Bertie May Richards' Obituary
Bertie May Richards a longtime resident of the Chicagoland area and more recent resident of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 13, 2019 while under Hospice care for some recent health challenges. She was 95 years old.Bertie was born on July 23, 1924 in Saint Louis, Missouri, the beautiful daughter to Julia (Vander) and August Parochelli.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private and arrangements for Bertie’s final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. The family is planning a future Celebration of Life for Bertie which will take place in Illinois sometime after the return the return of Spring and more favorable weather conditions. Please check with a family member or back here for more information concerning this service which will be posted as soon as further details become available.To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time, please visit Bertie’s memorial webpage located at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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