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James W. Arnold
Jul. 01, 2020
South Fort Myers native James Wilson Arnold passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born on December 15, 1934, Arnold was the son of homesteaders John Wilson Arnold and Margaret Logie Arnold. He was raised and lived his whole life in Iona. He served in the...
Ruth N. Kelly
Jun. 30, 2020
Ruth N. Kelly, 81, a longtime Florida resident, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away Thursday, June 30, 2020 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 12, 1939 to the late Frank and Myrtle Speece. Ruth was an NCH employee for 36 years as a neuro technologist. She dedicated...
Beatrice Helen Stauch
Jun. 30, 2020
Beatrice Stauch was born in Mt. Joy, Ohio on Feb 24, 1940 passed away June 30, 2020. The daughter of Perry Wilson and Pearl Crabtree Wilson, she is survived by her loving husband James Stauch; 2 Sons, Doug Stauch and Steve Stauch; 2 Daughters, Sharrie Clayton and her husband Terry Clayton and...
Frances D. Nelson
Jun. 29, 2020
Frances D. Nelson, 85, of Fort Myers, passed away June 29, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born September 15, 1934 to Thomas Glover Neslson, Sr. and Tressie (Stroman) Nelson. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd.,...
Joseph J. Stockhausen
Jun. 29, 2020
Joseph J. Stockhausen 87 of Port Charlotte, Florida formerly of St. Clair, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Miami, Florida on Dec. 7, 1932 son of the late Fred and Rose Stockhausen. Joe married Coe Fix on Dec. 4, 2004. They loved to travel, play bridge and be with...
Stephen Douglas Ayers
Jun. 29, 2020
Stephen Douglas Ayers, 68, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 2017, formerly of Stow, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born May 5, 1952 in Akron, OH to the late Richard and Margaret Ayers. Steve retired from Ford Motor Company and was a beloved member of The New...
Carol Ann Schmidt
Jun. 29, 2020
Carol Schmidt, the daughter of Fred and Margaret Grandt, both deceased was married to Donald Richard Summer Kamp. She adopted 6 children during her life. She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers...
Gerald A. Simandl
Jun. 28, 2020
Gerald A. Simandl, 83, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1954, formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born August 4, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Ervin and Marie Simandl. Jerry was manager of the Boy's Department at Cooley Westbrook Men’s and Boy’s Wear...
Ernest Gordon Young
Jun. 27, 2020
Ernest G. Young of Fort Myers, Florida, better known simply ar :Ernie" by his family and friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was 91 years old. Ernie was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 17, 1929. Ernie served in the United States Air Force where he was a member of...
Ronald Andrew Carmany
Jun. 27, 2020
Ronald Andrew Carmany, 80, of North Fort Myers, passed away June 27, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born July 13, 1939. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences...
Barbara A. Bittle
Jun. 26, 2020
Barbara A. Bittle, 64, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2020 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. No formal services are planned at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Esther Louise Morse
Jun. 26, 2020
Esther Louise Morse, better known simply as Louise to her family and friends, 93, of Englewood FL passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020. Louise was born on May 26, 1927, in Sayre, PA to her parents, Archie and Florence Munn. After graduating from Athens High School in 1944, she enjoyed...