OBITUARIES

Patricia Victoria Martin

Patricia Victoria Martin

Dec 21, 2024

Patricia Victoria Martin, 98, of Bokeelia, FL passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Cape Coral. She was born February 24, 1926 in Owosso, MI to the late Roy and Victoria Price.

Patricia was a Cadet Nurse during WWII and met her future husband, William, while working in Chicago. She and William shared 52 years of marriage, and as a Navy...

Donald “Don” Joseph Boschke, Jr.

Donald “Don” Joseph Boschke, Jr.

Dec 21, 2024

Donald “Don” Joseph Boschke, Jr., age 63, beloved son of Maxine Boschke, loving brother of Bonnie Anderson, and Michelle (Donnie “Bush”) Bushar, passed away on December 21st 2024 in Punta Gorda, FL. He was waiting to be picked up at the airport to begin his annual 3 week holiday vacation with family.

Don was born on September 27th 1961 in...

Susan Mae Beckman

Susan Mae Beckman

Dec 21, 2024

Susan Mae Beckman, 78, of Fort Myers, FL.  formerly of Columbiana & Youngstown, OH, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL., She was born on October 18, 1946, in Salem, Ohio to Lloyd Raymond and Marguerite Ann (Kamery) Crawford, now deceased.

Susan was of the Methodist Faith.  She attended College at Youngstown State University,...

Douglas James Vaught

Douglas James Vaught

Dec 21, 2024

Douglas James Vaught, 68, of Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.

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

Darren Robert Hower

Darren Robert Hower

Dec 19, 2024

Darren Robert Hower, 52, a resident of Cape Coral, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Cape Coral. He was born June 24, 1972 in Abington, PA.

Darren was of the Catholic Faith. He always wanted to see his children thrive and do what he didn’t have the strength to do himself. He will be remembered for all of...

Cheryl Russell

Cheryl Russell

Dec 16, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Cheryl Russell, formerly of Hollis, NH, passed away at the age of 63, on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida, from complications from Lupus.

Cheryl was born on April 13, 1961, in Milford, CT, to Jack and Linda Russell. She spent her elementary and middle school years in Billerica,...

Rafael Francisco Palmero

Rafael Francisco Palmero

Dec 16, 2024

Rafael Francisco Palmero, 96, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Robert Eugene Huffer

Robert Eugene Huffer

Dec 16, 2024

Robert Eugene Huffer, 73, of North Fort Myers, formerly of Leesburg, FL, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in North Fort Myers.  He was born January 16, 1951 in Frankfurt, IN to William and Mildred Huffer, now deceased. 

Robert was of the Christian faith attending the Church of God in Estero, FL. Robert was a remarkably successful salesperson who built...

Brian John Heggen

Brian John Heggen

Dec 14, 2024

Brian John Heggen, 78, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Dorothy Frances Smith

Dorothy Frances Smith

Dec 14, 2024

Dorothy Frances Smith, 77, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2012, formerly of Waretown, New Jersey. Dot  passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home. She was born January 9, 1947 in Fort Dix, New Jersey to Francis and Bertha Leary, now deceased. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Michele O’Grady. 

Dorothy was of the Christian faith. She...

Maureen Pottle

Maureen Pottle

Dec 12, 2024

Maureen Pottle, 86  

Worcester, MA – Maureen E. (Kane) Pottle, born and raised in Worcester, MA and a resident of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 86.  

Maureen was born in Worcester on February 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Edward H. Kane and Marion C. (Wood) Kane.

Maureen...

Candace Cherie Rhodes

Candace Cherie Rhodes

Dec 11, 2024

Candace Cherie Rhodes, 51, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Fort Myers.  She was born March 18, 1973 to Leroy and Patricia Higginson, now deceased.Candace was a follower of the Christian faith, raised in the Church of God in Fort Myers, most recently attending Next Level Church of Fort Myers.  She was a...

Karen V. Maas

Karen V. Maas

Dec 11, 2024

Karen V. Maas passed away in the early morning hours of December 11th with family by her side. Karen fought a valiant fight against cancer for over five years. She was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Jo Vollgraff, her oldest sister, Helen Davis (Jim) as well as her husband, Walter Maas. She is survived by brother Sam (Tari), brother...

Catherine Louise Rushton

Catherine Louise Rushton

Dec 9, 2024

Catherine Louise Rushton, 81, a resident of Lehigh Acres, formerly of Marquette, MI, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Lehigh Acres.  She was born July 28, 1943 in Templeglantine, Co. Limerick, Ireland to James and Eileen Woulfe, now deceased.

Cathy attended St. Raphaels Catholic Church of Lehigh Acres.  She grew up in Braintree Essex, England.  Cathy was a parachute...

William Locke Carter

William Locke Carter

Dec 9, 2024

William Locke Carter, 95, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Pine Island and Des Moines, IO, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Punta Gorda.  He was born September 21, 1929 in Perdue Hill, AL to Locke and Maggie Carter, now deceased. 

William was a member of Pine Island Methodist Church.  Many happy hours were spent by Carol and...

Howell Quintard Heath Jr.

Howell Quintard Heath Jr.

Dec 7, 2024

Howell Quintard Heath Jr., affectionately known to friends and family as "Buddy," passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born May 22, 1940, in Sumter, South Carolina, Buddy lived a full and adventurous life. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Captain. He attended Edmonds High...

Victoria Elizabeth Sherwood

Victoria Elizabeth Sherwood

Dec 7, 2024

Victoria “Vicky” Elizabeth Sherwood, 54, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2000, formerly of Marathon, FL, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born May 23, 1970 in Stratford, NJ to Elizabeth Arnold and the late John Sherwood.

VIcky was presently an employee of the City of Cape Coral at the Art Center and...

Vernon Lee Rose

Vernon Lee Rose

Dec 5, 2024

Vernon Lee Rose, 78, of Babcock Ranch, FL, formerly of Racine, WI, passed away Thursday, December 5,2024 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was born January 19, 1946 in Racine, WI to Mary and Vaughn Rose, nowdeceased.Vern was a graduate from Union Grove High School. Upon graduation he continued his education atWhitewater and Gateway. His working career brought him to Walker Mfg...

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon

Dec 4, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon, 48, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 30 years, passed away peacefully in his home on December 4, 2024. Born on February 17, 1976, in Akron, Ohio, Bobby was a beloved Husband, Father, Son, and Friend.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Sherri DeShon, with whom he shared a life filled with love and...

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol

Dec 4, 2024

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol, 76, a resident of Arcadia, FL since 2020 and a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1953, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arcadia.  She was born on March 25, 1948 in Sacramento, CA to Larry and Virginia Griffin, now deceased.

Kathy was of the Methodist faith.  She was very active in her...