe
Nov. 12, 2020
Edward J. LaMothe, 83, of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Hospice in Fort Myers. Edward was born in Hartford, CT to the late Ovila Adelarde LaMothe and Alexina Mary Langevin. Edward graduated from H.P.H.S., Hartford, CT...
William Russell Glatz
Nov. 12, 2020
William Russell Glatz, 85, a 20-year resident of Estero, FL, formerly of Rockville, MD passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 8, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Russell and Marian Glatz. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Joseph A. Palumbo
Nov. 12, 2020
Joseph A. Palumbo, 73, of Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born September 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to Thomas and Leona (Cushing) Palumbo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol M. Palumbo along with 3 children. Funeral services are...
Kenneth James Ferguson Sr.
Nov. 12, 2020
Kenneth James Ferguson, Sr., 70, of North Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born June 24, 1950 in Dayton, OH and moved to Florida permanently in 2005. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth James Ferguson, II...
Alfred J. Stashis
Nov. 11, 2020
Alfred J. Stashis, age 90, of Fort Myers, FL died on November 11, 2020 after a brief Illness. Born in Philadelphia, PA the son of Lithuanian immigrants, he was educated in the local parish school and at West Catholic High School for Boys. He enrolled at the West Chester University, where he...
Stephen Patrick Schengber
Nov. 08, 2020
Stephen Patrick Schengber, 56, of Alva, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born April 13, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH to John Stephen and Martha Ann (Kennedy) Schengber. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers,...
James R. Heckler Sr.
Nov. 07, 2020
On November 7th, 2020, James Heckler Sr. passed away at age 95. He was born August 14, 1925 in Chambersburg, PA to Maurice and Marjorie Heckler. Along with his parents, Jim was proceeded in death by the love of his life, the former Harriett Williams, his wife for 65 years. He is survived by his...