FORT MYERS PRESS, February 27, 1940-- William Thomas Kaler, 41, died yesterday at his home on McGregor boulevard after a lingeriing illness. A lather by trade, Mr. Kaler had made his home here for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth M Kaler; a daughter, Barbara Jean; a son, William T, jr.; a brother, Fred M. Kaler; his mother, Mrs. Donna Craig of Sanford. Spooner & Engelhardt are in charge of arrangemetns, which will be announced later. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 5, 1956, Edwin F. Kantz, 67, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, died yesterday. A pioneer resident, he was born here December 13, 1878. He leaves his wife, Beulah Kantz, Fort Myers, a stepson, Ray Middleton, Arcadia; sisters, Mrs. R. H. Stewart and Mrs. Doris Hendry, Fort Myers; two nieces, Mrs. Elvira Massie and Miss Carol Marsh of Fort Myers; and five nephews, Burton Stewart, Larry Ligon, Otis Brauner, Orville Allen, Buren Boyette and Wendell Hendry. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Smith, W. W. Watson, Sam Brunton, Tom Hickey and Herbert Marsh. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. NOTE: Date of birth does not agree with stated age of 67, but does agree with date on headstone.

FORT MYERS PRESS, June 28, 1923-- Volney Kantz Drowns in River Tuesday Volney Kantz, 35 year old resident of Samville, drowned in the Caloosahatchee River near the site of the new drawbridge shortly after noon today. He had crossed from the north bank of the river in his boat and upon reaching the end of the piling being driven for the new bridge, tied his boat and, according to workmen, visited a store in East Fort Myers to get a supply of gasoline. When Kantz returned to the bridge under construction his attention was called to the fact that the rope which had held his boat moored to a piling had been unloosed and that the boat was floating down stream. Diving overboard, Kantz started to swim to recover his boat. He got bout half way to it when he half turned and shouted, "Throw me a board." Before his could be done or rescuers reach him, Kantz, a victim of cramps, sank. Those who recovered his body, a short time after he went down, did all in their power to revive him and artificial respiration and other heroic measures were resorted to without avail. Kantz, who was a well-liked, capable young man, had many friends and a number of relatives here. His wife is visiting in Jacksonville, and she was notified of her husband's death by telegram this afternoon. She is expected to arrive in Fort Myers tomorrow afternoon.Mr. Kantz was the son of Mrs. Lena E. Lutkins, 898 Second Street, and the nephew of Mrs. C. L. Starnes and Mrs. R. A. Henderson.The body of Kantz was taken to the Engelhardt Mortuary Home where it is being prepared for burial.

Ft Myers News-Press, January 14, 2001 - Edward J. Kassak, 81, of Lehigh Acres, went home to the Lord on January 11, 2001. Born in Akron, OH, he moved here in 1967 from Nashville, TN. Ed was a member of St. Raphaels Catholic Church and was a pioneer businessman and owner/operator of the first and only western auto store in Lehigh Acres. After selling the store, Ed and Helen went into real estate sales. Ed leaves his wife, Helen of Lehigh Acres; son, John E. Kassak of Titusville; daughter, Linda J. Stabenow of Lehigh Acres; uncle, Mike Puzio and brother-in-law, Joe Tefenhart of Ohio; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Henry Januszkewicz at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphaels Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Lee Memorial Park. Pall bearers courtesy of Knights of Columbus #6265 Council. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Raphaels Catholic Church. Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd.

Ft Myers News-Press, August 10, 2003 - Helen Margaret Kassak, 84, of Lehigh Acres, died Wednesday, August 6, in Lehigh Acres. She and her husband moved here in 1967 from Nashville, TN and founded the First Western Auto Store in Lehigh Acres. After the sale of the store she became a real estate agent along side her husband for 15 years. She was preceded in death by him in 2001.She is survived by her son John Kassak of Titusville, FL., her daughter Linda J. (Dale) Stabenow of Lehigh Acres, four grandchildren, three brothers, Roger Keller of NY, James and Gene Keller of Ohio and brother-in-law, Joseph Tephenhart of Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be performed on Wednesday, August 13th, at St. Raphael Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Father Dennis Cooney. Burial to follow at Lee Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday August 12th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres. A Rosary service will be conducted at 7:00 PM with a wake service to follow. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd.

Fort Myers News-Press 20 Oct 2007-- Clayton Louis Kasten, 97, "took the hand of the Man who stilled the waters" on October 15, 2007. He was born on October 9, 1910 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Anna Kasten. Clayton was owner and operator of Wilson Park Cyclery in Milwaukee, "family run 110 years of excellence." Clayton aimed to please and this kept his customers coming back. His customers were literally the heart of Milwaukee. He retired to Pine Island, FL where he enjoyed, the water, fishing, his fruit trees, and being close to his family. He supported many organizations and was very generous with his family. However, he will first and foremost be acknowledged as a beloved husband, dad, godfather, grandfather and friend. He had a strong faith, was an accomplished metal sculptor, a most interesting conversationalist, a motorcyclist, a sport fisherman, and an avid gardener. His grandkids were his heart. In addition to his parents, Clayton is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy, his brother William, his sister Ethel, his loving daughter Betty, his son-in-law Gerald Jacob, and his two grandsons Michael and Mark Jordan. He is survived by his daughter Ramelle Mitchell, his daughter and her husband, Cheryl and Lewis Brant; his niece Shirley, and his godchild Danielle. His legacy includes many dearly loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.The family would like to give thanks to God, and to everyone who touched our hearts and gave hope for the final journey. The extraordinary team of caregivers of HOPE surpassed their duty. God bless every volunteer that walked with us. A very special thank you to Zion Lutheran Church pastor Muller and Pastor Hess, as well as the Sunday evening Brick House praise service led by Randy and the youth group with inspirational music that kept our hearts lifted. (you rock) Thanks to Trinity and Saint Michaels Lutheran Churches for holding us up with prayer. The very special PIMC prayer group and Our Lady will be forever remembered. Dad, those special years when we were all together are gone, but not forgotten. God has you in His keeping, and we have you in our hearts forever and ever. The visitation will be on Monday from 2:30 p.m. until the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. Entombment will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the 2008 Bike Run, National MS Society, South FL Chapter, 3201 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 127, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery, Cape Coral.

The News-Press, March 23, 2007-Dorothy Sarah Katz, 94, of Fort Myers, died March 15, 2007. Born October 15, 1912 in Baltimore, Maryland, lived in Bronx, NY and moved to Florida 13 years ago. For the last 6 years she was a resident at Calusa Harbour Assisted living facility. Mrs. Katz was employed as Claims Adjustment Manger for met Life of NY. She was an active member and President of a girls club in the Bronx, She was an active and outgoing individual loved by her family and friends. Mrs. Katz is survived by her daughter Marlene Glovich, husband Donald of Cape Coral, FL, son Morton Katz, of Delray Beach, FL, granddaughters Ava Jackier and husband Irv and great-grandsons Michael and Aaron of Newy Jersey, Lisa Casey and husband Matt and great-grandsons Sean and Bryan of Georgia, grandson Cory Gabe and wife Jennifer of New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.Funeral service will be Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 1 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. burial will follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will gather from 12 Noon to the time of service in the funeral home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 936-0555.

KAUNE John Walter

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, December 1, 1980 -- Walter R. Kaune, Jr., age 77, a resident of Fort Myers all his life, died Saturday.  He attended local schools and was a charter member of the Seventh Day Adventist Curch.  He was a deacon in the Church and a member of the Pioneer Club. He is survived by his wife, Meinot Kaune; two sons, Walter and Jack Kaune; daughter, Dorothy Bishop; sister, Ruth Kaune Baucom, all of Fort Myers; 9 grandchildren, Ronnie, John, Walter, Theresa, Joe Kaune; Sharan Carosola; Karen Cook; Nita Bishop; Cindy Thompson, Jo Haynes, 6 great-grandchildren, Nicky, Jeanna, Joey Ceosola, Dennis, Lorie and Byron Hayes. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Elder David Weigley and Elder Phillip Parker officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Donald Baucom, Wilmer Bishop, Dewey Boyd, Rhey Burchard, Gary LaVoie and Pete Zielinski.  Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Hansen, Asa Horton, Ernest LaVoie, Snag Thompson, Jerry Warriner and Lawrence Williams.  Friends may call this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

The News-Press, 1/11/2009--Mary Kavula, age 94, passed away on January 6, 2009 at Sterling House, Lehigh Acres, FL. She was the widow of Sergeant Michael Kavula (retired Waterbury, CT. Police Officer) who died in 1996. She was born January 22, 1914, in Waterbury, to Christina and Matthew Mazeika. She leaves one daughter Mary Ann Lariviere (Robert); one son Michael Jr. (Clara); 5 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grand Children. In Lehigh Acres, since 1972, living at 1305 Ellendale Circle, she volunteered more than 500 hours for the Lehigh Hospital. She volunteered her sewing talents to the Sunland Training Center. She made quilted lap robes that she donated to nursing homes and Veterans. She was a member of St. Raphael's Church for 29 years. Visitation will be at Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, FL. on Tuesday January 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at St. Raphael's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., burial immediately following at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 22, 2004 - Margaret Kearns, 89, of Ft. Myers, died Monday, December 20, 2004. Mrs. Kearns was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 21, 1914. She retired to North Port in 1978 and moved to Ft. Myers in 1992. Mrs. Kearns was an active member of Silverhaired Legislators, Democratic Club, and a parliamentarian, teaching parliamentary law until 2003. Margaret is survived by her husband of sixty-five years George, her son Daryl (Sharon), five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews that loved her. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by a son Cyril and two grandchildren, Jerry and Gwendolyn. Funeral mass will be conducted Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Charlotte Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, April 1, 1938--Mrs. Catherine Keck, 54-year-old Philadelphia visitor, died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital as the result of injuries in an automobile accident on Tamiami Trail between Naples and Everglades. Mrs. Keck suffered chest and lung injuries when the car in which she was riding skidded and turned over into the Trail ditch. She is survived by three sons, Frank, Joe and Lawrence of Philadelphia. The body will be shipped today to Philadelphia. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers News-Press Mar 30, 2002 Brenda Jeanette Underwood Keene, 70, of Fort Myers, died March 27, 2002. She was born in Fort Myers a daughter of the late Owen R. and Katherine (McLaughlin) Underwood (FMHS 1929). She was a granddaughter of the owners and operators of McLaughlin Dairy. Brenda graduated from Ft. Myers High School in 1949. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, V.F.W. of Ft. Myers and she was also a member of the Submarine Veteran's Wives Association. Mrs. Keene is survived by her husband of 53 years Archie, her sons and daughters-in-law Gary (FMHS 1969) and Linda Keene of Fort Myers, James (FMHS 1970) and Sharalyn Keene of West Gardiner, ME, her sister Martha Klein (FMHS 1950) of Fort Myers, her brother and sister-in-law David and Penny Underwood of England, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends who will miss and love her always. She was predeceased by her brother Gene Underwood. A funeral service will be conducted in the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, A Dignity provider, on Monday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 26, 1939 - Charles Keen, 69-year-old carpenter, shot and killed his sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Lou Randall, 32, and then ended his own life yesterday morning at his home at Buckingham. A son, Andrew Keen, was an eye-witness. Young Keen told a coroner's jury that his father and Mrs. Randall had been intimate for some two years. He said that his father came home from work during the morning, found he and Mrs. Randall alone together, got a pistol from his bedroom, fired four shots into the woman and then shot himself through the heart. Mrs. Randall and her husband, George Randall, had spent the preceding night at the Keen home where they were frequent visitors. Randall, a grove hand, had taken Keen to Fort Myers that morning where he was employed on a carpentering job in Dean Park. Young Keen gave no explanation for the shooting. He said that after firing two shots into the woman his father asked her, "now will you stop?" He said he did not know what his father meant. "My father came home around 11 o'clock," said Andrew, who wept openly throughout his story, "he was not feeling well. He went into his bedroom and got his .32 caliber pistol out from under the pillow. I thought nothing of it because he often carried his gun with him. "He had been drinking - I smelled beer on his breath. He got his suitcase from under the bed and tried to unlock it. I pulled out my key and told him it would open the lock better. He said, 'don't bother me now, son.' "He took out his pocketknife and cut the suitcase open. He got out a new shirt and tore the sleeve in jerking out the pins. He put on the shirt, told me he would be back later and walked out on the porch where Mrs. Randall was sititng. I walked to the back porch to comb my hair. "I heard two shots and heard my father say, 'now will you quit?' I don't know what he was talking about. He shot twice more. I started to jump him as he shot himself and fell on his hands and knees." Deputy Sheriff L. H. Furen said that when he arrived about half an hour later Mrs. Randall was slumped in the rocking chair and Keen was sprawled on the floor. Young Keen had summoned Furen by telephone from the McLaughlin dairy. Dr. Baker Whisnant, who examined the bodies, said the woman was shot twice through the heart and Keen once through the heart. Both died almost instantly. Nobody knew where the other two bullets went. Services will be held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Buckingham Cemetery for Mrs. Randall with the Rev. C. L. Crider officiating. Arrangements are in charge of Spooner and Engelhardt. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Green; seven sisters, Mrs. L. H. Phillips of Washington, D.C., Mrs. A. T. Taylor, Mrs. Sallie Flnt, Mrs. Cazzie Anderson, Mrs. C. O. Green, Mrs. Lena Lanier and Miss Areeta Green; a brother, Tonmas Green, and a daugher, Mary Lambert. Services for Keen have not been arranged yet. Besides his son, Andrew, he is survived by two other sons, Charles Jr. of Buckingham and W. M. Keen of Norfolk, Va.; two daughers, Mrs. W. G. Mount and Mrs. A. Meyer of Tampa. After hearing the testimony the coroner's jury returned a verdict of murder and suicide. Members of the jury were J. R. Griffin, foreman, T. H. Nash, Earl Fuller, F. M. Griffin, Carl Tyre and S. I. Hagan.

