Obituaries

Deborah Williams

Deborah Williams

Aug 27, 2016

Deborah Williams, 57, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away August 27, 2016 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Rockford, IL and married Mike Williams on July 20, 1996. She worked at various manufacturing companies in Rockford, IL over a span of 30 years. Deb and Mike moved to Punta Gorda in 2012 to enjoy year round...

Paul H. Kroeger, Sr.

Paul H. Kroeger, Sr.

Aug 25, 2016

Paul H. Kroeger, Sr. 76, of Punta Gorda passed away August 25, 2016. He was the "elder" of twin boys born to Herbert and Margaret Kroeger on January 18, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Punta Gorda in 2005 from Jolliet, IL, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was proud to have been a 37...

Donald  E. Thompson

Donald E. Thompson

Aug 14, 2016

Donald E. "Donnie" Thompson, 76, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly, Hamilton, MA passed away August 14, 2016. He was born December 8, 1939 in Gloucester, MA to Ralph Thompson and Madeline Poor. Donnie attended Gloucester High School and served in the US Coast Guard on board the SN Eastwind. After being released from active duty, he went to Boston Barber...

Therese A. Nunes

Therese A. Nunes

Aug 12, 2016

Therese Ann "Tarrah" Nunes, 54, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away August 12, 2016. She was born March 8, 1962 in Titusville, PA to James and Joan Mangel. Therese worked for Delta Airlines for 10 years and volunteered with St. Vincent dePaul for 10 years. She loved to volunteer for the community very chance she got and was an active...

Mary C. Knowlton

Mary C. Knowlton

Aug 9, 2016

Mary C. Knowlton, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away August 9, 2016. She was the daughter of Arthur and Josephine Stevens, born June 21, 1943 in Austin, MN. Mary was Home Coming Queen at Austin High School and also worked on the school newspaper. She studied Library Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and was a longtime librarian in...

June Manuguerra

June Manuguerra

Aug 9, 2016

June Manuguerra, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Freeport, NY passed away August 9, 2016. She was the daughter of William and Ester Olsen, born June 13, 1929 in Freeport, NY. June was a retired teacher. She enjoyed playing bingo and mahjong. June was an avid reader and loved sitting on beach while reading. June will be greatly missed...

Miltiadis "Mike" Halas

Miltiadis "Mike" Halas

Aug 8, 2016

Miltiadis "Mike" Halas, 75, of North Port, FL passed away August 8, 2016. He was the son of Dimitris and Asimina Halas, born January 29, 1941 in Andros, Greece. Mike was the former owner of Port Charlotte Diner, Burnt Store Cafe and Stuff A Belly Diner. He enjoyed watching family feud, wrestling and spending time with his family and friends....

Eunice D. Legler

Eunice D. Legler

Jul 29, 2016

Eunice D. Legler, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2016. She was born November 13, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to Irving and Lucille Kerbs. Eunice was the owner of Halfway House in MN and retired in 1995. She was a member and a Deacon at Pilgrim Church of Christ. She will...

Evelyn L. Marcou

Evelyn L. Marcou

Jul 29, 2016

Evelyn "Evie" Lucille Marcou, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away July 29, 2016 at Brookdale Sterling House. She was the daughter of Walter and Mildred Butler, born August 25, 1927 in Exeter, RI. Evie graduated from N. Kingston SR High School, Wickford, RI and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was an avid reader. Evie will...

Jamie L. Kuecker

Jamie L. Kuecker

Jul 24, 2016

Jamie L. Kuecker, age 66 of North Port, Florida passed away, peacefully Sunday morning July 24, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John L. Tolp Jr. "Toby" and Lois Tolp. Jamie lived her life selflessly and was an inspiration to all her new her. Jamie enjoyed cooking and loved her...

Jacquelyn M. Forslund

Jacquelyn M. Forslund

Jul 23, 2016

Jacquelyn Mary Forslund, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away July 23, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice House of Arcadia. She was born September 14, 1924 in Chicago, IL and moved to Punta Gorda in 1997 with her beloved husband of 60 years Raymond Forslund (d. 2010) from Lincolnshire, IL where they lived for 40 years. Jacquelyn graduated from Rockford College...

Janet  L. Wright

Janet L. Wright

Jul 22, 2016

Janet L. Wright, 75, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 22, 2016. Full tribute to follow later. A celebration of Janet's life will be at 11am, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Alma  Mae Miller

Alma Mae Miller

Jul 22, 2016

Alma Mae Miller, 95 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 22, 2016, holding the hand of Branon Edwards, one of her devoted grandchildren of whom she was so proudly. She was born on June 2, 1921 in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to Floss D. and Donie May Lynch, of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Mrs. Miller was a wonderful wife...

Leslie Blackwell Williams

Leslie Blackwell Williams

Jul 21, 2016

Leslie Blackwell Williams, 43, of Port Charlotte went home to the Lord on July 21, 2016. On July 9, 1973, a bright star entered the lives of Alcolman and Margaret Blackwell. This exquisite star, Leslie, spread light and beautiful music wherever she went. She attended school in Fort Lawn, SC and graduated as Valedictorian of her class of 1991 at...

Clinton D. Greenbank

Clinton D. Greenbank

Jul 20, 2016

Clinton D. "Mick" Greenbank, 95, of Punta Gorda, FL went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2016 at Douglas Jacobson Veterans Nursing Home. He was born March 20, 1921 in Ashland, OH to Charles and Clara Greenbank. Mick graduate from Wellington High School and proudly served in the US Navy as a Radar man during WWII on an...

Wayne B. Goff

Wayne B. Goff

Jul 16, 2016

Wayne B. Goff, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away July 16, 2016. He was the son of Woodrow and Teany Goff, born June 10, 1938 in Charlotte Harbor, FL. Wayne was a fourth generation descendant of the Goff family who were original settlers of Englewood. A 1957 graduate, he was class president and played football, basketball and baseball at Charlotte...

Frances H. Wilkinson

Frances H. Wilkinson

Jul 15, 2016

Frances H. Wilkinson, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 15, 2016. She was born Nov. 22, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda.

Julia A. Connelly

Julia A. Connelly

Jul 15, 2016

Julia A. Connelly, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 15, 2016. She was the daughter of Jacob and Julie Thurner, born July 10, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. Julia will always be remembered for her gentleness and kindness. She was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and loved the rosary. Julia enjoyed playing cards and was a...

Elenea Redgate

Elenea Redgate

Jul 7, 2016

Elenea Redgate, 59, of Port Charlotte, FL passed into the Lord's arms on July 7, 2016. She was born December 23, 1956 in Istanbul, Turkey to William and Helen Seitz. Elenea moved to Port Charlotte in 1960 when her parents retired. She attended St. Charles Borromeo Elementary and Charlotte High School. Growing up in Charlotte County Elenea learned to love...

Connie Levis

Connie Levis

Jul 5, 2016

Constance M. Levis, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away July 5, 2016. She was the daughter of Arthur P. and M. Geraldine Jones, born June 15, 1938 in Philadelphia. Connie was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac, MD. She came to Punta Gorda in 2002 from North Potomac, MD. Connie was a wife and mother who enjoyed...

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