Obituaries

Jacob Huebert

Jacob Huebert

Sep 21, 2016

Jacob Huebert, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away September 21, 2016. He was born February 12, 1927 in Canada to Cornelius and Maria Huebert. Jacob will be greatly missed by his family. A full obituary from the family will follow at a later date.

Richard C. Drengberg, Sr.

Richard C. Drengberg, Sr.

Sep 14, 2016

Richard Charles Drengberg, Sr., 68, of Arcadia, FL passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born July 31, 1948 in Boston, MA to William and Lillian Drengberg. Richard enjoyed golfing, spending time with friends and was an avid New England Sports fan. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Richard (Steffany) Drengberg, Jr....

Helen J. King

Helen J. King

Sep 13, 2016

Helen J. King, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL was summoned by God to her new home in Paradise on September 13, 2016. She was born January 18, 1931 in Randolph, ME to Harry and Hazel Jones. She married her high school sweetheart on June 3, 1952 and for 26 years followed him on assignments that included bases in Texas, Florida,...

Gladys Graham

Gladys Graham

Sep 11, 2016

Gladys Graham, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away September 11, 2016. She was born June 14, 1929 in Clewiston, FL to Jimmy and Cora Mae Jackson. Gladys was a homemaker. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Charlotte Harbor and was a past volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Gladys enjoyed gardening, bird watching and loved to cook for...

Gary L. Stone

Gary L. Stone

Sep 6, 2016

Gary L. Stone, 75, of Venice, FL formerly of Durand, MI passed away September 6, 2016. He was born December 7, 1940 in Durand, MI to Robert and Martha Louise Stone. Gary was a supervisor with General Motors and retired in 1987. After retiring, Gary enjoyed remodeling houses and working with wood. He attended Grace Community Bible Church, Venice, FL....

Hazel D. Long

Hazel D. Long

Sep 4, 2016

Hazel Dean Long, 88, formerly from Clinton, passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 at the Solaris nursing home in Port Charlotte, FL. Hazel had been residing in Port Charlotte the past five years to be with family. She was born in the Clinton area to Arthur and Edna Hooks on March 11, 1928. Hazel lived in Detroit, Michigan for many...

Geoffrey Wilkinson

Geoffrey Wilkinson

Aug 31, 2016

Geoffrey Wilkinson, 96, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away August 31, 2016. He was born February 09, 1920 in Bradford, England to Leonard and Jane Wilkinson. Geoffrey served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, Eagles and Moose. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Catheleen Peterson and Colleen (Nathan)...

Craig W. Douglass

Craig W. Douglass

Aug 29, 2016

Craig W. Douglass, 63, of North Port, FL passed away August 29, 2016. He was born October 15, 1952 in Port Alleghany, PA to Neil and Phyllis Douglass. Craig served in the US Army as a MP at Fort Polk, LA. He attended First Alliance Church, Port Charlotte. Craig was an avid fisherman, loved working in his garden and enjoyed...

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.