Fort Myers News-Press, 1 Jul 2006 -- Kenneth Wayne Keen, DVM, age 56, of Moore Haven, passed away June 29, 2006 in Buena Vista, GA. He was born Feb. 11, 1950 in Miami, FL, to the late Kenneth Vincent and Zelma Theodosia (Akin) Keen. Kenny graduated in 1975 from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Knights Of Columbus, He was a 27 year volunteer leader with Hendry County 4-H, a volunteer with Glades County 4-H, a member of both Hendry County and Glades County Cattleman's Assc. and a Director of the Hendry County Fair Board. Survivors include his wife: Donna Rae (Herndon) Keen, children: Kenneth(Amanda) Wayne Keen, Jr. , Jennifer(Robert) Nolan Hager, W.P.B.,Stephanie Jane Keen, FtL, Jason Whidden, Jacob Whidden, and Matt Whidden, all of Moore Heven, mother: Zelma T. Keen of Clewiston, sisters: Pamela(Harold) Gunderson of Pisgha, GA and Beverly(Joaquin) Fernandez of W.P.B., brother: Harold(Alicia) Keen of Clewiston, grandchildren, Colton Robert Keen, Megan Marie Keen and Rylan Asher Keen. Funeral services will be held Mon., July 3, 2006, 10:00 am at Saint Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Moore Haven with Father Esteban Soy and Rev. Sherrill Tillery officiating. Interment will follow in the Ortona Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston. In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Doc Keen 4-H Memorial Scholarship Fund at the First Bank of Clewiston. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 13, 2005 - Ray Keen Jr was called home to be with the Lord Friday, January 7, 2005. As a beloved husband, son, brother, Uncle, and friend; he is survived by his wife and soul mate Lori, mother and father Ray and Barbara Keen, brothers Mike, Dennis and Daryl, and sister Debbie. Known to all by his inviting smile and classic southern charm he was a man true to his word and will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him. An informal memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15, at 9:00 am at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church located on SR80. The family has asked that donations be made to the Ft. Myers Rescue Mission in lieu of flowers.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 17, 1944 Dr. I. W. Keenan, 77, resident of Fort Myers for the past 20 years, died yesterday at the Lee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Keenan, who was a famous surgeon in Cambridge, Ohio before his retirement many years ago, has a home in Valencia Terrace. Surviving are his wife and three sons: Carlton Keenan, Fort Myers; Harry Keenan and Paul Keenan of Westover, Md., two sisters and three grandchildren. Dr. Keenan owned his own hospital in Ohio and first came to Fort Myers for his health in 1914. He returned a few years later to Ohio where he continued his medical practice until his retirement 20 years ago when he came here to make his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning in the Lawrence A. Powell chapel. Pallbearers will be J. E. Kelly, A. W. Kelly, Santa Armeda, Paul Kensey, Roland Arndt and G. H. McKowen.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2004-06-26 - Archie D. Keene, 81, of Ft. Myers passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004. He was born in Ft. Myers, the son of James C. & Tilly (Allbritten) Keene. He was a WWII veteran of the submarine service in the Pacific Theater, a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans Assoc., the American Legion and a life member of the VFW. He is survived by his two sons, Gary (Linda) Keene, Ft. Myers and James (Sharalyn) Keene, W. Gardner, Maine; a sister, Abby Holmes, 2 brothers, Jake Keene and Ellis Keene; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be celebrated at the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, June 28, 2004, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment and Military Honors will follow in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be directed to the Red Cross of Ft. Myers or to Hope Hospice.

Ft Myers News-Press, August 29, 2003 - James Lytle Keene, 83, of Ft. Myers, passed away on August 27, 2003. Mr. Keene was born on June 30, 1920 in Caxambas, FL. He is survived by his wife, Julia Pearl Keene, son Marcus Keene, daughter Valerie Strand, sister Bonnie Knapp, brother-in-law Arthur Barron, sister-in-law Lenoir Keene, and one grandson Warren Keene. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, at McGregor Baptist Church. Reverend John Davis will be officiating. Private burial to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Lee Memorial Park.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, August 5, 1936--Miss Alicia F. Kehoe, 70, died yesterday at her home on First Street after an illness of several weeks. Miss Kehoe came to Fort Myers about 20 years ago. For a number of years she was the companion of Mrs. Franklin Miles. She is survived by two nieces, Miss Kathryn L. Jeffcott and Miss Alicia V. Jeffcott. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock this morning at St. Frances Xavier's Catholic Church with Father R. P. Brennan officiating. Pallbearers will be Perry J. Amari, Maurice Flynn, Olin Vendetule, Herman Hastings, Rocco Pavese and F. L. Lavin. Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, June 13, 1945 -- Mrs. Genevieve Laudenback Kehoe, 95-year-old widow of the late Dr. H. C. Kehoe, died yesterday morning at the home of her son, Pannell Kehoe at 818 Second street after an illness of six months. Mrs. Kehoe was a native of Carlisle, KY and had lived in Ft. Myers for 35 years. In addition to her son, Mrs. Kehoe is survived by a daughter, Miss Fannie Kehoe of Ft. Myers and a brother, Harry Laudenback of Batavia, Ohio. Mrs. Kehoe was an active member of the First Christian church. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock this morning at the Spooner & Engelhardt Funeral home with the Rev. Thomas C. Smart of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. The pallbearers will be R. Vivian Lee, C. A. Davis, L. Y. Redwine, V. G.Howard and C. L. Starnes. Interment will be at the Ft. Myers Cemetery.

The News-Press, Mar 21, 2007-A life cut too short- Lisa Marie Stewart Kehoe was a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who suddenly passed, leaving us distraught, shocked, and heartbroken. Lisa was vibrant, artistic, outgoing, open-minded, and passionate in all facets of life. Her elegant demeanor displayed her class; her outward compassion revealed her unconditional, eternal love for her husband, children, and family. She was a stylish woman who had great appreciation for the arts- dance, music, and painting and excelled in all. Lisa will be missed by many, but spiritually joined by one: her younger sister, Natalie Ann Stewart, who passed at 17 years old less than two years ago. She will also be joining great-grandfather Stephen Danches. Lisa will be leaving behind many who will love and miss her eternally: forever loving husband Travis Kehoe, children Braum 7 years, Bella 5 years, and Ava 4 months, parents Gary & Diane Stewart, sister Marilyn and Shaun Bungart, brother Tony Stewart and sister-in-law Angela Stewart, nephews Ethan and Collin Stewart, Aunt Esther Waldren, Becky, Pete, Sean and Ben Frazee, grandparents Pete and Arline Frazee, great- grandmother Mildred Frazee, Julia Danches, Uncle Stephen and Aunt Rosmond Danscec, Great- grandfather Stephen Danches, Lillian and William Kehoe, Helen Flater, grandmother Ann Morgan, Tomasina, Eric, and Sofia Truglas, Rachel, John, and Greggie Oyler. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 24, 2007 at 1:00PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Pastor John Adler of Ionia Hope will be officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00AM to the time of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral home 1589 Colonial Blvd 936-0555. Her spirit will live on vivaciously through those who have loved Lisa. Her legacy will never be forgotten, and her kindness and warmth will survive forever.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sat., Oct. 6, 1973 -- Pannell Bramlett Kehoe, 90, died Friday. A resident of Ft. Myers for many years, he was a retired Electrolux salesman. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Leo W. Engelhardt funeral Home. He is survived by a son, Dan Kehoe of Tampa; a daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Dick of Valdosta, GA and 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by son Charles Kehoe of Tampa.

Fort Myers News-Press June 10, 1989 Elizabeth "Betty" Boyette- Keller passed away on July 11, in Naples. She was born Oct. 16, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC. Raised in Fort Myers, the daughter of R.C. & Elizabeth Larimer. Upon graduating from Fort Myers High she married Curt Boyette and they had 5 children together. In 1960, they moved to Naples where they purchased the "Flame Lounge". Upon Curt's passing Betty took on the job of remodeling the Flame Lounge with her second husband, James Keller, into what later became well known as the "Witch's Brew". Betty was commonly known as "The (Good) Witch".Her later business endeavors included the "SeaWitch" and the "Witch's Hollow" Restaurants. Betty is survived by her four children, Catherine Boyette Baldwin (Scott), Karen Boyette Orms (Tom), Curt Boyette (Patti) and John Boyette (Cathy). She survived by her five grandchildren, Christopher, Sidney, Tamara, John Robert, Tad and one great granddaughter, Juliet Rose. All of Naples.She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Carol Addiss and her beloved son, Robert Boyette.Visitation will be held Thursday, July 16th from 6-8pm at Naples Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery 525 111th Ave N. (239) 597-3101. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17th at 2pm at Naples Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery

Arthur Kelley

Greeneville, Sun, May 13, 2003-- David Michael Kelley Died: May 10, 2003 David Michael Kelley, 35, of Greeneville, died early Saturday morning. Mr. Kelley was born in Millville, N. J. He spent most of his life in FortMyers, Fla., prior to moving to Greeneville.Survivors include his wife: Rae Ann Kelley of Greeneville; his son: Kavan.Kelley of Greeneville; his parents: Herbert and Carolyn Kelley of Millville; three brothers: Carl Grinar of Phoenix, Ariz., Lloyd Kelley of Fort Myers,and James Grinar of Morristown, Pa., two sisters: Linda Keeney of Elmer, N.J., and Louise Parsons of Vineland, N. J.; his mother-in-law: Ruby Brown of Greeneville; his father-in-law: Ray Clark of Boynton, Fla.; and two brothers-in-law: Richard Tino of Clarksville and Charles Tino of West PalmBeach, Fla.He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Grinar. Jeffers Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements.A memorial service will be scheduled later in Millville.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Thursday, June 5, 1986 Elaine P. Kelley, 80, of 2424 Edwards Drive, died Wednesday.  Mrs. Kelly was a pioneer and lifelong resident of Fort Myers and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her brother, Charles A. Powell of Fort Myers; two nephews, Charles A. Powell III and William Powell, both of Fort Myers; two great-nephews Chuck Powell and Chris Powell, both of Fort Myers. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10 a.m. from the graveside of Fort Myers Cemetery with Dr. Larry Lavell Lewis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.  The family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Boulevard.

Fort Myers News-Press Dce 27, 2000 James E. Kelley (Jimmy), 86, of Cape Coral, passed on December 24, 2000. He was born in Fort Myers on April 16, 1914, a great-grandson of Captain F. A. Hendry, a Florida pioneer. He had lived in Fort Myers where he worked for Hough Chevrolet until World War II, when he enlisted in the Navy. After the war he lived in Miami and worked for Don Allen Chevrolet until he retired. He was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, where he was very active in many aspects of church life. He leaves his wife Ruth; two brothers, Arthur W "Speed" Kelley and Joseph "Joe" Kelley (FMHS 1947); sister, Julia Belle Kelley; two grandchildren, Robbie Kelley and Crissie Kelley, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Frierson Hendry Cemetery on Henderson Avenue, Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jimmy's memory to the Westminister Presbyterian Church, 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The Metz Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes of Cape Coral in charge of Cremation arrangements. 542-2134.

