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| Harry M. "Mike" Cahill, 61, of Naples, FL, died April 7, 2001. He was
born December 7, 1939 in Warren, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is
survived by his wife, Gloria (Lottes) Cahill; daughter Michelle Fantauzzo
of Indianapolis; step-sons, Leif Hauser of Fishers, IN and Eric Hauser
of Hoffman Estates, IL; sisters, Nancy Newton of Winter Haven, FL and Barbara
Harvey of West Lafayette, IN; two grandsons, Shawn Cahill of Greenwood,
IN and D. Michael Fantauzzo of Indianapolis, IN. Services will be held
at G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, Greenwood Chapel, Thursday, April 12, 2001
at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley. Contributions
to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Naples. G.H. Herrmann Funeral
Home 317-787-7211
Ad first appeared: APR 11,2001 Helen M. Murphy, 75, of Bonita Springs Fla., formerly of Albany and
Syracuse, N.Y., passed into eternal rest after a brief illness on February
19, 2001. Mrs Murphy, the daughter of the late Ariel and Dr. Robert McGuire
of Syracuse, graduated from The Goodyear Burlingame School in Syracuse,
attended Connecticut College and was a 1946 graduate Cum Laude from Syracuse
University. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who worked her
whole life as a volunteer for many worthy organizations including: the
Syracuse Volunteer Center, the United Way of Central New York and Naples,
Florida, the Junior League, the Syracuse Symphony, the Everson Museum of
Art, the Albany Institute of History and Art and the Saratoga Performing
Arts Center. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Syracuse Century Club, the
Onondaga Golf and Country Club and Saratoga's Reading Room. The devoted
wife and best friend of the late Joseph H Murphy; she is survived by her
five beloved children and spouses, Anne and Arthur Bence of New York City,
Joseph H. Murphy Jr. and Carolin Murphy of Fayetteville, N.Y., Robert and
Julie Murphy of Loudonville, N.Y., Sarah Murphy; and dear friend, John
Ramos of New York City and Nelson and Carol Murphy of Great Barrigton,
Ill. Nine devoted grandchildren also survive her, David and Kevin Ranford,
Alicia and Joseph Murphy III, Charlotte Bence, Daniel, Spencer, Connor
and Charles Murphy. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February
23rd at St. William's Catholic Church, 750 Seagate, in Naples at 10:00
a.m. Reception to follow immediately after the service. A service will
also be held in Syracuse, N.Y. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to The United Way of Central New York, The United Way of Naples,
Fla., St. Anthony's Bread for the Poor in New York City and Big Brothers/Sisters
of Albany County.
Helen S. Webb - A memorial service for Helen S. Webb will be held
at the Bentley Village East Clubhouse, Rainbow Room on Thursday, March
15th at 4:00 p.m.
Helen U. Garrettson of Naples passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2001. She
was born in Trenton, NJ and lived in Naples since 1980. Mrs. Garrettson
is survived by her son, James M. Garrettson of Indianapolis, IN; a granddaughter,
Kelly Grace Garrettson of Indianapolis, IN; a niece, Sara Strawbridge of
Naples; a nephew, Robert U. Height of Middlesex, VT. She was predeceased
by her husband, Robert F. Garrettson Jr. Friends may call on the family
on Friday, March 30, 2001 at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail
North. A service and interment will take place in Michigan City, IN at
a later date. The family has entrusted care and services to: Hodges Funeral
Chapel 261-1237
Herbert F. Wustmann, 86, a full time resident of Naples for over 20
years and a winter visitor since 1960, died Saturday, February 10th at
his home. Prior to moving to Naples full time, Mr. Wustmann owned Felsen
Building Service Company in Chicago. His firm was responsible for the repair
and restoration of many Chicago's premier buildings. In Naples, Mr. Wustmann
and his wife of 57 years, Lucille (Clayton) belonged to the Moorings Golf
Club and found great joy in the activities and events offered by the Club.
