OBITUARIES

Richard Allen Van Der Kamp

Richard Allen Van Der Kamp

Feb 7, 2025

Richard Allen Van Der Kamp, 72, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 21 years, formerly of Addison, IL, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born June 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Dorothy Van Der Kamp, now deceased.

He was of Lutheran faith. He attended Roosevelt High School. Richard was in the trucking...

Donald Joseph Chaves

Donald Joseph Chaves

Feb 4, 2025

Donald Joseph Chaves, 81, a resident of North Fort Myers since 2008, formerly of Maine and Massachusetts, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in North Fort Myers. He was born April 1, 1943 in Dartmouth, MA to Arthur and Julia Chaves, now deceased.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Donald’s brightest part of his life was...

Richard James “Jim” Phifer

Richard James “Jim” Phifer

Feb 2, 2025

Richard James “Jim” Phifer

December 8, 1947 – February 2, 2025

Richard James Phifer, 77, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1947, to Frank and Helen Phifer, who preceded him in death. He made Cape Coral his home in 2016, where he...

John Ervin Greenfield

John Ervin Greenfield

Feb 2, 2025

John Ervin Greenfield, 84, of Fort Myers, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Fort Myers. He was born December 24, 1940 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Ervin and Pearl Greenfield, now deceased.John was a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Fort Myers. His life long enjoyments were hunting and fishing. He left home at...

Kevin Adam Popiel

Kevin Adam Popiel

Jan 31, 2025

Kevin Adam Popiel, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida (since 2015) passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was 67 years young. Kevin was born on December 27, 1957 to Ezra and Beverly Popiel (both deceased) and was their first child.

He was born into the Jewish faith and although he wasn’t religious, he enjoyed celebrating the holidays with...

Elaine F. Cerbone

Elaine F. Cerbone

Jan 31, 2025

Elaine F. Cerbone, 72, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1998, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born September 25, 1952 in Bronx, NY to Lee and Charles Lorusso, now deceased.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael J. Cerbone and her two loving sons, Louis (Samantha) Cerbone of...

Bona Jean Wirth

Bona Jean Wirth

Jan 30, 2025

Bona Jean Wirth, 62, a winter resident of North Fort Myers, FL and a nearly lifelong resident of Eagle, MI, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 in North Fort Myers.  She was born November 1, 1962 in Lansing, MI to Glenn Dale and Phyllis Bennett, both deceased. 

Bona ran her own business performing Manicures and Pedicures for her clients, a...

Diane Bridget Soppa

Diane Bridget Soppa

Jan 30, 2025

Diane Bridget Soppa, 74, of North Fort Myers, FL passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born in Washington, DC to Pauline L. Staunton and Neil A. Swift, now deceased.

 She was raised in Maryland and made a career working as a Communications Representative at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers labor union. In 1979 she...

Carole Anne Alexander

Carole Anne Alexander

Jan 27, 2025

Carole Anne Alexander, 81, a resident of Sanibel Island since 1977, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born December 1, 1943 in Decatur, IL to Albert and Ruth Ann Sarafian, now deceased.

She is survived by four loving children, Steven Alexander (Beth) of Soddy Daisy, TN, Darrell Alexander of Fort Myers, FL, Joseph Moore...

James R. Foster

James R. Foster

Jan 27, 2025

James R. Foster, 76, of Fort Myers, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Roberto Lazo, Jr

Roberto Lazo, Jr

Jan 26, 2025

Roberto Lazo, Jr., age 68, a resident of Lehigh Acres, formerly of West Palm Beach, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Lehigh Acres.  He was born January 8, 1957 in San Jose, Cuba to Roberto and Maria Lopez, now deceased.

Roberto was of the Catholic faith.  He was a cherished member of the Lee County School District, where he...

Donald Lee Klein

Donald Lee Klein

Jan 26, 2025

Donald Lee Klein, 91, a resident of Cape Coral since 2021, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Cape Coral. He was born August 21, 1933 in University City, MO to Xavier and Della Klein, now deceased.

Don was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral.  He proudly served...

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...