Fort Myers News-Press Sep 22, 2005 James Randall Kelley, husband, father, son and friend was deeply loved and will be most sorely missed. Randy, Son of Mary Parmalee of Fort Myers, died very unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon at his home. Randy was an exceptional husband to Joy, a proud father of his son Rob Kelley of Fort Myers and his daughter Krissy Uriarte of Rimrock Arizona, wife of Ozzie. Their child, Gabriel was the Apple of his granpops eye. He was also "Dad" for Joys children Gwen and Rick Hutto of Lehigh Acres and Josh and Holly Ballinger of Fort Wayne Indiana. He will also be dearly missed by Joys oldest son Tucker Ballinger and his wife Kay. Randy & Joy shared in loving 5 grandchildren. Gabriel Uriarte, Bella & Benton Ballinger and Samuel and Grace Kelley Ballinger. He will be missed as a son by his mother and father-in-law, Jack and Gwen Connell of Fort Myers. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday the 24th at 11:00 AM at Randy & Joys church, Grace United Methodist, Olga Campus, located at 14036 Matanzas Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905 just off Route 80, Palm Beach Blvd. Dress will be casual as Randy was happiest in blue jeans, tee shirt and a ball cap. There will be refreshments and time for fellowship after the service. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made in his name to Gulf Coast Chrysalis, an organization dear to Randy's heart.

FORT MYERS PRESS, December 18, 1922-- Cyrus E. Kellogg, age 80, died at his home one mile east of Buckingham at 1:30 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases. He had been in ill health fourteen years. Mr. Kellogg was born and reared in New York State, having come to Lee County in 1906, purchasing grove property near here. Besides the widow, Mr. Kellogg is survived by one son, Frank B. Kellogg. The funeral of Mr. Kellogg was held this afternoon at the Mortuary Chapel of L. W. Engelhardt. Burial was made in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

ALLEN KELLY Dies After Beach Hunting Accident - Ft. Myers Press, December 25, 1946 - Allen Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kelly, who was injured in a hunting accident, died yesterday morning at Lee Memorial Hospital. Death was ascribed to the leg wounds he received when his gun discharged while he was loading it on a small island near Fort Myers Beach. The charge struck a box of shells at this feet and apparently exploded them. Despite a fracture of his right leg, and extensive bleeding, Kelly made his way through the water to the beach road where he was picked up by an army colonel and two enlisted men. Transfusions were given throughout the night at the hospital but failed to enable Kelly to rally. The young man was an all-conference end on the Fort Myers high school football team and played with the Green Wave alumni against the Punta Gorda veterans last Friday night. He was discharged from the navy 10 months ago after serving in both Atlantic and Pacific action. The Christmas Eve mishap was made even more tragic when County Judge Hiram Bryant revealed  yesterday that Kelly was married on Oct. 17 to Miss Betty Ellis of East Fort Myers in a private ceremony at the judge’s home. The marriage was to have been announced on Christmas - today. During his years of war service, Kelly took part in the invasion of Okinawa, and the battles around Leyte and Saipan. He returned to his home here following an honorable discharge from the navy. Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents, are five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Berry of Miami, Mrs. Herman Hastings, Miss Joyce Kelly of Jacksonville, Miss Patricia Kelly, and Sister Olive Denis of Sacred Heart academy, Tampa; and five brothers, Everett of San Francisco, Emmett, Nicholas, Conrad, Edward, and Thomas of this city. Services will be held from the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at 9:30 o’clock Thursday morning, Father J. J. O’Riordan, Pastor will officiate. The active pallbearers will be O.D. Garner, Charles Roan, A.C. Williams, Archie Williams, Jack Strasbaugh, and Joe Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Bevis, Elmo Ballard, Pete D’Alessandro, Nick Santini, and Herman Hastings. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery, Lawrence A. Powell is in charge of arrangements.

Ft. Myers paper, July 19 1958 - Services for Conrad Kelly will be held today at 4 pm at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Father Robert Hostler officiating.  Pallbearers willbe Snag Thompson, Bill Kenny, Charles Hansen, Al Rankin, Ralph Gutherie and Col. Beam. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily Kelly of Fort Myers Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Brown of Tampa; five brothers, Nick, Emmett, Ed and Tom Kelly of Fort Myers, and Everett Kelly of Palo Alto, Calif.; five sisters, Sister Mary Olive Denise of Tampa, Mrs. Kenneth Barry of Miami, Mrs. Herman Hastings of Fort Myers, Mrs. David Rauth of Fort Myers, Mrs. Steve Nott of Fort Myers; and two grandchildren, Johnny and Kenneth Brown of Tampa. Rosary services were held last night at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

Ft. Myers News Press, Thursday, Oct 12, 1967 -- Dennis W. Kelly , 87, resident of Lee County for the past 42 years, died Wednesday. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Betty of Coconut Grove, Mrs. David Routh of Sumpter, SC, Mrs. Herman Hastings, and Mrs Stephen Nott both of Fort Myers; five sons, Emmett, Nick, Tom and Ed Kelly, all of Fort Myers, Everett Kelly of Pala Alto, Calif; one brother Tom Kelly of Key West; one sister, Mrs. Annie Vitzelio of Key West; 47 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

Fort Myers News-Press Sep 21, 2009 Frank M. Kelly, (JR.), 46, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 3rd, 1962 in Fort Myers, FL. He attended Venice High School in Venice, FL and served in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. JR. moved to Cape Coral, FL in 1993. He was employed by Ambassador Kitchens in Fort Myers in kitchen designing and sales.JR leaves behind his most beloved wife and angel Claudette, his parents Frank and Martha Kelly, Venice, FL, grandmother Vera Rumschlag, Venice, FL, daughters Krystal (Jeff) Meadows, TN, Kartrina (Nathan) Miller, TN, Christy (Derrick) Swafford Lake Butler, FL, and Kindra Kelly, LA , sons Mark Stephens, New York, and Lance James, Cape Coral, grandchildren; Brianna, Cheyenne, and Lilly; sisters, Lisa (Wayne) Lane, Venice, FL, Linda (Ron) Curtis, Cape Coral, FL, Sharon (Dave) Martin, Newport News, VA and brother Paul (Brenda) Kelly, North Port, FL; several nieces and nephews.The family wished to express their most sincere gratitude to Hope Hospice and to all of JR's friends who stood by him until the very end. Your kindness and caring will never be forgotten. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father John at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 26th at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 1922 SW 20th Ave., Cape Coral, FL.

Inez Mae Kelly

Fort Myers News-press, Tuesday, June 5, 1979- Joseph Emmett Kelly, 68, of 1949 Beach Parkway, Cape Coral, died Monday. He had been a resident here for the past 53 years. He was a graduate of Fort Myers High School. He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, the Elks Lodge, the Rod & Gun Club, the Cypress Lake Country Club, the Myerlee Country club in Fort Myers, the Wild Cat Cliffs Country Club in Highlands, NC. Survivors include his wife, Ann L Kelly of Cape Coral; one son, Dennis H Kelly of Fort Myers; two daughters, Cherry L Cook of Tampa and Carol Ann Arnold of Fort Myers; four brothers, Nick, Thomas, and Edward all of Fort Myers, and Everett of Palo Alto, CA; four sisters, Dorothy Berry of Coral Gables, Patricia Nott of Arcadia, Joyce Routh of Atlanta, GA, and Cecilia Hastings of Fort Myers; and nice grandchildren, Matt, Mark, Kelly, and Melissa Montgomery, Tracy and Kim Kelly, Keith and Jami Arnold, and Kristi Kelly. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10;30 am at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with Father John Neff officiating. Pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Wiley, Walter Sheppard, Bill Stewart, Harold Case, Sam Galloway, and Robert Pelton.

Fort Myers News-Press Feb 6, 2003 Marjorie Carroll Kelly, 63, passed away on Feb. 4, 2003 at Hope Hospice. Born the daughter of Emma (Newton) and Arthur W. Carroll. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL, attending school there, Barre, Mass and Ft. Myers. She graduated in 1957 from Ft. Myers Jr. Sr. High as salutatorian. She married James C. Kelly and became a homemaker and mother. She retired from Sears after 25 years employment. She was predeceased by her 14 yr. old son, James Kelly, Jr. Survivors include her twin sister, Marilyn Alice Carroll Barton of North Fort Myers, brothers, Arthur F Carroll and Donald Carroll of Vermont, three daughters, Dawn Fernstrom, Barbara Kelly and Kimberly Kelly who live locally. She has five grandchildren including her oldest grandson, Mr. Timothy Carver of Ft. Myers. Marjorie will be remembered for her unconditional giving of herself, her devotion to her family, being their trusted mainstay during good times and bad, and for her natural artistic and musical talent. Funeral services will be at North Ft. Myers Funeral Home on Feb. 6, at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Ft. Myers News-Press, Nov. 5, 1997- Mary Elwyn Kelly, 72, of Fort Myers, died Tuesday, November 4, 1997. She had been a lifetime resident of Fort Myers. Surviving are her husband, Edward G. Kelly, Sr. of Fort Myers; sons Danny M. Kelly of Ft. Myers, E. Griff Kelly of Seattle, WA, and Tim A. Kelly of Sagle, Idaho; daughters Kathryn Backstrom of Fort Myers, Lori Vonhoy of Richfield, NC, and Karen Melsior of Charlotte, NC; one brother John (Jack) Kelly of Ft. Myers; one sister Nancy Beauchamp of Englewood, FL; and grandchildren, Heather McGuine, Erin Kelly, Joshua Kelly, Shane Kelly, Danielle Kelly, Dane Kelly, Travis Kelly, TJ Kelly , Michele Kelly, Brian Kelly, Heidi Vanhoy, Justin Vanhoy, Menjay Melsior, and Kasmina Melsior. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday, November 7, 1997 at 10:00 am at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Foley officiating, Interment will take place in Ft. Myers Cemetery. Friends may call at the Phil Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, Thursday from 5 -  7 pm. The family prefers that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.

Ft. Myers News Press, Sept. 3, 1967 -- Mrs. Mary Olive Kelly , 80, a resident of Lee County since 1925, died at 3 am Saturday in Lee Memorial Hospital where she was admitted on Aug. 1.  She and her husband, Dennis Kelly, 87, lived next door to their youngest daughter, Mrs. Stephen Nott, on Nott Road, in North Fort Myers.  Dennis Kelly is presently in the hospital with a broken hip and ankle suffered two weeks ago at home while his wife was hospitalized. His condition is described as poor and he was unaware of his wife’s death, according to a son-in-law, County Commissioner Herman Hastings. Kelly is a retired potato grower in the Iona area, as is his son Emmett Kelly. His identical twin sons, Tom and Ed Kelly are continuing the potato business. Another son, Nick Kelly, is Chief Day Deputy for Sheriff Flanders Thompson and another son, Everett Kelly, is a plumbing contractor in Palo Alto, Calif. Other survivors are Mrs. Kelly’s other daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Berry of Coconut Grove, Mrs. David Routh of Sumter, SC, Mrs. Herman Hastings, brothers Leonard, Nick and Guy Santini of Fort Myers Beach, 47 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kelly was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. She had been quite active until the time of her death. Rosary services will be held at 7 pm today at the Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 9 am Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Esteban C. Soy officiating. Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Virgil Himschoot, Howard Newman, Sheriff Flanders Thompson, Johnny Honc, Louis Garcia, and Dr. Joseph I. Seldon. Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Kelly’s grandsons.

Fort Myers News-Press 11 Jan 2008 Meghan Marie Kelly was born in Fort Myers, Florida February 6, 1987 and departed this life on January 7, 2008. Meghan was raised in LaBelle and is a graduate of the LaBelle High School class of 2005. Meghan was an honor student attending Florida Southern College on an athletic scholarship and was a member of the Lady Mocs soccer team.Meghan is survived by her father and mother, Kevin and Michele Kelly, sister Jennifer Price, her husband Lane, nephew Gavin, brothers Matthew and Sean, her twin sister Melissa, grandmother Eileen Kelly, and grandparents Bernie and Joan Glaser. Meghan is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Meghan was a loving daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008, 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 355 S. Bridge Street, in LaBelle with Father Chester Domaszewicz officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle. Visitation will be held Friday, January 11, 2008 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at LaBelle High School Gymnasium with a rosary service starting at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meghan Kelly Women's Soccer Scholarship at Florida Community Bank, 155 N. Bridge St., LaBelle, FL 33935 or at any Florida Community Bank. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Fort Myers News Press, 4 Jan 2007--Nicholas Clement “Nick” Kelly, 86, of Fort Myers died January 1, 2007 at his home after a brief illness and lovingly cared for by his family.Nick was born on July 9, 1920 in Key West, FL and moved with his family to Fort Myers in 1925. He grew up in a family of twelve children on a potato farm in the Iona area. Nick attended schools in Lee County and graduated from Ft. Myers, Junior, Senior High. He enjoyed his school days and received many awards in football playing for the Green Wave.Though Nick considered college, WW II was in full swing and like many young men he chose to serve. He enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and after basic training he was eventually assigned to the USS Vincennes, a Heavy Cruiser. Nick saw a lot of action and in August of 1942 his ship was sunk in the Guadalcanal. Hundreds of men died that night and although Nick survived, he was seriously injured. Several hours later he was rescued and due to the severity of injuries was sent to St. Alban's Naval Hospital in Long Island, NY. He was a Gunners Mate3rd class and was awarded the Purple Heart.During this time he met his future wife, Lillian Driscoll who was a Pharmacists Mate in the Navy. The couple married and after their time of service was completed, they lived in Boston, MA for awhile. The couple came to Ft. Myers when Nick accepted a coaching position offered by Coach Charlie Bevis in 1945.In 1945 Nick accepted a new position in the Lee County Sheriffs Department with newly elected sheriff Flanders "Snag" Thompson. He later became the Chief Deputy and eventually retired as a Major after twenty four years. In 1976 Nick entered the political arena and ran for the position of Sheriff, but was not successful in this endeavor. Nick was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for 81 years. He along with his brothers helped to build parts of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School when he was a teen. Nick has been a member of the Veterans Associations and other service organizations when he was younger, helped coach Little League and was very active in the Bishop Verot Booster Club. He was also a big supporter of Riverside School, later known as LARC where his son Gary was a student.Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Driscoll Kelly, a grandson Thomas Peck, Jr., his parents Dennis and Olive Santini Kelly, sisters, Sister Olive Denise Kelly, S.J.M., Dorothy Berry, Joyce Roth, and brothers, Conrad Kelly, Emmett Kelly, Everett Kelly and Allen Kelly.Surviving are his five children, Judy Peck, Larry Kelly, Gary Kelly, Colin Kelly and Janine Becker, sisters, Cecilia Hastings and Patricia Nott, brothers, Edward Kelly and Thomas Kelly, fifteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and three great great'grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 5, 2007 at 12 Noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Nick Kelly, Jeremy, Jason and Jerod Ford, Andrew Kelly and Chris McCann.Interment will follow at Fort Myers City Cemetery.Friends may call at the Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, Thursday (today) from 6-8 PM.Kiser Funeral Home 481-4341.