They were also long-time members of St. Ann Catholic Church. In addition
to his wife, Mr. Wustmann is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Marc)
Salenko and Elaine (Dr. Gregory) Miller; as well as his beloved grandchildren,
Scott, Michael and Susie Salenko and Jillian and Graham Miller. The family
will receive friends at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North,
Naples, Fla. on Monday, February 19, 2001 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the
afternoon and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the evening. A Mass of Christian burial
will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church, 407 Ninth Avenue South on
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert E. Tabbert, Pastor,
officiating. Entombment will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu
of flowers, donations in Herb's memory to St. Ann Catholic Church would
be appreciated. Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Herman F. Danekas, 77, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Monroe Center,
IL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001 in Bonita Springs, FL. He was born
June 8, 1923 in West Brookyn, IL, the son of Willie and Minnie (Ponto)
Danekas. He married Dora Dean Holifield on August 25, 1944. He was a Monroe
Center area farmer prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Community
Congregational United Church of Christ in Naples, FL. He is survived by
one son, Randall William (Deborah) Danekas of Bonita Springs, FL; one daughter;
Gwynne Denise (Stephen) Myers of Bonita Springs, FL; eight grandchildren,
Alison and Meridith Myers and Rachel Weber and Danielle Danekas, Lynette
Bush, Terrie Ratkiewitz, Vickie Plunkett, Robert Plunkett; and one great-granddaughter,
Ashland Weber; one sister-in-law, Belle Holified of Tuscaloosa, AL. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie, who passed way August 15, 1996;
and brother Wilfred ""Pappy" Danekas; and an infant sister. Services will
be held at Unger-Horner Funeral Home on Friday, April 13, 2001 at 1:30
p.m. with Rev. Alan Campbell, officiating. Visitation will be held at Unger-Horner,
400 North Sixth Street, Rochelle, IL from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April
12, 2001. Burial will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, IL. Memorials
to the Arthritis Foundation. Unger-Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534
In Loving Memory Arnold H. Garfinkel 9/19/1937 to 12/8/2000 Join his
friends to celebrate his life, Thursday, April 12, 2001 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. Windstar Country Club Bayshore Drive off East Trail For details 941-597-2574
In Loving Memory Dona K. Palazzo March 21, 1995 The voice is mute and
the heart is still That loved us well and true. Ah; bitter was the trial
to part From one so good as You. You are not forgotten, Nor will you ever
be As long as life and memory last We will remember Thee. As time goes
by we miss you more, Your loving smile, Your gentle face, No one can take
your vacant place. Deeply missed by: Your friends Ken and Rita Williams
And Your Loving Family
In Loving Memory Faith G. Knight Community Activist Loved by Many Friend
to All Mom, Sis, "Grizzy", we all miss you so very much: Jon, Pam, Timmy,
Skidge, Mig, Sara and Mikey Memorials in her name may be made to Naples
Historical Marker Program, c/o City Hall, 735 Eighth Street South, Naples,
Fla. 34102.
In Loving Memory Of My Family Elbert E. Jenkins Jane B. Jenkins Polly
Jenkins Chirgwin I miss you every day Dorothy J. Pfaff
In Loving Memory Of My Special Valentine Robert Brett 1-23-21 to 2-1-01
LOVE, ROXANNE
In Loving Memory Suzan Elizabeth Bond 11/24/37 to 1/17/00 You shall
forever be a part of our fondest memories. Gordon and Lisa David and Matthew
Monica Terri and Jonna John "Q", Miss Money Penny, James and Phoenix Phil
In Loving Memory Timothy J. Keddie 8-9-66 to 12-27-96 December comes
with sad regrets. It brings a day we can't forget. Deep in our hearts you'll
always stay, loved and remembered everyday. Sadly Missed.. Mom, Dad, Corry,
Kevin Colin and Todd
In Loving Memory of Frank J. Crawford 7/22/52 to 4/25/00 It's hard to
believe it's been a year since you've been gone. It seems like only yesterday
that you were hugging my little brother and me, promising us it would be
alright. You didn't lie Daddy, that's for sure. We are doing okay. The
only thing missing is you, but not really. You always said that I was your
heart and Josh was your soul. That's how we know you're still here. oe,
Your Heart and Your Soul Amber and Joshua Crawford
In Loving Memory - Erika M. Gibbons12/21/1927 to 06/13/2000 "1 year
in Heaven" With Love, Husband, Cyril; Sons, Gerhard and George; Sisters,
Girda, Lore, Erna; Nieces; Nephews; and Grandchildren We All Miss You.
