Obituaries
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 G…
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, majestic…
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. Cha…
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 Myers…
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 s…
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 C…
OBITUARY: Marianne Wottreng
August 7, 2020
Marianne Wottreng (nee Lesch), beloved wife of Anton Wottreng and loving mother of Anton “Tony” Wottreng and Monika (John) Martini, passed away on July 24, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born on Apri…
Obituary: Eliot N. Vestner
July 24, 2020
Eliot N. Vestner Jr. passed away on July 10, 2020 in Boca Grande, following a two-year battle with sarcoma. He is survived by his wife Louisa; two children, Alice-Lee Vestner and Charles F. Vestner;…