Frank Kellow

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Dec. 7, 1929--John Kemp, 77, an old resident of Fort Myers died at the Old Man's home in East fort Myers at 1 a.m. today of a stroke of apoplexy. There are no survivors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of Lawrence A. Powell, Incorporated

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, 2004-04-30 - Roosevelt Kendrick, 69, of Ft. Myers, died on April 20, 2004 at Lee Memorial Hospital. Roosevelt was born February 20, 1935, in Ft. Myers, FL. He has resided in Ft. Myers for over 50 years. He retired from the City of Ft. Myers, and was actively employed with Yellow Cab Company until his death. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Kendrick; sons, Charles Kendrick, Sr., Alphonso Kendrick Sr; Marvin Kendrick all of Ft. Myers, FL, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins, extended family and friends. Visitation will be at Friendshiop Baptist Church between the hours of 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor James Bing. Burial service will follow at Ft. Myers Cemetery. Arrangements by Hickson Funeral Home, Ft. Myers, FL.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sep 28 2003 - Doris L. Kennedy, 80, of Port Charlotte, passed away at Bon Secours Saint Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida September 24, 2003. Mrs. Kennedy is predeceased by her husband of many years, William H. Kennedy and is survived by their three children; William (Ally) F. Kennedy, Rose Mary Kennedy Hughes and Bruce H. Kennedy as well as daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kennedy and son-in-law, Billy Hughes. Doris was blessed with four precious grandchildren, Rudy Kennedy, Todd Hughes and wife Lynda, Burt Kennedy, Ginger Hughes Mace and husband James. To further add to her blessings are nine great grandchildren Austin Kennedy, Spencer Hughes, Caleb Kennedy, Jeremiah Kennedy, Miranda Kennedy, Rosey Kennedy, Josh Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy and Hannah Mace. Mrs. Kennedy if from a family of eight children born to Charles and Roseanna Nault. The brothers and sisters are Armand Kennedy, Jeannette LaVoie, Irene Lamb, Robert Kennedy, Geneva Scott, Florida Scott and Morris Kennedy. She and her entire family moved to Ft. Myers in the 1920's from Berlin, NH making her and the entire family local pioneers. Each and every one played a significant part in the construction of the Ft. Myers area. A celebration of her life will be held Oct. 5, 2003, at 3:30 PM at Doris' family residence in Harbour Heights, Port Charlotte, FL. In lieu of flowers your presence at the memorial will be greatly appreciated.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 7, 1937--Mrs. Elsa Doremus Kennedy, 54-year-old wife of the Rev. William Graham Kennedy, died early yesterday morning at Lee Memorial Hospital, after a lingering illness. Services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Francis M. Fox of West Palm Beach will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Kent Pendleton and the Rev. Frank Shore. The body will lie in state from 10 o'clock until the funeral. Following the ceremony, interment will take place at Avon Park. Active pallbearers will be T. H. Burgess, Capt. Andrew Kinzie, W. Glenn Gibson, H. L. Nickell, W. H. Reynolds and F. E. Forehand. Honorary pallbearers are John E. Morris, Walter J. Wood, Fred H. Mellor, Col. J. Campbell Gilmore, Decoursey M. Pollock, Z. V. Barden, Bruce M. Wade, Hans Hansen, Joseph A. Kitchen, F. W. Arnold, Colonel Halgrim, Clifford A. Rankin and S. O. Godman. Besides Dr. Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy is survived by a daughter, Joan, a sister, Mrs. S. Palmer harman of Short Hills, N. J. and an aunt, Miss Frances Osborne of Hanover, N. J. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Irvington, N. J. and passed her childhood in Elizabeth and Montclair, N. J., graduating from the Montclair high school. In 1906, she was graduated from the New York School of Physical Education where she was a prominent basketball player. For the next year she taught physical education in guilds, Y.W.C.A's and girls' schools around New York. Mer marriage to Dr. Kennedy took place in May of 1907, after which they moved to Cherry Fork, O., where the Rev. Mr. Kennedy took charge of the church. Later they were transferred to the First United Presbyterian church of Baltimore, Md., and to the North Presbyterian church of Rochester, N. Y. The ill health of Mrs. Kenendy brought them to Fort Myers in 1930 where Dr. Kenendy has been pastor of the Presbyterian church. Although she took an active part in chruch and charity work in the North, her illness has forced Mrs. Kennedy to limit her activities here. Her duties as a pastor's wife have brought her hosts of friends in the community.

FORT MYERS PRESS, March 9, 1933 - Louis H. Kennedy, 70, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Anderson Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. C. T. Tew in charge. Survivors include the widow, three sons, John, william and Barron, all of Fort Myers; two daughters, mrs. E. S.Acuff of Virginia and Miss Lina Kennedy of Fort Myers.

Fort Myers News-Press Oct 9, 2009 Ruth M. Kennedy, 68, of N. Fort Myers, FL passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. She was born on August 2, 1941 in Boston, MA to William and Eleanor Horan Meaney. She moved to the area in 1998 coming from Massachusetts. She was a communicant of St. Therese Catholic Church, N. Fort Myers. She was an accomplished artist specializing in watercolors. She enjoyed traveling and shopping and was a member of the "red hats". Her family said she was a very giving person always doing for others. She is survived by her loving family including her husband, Joe Kennedy; children, Jennifer Kennedy, and Greg Kennedy and his wife, Cathleen; grandchildren, Sara and Ryan; uncle, William Horan; and many loving cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday (TODAY) at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral.The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 20115 N Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, FL. Entombment will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery.

Ft Myers-News Press, 2004-05-26 - Coy E. Kerseywas born on November 20, 1927. He passed away May 19, 2004. Coy was long time Pine Island resident, moving here from Palmetto, Florida in 1959. Coy spent his life supporting his family as a commercial fisherman. His wife, Odell, and their five children, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren survive him. He is also survived by his mother and his two brothers. Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church of Pine Island on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Florida Fisherman's Federation, Pine Island Chapter, 5370 Marina Drive, Bokeelia, Florida 33922.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 14, 1938--Mrs. Evelyn Kersey, 42, died at her residence on 917 Rose street yesterday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Grand Avenue church with the Rev. Carr officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe Tarrer,Harry Thornton, Clyde White, L. H. Furen, R. A. Owens and Nash Diaz. Interment will be in the Fort Myers cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Lawrence A. Powell. Mrs. Kersey is survived by her husband, Charles, two daughters, Mrs. Nazine Rich of LaBelle and Mrs. Irene McGill of Slater, and three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Ingalls of Ft. Myers, Mrs. Annie Frabdiso and Mrs. Bessie Hand, New Port Richey.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov 24, 1943--Funeral Is Set For O.C. Kersey--Funeral services for Orban Charlie Kersey, 49, local painter who died here Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Packard of 1500 Lafayette street, will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Grand Avenue Medthodist church with the Rev. D.L.Jones officiating. Interment will be at Fort Myers Cemetery. Pallbearers will include J.S.Tarrer, George Thompson, Charles Hisler, Curtis B. Pigott, Clyde White, and P.A.Sparks Surviving are his widow, his mother, Mrs. H.O.Packard, two brothers, Allan Kersey of this city and Walter Kersey of Philadelphia, Pa. He was a member of the Grand Avenue Methodist church.

Caloosa Belle 8 Nov 2007-- Juanita Maxine Keyes, "Maxi", a long-time LaBelle resident and native Floridian died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at home with her family. She battled multiple illnesses for several years before suffering a stroke on June 1. Maxi was born in Orlando, the first of three children of the late James P. and late Gail Bryan of Wauchula and spent her early years in Wauchula. Just prior to 1940 when her father entered the military her mother relocated to the Clarksburg, W.Va area. Following graduation from high school she studied music and began a music career in Washington, D.C. Throughout her life she continued her interest in vocal, piano and organ and for many years was a member of the Bob Asmuth chorus that staged the Edison Birthday Party in Fort Myers. Maxi met and married Phillip H. Keyes in Arcadia, in 1964 and moved to Fort Myers where she began a career with the Florida Highway Patrol. The couple moved to LaBelle in 1982 after her retirement. In LaBelle, Maxi shared her talents and skills in numerous organizations and activities. She was a member of Carlson Memorial Methodist Church, past president of the LaBelle Woman's Club, Ladies of the Elks, charter member of the Florida Highway Patrol Retired Troopers Association, Galae Grotto auxiliary, and Araba Shrine Campers Club.Survivors include her husband, Phillip of LaBelle; her son, James T. Cox of Fort Myers; her brother, Bob Bryan (Juanita) of Crawford, W.Va.; a sister, Hazel Payne (Ray) of Clarksburg, W.Va.; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Pastor Benton Mangueira officiating. Interment followed the following week at Fort Denaud Cemetery and was a private service.Donations may be made to the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell St, LaBelle, FL 33935, Hope Hospice, 25 Homestead Road N., Unit 35, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 or The Education Center of Southwest Florida in LaBelle in Maxi's honor. Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

