OBITUARIES

Gregory Dennis Kruck

Gregory Dennis Kruck

Apr 12, 2025

Gregory Dennis Kruck, 72, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. 

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

Robert Edgar Schwerman

Robert Edgar Schwerman

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Edgar Schwerman, 84, a resident of Keshena, WI, and snowbird of Lee County FL since 2013, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers Florida.

He was born on September 11, 1940, in Libertyville, IL to Robert and Florence Schwerman, (Godwin).

Robert was raised in Mundelein...

William "Bill" Bailey

William "Bill" Bailey

Apr 9, 2025

William “Bill” E. Bailey , 71, passed away in Okeechobee, FL on April 9, 2025 where he enjoyed many years of vacationing and fishing.

He is survived in Kentucky by his loving wife, Virginia “Gigi”, his beloved son Jason (Jennifer), and his beloved sister Linda (Mike) Gorham. He also is survived by his loving grandchildren, Austin (Ashley) Bailey, Taylor Bailey...

James "Butch" Betton Franklin, III

James "Butch" Betton Franklin, III

Apr 8, 2025

James “Butch” Betton Franklin, III, 76, of Cape Coral, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  He was born January 9, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to Mary and James Franklin, II, now deceased.

Butch was of the Christian faith.  He loved music & concerts, the mountains & camping, Ravens football, Orioles baseball & Nascar. When he...

Michael Francis Maceranka

Michael Francis Maceranka

Apr 8, 2025

Michael Francis Maceranka, 64, of Cape Coral,  passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  Born February 18, 1961, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Andrew and Anna Maceranka.

Michael grew up in East Islip, NY where he attended East Islip High School.  As an adult, he made his way to the East Coast of Florida before eventually...

Laura Jean Monish

Laura Jean Monish

Apr 6, 2025

Laura Jean Monish, 63, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.

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

Raymond "Jesse" Mathias

Raymond "Jesse" Mathias

Apr 6, 2025

Raymond “Jesse” Mathias, 84, a resident of North Fort Myers, passed away Monday, April 6, 2025 in North Fort Myers.  He was born February 12, 1941 in Greensburg, PA to Nelson Jesse and Dorothy Mildred Mathias, now deceased. 

Jesse was of the Christian Faith.  Jesse was a loving husband, wonderful, Loving and caring Dad, Great Granddad!  He was a...

Elmer "Buzz" George Jacobs

Elmer "Buzz" George Jacobs

Apr 5, 2025

Elmer George Jacobs, “Buzz” 96, a Cape Coral, Florida resident since 2002, formerly of Lakeview, PA, passed away Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in Cape Coral.  He was born March 25th, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA to Elmer and Maria Jacobs, now deceased.

Buzz was a US Army Korean War veteran.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Nancy...

Jonah Andrew Lydick

Jonah Andrew Lydick

Apr 5, 2025

Jonah Andrew Lydick, 4, a resident of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025.  He was born December 27, 2020 in Fort Myers, FL.

Jonah was of the Christian faith attending Grace Church in Cape Coral.  He enjoyed spending his days Stepping Stones where he was loved and adored by all that knew him. Jonah was a ray of...

Stefan Wilk

Stefan Wilk

Apr 5, 2025

Stefan Wilk, 91, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the last two years, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL and Saugerties, NY, passed away Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in Cape Coral. He was born November 2nd, 1933, in Poland to Jacenty and Maria Wilk, now deceased. 

Stefan was of the Roman Catholic faith. Stefan along with his wife Stefania immigrated...

Leonard William Anderson, Jr.

Leonard William Anderson, Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

Leonard William Anderson Jr. passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 68.

Born on June 15, 1956, in Pepper Pike, Ohio, Leonard graduated from Orange High School in Pepper Pike in 1974. He later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University in 1978.

A proud Buckeye, Leonard...

Katryn "Katy" Ann Sanderson

Katryn "Katy" Ann Sanderson

Apr 4, 2025

Katryn "Katy" Ann Sanderson, 51, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Fort Myers and Parker, CO, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 in Cape Coral. She was born December 27, 1973 in Altoona, PA to Sandra and David McKelvey, Sr., now deceased as is her mother-in-law, Toni Medina.  Katy attended Grace Church of Cape Coral. 

Katy graduated from Cypress...

Robert "Rob" Joseph Miller

Robert "Rob" Joseph Miller

Apr 3, 2025

Robert "Rob" "Bob" Joseph Miller, 72, went home to Jesus on Thursday April 3rd, 2025. Rob was born June 27th, 1952, in St. Paul Minnesota.

After graduating St. Bernard's High School, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served for 23 years primarily in Search and Rescue, drug interdiction, and Aids to Navigation. He concluded his career being...

Frank Mannella

Frank Mannella

Apr 2, 2025

Frank was born on February 2nd, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey to Frank W. and Pat Mannella who raised him in the small town of Somerdale, New Jersey with his two brothers, Chuck and Jay.

He was a Boy Scout, a college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, a Marine,  a husband, a father of three boys and a daughter, and...

Gerald "Gerry" Arthur Frey

Gerald "Gerry" Arthur Frey

Apr 2, 2025

Tribute to Gerald "Gerry"A. FreyToday and everyday, we celebrate the life of a remarkable man, Gerald "Gerry" A. Frey, whose sudden passing on April 2nd has left a hole in the hearts of all who knew him. Though he may no longer be with us, the love, joy, and legacy he leaves behind will live on forever in the lives...

Martin Theodore Rozanski

Martin Theodore Rozanski

Mar 28, 2025

Martin Theodore Rozanski, 76, a resident of North Fort Myers since 2006, formerly of Rochester and Old Forge, NY, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, in Cape Coral.  He was born February 1, 1949, in Utica, NY to Theodore and Stephanie Rozanski, now deceased. 

After graduating from Mohawk Valley Community College and Alfred University, he enlisted in the US Army...

Edward Howard Rice, Sr.

Edward Howard Rice, Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Edward Howard Rice Sr., aged 92, passed away peacefully at home in Florida on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Born on January 16, 1933, in Girard, Ohio, Edward led a life marked by dedicated service, unwavering commitment to his community, and profound love for his family.​ Throught most of Edwards life he worked 2 or...

Matilda Greco

Matilda Greco

Mar 26, 2025

Matilda Greco, 93, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the last 20 years, formerly of Lakewood, NJ, passed away Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 in Cape Coral.  She was born September 17th, 1931 in Newark, NJ to Samuel and Margaret Funicelli, now deceased.  

Matilda was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Roman Catholic Church in Cape Coral.   She was...

Lillian Louise Saluska

Lillian Louise Saluska

Mar 24, 2025

Lillian Louise Saluska, 70, a resident of Estero, FL, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on April 30, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to Alfred and Shirley Heckenast.

Lillian was a hardworking and dedicated woman who spent over 40 years as a skilled hair stylist and beautician. In her...

Vernetta Gales

Vernetta Gales

Mar 21, 2025

Vernetta Gales, 86, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cape Coral.  She was born July 22, 1938, in Eastman, GA. to Theopolus and Hattie Bell Nelson, now deceased.  What a gift she gave her parents.  She was born on her father’s birthday.

Vernetta (Neat) was a great basketball player at...