In Loving Memory - Jeff Dane 3/17/22 - 2/7/99 Beloved Husband, Best
Friend, Loving Father, Grandfather. You are always in our heart's Forever
Loved
In Loving Memory - Joshua Nash 1976 - 1993 JOSHUA Sweet sixteen and
only kissed once Yet He called you to Heaven Your body now dust Just a
young boy of five When we received the news Your time here was precious
You would be leaving us soon Your body a prison Which you could not flee
Heart disease wouldn't allow you To run and be free My memory of you Is
the laughter you gave In facing your death You were amazingly brave Many
lives changed forever When you finally let go An expansion of conscience
Awakening all who you loved Jennifer Legutki Love Always Your Family
In Loving Memory - Michael Christopher Rice 4/11/95 - 7/20/00 Happy
Sixth Birthday to Our Precious Angel We'll Forever Miss Holding You In
Our Arms The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand,
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land, The music
stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains...For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains. Love, Mommy, Daddy and the gift you gave us,
your baby sister, Hannah Elizabeth
In Loving Memory - Michael Phillips1969 - 1989 I am gone but please
don't weep or grieve with great despair. For I am now with Jesus Heavens
Beauty I now share. Try to look beyond tomorrow for there's much for you
to do God has many blessings waiting on this earth for you. And think on
precious memories until the day we'll be together in God's Heaven for all
eternity. We Love You Mom, Dad Johnny, Tommy Pam and Brendon
In Loving Memory - Roland Austin Powell 2/2/45 to 6/13/00 Sadly missed
by wife Ruby; children; grandchildren; family; and friends
J. Carl Smith III - A funeral service for J. Carl Smith III will be
held (today) Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the North Naples United Methodist
Church. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Jack W. Craft, 69, of Naples died Monday, December 11, 2000. Born and
raised in Evansville, Ind., son of Walter J. and Elsie (Willis) Craft,
he had been a U.S. Navy veteran for eight years and served during the Korean
War. He moved to Naples in 1972. He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Bettye Craft; four children, Mary (Rey) Doria, Jack W. (Sally) Craft Jr.,
James W. Craft and Jerry (Heather) Craft, all of Naples; brother, Bill
Craft of Perry, Fla.; sister, Emma Jean Droege of Evansville, Ind.; sister-in-law,
Marcella Craft of Naples; grandchildren, Casey Michelle and Michael Doria,
Jake W., Jayson W. and Heather Ann Craft, Holly, Haley, Hannah and Jarrod
Craft; great-grandson, Clay Michael Doria. Relatives and friends may call
at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples on Thursday, December
14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday,
December 15th at 10:00 a.m. in Fuller Funeral Home. Entombment will follow
in Naples Memorial Gardens. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Jacqueline "Jackie"L. Stanley, 57, of Naples, FL, died March 14th in
Phoenix, AZ after a 15 month courageous battle with cancer. She was the
daughter of Neil and Pete Lord of Athens, GA. She was a 1965 graduate of
the University of Georgia. She taught school for 26 years, 21 of which
were at Seagate Elementary School in Naples, FL. She is survived by sons,
Pete Stanley of Naples, FL; and Matt (Angel) Stanley of Sapphire Valley,
NC; her mother, Nell Lord, of Athens, GA; and her sister, Jeanie Jackson
of Bishop, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Lord. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church
at 12:00 p.m. on March 31, 2001, in Naples, FL.
James Bridges Lackey, 69, formerly of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away
Saturday, February 17, 2001 in Avon Park, Fla. Born February 24, 1931 in
Memphis, Tenn., he had been a member of the IBEW No. 269 Electrician's
Union in Trenton, N.J. for over 35 years before retiring to Florida in
1989. He proudly served the U.S. Army in Alaska during the 1950's and was
a member of the American Legion Post No. 303, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge,
all in Bonita Springs, and American Legion Post No. 69 in Avon Park. His
loving wife, Mary Ann Payer-Lackey; sister, Mary L. Parramore of Alexandria,
Va.; step-son, James Michael Callahan of Charlotte Court House, Va.; step-daughter,
Patricia Law of New Egypt, N.J.; and four grandchildren survive him. Jim
was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Lackey. His body
will be cremated with private memorial services held at a later date.
