OBITUARIES

Vernon Lee Rose

Vernon Lee Rose

Dec 5, 2024

Vernon Lee Rose, 78, of Babcock Ranch, FL, formerly of Racine, WI, passed away Thursday, December 5,2024 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was born January 19, 1946 in Racine, WI to Mary and Vaughn Rose, nowdeceased.Vern was a graduate from Union Grove High School. Upon graduation he continued his education atWhitewater and Gateway. His working career brought him to Walker Mfg...

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon

Dec 4, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Lee DeShon, 48, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 30 years, passed away peacefully in his home on December 4, 2024. Born on February 17, 1976, in Akron, Ohio, Bobby was a beloved Husband, Father, Son, and Friend.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Sherri DeShon, with whom he shared a life filled with love and...

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol

Dec 4, 2024

Kathy Marie “Ma B” Bechtol, 76, a resident of Arcadia, FL since 2020 and a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1953, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arcadia.  She was born on March 25, 1948 in Sacramento, CA to Larry and Virginia Griffin, now deceased.

Kathy was of the Methodist faith.  She was very active in her...

Kianna Metellus Jackson

Kianna Metellus Jackson

Dec 3, 2024

Kianna Metellus Jackson, 0, of Cape Coral passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Brian Ian Kerr

Brian Ian Kerr

Dec 2, 2024

Brian Ian Kerr, a 51-year-old resident of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Born on March 16, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, Brian was a loving husband, son, grandson, and friend.

Brian’s remarkable ability to recall facts and details that others often overlook made him an exceptional conversationalist. This ‘useless knowledge’ as he touted, proved invaluable in...

Mary Jo Helfenstein

Mary Jo Helfenstein

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Jo Helfenstein, a 35 year resident of North Fort Myers and formerly of Milwaukee, WI, passed away at home on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at age 92. She was born December 14, 1931 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Charlotte Bergeim.

Jerry’s beautiful bride, together they created a life filled with love, travel, music, and people. These were the things...

Linda Helen McIntosh

Linda Helen McIntosh

Nov 30, 2024

Linda Helen McIntosh, 75, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Cape Coral. She was born February 14, 1949 in Newark, NJ to Wade E. Hines and Lorraine J. Mittelstadt, now deceased.

She is survived by six children, David McIntosh, Eric McIntosh (Dreama), Sean McIntosh (Yordani), Tara McIntosh, Daniel McIntosh (Kelly), and Ryan McIntosh,...

Julie Theresa Guarino-Sumner

Julie Theresa Guarino-Sumner

Nov 28, 2024

Julie (Conners) Sumner, of Cape Coral, Florida, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, November 28th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Julie worked for many years as the site coordinator for Sandbill Homes, then returning to her true passion of restaurant management with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.

Julie leaves behind two children, Eric Guarino and wife Mirage of Washington, DC,...

Daniel Louis Bernath

Daniel Louis Bernath

Nov 28, 2024

Daniel Louis Bernath passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, attended by his wife Jacqueline, in Cape Coral, Florida.

Born April 30, 1934 in Plainfield NJ to Julius Jay Bernath and Barbara Ann Moore. Dan attended local schools and met his wife, Catherine Locatell and they married and had two children. During that time Dan built two successful companies, Stillwell...

John Henry Allen, Sr.

John Henry Allen, Sr.

Nov 28, 2024

John Henry Allen, Sr., 82, of North Fort Myers, Florida, son of P. H. Allen and Ethel Mae Allen, passed away on November 28, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Sebring, Florida on November 4, 1942. 

John was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his family and...

Daniel Lee Penwell

Daniel Lee Penwell

Nov 24, 2024

Daniel Lee Penwell, 82, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Tulsa, OK, passed away Sunday, November 24,2024 in Cape Coral.  He was born December 22, 1941 in Miamisburg, OH to Richard and Louise Penwell, now deceased.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, David Penwell of...

Dr. Luis Antonio Espina

Dr. Luis Antonio Espina

Nov 22, 2024

Dr. Luis Antonio Espina, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, Fla., since 2005, formerly of Union City, N.J., passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 in Cape Coral. He was born July 21, 1937 in Ranchuelo, Cuba, to Antonio and Victoria Espina, now deceased.

Luis was of the Roman Catholic faith and dedicated his life to the service of others. An...

Cheryl J. Carruthers

Cheryl J. Carruthers

Nov 22, 2024

Cheryl J. Carruthers, 73, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 in Fort Myers. She was born April 26, 1951 in Moultrie, GA to J.C. and Ruby May, now deceased.

Cheryl was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a member of the American Legion, #351, in Fort Myers, as well as the VFW in...

David Alan Madison

David Alan Madison

Nov 21, 2024

David Alan Madison was born April 19, 1953 in Crystal, MN to James and Betty Madison. He was the 5th of six children. He was a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past two years, formerly of Maple Grove, MN, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Cape Coral.

During David’s high school career, he found a passion for...

Angela Jazmine Reyes

Angela Jazmine Reyes

Nov 20, 2024

Angela Jazmine Reyes, 64, of Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Nathan Alan Noble

Nathan Alan Noble

Nov 20, 2024

Nathan Alan Noble, 42, of North Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Martha (Reardon) Griffin

Martha (Reardon) Griffin

Nov 18, 2024

Martha (Reardon) Griffin, formerly of Chelmsford, MA and most recently of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at age 67.

Martha was educated in the Chelmsford school system, graduating from high school there in 1975. Her career matched her many skills and strengths, both physically and socially. She had a 'green thumb' and surrounded herself and neighbors...

Kenneth Alnor

Kenneth Alnor

Nov 17, 2024

Kenneth Alnor, 68, of Bonita Springs, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Jeffrey Lynn Crossley

Jeffrey Lynn Crossley

Nov 17, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Crossley, 68, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past ten years, formerly of Cape Cod, MA, and Naples, FL, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born July 27, 1956 in Jamestown, NY to Orman and Alice Crossley, now deceased.

He is survived by his loving sisters, Nancy C Martinson of...

Betty Jean Gehring

Betty Jean Gehring

Nov 17, 2024

Betty Jean Gehring, 93, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.