Fort Myers News-Press 2005-04-11 -- Helen Margaret Kiburz, known to her many friends and family as "Spanny", passed away peacefully on April 9, 2005. She was born in 1925 in Leetonia, OH, the daughter of the late Dr. Louis and Louise Spanabel. She grew up in Kewanee, IL and after high school went on to graduate from the University of Illinois with a degree in chemistry and microbiology. While attending the University of Illinois she was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was married to Jack Kiburz on June 14, 1947 and shortly thereafter moved to Champaign, IL, where they raised their 4 daughters and side by side built a very successful printing business and later an equally successful rental property business. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John E. "Jack" Kiburz; daughters, Kathy Kiburz, Karen Kiburz, Kim Kiburz and Karol Rieger; grandchildren, Charles May, Karrie Millheim, Sam Rieger, Joseph Rieger and great-grandchildren, Charles May, Nicole Millheim and Brittany May. She had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around. She made everyone she knew feel special. She was a great dancer, loved growing flowers, but was happiest strolling along the beach enjoying nature and looking for shells. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press 3 Oct 2007-- Dorothy Elizabeth Kiesel, 88, of Fort Myers, Florida died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. She moved to Fort Myers in 1951 from Babylon, New York. A member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, The Royal Palm Yacht Club, Fort Myers Women's Community Club, Villas Volunteers, Lee Memorial Auxiliary Volunteers and the Oak Beach Gulls.Dorothy was an avid athlete while attending and graduating from Babylon High School. She lettered and excelled in all sports that were open to young women at the time. She pursued her athletics as an adult in Fort Myers by playing golf and held the title of Women's Champion at Fort Myers Country Club, Whiskey Creek Country Club and Lake Lawn Country Club. Dot liked to walk the courses. Officials made her use a cart during tournament play. She also excelled at bowling. Friday evenings would find her at local ball fields and courts watching her children and grandchildren pursue their love of sports.In later years she and her husband, Hilbert, pursued their love of the water by cruising and fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. Again, she won prizes for her "catches".Dorothy and Hilbert enjoyed traveling. They visited Europe, Egypt, Mexico and Scandinavia. They spent time in the Smoky Mountains with their son and daughter. Each summer they resided at their beloved home "Willow Point" on Captree Island, located on the South Shore of Long Island. Many friends and relatives have fond memories of visiting them there.While actively involved with the cruising group of the Royal Palm Yacht Club who could forget their annual "Shack Parties" located at their stilt house in Pine Island Sound. Or the Annual Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet at Fort Myers Beach when they would decorate the "Kiesel Fleet" and invite all aboard to spend a fun filled day.A homemaker, Dot was the best friend to her husband and children. She held open house for all of their friends. As the grandchildren came along she was known as "Boom" and all were welcome with their many friends. Friend to many, loved by more, she will be truly missed and remain in our hearts and minds for time eternal.During her daughter, Dorothy's last ten years as a Lee County teacher, she served as a surrogate grandparent to the children in Dorothy's classroom. The children loved "Grandma Kiesel" and her special stories, treats and lovely outfits.Dorothy is survived by her one and only love, her husband of 68 years, Hilbert V. Kiesel, her three children, Dorothy Lillian Kiesel Poll (George) of Fort Myers and Franklin, NC, Hilbert D. Kiesel (Alene) of Franklin, NC and Thomas F. Kiesel (Ruth) of Fort Myers. Grandchildren, Kristen O'Halloran (Sean), Jarrett Kiesel (Kim), Conrad Kiesel, Hilary Kiesel, Shannon Dorsey (David) Gainesville, GA.; great-grandchildren, Katelyn O'Halloran, Caroline O'Halloran, Cameron O'Halloran, Connor Ryan Kiesel , Vincent Rohl Kiesel and Brooks Hilbert Dorsey. Sisters-in-law, Ann Rohl and Linn Rohl of Babylon, NY, Lillian Wang, Cecilia Kiesel and Joan Kiesel of Fort Myers; brother-in-law, Deacon and Mrs. Charles Kiesel of Fort Myers Beach and many nieces, nephews and friends to cherish her memory.Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Frank Rohl; brothers, Henry Rohl and Judge Kenneth K. Rohl; brothers-in-law, George Kiesel, Donald Kiesel and Theodore Wang.Pallbearers will be Conrad Kiesel, Jarrett Kiesel, Charles (Scoop) Kiesel Jr., Jeffrey Kiesel, Steven Rohl and Baron Rohl. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Julia Woolbright, longtime friend, companion and caregiver. Mom's caregivers, Llewella Baptiste and Kashima Alexander showed their love and concern in many ways. Hope Hospice and their wonderful staff will be always in our thoughts and prayers. Their help and caring attitudes were invaluable to the family.Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 from 6 - 8 PM in the Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 5th at 2:00 P.M. conducted by Father Stan Dombrowski, assisted by Deacon Charles Kiesel, Joe Torres and Brian Bluett. Along with flowers, which Dorothy loved, donations may be made in her name to Hope Hospice of Southwest Florida. A fitting epitaph to our Mom would be: Only One Mother (Anonymous) Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather. Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees in the purple clover, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one Mother the wide world over.

Fort Myers News-Press 23 Oct 2007 Hilbert V. Kiesel of Fort Myers, FL left us to join Our Lord on October 21, 2007, he was 90 years of age. The son of Charles and Lillian Kiesel, he was born in New York State and moved to Fort Myers in 1950. He, his brothers, and extended family members became pioneers in the fledgling shrimp business at Fort Myers Beach. By the end of his working career he had shrimp boats and associated businesses at Fort Myers Beach, FL, Biloxi, MS and Aransas Pass, TX.Hilbert retired and continued his love of the water, travel and helping others by joining the Royal Palm Yacht Club. During this time he was Fleet Captain for many years. He directed and led many cruises for the Club. Each year he and Dorothy would host the annual, never to be forgotten, "Kiesel Shack Party". During his "watch" the "Atta Boy" award was established, and is his in perpetuity. This award is given annually to the Captain in the Club, who has done the most to help other boaters.A founding member of Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church, Hilbert has passed the legacy of his faith to the fourth generation of his family. He now proudly watches his grandchildren and great-grandchildren attend masses. Hilbert and his wife, Dorothy, received communion several times a week and prayed together daily. He and his brothers were Charter members and now lifetime honorary members of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. Hilbert felt privileged to attend his son, Hilbert D. Kiesel's initiation into the 4th Degree. A sportsman and hunter all his life he is an honorary lifetime member of the South Shore Marlin and Tuna Club and the Babylon Tuna Club. Hilbert has hunted and fished with his sons and grandchildren all over this country, the Bahamian and Pacific waters, and is a world class record holder in some categories. Since age 60 he has enjoyed many trips as a certified PADI diver.During World War II Hilbert proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member to the crew of the USS Benjamin Franklin "the ship that wouldn't die". While aboard it was bombed by Japanese aircraft, split in half, and towed to shore in two pieces. Since that time he has been a proud member of the "Survivors of the Franklin". I quote from Dad, "damaged by a Kamikaze in October 1944 and by bombs in March 1945, "Big Ben" paid the highest price in lives among those lost on carriers in WWII. She is primarily remembered for the heroism of her crew in saving the lives of shipmates." Following the "Big One", Dad became a member of the VFW and American Legion.A familiar figure at many of the area sports fields he proudly followed the progress of his 7 grandchildren as they made their mark on many of the various teams at Bishop Verot and Fort Myers High Schools. During the last 10 years of his daughter, Dorothy's teaching career, Hilbert was "Grandpa Kiesel" to her students. While volunteering in her classroom he would read and tell stories, listen to the children read and spend individual time with some. The classes all looked forward to Grandpa's visits. He often brought treats and on Earth Day brought each child a Norfolk Pine to take home and plant.Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his three children, Dorothy Lillian Kiesel Poll (George) of Fort Myers, FL and Franklin, NC, Hilbert D. Kiesel (Alene) of Franklin, NC and Thomas F. Kiesel (Ruth) of Fort Myers, FL. Grandchildren, Kristen O'Halloran (Sean), Conrad F. Kiesel, Hillary Kiesel, Jarrett Kiesel (Kim) and Shannon Dorsey (David). Six great-grandchildren whom have brought an inordinate amount of joy into his life. Brother, Charles "Scoop" Kiesel (Lenora), sister, Lillian Wang, sisters in law, Joan Kiesel, Cecilia Kiesel, Linn Rohl, Ann Rohl and many nieces, nephews and cousins.The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Julia Woolbright, longtime friend, companion and caregiver. Dad's caregiver Kashima Alexander showed her love and concern in many ways. Hope Hospice and their wonderful staff will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Their help and caring attitudes were invaluable to the family.Hilbert is now in the presence of his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy; brothers, Donald Kiesel, George Kiesel, brothers-in-law, Ted Wang, Henry Rohl and the Honorable Kenneth Rohl all of whom preceded him into Heaven.Arrangements to be made by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home.Due to our appreciation for the overwhelming response of compassion and sympathy extended towards the family at the recent passing of our Mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Kiesel, the services for our father will be private. We know they will be in the thoughts and prayers of many. Those who wish to honor Dad's memory may make donations to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.A fitting epitaph to our Dad would be, "A Parable to Immortality" by Henry VanDyke."I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sail to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she goes!" Gone where? Gone from my sight? that is all. She is just as large in mast and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she goes!" There are other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

Eugene (Gene) W. Kinchen, 78, passed away on April 8, 2008, at Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Hospital. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on April 15, 1929. He moved to Florida in 1931. During the Korean Conflict, he enlisted in the United States Army, served in the Philippines and was honorably discharged in 1953. He owned and operated his own electrical business, Gene's Electric, in LaBelle for 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Masonic Lodge. During the last years of his life, he dedicated himself to volunteering at the All Souls Episcopal Church Outreach Program in N. Fort Myers.He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Kinchen; and his brother, James (Bud) Kinchen, and is survived by his daughter, Janene McLaughlin; son, Dennis Kinchen, and stepson, Ron Kinchen and many nieces, nephews and friends.A service will be held on April 26, 2008, at 10:00am at All Souls Episcopal Church; 14640 N. Cleveland Ave; N. Fort Myers, FL; 33903 and the Interment will be held, with Military Honors, on April 26, 2008, at 12:00pm, at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33907.239-936-0555 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to All Souls Episcopal Church Outreach Program.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Nov. 7, 1935--Charles R. King, 59-year-old Orange river resident, died yesterday morning at the Lee Memorial hospital after a two week's illness. Mr. King came to Lee county 15 years ago from Cleveland, N. Y., where he had retired from the coal and wood business. He owned a grove and attractive home on Orange river and was well known in Lee county. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie King, three sons, Bertram, Rae and Kenneth, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Smith of Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell chapel with the Rev. J. Swanson officiating. Mr. King was a member of the Masonic lodge. Roe