James D. Alberti, 85, of Naples, died March 15, 2001 in his home. Born
in Brooklyn, NY, February 20, 1916. After graduation from high school in
1933, he was employed by the Admiral Farrgut Naval Academy in Lakewood,
NJ. He is an Army veteran of WW II serving with the 3rd Armored Division,
83rd Reconnaissance Battalion. His unit received five campaign stars. He
had been a welding supervisor for Republic Steel Corp., Youngstown, OH,
retiring after 25 years. A resident of Naples since 1979, Mr. Alberti was
a member of Golden Gate VFW Post No. 7721, an avid golfer and former member
of Quail Run Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Gay Alberti,
whom he married on June 7, 1945 in Bath, England; son, David J. Alberti
of Naples, FL; daughter, Deborah Alberti and her husband, Albert Tauro
of Apollo Beach, FL; grandson, David Alberti of Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
brother, Michael DePerro of Girard, OH; sisters, Stella Moore of Youngstown,
OH, Vita Rocco of Hubbard, OH and Eleanor Vivona of Green, SC. He was preceded
in death by his sister, Jennie Giordano: and his brother, Felix DePerro.
Friends may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples,
Saturday, April 7, 2001 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service
to begin at 3:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of
Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine
Ridge Road 592-1611
Jan Freeman Dietz, 47, of Naples, formerly of Findlay, OH, died April
21, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital. Mrs Dietz was presently employed
as a Mortgage Broker in Naples. Previously she was the Executive Vice President
of Luxury Loans, Atlanta, GA. She was Sports World Trip coordinator for
in coming athletes at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, assistant to the president
at Hillcrest Mortgage Company, Atlanta, GA, former partner of the Heritage
Springs Camp Ground, Vanlue, Business Manager at Dietz Construction and
Custom Concrete, Realtor in Findlay, Blanchard Valley Residential Center,
Findlay, cosmetologist at Ida Louise Salon, Lima, OH. She was a former
member of Findlay Moose and DAV. She attended Lima High School, received
a license in cosmetology and a manager's license from Frederick's School
of Beauty, Lima, OH. She served on Board of Directors of Georgia Mortgage
Association and was a member of the original "Up With People" Chorus and
former Brownie leader, Merced, CA. She is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Jess Henderson of Findlay,OH; daughter Kelli Ann (Dietz) Wealleans of Naples;
granddaughter, MacKenzie Marie Wealleans of Naples; sisters and brothers,
Gordon L. Freeman of Hilliard, June A Buttles of Findlay, Joy L. Binger
of Findlay, Grant L. Freeman of Findlay, George Freeman Jr. of Warren,
MI; and step-brother, James M. Henderson of Findlay She was preceded in
death by brothers, Greg and Geoff Freeman. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. at Routson Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Routson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike
Van DenEynde, officiating. Memorials may be donated to the Trust Fund for
grand-daughter, MacKenzie Wealleans, c/o Routson Funeral Chapel, 201 Osborn
Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840. Routson Funeral Chapel 419-424-0777
Jane Gilbert Patterson Bromley of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Fla., passed
away March 16, 2001 in Naples after a brief illness. She was born on February
1, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Hathaway Brown Academy and Erskine
College of Boston, where she studied portrait painting. She married Worthington
Kirtland Bromley Jr. in 1943. Jane was an active volunteer with a number
of organizations including the Junior League of Akron, the Akron Art Institute
and a member of the Women's Board at Akron City Hospital. She was also
one of the initial founders of the Diggers and Weeders Garden Club of Akron.
She is survived by her children, Worthington "Kirt" Bromley III, Barbara
"Bunny" Bromley, William "Bill" Bromley, and Margaret "Bootie" Bromley;
eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a generous, loving and talented woman who will be greatly missed
by her family and many wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, April 7th, 11:30 a.m., in the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 1361 West Market Street in Akron, Ohio. Donations in her memory
may be made to the Audubon Society of the Everglades, P.O. Box 16914, West
Palm Beach, Fla. 33416, or the Books for Africa Library Project (non-profit),
1518 Sunside Drive, Copley, Ohio 44321 or a charitable organization of
your choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Jared Neal Kreider, 84, of Bothell, Wash. and formerly of Naples, Fla.,
died December 25, 2000. He is survived by one son, Jon Kreider of Willston,
Fla.; two daughters, Barbara Woods of Bothell, Wash. and Kathy Reynolds
of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Berry) Kreider.
