Obituaries
Lois S. Bogie
Feb 10, 2014
Lois Albertine Strader Toombs Bogie, 96, of Port Charlotte went to be with her Lord peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Harbor Health Southport. She was the daughter of Arthur David and Metime Pearl Strader, born July 22, 1917 in Campbellsville, KY. In 1937 she married Jasper D. Toombs and moved to Danville, KY. Lois ran 2 businesses "Interior...
Ruth E. Botts
Feb 6, 2014
Ruth E. Botts, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away February 6, 2014. She was the daughter of John and Sarah (Vanden Berg) Van Wingerden, born February 18, 1926 in Coopersville, MI. Ruth loved her Lord and her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member, as well as...
Owen Eugene Hanchey
Feb 5, 2014
Owen "Gene" Hanchey, 82, of Port Charlotte passed away February 5, 2014. He was the son of Cronley and Mable Hanchey, born July 21, 1931 in Akron, OH. Gene was a retired Army Ranger and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received several recognitions including two purple hearts and an Air Medal. Gene was a retired Captain with...
Harold J. Marcou
Feb 5, 2014
Harold J. Marcou, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed, February 5, 2014 at his home. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Marcou, born January 31, 1925 in Berlin, NH. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII on board the USS Santee CVE29, where he was injured twice. He was a retired retail Sales Manager from...
Lamont E. Nichols
Feb 3, 2014
Lamont Nichols, 94, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Lutz, FL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born November 1, 1919 in Ravenswood, WV. Lamont served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lutz. Lamont will be greatly missed by his sons, Edward "Nick" Nichols and Marvin Nichols; brother Clarence "Jr.";...
Charlotte Van Wicklin
Jan 31, 2014
Charlotte Van Wicklin, 88, of Punta Gorda and Waterford, MI passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. She was the daughter of Floyd and Margaret Swartz, born November 12, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Charlotte retired from Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI and has been a winter resident of Punta Gorda since 2004. She was a member of the Order of Eastern...
Eleanor B. Winger
Jan 30, 2014
Eleanor B. Winger, 77, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Mount Prospect, IL passed away at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born October 8, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph and Elizabeth Markovics. She worked as a secretary at various companies and in retail for Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in Mt Prospect. Eleanor was a member...
John D. Smith
Jan 27, 2014
John D. Smith, 92, of Punta Gorda went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born June 9, 1921 in Green Road, KY. John will be greatly missed by his wife, Ruth Smith; brother, Arnold Smith; son and daughter in law, Glenn and Sherry Hammons; 4 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....
Carolyn A. Mackenzie
Jan 27, 2014
Carolyn A. Mackenzie, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Beverly, MA passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. She was born November 14, 1936 in Kenya. Carolyn was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed knitting, her animals and loved her New England Sports. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 53 years, Robert; sons, David (Linda Lee) Mackenzie...
Norma L. Smoak-Prather
Jan 26, 2014
Norma L. Smoak Prather, 83, of Punta Gorda went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was the daughter of Everett and Lila Lott, born August 23, 1930 in Miami, Florida. Norma was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved and served the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated her love of...
Vivian M. Beam
Jan 21, 2014
Vivian M. "Marge" Beam, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL and Cheboygan, MI passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. She was the daughter of Ralph F. and Sarah (Patton) Bennett, born April 1, 1931 in Detroit, MI. Marge earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from Asbury University on August 6, 1952. Ten days later, she married the love of her life...
Joshua L. Bass
Jan 18, 2014
Joshua L. Bass, 29, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born on July 3, 1984 in Port Charlotte, FL. Joshua worked as a Operator for Envirocon Companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding ATV's. Joshua will be greatly missed by his wife of 4 years, Danielle; parents, David and Anita Bass of Bellaire, OH;...
Pete Clarkson
Jan 18, 2014
Pete Clarkson, 70, of Punta Gorda died early Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. He was born September 12, 1943 in England. Pete was well loved and shall be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Gail Berson Clarkson, brother, Michael (Lori) Clavey-George; niece, Angela of Sarasota, Fl; and brother John (Pauline) Clavey-George; niece,...
Gladys C. Naylor
Jan 18, 2014
Gladys C. Naylor, 99, of Punta Gorda, FL went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. She was born June 25, 1914 in Scranton, PA to John and Iva (nee Tuttle) Markwick. Gladys graduated from Scranton High School class of 1933 and married Arthur H. Naylor in Scranton on June 6, 1936. She was...
J. Thurston Martin
Jan 17, 2014
J. Thurston Martin, 73, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. He was the son of Allen and Myrla Martin, born August 8, 1940 in Sebring, FL. Thurston was a commercial realtor in Charlotte County and received multiple recognition for his work including Reader's Choice Award. He was the former Executive Director of the YMCA and was...
Barbara S. Neal
Jan 13, 2014
Barbara Sue Neal, 64, went to heaven early Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born and raised in Herrin, Illinois. She was a dedicated loan officer for Sunrise Financial Services, and was known around town for helping many people to get into their dream home. Most of her clients became an...
Donald C. Hawkins
Jan 13, 2014
Donald "Don" Hawkins, 74, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Lima, OH passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2014. He was his parents' only child, born December 20, 1939 in Portland, Indiana. Don served in the US Navy on board the US Conway destroyer. He was a member and served as Treasurer with the Peace River Car Club. Don enjoyed...
Kathleen Ruth Schmidt Kuchta
Jan 12, 2014
Kathleen "Kathy" Ruth Schmidt Kuchta, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was the daughter of Gustav and Bertha Schmidt, born October 19, 1930 in Cleveland, OH. Kathy graduated from Lorain High School and was a retired registered nurse. She moved from Rootstown, Ohio to this area in 1982. Kathy was a member of Faith...
Richard Lee Sternal
Jan 11, 2014
Richard L. "Dick" Sternal, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born February 26, 1935 in Duluth, MN., the son of Louis and Irene Sternal. Rich graduated from Denfeld High School, the class of 1953. He worked in the Duluth area for a number of years in building construction and sales. The family moved to...
Johns W. Knight
Jan 5, 2014
Johns W. Knight, 91 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was the son of George and Frances Knight, born September 5, 1922 in Punta Gorda, FL. Johns served in the US Navy with the original Amphibious Scout/Raider Unit, handling underwater demolition during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was a man of many talents including...
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