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, February 28, 1944 Elisha King, negro, was found dead at 1:30 a.m. yesterday after being run over by a dual wheel truck driven by a hit-and-run driver. The body was discovered by a colored taxi driver, LeGrant Jenkins, a short distance from Sears Funeral Home on Anderson Avenue in the negro quarters. On receiving a report of the accident, Deputy Sheriff Abe Skinner rushed to the scene and found that the left dual wheel of the vehicle had mutilated the negro's face and chest and that the right wheel had crushed his ankles. No clues as to the identity of the truck of driver have as yet been uncovered except for the wheel prints on the body. An envelope addressed to Verdell King of Miami was found on the body. State Attorney Clyde Wilson instructed Hiram W. Bryant, coroner and justice of the peace, to hold an inquest this afternoon at 2:30.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 5, 1990 - Ralph G. Kingston Jr., 60, died Friday, May 4.He moved to Fort Myers at the age of four and was a graduate of Fort Myers High School, Class of 1947. He attended Stetson University, the Ringling School of Art and graduated with a B.S. degree from Florida State University. He was king of Edisonia in 1952. In recent years he was employed at Things Unlimited.Survivors include mother, Evelyn M. Dryden, stepfather, William Dryden and sister, Mina Tinsley.A memorial service wil be held on Monday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Fort Myers News-Press Oct 30, 2005 Philip R.H. Kinney, 21, of Cape Coral, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005. He was born August 18, 1984 in Louisville, KY and has lived in Cape Coral since 1986. Philip graduated from Fort Myers High School where he was an honor student in the I. B. program. Following high school, he attended the University of Central Florida. Survivors of Philip include his parents Richard L. Kinney and Lisa M. Harle, both of Cape Coral and his paternal grandmother Mary Elizabeth Kinney of Louisville, KY. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday (today) at the Cape Coral Memorial Funeral Home, 3740 Del Prado Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lee County Humane Society.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Dec. 28, 1926--Funeral services were held this afternoon for W. W. Kinnison winter resident of East Fort Myers who was killed in a hunting accident onChristmas day near LaBelle.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Aug. 19, 1929--John F. Kinsey, retired fruit grower and contractor, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afaternoon at his home on the corner of Jackson and Second streets. Mr. Kinsey had been an invalid for several years and death was the result of an over-taxed heart and congestion of the lungs. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lessie Kinsey, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Smalley, and four sons, Joseph D., John H., H. R., and P. B. Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey moved to Fort Myers from his former home in Arcadia, last spring, and had made his home in this city since then. He was a charter member of the Arcadia Masonic lodge and Woodmen of the World. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of John D. Kinsey in Arcadia with burial there. Fraternal societies will be in charge of the ceremonies. The body was prepared for burial at the Gooding-Cowart funeral home and taken to Arcadia in their motor hearse today. Mr. and Mrs. Smalley of Fort Myers will leave this afternoon to attend the funeral.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, July 12, 1932 Capt. G. F. Kinzie Dies; Sudden Heart Attack is Fatal to Pioneer Stricken After Recovering From Illness Ten Days Ago Capt. George Frederick Kinzie, 57 years old, a resident of Fort Myers for 45 years and one of three brothers who organized the boat line bearing their name, died suddenly yesterday at his home on Fowler Street. Death came as a severe shock to his family and friends as he was believed to be recovering from an attack suffered 10 days ago. Capt. Kinzie was one of the city's best-known pioneer residents. He had seen the community grow from a small settlement on the banks of the Caloosahatchee to a thriving city. He had played an important, though little publicized, part in its development. Death is Immediate. Death came instantaneously to the pioneer yesterday as he stood on the back porch of his home cleaning fish which he had intended to eat later in the day. Mrs. Kinzie, who was in the kitchen, heard her husband fall and rushed to his side. Efforts were made to revive him, and Dr. A. P. Hunter was called. He pronounced Mr. Kinzie dead when he reached the home and said death had been caused by a heart attack. Mrs. Kinzie was prostrated by the shock. Members of the family said last night she had regained her composure somewhat and would be able to attend the funeral this afternoon. The shock attending Capt. Kinzie's death was heightened as he had apparently pulled through the crisis following an attack 10 days ago. His condition was critical for a short time but he had recovered sufficiently in the last few days to be up and around the house. Sunday he attempted to walk in the yard, but went back into the house admitting he was much weaker than he thought. He had not complained, however, and apparently there had been so warning of the impending fatal attack. Born in Germany. Capt. Kinzie was born in Eulau, Germany, on Dec. 29, 1874. He came to Fort Myers in April, 1887, accompanying his two brothers, Andrew and Eric, and his mother, the family moving here immediately upon entering the United States. His father had preceded the family by a short time and had already chosen Fort Myers as their future home. Capt. Kinzie had lived here ever since concentrating his energy in the upbringing of the boat line which he and his brothers formed a few years after coming here. The boat line was organized with one small boat, known as the "Belle of Myers", which carried mail between Fort Myers and Punta Gorda before a railroad line had been established. After the railroad came, the boat line shifted its activities to the little keys off the coast of Lee County and started a service for passengers and mail delivery to Sanibel, Captiva and St. James. From a small beginning the boat line was steadily expanded until now three boats are used, one named "Belle of Myers" in memory of the original craft with which the company was started, and the other two, the "Dixie" and "Gladys", which carry passengers and mail to the island communities. Active in Boat Firm. Capt. Kinzie himself never lost touch with the problems of actual operation of the boats and frequently handled the helm when his brothers desired a vacation. He had been kept busy in recent years doing much of the office and executive work which the business required, but he never lost his love of the water which first sent him into the venture. Known throughout the county for his rugged honesty, once proved that confidence in his integrity had not been misplaced. It was largely through his efforts, coupled with those of the late R. A. Henderson, Sr., that depositors in the defunct Citizens Bank of East Fort Myers were enabled to receive 100 cents on the dolllar, although the strict letter of the law would not have required the steps he took to prevent loss to the bank's customers. Borrowed to Save Bank. Mr. Henderson and Capt. Kinzie between them raised $45,000 with which to pay off the depositors. Capt. Kinzie was forced to borrow his share of the amount contributed, and he sat in the conference at the bank for nearly the entire night while directors were discussing just what should be done. Little publicity was given to his action at the time, newspapers being requested not to publish more than a bare announcement. But the depositors knew where their money had come from and this one incident did more to strengthenf aith in Capt. Kinzie than any other thing he did for the community throughout his life. Capt. Kinzie owned considerable property here, which he accumulated during extensive trading in the "boom." His boat line was his first and principal interest, however, and, unlike many other business men, he did not relinquish the reins of leadership in that enterprise to enter the real estate business. He himself had practically entire charge of the tug "Belle of Myers," during the period the company was furnishing the city and county with most of the shell used in construction of the road system. Funeral This Afternoon. Andrew Kinzie was operating the boat yesterday when his brother died. E. E. Watson raced in his automobile to Punta Rassa to head off the boat before it started for the key communities and brought the grief-stricken brother back to Fort Myers. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Methodist Church, of which Capt. Kinzie had been a member for many years. The Rev. J. F. Bell will officiate, Pallbearers wil be Cy Q. Stewart, B. C. Foxworthy, J. B. Tarrer, Roy Cochran, Judge L. Y. Redwine and E. E. Watson. Burial will be in the Fort Myers Cemetery. In addition to his widow, Capt. Kinzie also is survived by two sons, George S. Kinzie and Norman Kinzie. Norman is attending the University of Florida at Gainesville where he is studying for the Episcopal ministry and had spent the weekend with his family here, leaving Sunday for Gainesville. He was informed of his father's death by telephone yesterday and returned to Fort Myers immediately. The Rev. William Stoney, Episcopal rector at the university accompanied Norman Kinzie to Fort Myers and will assist in the funeral service. L. W. Engelhardt and Sons have charge of funeral arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, May 14, 1974 Charlotte Eyber Kinzie, 89, widow of the late Capt. Andrew L. Kinzie, died Monday in a local nursing home after a long illness.  She was born June 3, 1884 in New York City and came to Lee County in 1904 with her parents, Bernhardt and Clara Eyber, who settled on Captiva Island. Following her marriage in 1907 at the First Methodist Church in Fort Myers, she resided at 1810 Jackson St. for 50 years before her illness and at 1556 Poinciana Ave. She was the last surviving charter member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Chapter B of P.E.O. and a Pioneer Club.  Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. H. (Dorothy) Ogden of Fort Myers and Mrs. C. D. (Charlotte) White of Sanibel; one son, Ernest B. Kinzie of Fort Myers; 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 nieces of Long beach, Calif.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home.

Girard Kinzie

Fort Myers News-Press Jan 5, 2005 Rebecca Barden Kinzie, 90, of Port Charlotte passed away December 28, 2004 at Lexington Manor, Port Charlotte. A native of Ft. Myers, she was born December 31, 1913 to Edward R. Barden and Goldie Harrell Barden. She was a bookkeeper and office manager for Kinzie Brothers Steamer Line, which operated the Sanibel Island ferry service until 1963. She was a member of Wintergarden Presbyterian Church in Port Charlotte. She was preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 68 years, Ernest B. Kinzie . She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Kinzie Holmes of Port Charlotte; her son Ernest Andrew Kinzie of Barrington, RI; a sister Carolyn B. Smith of Port Charlotte; grandsons David Holmes of Port Charlotte, FL, Christopher Kinzie of San Diego, CA, and Aaron Kinzie of Riverside, RI; and great-grandchildren Robert Holmes and Madison Holmes of Port Charlotte. Private family services will be held at a later date with burial to follow at Ft. Myers Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 200, Boys Ranch, FL 32064-9984. Arrangements by Kays-Ponger Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Port Charlotte.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS KINZIE, Mr. Reinbold, died in this city on July 28 (1887), aged about 40 years. He was a victim to that fell destroyer, consumption. He leaves a widow and three children, all boys. (Fort Myers Cemetery)

Waldermar B. Kinzie

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, July 22, 1927- In Memoriam--To the memory of Lawrence A. Kinzler who departed this life five years ago today, July 22, 1922. Today brings back sad memories and tender thoughts of you. Although we know you're happy, you left an aching void. That will keep you in our memory till we reach the other side. Sadly missed by Mother, Father, two Brothers and all who loved him. this memory verse was composed by an old friend who loved him dearly. Mrs. D. E. West of Long Beach, California.

Kinzie, Norman

Fort Myers News-Press, Jan 12 2006 -- Henry R. Kirby, 84, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1921, in Quebeck, TN, to Charles Craven Kirby and Mary Emma Craig-Kirby. He came to Fort Myers at the age of one and graduated from Fort Myers High School. "Kirby," as he was known to all, served in the Army from Oct. 2, 1942, through Feb. 25, 1946, as a surgical technician, tech 5. During World War II he participated in a number of battles and campaigns including the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. After his military service he returned to Fort Myers where he worked in car part sales. After losing his first wife, Bonnie, he met and fell in love with Ida Forrey Lofton. On Dec. 28, 1978, the couple married and he moved to LaBelle - which became another love of his life. He was member of the Fort Myers First Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the LaBelle Heritage Museum. His many other memberships included the Southwest Florida Historical Society, Inc., Edison Pageant of Light, Inc., Swamp Cabbage Festival Committee, Greater LaBelle Garden Club, Greater LaBelle Chamber of Commerce, LaBelle Gourmet Club and Pioneer Club of Lee County, Inc. In 1998 he was honored as the Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade Grand Marshal. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ida Forrey Lofton Kirby; son, Robert C. Kirby (Valerie); grandsons, Kevin R. Kirby and Travis R. Kirby; sister, Rhoda and several nieces, including Ann Ballentine and Susan Pendarvis; step-children; James Vee Lofton, Sr. (Martha Jo), Wayne Allen Lofton (Susanne) and Martha Jayne Gourley; step-grandchildren; JV Lofton Jr. (Laura), Kevin Lee Gourley (Dorshia), Daniel Lane Gourley (Christine), James Lawrence Lofton (Kari) and Laurel Lofton; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He also leaves many friends and extended family members who loved and respected him. He was predeceased by his first wife; Bonnie S. Kirby; daughter; Karen Kirby-Santello; a sister; Mary Kennedy; and his parents Charles Craven Kirby and Mary Emma Craig-Kirby. Friends may call at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Thursday, January 12, from 2-4 PM or 6-8 PM. Funeral services Friday, Jan. 13, 3 PM at the First Baptist Church of LaBelle with Rev. Frank Deerey Jr. and Pastor Bob Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery. Pallbearers will be JV Lofton, Larry Lofton, Daniel Gourley, Kevin Gourley, Jeffrey Burton and Michael Burton.

Fort Myers News-Press--March 26, 2009 Ida Corine Forrey Lofton Kirby, 91, of LaBelle passed away with her loving family at her side early Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009. She was born in LaBelle on Feb. 3, 1918 to Melville E. Forrey (Chairman of the 1st Board of Hendy County Commissioners) and Corine Poole Forrey. The third of 4 daughters, she was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Flora Burchard Hampton and Ella Burchard (the youngest sister, Mary Dyess, currently lives in LaBelle). She was also predeceased by her first husband of 31 years, James V. Lofton, and second husband of 27 years, Henry R. Kirby.She is survived by two sons: James Vee (Martha) Lofton, Sr. and Wayne Allen (Suzanne) Lofton. Daughter: Martha Jayne Lofton Gourley. Grandchildren: James Vee (Laura) Lofton, Jr., Kevin Lee (Betty Dorshia) Gourley, Laurel Linn Lofton, Daniel Lane (Christine) Gourley, and James Larry (Carrie) Lofton. Great-grandchildren: Amanda Gourley, Maura Lofton, Madalyon Lofton, Max Lofton, Charlotte Gourley, Joseph Gourley, Aubrie Lofton and Joel Lofton. Also survived is Ida's beloved baby sister, Mary Dyess.Ida began her busy life as a dress and craft store owner and at one point worked with the local newspaper. She enjoyed helping her sisters at their famous restaurant, Flora & Ella's, and was also an active participant in the community as a vivacious member of many clubs: Women's Club, American Heritage Museum, LaBelle Garden Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Ladies Aux), American Legion (Ladies Aux), Kiwanis Club, Buck Masters Club, Hope Hospice Volunteers, Friends of Barron Library, Lady Lions Club, Swamp Cabbage Committee, Former Boy Scout & Cub Scout leader, PTA, Lee County Pioneers, and Edison Pageant of Light. Taking pictures was her favorite hobby and will be missed by all her friends and family.A visitation will be held at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle on Friday, March 27th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the LaBelle First Baptist Church, Saturday, March 28th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate in her honor to your favorite charities. Pall Bearers: James Vee Lofton, Jr., Kevin Lee Gourley, Daniel Lane Gourley, James Larry Lofton, Jeffery Burton, and Michael Burton.Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Fort Myers News-Press Jan 11, 2009 William A. "Bill" Kirby, 79, of Gainesville, passed away January 7, 2009. Mr. Kirby was born in Ft. Myers and moved to Gainesville in 1960. He retired from the Federal Aviation Agency after 30 years as a Flight Service Specialist and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His life long love of flying began at age 16 when he became a pilot. He was a member of the Florida Modelers Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and Academy of Model Aeronautics. In addition, he was a motorcycle enthusiast involved with AHRMA where he oversaw his son's motorcycle racing team. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene Kirby, son Michael Kirby (Debbie) of Orlando, daughters Debra Johnson (Jack) of Orange Park, and Cynthia LeBlanc-Summers of Panama City, grandchildren Melanie Kirby, Kyle Kirby, Kirby Johnson, Wilson Johnson, Sydney LeBlanc, Emma LeBlanc. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Milam Funeral Home Chapel, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville. Burial will follow at Forest Meadows Central Cemetery in Gainesville. Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL (352) 376-5361.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Wednesday, June 9, 1954 Maggie M. Kirkland, 71, a resident of Fort Myers for the past 29 years, died Tuesday.  Surviving are four sons, Rease M. Kirkland, William E. Kirkland, A. J. Kirkland, all of Fort Myers; S. I. Kirkland of Tampa; daughrters, Mrs. W. S. Browning, Arcadia; Mrs. Otis Kirkland, Naples; sisters, Mrs. Blanche Durrance, Bowling Green; Mrs. Clara Welch, Bowling Green; Mrs. Morning Rhimes, Wauchula.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy on Marion St. with Rev. W. C. Holcombe officiating.  Interment in Fort Myers Cemetery.  Leo . Engelhardt Funeral Home in charge.