Jason Michael Arrant died May 19, 2001 in Naples, FL. He was born August
29, 1978 in Naples. He worked as a carpenter. He was a good, caring, loving
friend to all, an avid fisherman, and was loved and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his parents; daughter; sister; brother; aunts; uncles;
cousins; and his paternal grandparents. Visitation will be held on Saturday,
May 26, 2001 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Johnson- Pittman Funeral and
Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. A service will follow
at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care
of Johnson-Pittman Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail,
Naples, FL 34112. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 4424 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112 774-3444
Jean Reed Vandermade, 82, of Ft. Myers, died November 26, 2000. Formerly
of Chicago, Ill. and Milwaukee, Wis., she had resided here since 1995.
A graduate of Ohio State. She was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy
Nurses Corp serving in World War II and the Korean War. Mrs. Vandermade
was recognized as an expert on disease and infection control in the operating
rooms. She was a design consultant for many of the newly constructed operating
rooms in major medical centers in the United States and abroad. She trained
over 8,000 nurses at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga., founded
the Association of Hospital Practitioners, worked as the director of Operating
Rooms at Ohio State University Medical Center. While working for 3M Corp,
she was in charge of the teaching department and lectured on infection
control in the operating room. Mrs. Vandermade was the first woman to receive
the Sikorsky Air Rescue Medal for rescuing a downed pilot. A member of
the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, she was very active in
the church, heading the Stephens Ministry Program at Health Park Hospital
and volunteered at Health Park Hospital acting as an assistant to the Chaplains.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Minor; two sons, Douglas and
Richard Vandermade; one daughter, Susan Nolan; one sister, Olivia Kendall;
four grandchildren, Emily and Katherine Vandermade, Michael and Kimberly
Nolan; nieces, Virginia Salee, Nancy Reed; and nephew, Scott Reed. Memorial
services will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road SE. The family
would prefer memorial contributions to the church for the Stephens Ministry
Program. Arrangements by Ft. Mers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Jean Turner - A memorial service for Jean Turner will be held (today),
Wednesday, January 17th, 3:00 p.m. at United Church of Marco Island. Fuller
Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Jeff Thomas Franklin, 85, of Naples, died January 6, 2001. He was born
on January 17, 1915 in Jessup, Ga. Mr. Franklin had resided in Naples since
1945. Before his retirement, he worked as a caretaker for Outboard Marines,
and did so for 30 years. He is survived by a son, Jackie and his wife,
Marlyn Franklin of Naples; a brother, Raybon Franklin of Brunswick, Ga.;
a granddaughter, Jodie and her husband, Mark Montgomery of Naples. His
wife, Allie, preceded him in death on July 2, 1996. There will be a visitation
held at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, on Thursday,
January 11, 2001 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on Friday,
January 12, 2001 at Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the Chapel of Peace
at 2:00 p.m. Contributions may be made out to the charity of one's choice.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Jennie L. Scott, 87, of Naples, died Monday, February 5, 2001. Jennie
had been a resident of Florida for over 30 years moving to Naples from
Lake Placid, Fla., eight years ago. She resided in Naples at Ridgley Assisted
Living Residence. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara
J. and P. Stanley Nippert of Naples; three sisters, Etta May Pope of McConnelsville,
Ohio, Easter of Paoli, Ind. and June of California; two grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, P.O.
Box 7164, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Jerome F. "Jerry" Lukes, 76, of Kings Lake and formerly of Marco Island
and Illinois, died Thursday, November 30, 2000 at Naples Community Hospital.
Jerry was born January 12, 1924 in Chicago, a son of the late Edward and
Ann (Tony) Lukes. For many years he was employed as a resident manager
for condominium complexes as well as Seabreeze Condos of Marco. He was
a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Naples, where
he was Lector and Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Knights of
Columbus and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory, his
beloved wife of over 47 years, Ione (Lindenmeier) Lukes whom he married
on April 25, 1953; a brother, Edward (Eleanor) Lukes of St. Petersburg,
Fla.; two nephews, Edward and James Lukes; and three nieces, Elaine Norton,
Linda McPheeters and Janine Boyle; and numerous cherished friends and neighbors.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial Mass in his memory on Thursday,
December 14, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church with the Rev. Timothy
M. Navin, Pastor as Celebrant. Jerry's wishes were to be scattered over
the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those desiring are asked to remember
him in a memorial contribution to the Building Fund for the Ministry Center
of St. Peter's Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, Fla. 34113.
