Obituaries
Theodore R. Beuke
May 26, 2012
Colonel Theodore "Ted" R. Beuke, 78, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 26, 2012, in Punta Gorda, Florida. Ted was born December 6, 1933 in Augusta, Kentucky, but he grew up in Ohio, where he graduated from Bowling Green University, was a member of Sigma Chi, and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air...
Delores M. Hoff
May 21, 2012
Delores M. Hoff, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away May 21, 2012. She was the daughter of Clouyde and Elizabeth P. (Webb) Hawkins, born August 16, 1923 in St. Louis, MO. As a young woman, she was a professional dancer. Delores came to this area from Miami in 1979; she and her husband owned Hoff's Crane Service. She enjoyed handwork,...
Douglas R. Withee
May 21, 2012
Douglas R. Withee, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away May 21, 2012. He was the son of George and Velma (Richardson) Withee, born November 9, 1942 in Marshall, MI. Doug graduate from Marshall (MI) High School in 1960, and earned his Bachelors of Art degree from Michigan State University in 1966. He received his Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School...
Gerald A. Green
May 19, 2012
Gerald A. "Gerry" Green, 64, of Punta Gorda went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2012. He was the son of Jack C. and Pearl (Wachs) Green, born January 3, 1948 in Olney, IL. Gerry served in the US Air Force; he was a Captain with Tradewinds Airlines before retiring. Gerry enjoyed fishing, sailing, boating, and SCUBA diving....
George Keith Austin
May 19, 2012
George "Keith" Austin, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away May 19, 2012. He was the son of Robert Bourne and Bertha Lillian (Keith) Austin, born January 21, 1924 in Coupeville, WA. Keith served in the Air Force during WWII. He was an avid golfer and spent his career as a golf course superintendent. He came to this area 28 years...
Susan Diane Hare
May 18, 2012
Susan D. Hare, 64, of Punta Gorda passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. She was the daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Hobbins) Bassett, born June 23, 1947 in Plymouth, MI. Susan earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education, and was a teacher and school administrator in the Birmingham, MI school system for 24 years. After her retirement, she moved...
Robert R. Raef
May 15, 2012
Robert "Bob" Raef, 79, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Lexington, KY passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was born March 1, 1933 in Lebanon, MO to Richard and Clara (Hewitt) Raef. Robert was the former owner of Welding Products, Inc., Lexington, KY and Western Auto and Raefs Home Center, Nicholasville, KY. He was a member of Southern Hills United...
Clifton Wayne Jones
May 13, 2012
Clifton Wayne Jones, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away May 13, 2012. A visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. A graveside service will be at 11:30 am, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in Punta Gorda.
Lawrence R. Kauffman
May 12, 2012
MSG Lawrence R. Kauffman, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his residence. He was the son of Karl and Hattie Kauffman, born November 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Punta Gorda with his family in 1959. Lawrence served proudly with the US Army for 22 years. During his time in the Army, he...
Sidney Parker, Jr.
May 9, 2012
Sidney Parker, Jr., 79, of Punta Gorda passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He was son of Sidney Parker, Sr, and Edna (Brady), born and raised in Punta Gorda on June 1, 1932. Sidney served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Cleveland United Methodist Church and enjoying going fishing, hunting and walking...
Alice Joan Muenchausen
Apr 27, 2012
Alice J. McClain Muenchausen, 91, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1920 in Newport, RI to John J. And Alice J. (McGann) McClain. Alice married Robert T. Muenchausen in El Paso, TX in 1944 and spent most of her married life living in Illinois. She moved from Round...
Robert M. Weller
Apr 26, 2012
Robert M. Weller, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Punta Gorda on April 26, 2012. He was the son of Bert and Winifred (Strait) Weller, born June 12, 1926 in Ellicottville, NY. Robert served in the Navy during WWII, and took part in the Normandy invasion. He became a home builder and land developer and headed Weller Home...
Roy Earl Zimmerman Iii
Apr 25, 2012
Roy Earl Zimmerman III, 56, of Mims, FL passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was the loving son of Roy Earl Zimmerman Jr. and P. Fran Zimmerman, born May 9, 1955 in Providence, RI. Roy, originally from Punta Gorda, worked as a mechanic for Brevard County, FL. He loved to fish, take rides on his boat, go out with...
Janet May Lemaster
Apr 22, 2012
Janet May Lemaster, 77, of Port Charlotte passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was the daughter of Bruce and Leona (Gawn) Cottrell, born September 29, 1934 in Lima, OH. Janet volunteered in teaching kindergarten with the Head Start Program in Kentucky and was voted in 1978-79 Mother of the Year for Sandy Valley in Kentucky. Janet loved and was...
Robert A. Miller
Apr 19, 2012
Robert A. Miller, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was born May 30, 1942 in Rockville, CT to George A and Elizabeth A. (Reudgen) Miller. Robert graduated from Rockville High School class of 1960 and then joined the US Air Force for four years as a jet engine mechanic. He returned to Rockville area...
John Frederick Kugel, Jr.
Apr 19, 2012
John "Fred" Kugel, Jr., 68, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Lutherville, MD passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 of complications from pneumonia . He was the son of Blanche (Bernardi) and John Frederick Kugel, Sr, born January 27, 1944 in Baltimore, MD. Fred served in the US Army. He was a member of American Pool Players Association. Fred is...
Santiago Caberto
Apr 17, 2012
Santiago Caberto, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was born November 11, 1924 to Pedro and Tibicia (Cabanillia) Caberto. He worked as a Physician before retiring. Santiago was a member of the American Legion in Texas, American Medical Association and Psychiatric Association. He was a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church. Santiago is survived by...
Peggy H. Mcmaster
Apr 16, 2012
Peggy H. McMaster, 60, of Arcadia, formerly of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, April 16, 2012. She was born on September 17, 1951 in Moultrie, GA to R.L. and Merle Hall. Peggy enjoyed RV traveling, loved reading and combing the beach She was a caring and loving person who put others before herself. Peggy was a member of the Punta...
Ben Czyl
Apr 14, 2012
Benedict "Ben" Czyl, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born October 24, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois to Michael and Lucy (Tobolski) Czyl. Ben attended Thornton Jr College and graduated from Southern Illinois University. He served in the US Army, where he made several lifetime friends. He was a member of the Polish Legion of American...
Kazimer L. Machukas
Apr 13, 2012
Kazimer L. Machukas, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born January 28, 1926 in Pottstown, PA to Paul and Anna (Zazza) Machukas. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Kazimer was a life member of the VFW in Port Charlotte and a member St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He enjoyed going fishing, raising...
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