Obituaries

Aug 10, 2018

Eugene H. Engebrecht, 92, of Punta Gorda, died on August 10, 2018. Gene was born on July 6, 1926 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Rose (Winkler) Engebrecht. He joined the US Navy in June 1944 and was stationed on the island of Saipan. Following his discharge, he returned to his hometown where he assisted his parents in...

Aug 7, 2018

Sandra Lei Sollars, 55, of Pinellas Park, FL passed away August 7, 2018. She was born May 23, 1963 in Creston, Iowa; she moved to Florida in 1998. Sandra loved being near the water, swimming, watching the dolphins, and taking cruises. She was a huge Univ. of Iowa Hawkeye football fan, watching their games each Saturday, and loved her home...

Aug 6, 2018

Erma J. Kinsey, 81, of North Port passed away August 6, 2018. She was the daughter of Alonza A. and Flora Mae Reynolds, born September 12, 1936 in Douglas, GA. Ermas greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially the grand and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, painting, crafting, and antiquing at flea markets and yard sales; she was of...

Aug 6, 2018

Evelyn V. Ford, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away August 6, 2018. She was the daughter of Loren and Lela Ford, born September 23, 1924 in Nebo, IL. Evelyn was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and owned Fords Honda, the family motorcycle business in Jacksonville, IL. She came to Port Charlotte from Roodhouse, IL 20 years ago and...

Aug 5, 2018

Aug 1, 2018

Joan C. Schatz, age 81 of Punta Gorda, FL died on August 1, 2018. Formerly of Catonsville and Ellicott City Maryland and was the daughter of Frank and Mary Chambers Schatz. She loved reading, travel and especially her Yorkies. She was a graduate of Mt. DeSales Academy in 1955 and St. Agnes School of Nursing in 1958 and later received...

Jul 31, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Suzanne Whitaker, 72, of Arcadia, FL passed away July 25, 2018 after a two-year battle with ALS. Born August 7, 1945 in Cleveland, OH, Sue, as she liked to be called, was raised in Chardin, OH by her adoptive parents Elmer and Josephine Krejchi. In her junior high and high school years, Sue loved dancing, especially tap and ballet. She...

Jul 23, 2018

Jul 21, 2018

Wyatt Evans McDaniel (Mac) of Naples, FL passed away to eternal life on July 21, 2018. He was born (and raised on a farm) in Amesville, Ohio to the late Nelle (Evans) and Wyatt D. McDaniel. Wyatt was an industry pioneer in radio and TV broadcast engineering. He built his first crystal radio in 6th grade which developed his lifelong...

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Jul 10, 2018

Julia Ann Valentine 66, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018. She was born November 12, 1951 in Knoxville, TN. Julia was a massage therapist who enjoyed pastimes such as playing guitar, singing, music and painting. Julia will be remembered for her kind heart and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Julia will be...

Jul 10, 2018

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Jul 9, 2018

Edward J. Ed Beaver, 80, of Port Charlotte passed away July 9, 2018. He was the son of Edward Beaver and Martha and Herm Neil, born June 21, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ed had a long career with the Battle Creek (Michigan) City Police Dept and, as an accomplished SCUBA diver, served on the Search & Rescue Dive Team. He...

Jul 6, 2018

Anthony P. Neri, 87, of Whipple Rd., Pascoag, RI and Winward Court, Punta Gorda, FL left this world behind on 7/6/18 surrounded by his treasured family in the home that he loved. He leaves behind his cherished wife Jacqueline Mary (McMullen) Neri. He is survived by 7 children; Anthony Neri of Exeter, Lucia Neri and Catherine Robidoux, Peter Neri and...