The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. "My Peace I give you, My Peace I leave
with you" Naples Oldest Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Jessie Grace Russell Stahl, 78, born March 21, 1922, died peacefully
at her home in Minneapolis, Minn. on January 5, 2001 with her loved ones
by her side. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward; three daughters,
Jane, Becky and Corinne; grandchildren, Mindy, Kent, Ross, Alex and Denny;
her brother, Smith Russell ; and sister, Elizabeth Hull; plus numerous
nieces and nephews. Jessie would have greeted her first great-grandchild
in about four months. Ed and Jessie also had a home in Glen Eagles. Over
the past 20 years, they had been members of the following golf clubs in
Naples. First they bought a condo in 1978 at Wilderness and lived there
about five years. They next moved to Wyndemere Country Club with a condo
at the Hamptons in Kings Lake for about ten years. Finally they moved to
a new home in Glen Eagles (Embassy Woods, as it was then called) where
they'd lived for the past five years. Ed is a retired Northwest Airlines
pilot and WW II bomber pilot. Jessie and Ed traveled extensively, both
with the children and as a couple, once the children were grown. Jessie
loved all kinds of activities, including cooking, sewing upholstering,
bowling, golf and decorating. She was also an avid dog lover and always
had a dog. She was dearly loved and deeply appreciated by all who had the
good fortune to know her and will be terribly missed. Her first memorial
was in Minneapolis on Thursday, January 18th at the Morris Nilsen Funeral
Chapel with burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery. She will have a later memorial
in Jessie and Ed's hometown of Albion, Minn. in late June. Memorials my
be made in Jessie's name to the Animal Humane Society, in care of Ed Stahl,
6024 12th Avenue South, Minneapolis Minn. 55417. (612) 866-1714. Ed Stahl
is curious about how many folks in the Naples area who remember us, are
still alive.
Jesus Salinas, 20, of Golden Gate, Naples, died suddenly Friday, May
11, 2001 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC. He was born March
2, 1981 in Naples, a son of Sergio and Patricia (Guerrero) Salinas and
was a loving son, brother and friend to all who will be deeply missed.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JESUS SELINAS "You gave us 20 years of love, joy, and
happiness that filled our hearts with beautiful memories. We will carry
these memories throughout our journey on earth and your spirit will live
on in our hearts. You will never be forgotten." WE LOVE YOU, Mom, Dad,
Noemi, Patty, Natalia, Cesar, Checo and Fred and Sigi Salinas Jr. Relatives
and friends are invited to call for visitation Thursday, May 17th from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Johnson-Pittman Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424
East Tamiami Trail, Naples. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated
Friday, May 18, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic
Church, 5130 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road with interment to follow at Naples
Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by Johnson-Pittman Funeral
and Cremation Services 774-3444
James Henry Owens, 69, long-time Naples resident, died peacefully at
his home on Friday, April 13, 2001. Born in Baltimore, MD. Jim came to
Naples in the early 1950's. During his career in Naples he was a marine
contractor, horticulturist and most recently owned a pest control company.
Father of four children, and grandfather of six, Jim was loved and admired
by many. Jim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynell Owens, his sons,
James Randall Owens and Mark Vance Owens, his daughter, Dana Leigh Gardella,
and his grandchildren, Christian, Alexander and Chanel Gardella, Eliot
Crow, and Amber and Rex Owens, all from Naples. Jim is also survived by
special friends, Joan Owens and Marylin Nelsen. Jim was preceded in death
by his son, Steven Rex Owens. (1975). In accordance with his wishes, there
will be no services. The Beachwood Society is in charge of arrangements
with his ashes being distributed over his beloved Gulf of Mexico. The family
wishes to thank the Hospice of Naples team for their assistance and concern
during this difficult time.
