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James Ray Francis
Oct. 04, 2019
James (Jim) Ray Francis February 1, 1937 – October 4, 2019James (Jim) Ray Francis, 82, went home to heaven on Friday, October 4, 2019. His wife, Sharon Lee (Bristol) Francis, who he adored, awaited him there. Other loved ones, that survive him, are: his daughters Tamara L. Sykes, Traci L....
Lillian Marie Schmiedeknecht
Oct. 03, 2019
Lillian Marie Schmiedeknecht of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 while under Hospice care following some recent health challenges. She was 99 years old.Lillian was born on February 22, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, the beautiful daughter to Dora (Surblis) and...
Donald A. Nicholson
Oct. 02, 2019
Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1936, of British parents, in Puerto Castilla, Truxillo, Honduras.Donald lived for many years in Golfito, Costa Rica.He attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, and upon graduation, he joined the regular US Army doing his basic training at For Dix, NJ. He was...
Thomas Stankowski
Oct. 02, 2019
Thomas Stankowski, age 89, son of the late Mary and Joseph Stankowski of Duryea, PA passed from this world to a better place on October 2, 2019.Tom is survived by his wife of 66 years, Katherine P. (Percival) Stankowski, his sister Elizabeth ‘Bette’ Stroup; daughters Dorothy M. Stankowski (Robert...
Maya Lyn Tyler
Oct. 02, 2019
Baby Maya Lyn Tyler, Born to Devin and Ramona Tyler on October 2, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida.She is preceded in death by her sister, Claire Ann, and is loved by so many. Maya and her sister have touched many lives in their short time here on earth; specifically, their mommy and daddy who will...
Mary G. LoBianco
Sep. 29, 2019
Mary G. LoBianco, 79, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born November 14, 1939 in Catskill, NY to Thomas and Mary (Anable) Vache. In 1971 she moved to Cape Coral from Catskill, NY. She attended St. Andrew Catholic Church.Mrs. LoBianco is survived by her son,...
Brigitte Rosenbusch
Sep. 28, 2019
Brigitte Rosenbusch of Cape Coral, Florida passed away suddenly at Gulf Coast Medical Center on Saturday, September 28, 2019 following some recent medical challenges. She was 71 years old.Brigitte was born on January 11, 1948, the beautiful daughter to Helen (Waldman) and Michael Lambrechts. ...
Jean Hutchings
Sep. 28, 2019
Evelyn Jean (McAfoose) Hutchings of Alva, Florida, better known simply as Jean by her family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was 99 years old and only six days shy of her 100th birthday!Jean was born on October 4, 1919 in Echo, Pennsylvania,...
Darrell William Copping
Sep. 26, 2019
Darrell William Copping, 89, a resident of North Ft. Myers, FL since 1961, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born March 5, 1930 in Muncie, IN to Max and Bertha Copping, now deceased.Darrell retired from the Lee County Sheriff’s office after 19 years of service. He...
Clara Louise Ogle
Sep. 25, 2019
Clara Louise Ogle of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 while under Hospice care for some recent health challenges. She was 87 years old.Clara was born on September 13, 1932 in Pahokee, Florida, the beautiful daughter to...
Patricia Jo Coe
Sep. 24, 2019
Patricia Jo Coe, 80, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born June 14 1939 in Galsberg, IL to Robert Joseph and Carol (Harshbarger) Coe, and moved to Florida in 1969.Ms. Coe is survived by her children: Ardel Annette Snook (Pete), Danny Wray Snook (Trisha) and Deborah...
Mark L. Swagler
Sep. 24, 2019
Mark was my husband, soul mate and best friend for nearly 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peggy McLellan and Donald Swagler. Surviving is his spouse Cherry; his sister, Linda; brother, Matthew; niece, Nila; nephew, Andres; as well as extended family members and...