M. Patricia Dacey

Jan 6, 2025

M. Patricia "Patsy" Dacey, age 96, formerly of Brookline and Framingham, Massachusetts, died in Orlando, Florida on January 6, 2025.

Patsy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Cornelius J. and Mary (McSweeney) Dacey in 1928. She received a bachelor's degree in English from Northeastern University and a master's degree in counseling from Boston College. She later...

Joan Louise Estep

Jan 6, 2025

Joan L. Estep, 94 of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Eveleth, Minn., passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born in 1930 to Sherman J and Ethel (Jackson) Talle in Eveleth, Minn., where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1948. She graduated from Macalester College with a degree in elementary education in 1952 and went on...

Robert Hamilton

Jan 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Doyle Hamilton , born  May 20, 1939, in Lebanon, Indiana. Bob passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, under the care of Cornerstone Hospice and staff of Mission Oaks Assisted Living.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara, and their children.  Bob was 85 years old and now rests in the loving arms...

Gary Lee Hansmeier

Jan 5, 2025

Gary Lee Hansmeier 82, of Fort Myers, FL passed into eternal life January 5th, 2025. Gary was born December 11th, 1942 in Jacksonville, IL to parents Virgil M. Hansmeier (deceased in WWII 11/04/1944) and Lena Lucille (Peck) Sommer (deceased 01/10/2008). Gary grew up in Arenzville , IL until he was 12 (1953). He then moved to Fisher IL where...

Jerry Florence

Jan 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jerry Lee Florence February 2, 1944 – January 5, 2025

Jerry Lee Florence, 80, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. Born into a military family on February 2, 1944, to Lee and Mattie Lou Florence, Jerry spent his early years traveling the world with his parents and siblings. Jerry followed in his...

Mary Jane Garner Mcmahon

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Jane "MJ" Garner McMahon, 88, died unexpectedly, in the early hours of Sunday, January 5th, 2025, in Florida.  A memorial service was held in The Villages, FL where she had lived since 2006, on Friday, January 10th to remember and celebrate her life.

MJ was the second of four children born to Anthony and Josephine Maioriello....

Linda K. Townsend

Jan 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Keeneth Townsend

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Keeneth Townsend, born June 14, 1948, who left us on January 5, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, Linda's warm heart, generosity, and passion for learning and teaching left a lasting impact on all who...

Tracie Kay Thoms

Jan 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tracie Thoms, who left this world on January 5, 2025, at the age of 54. Tracie was born on July 26, 1970, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, and she embraced life with a vibrant spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Tracie's educational journey...

William Hussey Iii

Jan 5, 2025

William G. Hussey III

March 19, 1941 – January 5, 2025

William G. Hussey III , 83, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025.

Bill was born on March 19, 1941, in Everett, Massachusetts, to his loving parents Katherine and William Hussey Jr. He graduated...

Richard E. Bartz

Jan 5, 2025

Richard Earl Bartz, 93, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away surrounded by family on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to parents Carl and Irma (Walstein) Bartz. He graduated from John Marshall High School and served in the Korean War. He moved to Fort Myers in August 1960 and was instrumental in...