Joan Rymer Matthews, 85, retired school teacher, died Saturday, January
13, 2001 from complications of Chronic Lymphoctic Leukemia CLL) in Naples,
Fla. Ms. Matthews was born in San Francisco, Calif. in 1915. Her family
relocated to the Washington, D.C. area when she was three years old. She
was a graduate of the University of Maryland and worked as a nutritionist
for the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she was proud to have developed
"Butterball" turkey. Later she taught grades four and five Hyattsville
Elementary School in Price George's County Maryland for 23 years. Her husband,
Woodrow, passed away in 1971. Ms. Matthews moved to Florida in 1991 to
be nearer her family. She had lived in Naples for the past four years.
Ms. Matthews is survived by her two children, Warren Matthews of Naples,
Fla. and Susan Lauer of St. Charles, Ill.; three grandchildren, Sharon
Matthews Reightler of Westminster, Md., Sandra Matthews Jones of Houston,
Texas and John Lauer of Oxbridge, Mass. There are three great-grandchildren.
There will be no local services. Interment will be private in Maryland.
Donations in her memory will be gratefully accepted by Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105. Beachwood Society 261-1767
John "Jack" Francis Mulvihill, 87, of Naples, Fla., died Thursday, December
21, 2000 after a long illness. He was a devoted family man, an accomplished
insurance executive, a tireless civic leader and avid golfer, always active
until recent years. He was born on February 2, 1913 to the late Daniel
G. and Marie Rose (Poirier) Mulvihill in Cambridge, Mass. At Belmont, Mass.
High School, he excelled as a runner, holding the 220 yard record for three
decades and once competing against Jesse Owens. Jack joined the Liberty
Mutual Insurance Company with progressive assignments in Springfield, Mass.,
Baltimore, Erie, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and Hartford, Conn. In 1948
he co-founded an insurance agency, Jones-Mulvihill Company in Hartford
and Wethersfield, Conn. There he was founding president of the Lions Club,
a member of the Town Council and the Board fAppeals, and active in Corpus
Christi and Incarnation Catholic Churches, including chair of the Corpus
Christi School Building Committee. He was president of the Connecticut
Mutual Insurance Agents Association. In 1972, Teresa (Carlos) Mulvihill,
his wife of 34 years, died and Jack moved to Naples, Fla. where he became
President of the Glades Owners Association and founded its Neighborhood
Watch. He is survived by his wife, Marion (Carleton) Coyne Mulvihill; his
twin sister, Marie (Mulvihill) Chisholm of Belmont, Mass.; three sons and
their wives, James and Mary Jane Mulvihill of Kennebunkport, Maine, John
and Charlotte Mulvihill of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Thomas and Eileen Mulvihill
of New Milford, Conn.; two step-children and their spouses, Martin and
Anita Coyne of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Robert and Nancy (Coyne) Niles
of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild,
Timothy Niles of Houston, Texas. A brother, Edward L. Mulvihill of Bangor,
Maine, predeceased him. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday,
December 28, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials to be made to St.
Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples,
Fla. 34113. The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home,
4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home
774-3444
John Albert Lynas, 78, died January 8, 2001 in Livonia, Mich. He is
survived by his wife, Joy; daughter, Linda (Christopher) Rowland; grandchildren,
Erin (Cameron) McLean, Ian (Melissa) Rowland; great-grandson, Matthew;
two brothers; and one sister. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice,
14100 Newburg Road, Livonia, Mich. 48154.
John C. O'Connor, 82, a resident of Naples for over 22 years, died January
1, 2001. John attended Vanderbilt University and graduated from Nashville
College of Law with a L.L.B. degree. He retired as a Navy commander in
1978 and served in WW II. Before retirement he was former director of the
Kentucky Trial Lawyers Association. Surviving are his wife, Marion J. O'Connor;
three sons, John O'Connor Jr. (Denise), Terrence O'Connor, all of Colorado
and Michael O'Connor (Kari) of Kentucky; five granddaughters; sister, Margaret
Shea of California; and brother, Edward O'Connor, Naples; four step-sons,
Gary Christensen III, Greg Christensen of Oregon, Dana Christensen of Colorado
and John Christensen of Indiana; five step-granddaughters; and two step-grandsons;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife, Mary
Louise in December of 1974. Entombment will be in Nashville, Tenn. Memorial
service to be announced. Anyone who wishes, may make memorials on behalf
of John through Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla.
34105.
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