OBITUARIES

Retired Railroad Worker (Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroad)

Firefighter – Northlake, IL Fire Department (1976–1985)

Treasurer (1985–1990) and President (1990–2020)

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend

Jeffrey Reed Ferguson, a devoted family man and proud retiree of both the railroad and fire service, passed away peacefully on May 14th at the age of 76. Born on July 10th, 1949,...

Emmett Oscar Bandy, II, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Ft. Myers. Mullins Memorial is in charge of his care.

Francis Michael Doyle, Jr., 59, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2024 in Cape Coral. Mullins Memorial is in charge of his care.

John Connell, 48, of Estero, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Donald "Donnie" W. Warren, 68, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 in Cape Coral. Mullins Memorial is in charge of his care.

Jai Wesley Judlin, 57, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mullins Memorial is in charge of final care.

Ronald Joseph Holm, 69, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away Monday, January 20th, 2025 in Fort Myers. Mullins Memorial is in charge of his care.

Lori Lynn Rivernider, 56, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Lehigh Acres. Mullins Memorial is in charge of her care.

Kenneth James Ellefson, 53, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for 20 years, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1971 in Rochester, MN where he was raised, before moving to Florida to escape the tundra.

Ken learned to swing a hammer at a young age, before leaving Mayo High School and starting his...

Evelyn Holdren Strader, 92, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida since 1964, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Fort Myers.  She was born April 14, 1932 in Elgood, WV to Walter and Christie Holdren, now deceased.

Evelyn was a member of First Christian Church in Fort Myers. She had a 30 year career starting out...

William Clair Moore, 64, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2021, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born May 5, 1959 in Miami, FL to Allan Moore, now deceased, and Joyce Moore.

William, known by all as Bill or Billy, was of the Episcopalian faith. He was free-spirited, charismatic,...

Mrs. Betty Jo Garris, 77, went to be with Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 30, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Betty was born in Mullins, SC to the late Lacy & Inez Rogers Hutchinson of Nichols, SC. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Connie R. Garris, of 27 years at the...

Christina Teresa Miclette, 53, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 40 years, formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born February 25, 1970 in New Haven, CT.

Christina was a Catholic and attended St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral. She was so kind, loving, and free-spirited....

Emanuel Felix Pula, Sr., 28, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Bronx NY, passed away Sunday, December 17th, 2023. He was born April 22, 1995 in Manhattan NY.

Emanuel was of the Catholic faith. He was a Family man who dedicated his entire life to his family. Emanuel was ray of light...

Dianna Lynn Flanagan, 64, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 in Cape Coral. She was born November 20, 1958 in Mansfield, OH.

Dianna was a lover of nature & science - with a heart that belonged to the world around us. She began her life...

Lt. Colonel USAF (retired) Eugene “Gene” Paul Wagner, 89, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 33 years, formerly of Clayton, CA (and so many other places he has lived throughout his life) passed away in Hospice care on February 25, 2023. He was born August 31,1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Sylvia Wagner, now deceased. Gene had...

Michael George Yesenko, 73, and Catherine Hubert Yesenko, 71, were longtime residents of  Matlacha, FL, formerly of Norwich, CT and Le Mans, France. Michael passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022  and Catherine passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Matlacha, FL.   

Michael was born March 24, 1949 in Greenwich, CT.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and...

Lawrence Rosewall, Jr., 44, of North Fort Myers, passed away February 3, 2022. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Gary William Vianest, 70, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 27 years, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 in Cape Coral. He was born January 15, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Eleanor Vianest, now deceased.

Gary was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed working on cars with his friends and...

Derek John Ingersoll, 70, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fathoms Restaurant & Bar, 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, Unit 106, Cape Coral, FL 33914. A Scattering at Sea will immediately follow by invitation only as there is limited seating. Mullins Memorial...