Kirkland, Mary

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 31, 1936--Richmond Henry Kirtland, 65-year-old winter visitor from Voorheesville, N.Y., died yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, a son, Henry E. Kirtland of Voorheesville and two daughters; Mrs. Everett Maxwell of Castleton, Vermont and Mrs. E. Reid Goodrich of Mexico City. The body will be taken to Orlando by Lawrence A. Powell for cremation

Kirkland, Samuel

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, June 17, 1977 -- Naples - Theodore M. Kirkland, 60, of Sunshine Acres, died Wednesday.  He was born in Naples and had been a lifelong resident.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Kirkland; a brother, James J. Kirkiland; and a sister, Mrs. Vera Marie Smith, all of Naples.  Funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. oat the Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James M. Odom of the Seagate Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort Myers City Cemetery.  Friends may call at Hodges Chapel today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Fort Myers News-Press, March 26, 2009-- William H. Kirkland 70, of Fontana N.C passed away Sunday March 15 2009, born in Fort Myers Fl, Oct 3 1938, Bill served in the National Guard 7 yrs, worked for Lee County Sheriff's Dept for 10 yrs and then Florida Power and Light which he retired after 35 yrs. Bill is survived by his Wife Irene, 2 sons Todd (Lois) and Terry (Sue), and a daughter Tiffany (Brad), 2 granddaughters Brittany and Erin Kirkland and grandson Troy Kirkland. Services were held March 21, 2009 at Tuskeegee Baptist church Fontana NC. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him as being a kind and loving person.

Fort Myers News-Press -- 1 May 1998 -- Charles W. "Kirk" Kirkconnell has gone to join his maker on April 29, 1998. Kirk was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Janet Fitch Kirkconnell, by his only son, William B. Kirkconnell, and a daughter, Judith K. Florence. He is survived by his three daughters: Jean K. Meola of Fort Myers, Madeleine V. Kirkconnell of Stockton, Calif. and Jill Kirkconnell of Walnut Creek, Calif; six grandsons, six granddaughters, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Kirk was born on the Island of Bonacca in Spanish Honduras, Central America on May 29, 1906. He moved to Fort Myers in 1932 as the manager of the Arcade Theatre where he met and married Mayor Josiah Huntington Fitch's youngest daughter, Janet. In 1938, he was active with Ronald Halgrim and Joe Ansley in starting the now annual Pageant of Light. After many years of working for theatre syndicates throughout the state of Florida, the last one being at the Lee Theatre in Fort Myers in 1947, Kirk took his still growing family to Bay Shore, N.Y. where he and Janet spent the next 33 years. They returned to Fort Myers in 1983.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, February 3, 1951 -- William Kessler Kirkpatrick, age 66, of 2036 Billie Street,died yesterday morning. A native of Geneva, Alabama, he had been a resident of Fort Myers for 25 years, serving a term as city councilman. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Belle Kirkpatrick of Fort Myers; two sons: Milton of Tampa and Grady of Lubbock, Texas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Hazel Morris of Arcadia and a brother, K. M. Lewis of Graceville, Fla. Funeral arrangements by McQueen & Young. Interment in Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press, Sept 11, 2008 Narola M. Kissinger - nee Wertz passed away peacefully on August 26, 2008 after a brief illness at HealthPark Care Center under the care of Hope Hospice of Fort Myers. Born in Seville, Ohio on February 27, 1924. She lived in Ohio until she moved to Fort Myers Beach in 1970. She managed the Tiki Motel until it was sold and moved to Port Carlos Cove in 1980. Narola assisted in the management of Mariner's Lodge Inn from the late 70's until she retired in 1998. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Willis H. Kissinger in 1999 shortly before their 50th anniversary.Surviving is a sister, Lois (Jim) Tous of Fort Myers and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great, great as well as many friends from Port Carlos Cove where she spent many happy years. Narola made many friends everywhere. After losing her home in Hurricane Charley she moved to Iona Lakes Apts. where her circle of friends continued to increase. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she enjoyed the friendships and the karaoke."Shorty" as she was lovingly called was a very upbeat, caring and lovable lady and will be missed by many.A memorial service will be held in late December at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Arrangements to announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hope Hospice or Lee County Humane Society.Funeral arrangements under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida 33907.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 4, 1933--Bobbie Kitchell, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kitchell of Estero, died Thursday evening at 10 o'clock. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Bonita springs. Lawrence A. Powell was in charge of arrangements.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, March 17, 1935--Mrs. Caroline Margaretta Klay, 43-year-old wife of Homer J. Klay, died at 8:25 o'clock last night after a lingering illness at their home at 2028 Lee Street. Mrs. Klay was born in Fort Myers and had always been active in church and fraternal circle. She is survived by her husband, a son, Homer J. jr., two daughters, Erna and Lois, her mother, Mrs. Carrie E. Funck, and two brothers, C. O. and Otis Funck. Mrs. Klay was a member of the First Baptist church, Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. She was immediate past chief of the Pythian order. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'cloock tomorrow afternoon at the L. W. Engelhardt chapel on McGregor boulevard. Rev. C. T. Tew will have charge of the services. Announcement of pallbearers will be made later. March 18, 1935--Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline margaret Klay will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the L. W. Engelhardt funeral home with the Rev. C. T. Tew officiating. Mrs. Klay, 43-year-old wife of Homer J. Klay, died Saturday at their Lee street home after a lingering illness. Interment will be in the Fort Myers cemetery and pallbearers are Ewald Stulpner, Frank Kellow, M. W. Rugge, J. E. Shofner and Pete Ware. Mrs. Klay is survived by her husband, a son Homer J., jr., two daughters, Erna and Lois, her mother, Mrs. Carrie E. Funck, and two brothers, C. O. and Otis Funck. Mrs. Klay was a member of the First Baptist church, Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. She was immediate past chief of the Pythian order. She was born in Fort Myers and has always taken an active interest in chruch and social work.

Ft Myers News-Press 01-02-98 -- William J. Klier, 71, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away December 31, 1997. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., and moved to Miami, Fla., in 1954, and then moved to the Fort Myers area in 1986. He was a member of the Moose Lodge on San Carlos Blvd. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and three step-daughters, Carol J. Thomas, Janet Dennie, both of Miami, and Eileen Lierman of Hollywood, Fla.; uncle, Francis Yakavonis; and cousins, Margaret Tudisco and Arthur Klier. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 5th, at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Road 82, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope Hospice. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 29, 2004 - Walter Klimek 85, of Bonita Springs passed away Monday, December 27, 2004. He was born December 21, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Jacob and Josephine Klimek. He married Rose Huntz in November 1947. She passed away January 21, 1999. Mr. Klimek served in the United States Navy during World War II from May of 1944 until May of 1946. He was a gunner on merchant ships hauling supplies to Murmansk in Russia, Cherbourg, France and the South Pacific region. Prior to his Navy service, Mr. Klimek was employed by Federal Truck Company in Detroit. Following his Navy service, he owned a donut business and a dry cleaning establishment. In 1977, he moved to Bonita Springs where he worked part time for K-Mart in Naples and at the Bonita Banner circulation department. Mr. Klimek was a life member of VFW Post 4254 and St. Leo Catholic Church in Bonita Springs. He is survived by his two granddaughters, Nancy Anderson of Castaic, CA, and Dianne L. Shaffer of Labelle, FL; grandson, Robert C. Anderson, Jr. of Wayne, MI; 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; niece, Delores (Phil) Jackson; nephew, Rich (Cecelia) Sloane both of Cape Coral, FL. His brother, Joseph was killed in France during World War II. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Klimek will be celebrated Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 1:00 PM at St. Leo Catholic Church. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the VFW Post 4254 or the American Legion Post 303 in Bonita Springs in his memory. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home .

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Friday, Nov. 8, 1935--Mrs. Ivy Dyer Knapp, 28-year-old wife of L. M. Knapp, U. S. engineer, died Wednesday night at their home at 1815 McGregor boulevard after an illness of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp came to Fort Myers from Clewiston several weeks ago. Mrs. Knapp was originally from Missouri. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the L. W. Engelhardt funeral home and the body was shipped to Kansas City for burial in the family cemetery. Mrs. Knapp is survived by her husband and two young children, Mitzi Lynn and Larry, jr. Mrs. Lester Baker of the First church of Christ had charge of the services.

Fort Myers News-Press, Dec 16 2005: Robert "Bob" Earl Knisley, Capt. Bob the Beach Barber, 62, of Fort Myers Beach, Florida died unexpectedly at Cape Coral Hospital from an aneurysm December 15, 2005. He was born October 9, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Raymond and Myrtle (Morris) Knisley. Bob came from a family of 15 barbers, and was a barber himself in Michigan and Florida for the last 43 years. He was the owner of the Beach Barber Shop in Fort Myers Beach. His great passion in life was taking people fishing and fishing with his buddies Ed, John, Jose and Ron. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife Bonnie of Fort Myers Beach, his mother, Myrtle and stepfather Donald Parry, 4 children Julie Lein of Coral Springs, FL, Rob (Shelly) Knisley, Todd (Diann) Blake both of Michigan, and Brad (Shannon) Blake of South Carolina, 1 brother Gene (Linda) Knisley of Cape Coral, FL, 4 sisters, Patti Mayo of Cape Coral, FL, Debbie (David) Ritter, Kathy (John) Schaffer and Sheila (Richard) Bollman all of Waterford, Michigan, 9 grandchildren, Jessica, Sara, Nikki, Maxx, Tyler, Cain, Theresa, Matt and Kayla. He was predeceased by his father Raymond. In honor of his wishes, there will be no funeral. A memorial service will be announced at a later date in Waterford, Michigan. A celebration of his life will be on Fort Myers Beach at a later date.

Orlando Sentinel May 19, 2004 MARGARET "BETTY" GONZALEZ KNOBLOCK, 79, FMHS 1942, of Maitland, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004. She was born in Craig, Colorado on October 14, 1924. She is survived by her son, Jamie; daughter, Marcia and grandson, James. Visitation for friends will be from 6-8PM today at the Woodlawn Carey Hand Funeral Home, 335 E. St. Rd. 434, Longwood, Florida. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 10AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland with Rev. John-Peter Smit officiating. Graveside services will be at 4PM Thursday at Fort Myers City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 341 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, Florida 32751.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sept. 4, 1934-- Tarlie G. Knotts, 73-year-old vinegar manufacturer, died yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Owens on Williard street. He had been ill for some time and came to Fort Meyrs from LaBelle for medical treatment. The body will be shipped to Queen Ann Station, Md., by L. W. Engelhardt and Sons. Mr. Knotts came to LaBelle from Miami after he had retired from active business. He was often called the "vinegar king" on account of his large operations in this field. Before manufacing vinegar, Mr. Knotts operated one of the largest wine distilleries in United States. Burial services will be held Thursday at Queen Anne.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, August 23, 1922-- Funeral services for H. P. Knowles who passed away last night at the Lee Memorial Hospital, were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Mortuary Chapel of L. W. Engelhardt. The Rev. Dr. O. A. Thrower and the Masonic Lodge here had charge of the services. Mr. Knowles, who was 85 years of age, was born in Georgia. At an early age he moved to Florida. He spent 24 years of his useful life in Fort Myers. He is survived by two children, Mrs. J. M. Scott, who lives here, and Ed Knowles of Frostproof. Burial was made in the Fort Myers Cemetery.

The News-Press, 4/30/2008--Michael Peter Zborcila Kobie, age 3, of Ft. Myers, passed away Sunday April 27, 2008. Our little angel went home today. He left quickly, just couldn't stay. He came halfway round this world, to be with his Moma & Papa Kevin. Now he's playing Upa Pa in heaven. Moldova & Ft. Myers mourn as you depart. Loving you broke all of our hearts. Remembering you always will heal them again. Michael dearest, How much you're loved. We'll never forget your up above. Three years old, Michael in his short time, spread his love and abundant joy. This marvelous wonderful little boy. Michael Peter Zborcila Kobie April 10, 2005 - April 27, 2008. Beloved son of Ecaterina Zborcila Kobie & Kevin Kobie. Survived by Tatunea & Mamunia, the Kobie & Zborcila Families. Graveside Services will be conducted at 10:00 A. M. Saturday May 3, 2008 at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kiser Funeral Home on Friday May 2, 2008 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Kiser Funeral Home, 481-4341.

