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Obituary: Maureen McConnell

September 18, 2020
Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home in Boca Grande.  Born on November 24, 1949, Maureen was a gentle soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a…

Obituary: Robert F. Fischer

September 18, 2020
Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed away on September 5, 2020.  Robert was born on November 25, 1945 in Newark, N.J. to Albert and Jennie Fischer. He graduated from U…

Obituary: Doris Russell

September 11, 2020
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on June 19, 2020.  For the past 30 plus years Doris has overseen the care of multiple properties and assisted several families in Boca…

The loss of a great boat-building legend: George Luzier, 1924-2020

September 4, 2020
STAFF REPORT- George Luzier is a man who changed the face of Boca Grande Pass. Many who have fished or boated in Boca Grande waters have marveled at the old inboard tarpon boats with clean, majesti…

Obituary: Janice M. Carleton

September 4, 2020
Janice M. Carleton (Watts) 84, loving wife of James R. Carleton Sr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Knox Center for Long-Term Care in Rockland, Maine.

Obituary: Charles Tucker

August 14, 2020
Charles L. Tucker, 94, of Tekonsha, Mich.passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 11, at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard, Mich.  C…

Obituary: Bill Hinman

August 14, 2020
William “Bill” Taylor Hinman of Muse, Fla., passed away July 11, 2020, while in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Bill was born in Coral Gables, Florida, grew up in Fort Myers and graduated from Fort Mye…

Obituary: Henry Henneberger

August 14, 2020
Henry C. Henneberger, 88, died on Saturday, July 8, 2020 in Riverview, Fla.  Born on Oct. 15, 1931 and educated in Germany, he Immigrated to the US in 1957 together with his wife and infant son. He…

Obituary: Virginia Knight

August 14, 2020
Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessie Ernest in Punta Gorda.

OBITUARY: Carol Clark Compton

August 7, 2020
Carol Clark Compton, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 29, 2020. She was living in Chandler, Arizona. Carol was born on December 4, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to George and Lucille…