OBITUARIES

Alecia Sparks Gatewood

Alecia Sparks Gatewood

Jan 25, 2025

Alecia Sparks Gatewood, 63, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. A resident of Cape Coral since 1992 and formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alecia was born on November 18, 1961, in Odessa, Texas, to Charles and Wynema Sparks, who preceded her in death.

Alecia was a proud Indigenous woman and...

Ryan James Vanderheyden

Ryan James Vanderheyden

Jan 25, 2025

Ryan James Vanderheyden, 41, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1996, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born March 7, 1983 in Brooklyn, NY.

Ryan was of the Lutheran faith.  He loved his Family very much.

He is survived by his loving parents, John and Rae Vanderheyden of Cape Coral; two loving...

Roger Chapman Dean

Roger Chapman Dean

Jan 24, 2025

Roger Chapman Dean, 94, of Cape Coral, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Duane David Beckett

Duane David Beckett

Jan 23, 2025

Duane David Beckett, 64, a resident of Harrison Township, MI, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, while visiting his family in Florida. He was born November 21, 1960, in Detroit, MI to Donald and Helen Beckett, now deceased.

Duane just recently retired as a Bricklayer and Allied Craftsman Union member, which was a testament to how much he loved detail...

Joseph Michael Golembeski

Joseph Michael Golembeski

Jan 23, 2025

Joseph Michael Golembeski, 71, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

William Joseph Rice

William Joseph Rice

Jan 23, 2025

William (Bill) Joseph Rice, 93, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Port Charlotte.  He was born November 5, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Agnes Rice (Clymer), now deceased. 

Bill served 4 years in the US Air Force followed by 28 years on the Philadelphia Police Force.  He and...

James Joseph Domaleski, Sr.

James Joseph Domaleski, Sr.

Jan 21, 2025

James Joseph Domaleski, Sr., 84, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He had been a resident of Cape Coral for the past 30 years, employed by Gulf Coast Village, where he enjoyed working well into his eighties. He previously lived in Towaco, NJ and was born on March 1, 1940, in Newark, NJ, to Bernard and...

Sheryl Renee Veenstra Bazuin

Sheryl Renee Veenstra Bazuin

Jan 21, 2025

Sheryl Renee Veenstra Bazuin, 70, a seasonal resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2021, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Cape Coral. A resident of Grand Haven, MI, she was born December 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI to Dr. Bernard Veenstra and Lois Veenstra. 

Sherry’s greatest joy was guiding her children into adults who love God and shine...

Anne Celestine DeRosa

Anne Celestine DeRosa

Jan 21, 2025

Anne Celestine DeRosa, 70, of Fort Myers, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Fort Myers.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Dixie Delores Kelley

Dixie Delores Kelley

Jan 19, 2025

Dixie Delores Kelley, 95, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born in Lee County, FL on November 17, 1929 to Harry and Esther Peterson.

Dixie remained unnamed for 10 days while her parents finalized her full baptismal name. Her birth announcement simply read “Welcome A Cracker...

Gary Nelson Ressler

Gary Nelson Ressler

Jan 19, 2025

Gary Nelson Ressler, 84 of Fort Myers, formerly of Sarasota, FL and Shamokin Dam, PA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Fort Myers. He was born May 25, 1940 in Monroe Township, Snyder County, PA to Fae Ressler Kinney, now deceased.

Gary attended Saint Mathews Lutheran Church in Shamokin Dam, PA.  He graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in...

James V. "Jimmie" Ingolia, Jr.

James V. "Jimmie" Ingolia, Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

James V. "Jimmie" Ingolia, Jr., 73, of North Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Debbie Fiorentinos

Debbie Fiorentinos

Jan 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Debbie FiorentinosA life well-lived, a heart well-loved

Debbie Fiorentinos, 62, a resident of Cape Coral, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Cape Coral.  She was born December 28, 1962 in Jinja, Uganda. 

She was a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, and a radiant soul who left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. Her passing...

Jeremy Brian Gladding

Jeremy Brian Gladding

Jan 15, 2025

Jeremy Brian Gladding, 42, a resident of Bokeelia, FL since 2008, formerly of Portland, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was born March 11, 1982 in Lansing, MI.

Jeremy was of the Christian faith. He was a friend to everyone he met; always having a kind word or joke for those around him. He loved to make people...

Marshall (Mark) Hewitt Foley

Marshall (Mark) Hewitt Foley

Jan 15, 2025

Marshall (Mark) Hewitt Foley, 69, passed away at his home in Cape Coral, FL on 1/15/2025 following a long illness.  He was born on 1/5/1956 in Roanoke, VA to the late Fred & Marie Foley & is also preceded in death by sisters, Deanna & Elaine.  Marshall is survived by his wife of 48 years, Candace; son, Marshall & wife...

Norma Jean Gafford

Norma Jean Gafford

Jan 14, 2025

Norma Jean Gafford, age 80, a Cape Coral, Florida resident since 1981, formerly of Chardon, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida.  She was born April 19, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the only child of Emil and Alice (Zimpfer) Giese, now deceased.

Norma was one of Jehovah's Witnesses faithfully for over 65 years.  She found...

Rachel Christine Andrews

Rachel Christine Andrews

Jan 13, 2025

Rachel Christine Andrews, 35, a lifelong resident of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born February 15, 1989 in Fort Myers, FL.

Rachel found great strength in her Christian faith, guiding her through life's challenges.  She poured her heart into raising Oliver and Dustin, and together, they shared a bond that filled their days with...

Gregory Tyrone Smith

Gregory Tyrone Smith

Jan 13, 2025

Gregory Tyrone Smith, 67, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Jami Michelle Honey

Jami Michelle Honey

Jan 13, 2025

Jami Michelle Honey, 54, a resident of Cape Coral for the past ten years, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 in Fort Myers. She was born November 18, 1970 in Saginaw, MI.

Jami was of the Methodist faith. She was an avid photographer and animal lover. Jami had an infectious smile and a unique laugh that...

Joan Marie Housel

Joan Marie Housel

Jan 12, 2025

Joan Marie Housel, 75, of Louisville, KY, passed away on January 12, 2025 in her North Fort Myers, Florida home. Born on August 26, 1949, she spent most of her life in Louisville, where she was known for her love of family and active social life.

Joan retired after a long career at Naval Ordinance and enjoyed spending her later...