Obituaries

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 9, 2018

Mary Carolyn Brunkhorst of Punta Gorda FL, formerly of Warrior, AL and Des Plaines, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, after a brave battle with cancer. Carolyn and her husband, William, owned and operated two successful businesses in Punta Gorda, Rio Villa Bait & Tackle and Accent Curb of Florida. She also worked as a bookkeeper for many years...

Oct 8, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Oct 7, 2018

Sunday October 7, 2018. He was born in New Castle, PA., November 12, 1939, to Norman and Esther Barnes. Howard was a retired professional truck and bus driver and moved to the area roughly 40 years ago. He was a beloved member of the American Legion, Post #110. Howard touched many lives and left a lasting impression on everyone he...

Oct 4, 2018

Constance Louise Bowman, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Bloomington, IN. Connie was born May 8, 1936 in Toledo, OH, moving to Charlotte County in 1994. Connie was employed for many years by Flower Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Toledo as a medical records transcriptionist. She was an involved member of the Bay View...

Oct 4, 2018

Barbara Elizabeth (Kirchner) Wilhite, 78, of Marietta, SC passed suddenly on October 04, 2018. She was the daughter of Irvin and Inez Kirchner, born January 11, 1940 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Barb grew up on a farm in Ft. Wayne and often spoke of this life-style with fond memories. In 1955 she met the love of her life, Clarence Sonnie...

Sep 28, 2018

Shirley J. Schulz, 65 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born to Leo Jensen and Ruth Flynn on April 22, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shirley moved to the area with her husband in 2017 from Cape Cod. She worked as a manager for TD bank and was a member of the Punta Gorda Sailing...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 21, 2018

Edward (Ted) Jaycox, 87, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born June 26, 1931 in Westerville, Ohio to Homer and Zelfa Jaycox. Ted worked as a Maintenance Executive at Standard Oil (BP) and was a Charter Member of the Orange Township Fire Department in Delaware County, Ohio. He was also a faithful...

Sep 20, 2018

Mary Janet Define, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Mattoon, IL passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday September 20, 2018. She was born January 20, 1935 in Bristol, VA to Bevins Bud and Mary Estelle Terry. Janet moved to the area with her husband John Alan Define in 2001 and they were both members of the San...

Sep 20, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Robert E Weis, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away September 16, 2018. He was the son of Fred and Agnes Weis, born January 31, 1940 in New York City. Bob served proudly in the US Navy and as a NYC Fireman; he came to this area from Chester, NY in 1986. He was a member of the Elks and enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 15, 2018

Sep 14, 2018

Adrienne M. Keeley, 81, of Arcadia, FL passed away Friday September 14, 2018. She was the daughter of Maddox and Anita Dombrowski, born Sept 9, 1937 in Hartford, CT. A retired bank officer, she moved to the area in 2005 from Windsor, CT. Adrienne was also a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Arcadia, FL. Adrienne will be greatly...

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 13, 2018