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Edward G. Wiegers, Jr.
Jul. 29, 2019
Edward G. Wiegers, Jr., Esquire, 91, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born March 20, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Edward G. and Elsie (Katlender) Wiegers. He received his J.D. from St. Louis University and practiced law in St. Louis for over 50 years. He is survived by his...
Brian Patrick Lynch
Jul. 28, 2019
Brian Patrick Lynch, 64, a resident of Ft. Myers, FL for over 40 years, formerly of Joliet, IL passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in Joliet, IL on January 2, 1955 to Kelly and Alice Lynch, now deceased.A beloved father and friend, Brian enjoyed gathering with his...
Dr. Travis Pfannenstiel
Jul. 27, 2019
The family has requested that there be no flowers pleaseDr. Travis Pfannenstiel, 43, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 2015, passed away in his wife’s arms on Saturday, July 27, 2019 after a 20 month battle with brain cancer. He was born February 1, 1976 in Salina, KS.Dr. Pfannenstiel was active...
Kenneth Marvin Issel
Jul. 25, 2019
Kenneth Marvin Issel, 97, of North Fort Myers, passed away July 25, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born October 28, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to Carl William and Cora Fredrica (Pahre) Issel. He retired from the U.S. Navy following 20 years of loyal service, where is was an Air Traffic...
Russel Glenn Bottles
Jul. 24, 2019
Russel Bottles went to Heaven to be with Jesus on July 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emery and Emma; his wife of 68 years, Josephine; his son, Glenn; sister, Ruth; brothers, Harold and Keith; as well as hundreds of friends.On February 19, 1926 Russel Glenn Bottles...
Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Swoboda
Jul. 24, 2019
Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Swoboda, 93, a resident of Ft. Myers, FL since 1985, formerly of Virginia Beach passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born July 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Dorothy Martin, now deceased.Betty was a longtime volunteer at...
Alvaro Perez
Jul. 23, 2019
Alvaro Perez of Cape Coral and formerly of New York passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 following some recent health challenges. He was 58 years old.A Visitation for Alvaro will be held form 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2019 inside the...
Jeffrey Earl Doernenburg
Jul. 23, 2019
Jeffrey Earl Doernenburg, 58, a Ft. Denaud, FL resident since 1984, formerly of Traverse City, MI passed away July 23, 2019. He was born May 16, 1961 in Petoskey, MI to Earl and Alma Doernenburg, now deceased.Jeff was a car salesman for many years.He is survived by his loving companion of 14...
Henry E. Fichter
Jul. 22, 2019
Henry English Fichter of Alva, Florida, more commonly known as “Hank,” passed away peacefully and with his loving family by his side at Lee Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2019. He was 74 years old.Hank was born in Miami, Florida on December 28, 1944 to Ruth Ann (Walker) Fichter and Henry...
Winston Roy Anderson
Jul. 22, 2019
Winston Roy Anderson, 71, of North Fort Myers, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born August 18, 1947 in Jamaica to Nathaniel Augustus and Ivy (Bola) Anderson. He moved to Florida from Wisconsin in 1986.Mr. Anderson was an entrepreneur, owning and operating several medical equipment...
Louise H. Bliss
Jul. 22, 2019
Louise H. Bliss, 99, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born February 5, 1920 in Ashland, OH to Edward Francis and Mabel (Shukers) Hendricks.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial...
Ronald Peter Ouellett
Jul. 21, 2019
Ronald Peter Ouellett, 88, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born July 13, 1931 in Bronx, New York to Peter and Berthe (Routhier) Ouellet.Mr. Ouellett is survived by his wife, Joan Ellen Ouellett; his step-children (spouse): Marshall Aykroyd (Sandra), Lynne Basileo...