OBITUARIES

Mary “Jo Ann” Stewart

Mary “Jo Ann” Stewart

Dec 27, 2023

Mary “Jo Ann” Stewart, 87, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Fort Myers. She was born July 26, 1936 in Fort Myers to George Cook and Gladys Peterson, now deceased.

Jo Ann loved her family and friends. She thrived taking care of them.  For example, her aunts whom she loved dearly.  Jo Ann nurtured any child she...

Leah Nicole Brown

Leah Nicole Brown

Dec 26, 2023

Leah Nicole Brown, 35, a lifelong resident of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born May 5, 1988 in Fort Myers.

Leah was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of North Fort Myers High School and received her Bachelor of Arts from Edison College. She was a successful business...

James Eugene Sheaf

James Eugene Sheaf

Dec 25, 2023

1947-2023

Jim “Pop” Sheaf, a long-time resident of the area passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.  Jim was born on May 19, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Joanna Sheaf, where he resided until the mid-1970’s when he and his family relocated to Florida. 

He was employed in the aluminum industry as a self-taught draftsman and...

Larry Newton Rickner

Larry Newton Rickner

Dec 24, 2023

Larry Newton Rickner, 78, a resident of Lee County, FL since 1960 formerly of Port Clinton, OH, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born January 9, 1945 in Port Clinton, OH to Norris and Hazel Rickner, now deceased.

Larry was loved and will be missed by so many. He spent his childhood years growing...

Nancy Jean Frabutt

Nancy Jean Frabutt

Dec 23, 2023

Nancy Jean Frabutt, 91, moved to Cape Coral in 1984 from Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, and passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023. She was born June 17, 1932 to Catherine Koehler Doyle and Francis (Frank) Doyle, both deceased.

She was married to Robert E. (Bob) Massie from 1952 until his death in 1990. Nancy later married former high school...

Carla Joyce Driggers

Carla Joyce Driggers

Dec 22, 2023

Carla Joyce Driggers, 74, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1970, formerly of Naples, FL, peacefully passed away to be united with our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born July 4, 1949 in Rittman, OH to Carl and Mary Armbrust, now deceased; loving sister to Richard Armbrust, now deceased. She...

Brian Joel Ramirez

Brian Joel Ramirez

Dec 22, 2023

Brian Joel Ramirez, 21, a lifelong resident of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born September 6, 2002 in Fort Myers.

Brian was of the Christian faith and attended Next Level Church in Lehigh Acres. He was a very determined, strong and intelligent man; he accomplished everything he set his mind...

David Edward Fregeau

David Edward Fregeau

Dec 20, 2023

David Edward Fregeau, 69, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past six years, formerly of Raynham, MA, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born October 22, 1954 in Providence, RI to Albanie and Eva Fregeau, now deceased.

David graduated from West High School in Pawtucket, RI. and attended Keefe Regional Technical School...

Ralph Clark Smith

Ralph Clark Smith

Dec 20, 2023

Ralph Clark Smith, 75, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for more than twenty years, formerly of Durand, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born July 3, 1948 in Durand, MI to Jack and Elizabeth Smith, now deceased.

Ralph attended CMU, was a veteran, and a Water Treatment Specialist for 50 years in...

Mary Eugenia Lemieux

Mary Eugenia Lemieux

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Eugenia Lemieux, 88, a lifelong resident of the Fort Myers area, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in North Fort Myers. She was born September 17, 1935 in Fort Myers, FL to Major and Frances Nault, now deceased.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Real Lemieux in 2019, son Raymond, sisters Elaine, Elizabeth, Christine,...

John Joseph Caraba, Sr.

John Joseph Caraba, Sr.

Dec 19, 2023

John Joseph Caraba SR, 77, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1993, and formerly a resident of New York and its boroughs, passed away at his home on December 19, 2023. He is survived by his only son, John JR.

A loving, devoted, caring father, and a true friend to all who knew him; he was a kind and...

Betty Maxine Day

Betty Maxine Day

Dec 18, 2023

Betty Maxine Day, 90, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1973, formerly of Flint, MI, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 in Ft. Myers, FL. She was born November 8, 1933 in Flint, MI to John and Nellie Tabor, now deceased.

Betty first met the love of her life, Robert Gene Day, in the summer of 1949. In September...

Francis “Fran” Edward Moquin

Francis “Fran” Edward Moquin

Dec 17, 2023

Francis “Fran” Edward Moquin, 102 years of Dublin, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 in the loving arms of his daughter and her husband Dean, who prayed with him until his last breath.

He was born in Wilbraham, Massachusetts on December 2, 1921, the son of Oscar Moquin and Ella (Trembly) Moquin. He was predeceased by his parents, and four brothers and one sister.  His wife of 59 years, Helen M. (Peggy) Moquin is...

Michael Wayne Kemper

Michael Wayne Kemper

Dec 17, 2023

Michael Wayne Kemper, 63, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

James O. Fennell

James O. Fennell

Dec 16, 2023

James O. Fennell, 61, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Celia Vlahogiannis Romero Carrasquillo

Celia Vlahogiannis Romero Carrasquillo

Dec 16, 2023

Celia Vlahogiannis Romero Carrasquillo, 82, passed away peacefully December 16, 2023 in Cape Coral, Florida where she resided a short time with her dear friend, Luzmelia Rivadeniera. Celia, affectionately called “Conga,” was born in Vieques, Puerto Rico on March 5, 1941 to Domingo Romero and Carmen Carrasquillo, now deceased.

Despite Celia’s humble beginnings, her accomplishments exceeded expectations.  She earned a...

Jason Edward Chenoweth

Jason Edward Chenoweth

Dec 15, 2023

Jason Edward Chenoweth, 50, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2017, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born March 17, 1973 in Des Plaines, IL.

Jason was of the Catholic faith. He was an amazing person with a passion for music, fishing, and cooking among many other interests. He...

Carole Ann Mathis

Carole Ann Mathis

Dec 14, 2023

Carole Ann became our angel peacefully on December 14, 2023 at 78 years old. She was born to S. Jane and Garrett B. Crews on July 7, 1945 in DuQuoin, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Philip Young (1985-2004), son Larry Charles Vogt and grandparents.

She is remembered by her husband Marvin Mathis, son Chad (Billie)...

Jennie Marie Jackson

Jennie Marie Jackson

Dec 13, 2023

Jennie Marie Jackson, 43, of North Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Brittany Monique Rogers

Brittany Monique Rogers

Dec 13, 2023

Brittany Monique Rogers, 36, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2017, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Lee County. She was born December 9, 1987 in Rockford, IL.

Brittany was of the Catholic faith. She graduated from Richard Milburn High in Fort Myers and recently had aspirations of helping her fiancé with his business....