Obituaries
Myrna Schiemer
Mar 24, 2016
Myrna Elaine Schiemer, 81 of Punta Gorda, formerly of Columbia, Illinois passed away March 24, 2016 in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born Nov 3, 1934, in East Carondelet, daughter of the late Lester and Louise Van Pelt. Myrna graduated from Dupo High School, earned her associate degree in registered nursing from Belleville Area College and later earned her Bachelor...
Bryce Pierson, Jr.
Mar 23, 2016
Bryce "Bud" Pierson, Jr., 89, of Deep Creek, FL passed away March 23, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice Port Charlotte. He was the son of Genelle and Bryce Pierson, Sr., born March 8, 1927 in Sydney, IA. Bud served in the US Army. He was the owner/operator of Pierson Construction and took great pride in building homes in PGI and throughout...
Helen M. Minardi
Mar 20, 2016
Helen M. Minardi, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was born March 31, 1924 in Irma, WI to Robert and Ida Splettstoezer. Helen was a long time resident of Chicago, Colorado and Punta Gorda. She had a successful career in the restaurant industry. Helen loved reading, baking, and needlework and was known for...
James H. Leck
Mar 16, 2016
James H. Leck was the son of George and Marguerite Leck, born November 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Jim was an outdoor rehabilitation counselor for the Division of Youth Services in Missouri. A spelunker, he was a member of the Lake Ozark Grotto and was active in cave and water rescue. He volunteered with the American Red Cross, taught CPR,...
Ronald Knapp
Mar 11, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Knapp, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Toronto, Canada passed away March 11, 2016. He was born June 3, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY to William and Florence Knapp. He served in the US Army and was of the Methodist faith. Ron was a salesman for Baer's Furniture Store, Port Charlotte. He was a loving, humorous, fun...
Earle R. Hicks, Jr.
Mar 9, 2016
Earle R. Hicks, Jr., 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 9, 2016. He was the son of Earle and Julia Hicks, born August 24, 1934 in Johnson City, NY. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Philip Hicks and other family members. A graveside service will be at 10am, Friday, March 18, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens,...
Nancy H. Gilpin
Mar 8, 2016
Nancy Evelyn Harrison Gilpin passed away on March 8, 2016, at her home in Punta Gorda, FL, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, T. Wade Harrison, and mother, Lois Chandler Harrison, and her husband, Randle Thomas Gilpin, III. Nancy is survived by her sons, Patrick Wade McClane and his wife, Debra, John Michael...
Annie L. Flowers
Mar 6, 2016
Annie Leigh G. Flowers, 95, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Darlington, SC passed away March 6, 2016 at Sandhill Gardens after a brief illness. She was born March 25, 1920 in Egypt, SC to Monroe and Stella Gandy. Annie Leigh moved to Punta Gorda in 2006 to reside near her daughter. While a Darlington resident, Annie Leigh worked in various...
Robert H. Cihlar
Mar 4, 2016
Robert H. "Bob" Cihlar, Sr., 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 4, 2016. He was the oldest of seven children to Harry and Louise Cihlar, born June 25, 1932 in Bayshore, N.Y. Bob served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Jackie Cihlar; children, Victoria...
Emelia Shindak
Mar 3, 2016
Emelia Shindak, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 3, 2016. She was the daughter of Peter and Ann Wuskynyk, born October 21, 1927 in Detroit, MI.
Richard M. Kingsbury
Mar 2, 2016
Richard M. Kingsbury, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 2, 2016. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Kingsbury, born November 6, 1931 in Adrian, MI. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, MI at a later date.
Elizabeth A. Strautman
Mar 1, 2016
Elizabeth A. Strautman, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 1, 2016. She was the daughter of William and Anne Buckley, born November 4, 1934 in Boston, MA.
Joseph C. Tanzabel
Feb 29, 2016
Joseph C. Tanzabel, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Tanzabel, born July 25, 1927 in New York, NY.
Byron J. Brower
Feb 29, 2016
Byron J. Brower, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of John and Gladys Brower, born June 22, 1926 in Lakeview, IA. Byron served in the US Army during WWII. Byron was the cofounder and President of Brower Construction Company, Asphalt Paving Contractors for forty years. He was...
Bernard F Swindeman
Feb 29, 2016
Bernard F. Swindeman, 79, of Lake Suzy, FL passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of Walter and Lucile Swindeman, born February 20, 1936 in Toledo, OH.
Verna Jahaaski
Feb 28, 2016
Verna Jahaaski, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 28, 2016. She was the youngest of 14 children and proud to be a coal miner's daughter of Paris and Alice Hudson, born on June 24, 1934 in Packard, KY. Verna enjoyed traveling all over the world with her husband, Ron. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Verna...
Sarina A. Huckestein
Feb 27, 2016
Sarina A. Huckestein, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away February 27, 2016. obituary to follow at later date.
Shirley A. Berkshire
Feb 26, 2016
Shirley A. Berkshire, 81, of Punta Gorda, passed away on February 26, 2016 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Born in Baltimore, MD, on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Kruse. Shirley was a member of Friendship United Methodist. She will be remembered for her hospitality and generous heart. Shirley is survived by her five children: David...
Shirley Mae Bushey
Feb 25, 2016
Shirley Mae Bushey, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Esko, MN passed away February 25, 2016. Born May 14, 1927 in Moose Lake, MN, she was the only child of Newell and Marie Anderson. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of St. Cloud State University in St Cloud MN and taught music and kindergarten in the Duluth, Esko and Cloquet...
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