Obituaries
Obituary: Jean Howard
October 9, 2020
Jean Howard, a long-time resident of Boca Grande, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at her home. Her family and caregivers were by her side.
OBITUARY: Janis Dunaway
October 2, 2020
Janis Stone Dunaway, 79, of St. Louis, Mo. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2020. Jan was born on March 22, 1941 to Helen and Harry G. Stone and graduated f…
OBITUARY: Capt. Joe Bergquist
September 25, 2020
Capt. Joseph Robert Bergquist, born in West Palm beach on March 29, 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Born on March 29, 1962 to John and Anita Bergquist, and raised in Florida, thi…
OBITUARY: Julian Keevil
September 25, 2020
Julian Keevil, of Manakin-Sabot, Va. and Boca Grande, died suddenly on September 18, 2020. Julian was born May 24, 1948, in London, England, to Olwen and Clement Keevil. Julian was a graduate of T…
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…