Fort Myers News-Press 14 Nov 2007 Rose Kocan, 89, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Saturday. Mrs. Kocan was born November 24, 1917 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Umberto and Angelina Sandona Pertile. She was the widow of Michael Kocan. Rose was a communicant of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women of the church. She was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Slavic Club both of Cape Coral. She also had been a member of the Land of Lincoln Club. She had resided here since 1976 coming from Chicago. She was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Pertile. Rose is survived by her daughter, Carol L. Kocan of Chicago, IL and her son, Michael Kocan of Sylmar, CA. Her sister-in-law, Lena Pertile of Jacksonville, FL and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tony and Evelyn Kocan of Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 from 3-5PM in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at 10AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, or a charity of ones choice.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Monday, November 21, 1988 Elmer W. Koehn, 74, of Fort Myers passed away Saturday. He was a lifetime resident of this area. Mr. Koehn is survived by three sons, James W. Koehn, Walter A. Koehn and Thomas William Koehn; two daughters, Alma Varnum and Louise Istenes; two sisters, Lorena Hamilton and Liza Jane Bright, all of Fort Myers; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Rea Means officiating.  Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Tuesday, March 30, 1982 Mrs. Mildred Louise Koehn, 68, of 245 Luckett Road, died Sunday.  She had been a resident for the past 46 years, moving here from Butler, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Koehn; her mother-in-law, Nettie Davault; two daughters, Alma Varnum and Louise Istenes; three sons, James, Walter (Bo) and Tommy Koehn, of Fort Myers; five brothers, Arthur Greene of Butler, Ga.; J. D. (Buddy) Greene, and Philmon Greene, both of Thomaston, Ga.; Bobby Greene of Griffin, Ga.; and Ambrey Greene of Rancho Cordora, Calif; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of the Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., with Rev. Rea Means, pastor of the Bayshore Community Chapel, officiating.  Burial will be in Fort Myers Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home

Koehn, Walter

Fort Myers News-Press April 25, 2009 Chris Koepfer passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 23rd, with family by his side after a well fought battle with cancer. He is survived by wife Dee, daughters Kara and Erika, parents James and Elizabeth and his brother Jim. Chris worked for the citizens of Lee County for over 18 years, most recently as Natural Resources Supervisor. During that time, he created one of the best artificial reef programs in Florida and the Southeast. His passion for his work and innovative techniques in artificial reef construction garnered Lee County national and international recognition. Most recently he worked to create an artificial reef using material recovered from demolition of the Sanibel causeway. He also oversaw millions of dollars of grant funds each year which helped create environmental education programs for children, improved navigation channels throughout Lee County, facilitated the removal of over 400 derelict vessels from Lee County waterways, and helped fund on the water Law Enforcement. Chris was an avid diver, fisherman, and loving father. Chris found joy in all of nature and was a loyal and valued friend to those around him. His ready smile, witty intelligence, and selfless personality will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will take place at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 28th from 4-6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Koepfer Education Fund" at Florida Gulf Bank, 2247 W. First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

FORT MYERS TROPICAL NEWS, July 31, 1927--Funeral services for John D. Koester, 75 year old Fort Myers pioneer, will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at L. W. Engelhardt's chapel. The Rev. L. M. Broyles, pastor of the First Methodist church, where Koester for many years was sexton, will conduct the serice. News of the death of her father Friday greeted Mrs. T. J. Evans of Washington, D. C., his daughter, on her arrival here yesterday noon. Koester, who lived in a tiny house in the East End, was found unconscious Tuesday and was taken to the Lee Memorial hospital by Capt. Andrew L. Kinzie, a life-long friend. Paralysis of the left side of his body causes his death. He died without regaining consciousness

Fort Myers News-Press, Sept 20, 2008-- Mary Michelene Koger, 71, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2008. She was born Jan. 1, 1937 in Cooperstown, TN, daughter of the late James and Martha Fleming. She moved to Fort Myers in 1952 where she graduated from Fort Myers Senior High. She worked as a telephone operator after graduation, then spent many years working for First Federal Savings and Loan in management, where she made many wonderful friends. She retired from banking in 1996. Mitch will be remembered most for her sense of humor, love of animals and devotion to her family and grandchildren, who were the very light of her life, "MeMaw" loved Kyle and Connor more than anything. From volunteering in the class room to being in the front row at their games, she was always there for them. She will be missed terribly by her family and many friends, especially Judy and Maryellen.She is survived by her husband Carl Koger, daughter Carla (Ken) Pearson, son Randy Koger, brother-in-law Ronnie Koger (Sandie) of Cookville, TN, Randall Koger and Janice Mitchell (Tom) of Richmond, VA, aunt Dorothy Martin of Franklin, KY, cousins Mike Martin and Don Martin of Franklin, KY, Margret Ann and Sara Jean Hickman of Franklin, KY and James and Joe Chapman.Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22nd from 4-7 PM at National Cremation Society and Funeral Home, 3453 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., N. Fort Myers.

Fort Myers News-Press, 2 Jul 2005-- Gregory H. Kolaz, 58, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Bokeelia, FL died Friday, July 1, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Kolaz was born May 8, 1947 in Springfield, IL a son of the later George and Virginia Kolaz. He was an Electrician by trade. Greg was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and had resided on Pine Island for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Darna Kolaz of Bokeelia; his children, Kelby (Tina) Kolaz, Quentin (Angel) Darna, Heather ("JJ") Runner, Amber (Chris) Blackwell and Samantha Darna all of Pine Island, 15 grandchildren and a brother George Kolaz Jr. and a sister Jane Curley. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 12 Noon in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Deacon Alfred Howard officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Sep 12 2003 - Gloria Konig, 80, of Oconomowoc, WI and Ft. Myers, FL died September 10, 2003. She was a member of Lac LaBelle Country Club, a volunteer for the Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts, the Oconomowoc Hospital Aux., and the Symphony Showcase of Homes. She enjoyed playing golf and tennis at The Landing in Ft. Myers. Gloria is survived by her husband, Arthur, daughter, Dawn (Al) Hildreth, Huntingtown, MD, grandchildren Peter(Elaine) Borbiro of Cottage Grove, WI and Nicole (Timothy) Borbiro of Jefferson WI.

Fort Myers News-Press Jul 29 2006 Maria Magdalena Kotsur, born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on July 22, 1936 died July 27, 2006. She moved to New York City in 1950. She lived in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and (Yonkers from 1986 until 1993) when she moved to Fort Myers. She is a retired officer from Citibank since 1993. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Ralph Kotsur, her loving sons, Antonio and Edward Betancourt of Middletown, NJ, her loving daughter, Diana Betancourt of Queens, NY, five loving grandchildren, William, Nicole, Jackie, Kyle and Antony, her loving sisters, Sylvia Alvarado of Queens, NY, Maria L. Camunas of Orlando, FL, Maria T. Valentin, of Fort Myers, FL, and Irma Collazo Rodriguez of Cidra, Puerto Rico, (B. Rincon), her brothers, Manuel Camunas, of Miami, Alberto, Miguel, Jose, Carlos, Ruben Collazo of Barrio Rincon of Cidra, PR, and other dear family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday July 31, 2006 at 11 AM from the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Rd. 82, Fort Myers with Pastor Daniel Haight of Celebration Family Church which she has been a member since moving from NY officiating. Interment to follow at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the National Ataxia Foundation.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, May 10, 1963 - Mrs. Sudie Huff Kovach, 65, director of Beta Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, died yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Kovach, a resident of 9 East Braman Court, was very active in the Lee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and other civic affairs.  Born in Baltimore, Md., March 3, 1898, she was a daughter of the later Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter William Huff.  She came to Fort Myers from New york about 20 years ago.  Her husband, Franyo J. Kovach, died in 1937. Mrs. Kovach was a member of the First Baptist church. The Huff family operated the old Park Hotel, a large wooden structure at the corner of Main and Carson, which was razed more than a decade ago. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Margaret) Blackburn, Ft. Myers, and Mrs. Julia Bedford, new York and London; one niece and two nephews. Funeral service will be Monday at 4 p.m. at the Harvey Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. A. P. Minshew, pastor First Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Harvey Fuenral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Myers-News-Press, Feb 27 2005-- Irene H. Mavroudis Kraus, age 85 of Ft. Myers died on Friday, February 25, 2005 at the Health Park Care Center, Ft. Myers. She was born on September 13, 1919 in New York City, the only child of Harris and Margaret Mavroudis. Mrs. Kraus was raised in New York City and moved to Englewood Cliff, NJ in 1940 when she married Edward Kraus. She lived there with her family until she moved to Ft. Myers Beach in 1965, then in 1985 moved to Ft. Myers. She was the wife of the late Edward Kraus who died in 1984. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret I. (Jim) Coleman of Ft. Myers, her granddaughter, Suzanne (Michael) Dillabaugh and her great grandson, Evan Michael Dillabaugh. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1 589 Colonial Blvd. (239) 936-0555 where the family will receive friends after 1:00 PM. Burial will be private.

Ft Myers News-Press, June 3, 2001 - Harry Michael Kravatz, 51, of Lehigh Acres, passed away June 1, 2001. He was born December 16, 1949 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; daughters, Jenis Gwen (Daniel), Robin, Electa Jane and Jessica Ann; sons, Michael Troy, Jason Jerry; and brother, Steve, along with many friends and co-workers. Visitation will be held at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, June 4, 2001 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. LEE MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL HOME 334-4880

Fort Myers News-Press, Nov 29 2004 - James E. (Jim) Kreager, 73, of Ft. Myers passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004, in Hope Hospice, Ft. Myers, FL. He was a native of Duluth, MN and lived in Ft. Myers for the last 16 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the VFW, Veterans Club of America, American Legion, and the All American Club. Jim loved fishing, camping and the outdoors. He enjoyed the sport of curling and was a past member of the Duluth Curling Club. Jim was a jack of all trades who especially enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughters, Bonnie (Rick) Johnson, Julie (Gary) Massey, Lorie KHerrity and Susan (Joe) Burkland; six grandchildren; Diane and Ben Massey, Joe, Sarah and Jessie Johnson, and Kelli Burkland; brothers, Bruce (Glenna) Kreager and Bill Kreager. he was preceded in death by his granddaughter Katie Burkland. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11:00 AM at South Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

Fort Myers News-Press, Mar 15 2005-- P. Edward "Ed" Kreider of Ft. Myers/Lehigh Acres died Saturday March 12, 2005. Ed was born in Enterprise, OH August 5, 1924 and grew up in Hocking County. He played the tuba in the Logan High School marching band before graduating in 1942. He served three years in WWII, two in China for the Army Medical Corps. He received a BA degree in social administration from Ohio University in 1950. He was the executive secretary of the Washington Courthouse chamber of commerce for two years before moving to Columbus when named the executive secretary of the Columbus Home Builders Association. Ed spent his career in the building industry. In 1968 he moved his family to Ft. Myers. He was the executive director of the Five County Builders and Contractors Association from 1975 to his retirement in 1986. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty and four children, sons and daughter-in-law Craig E. and Patricia Kreider of Ft. Myers, Chris and Angela Kreider of Alamogordo, NM, daughters Jennifer Anderson of Ft. Myers and Nancy Kreider of Napa, CA; nine grandchildren, numerous couisins and friends. Funeral services will be celebrated at the Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh on Thursday at 10:30 AM with a lunch to follow.

Fort Myers News-Press April 2, 2009 Richard A. Krieg, 52, of Pine Island, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2009. He was born Dec. 5, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Mark K. Sr., and Roberta G. Krieg. He lived in the Carolinas in the 1970s, attending Ft. Mill High School and the College of Charleston. He has loved living on Pine Island since 1979, and he and his father opened Pine Island Realty soon after moving there. Richard's calling was to be a "take charge, I'll help you solve your problems" real estate broker, to which anyone who had the good fortune of working with him would attest. His first love was his wife of 30 years, Debbie, his son and two daughters. Richard was predeceased by his mother, Roberta G. Krieg. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah J. Krieg, son Bradford A. Krieg, daughters Joanna C. and Kati (Katherine) E. Krieg, father Mark K. Krieg, Sr., brothers Mark K. Krieg, Jr.(Sharon) and Steven L. Krieg (Reagan), uncles, cousins, and grateful nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Richard's life and his remarkable gift of service to others at 2:00 p.m. this Friday, April 3, 2009 at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Rd NW, at Pine Island Center. Arrangements by Kiser Funeral Home.

Fort Myers News-Press June 28, 2009 Donald E. Kernick, 71, of Cape Coral, FL passed away on June 25, 2009. He was born on August 21, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to James and Cecilia Kernick. Donald was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Cape Coral, the Fort Myers Scooter Club and the PT Cruiser Club. He was an avid bicycle rider and twice rode across the state of Florida, he rode over 18,000 miles. He enjoyed rollerblading, fishing, camping and was a true outdoorsman. He like different types of crafts, but was especially fond of building model airplanes, turning part of his house into his own museum. He also enjoyed riding with the Gold Wing Road Riders. Most of all he loved relaxing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Marquetta Kernick; two sons, Brett and Drew; three brothers; and one sister. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesday June 30th at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. A celebration of his life will follow at 4:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, 431 Nicholas Parkway, Cape Coral. Entombment will be at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat parkway, Cape Coral. Arrangements are by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery, Cape Coral 239-283-0540.

Ft Myers News-Press, May 6, 2001 - Shirley Kreyling, 75, of Lehigh Acres, FL, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, of heart failure. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a homemaker. Shirley was a long time resident of Highland Park, NJ, moving to Lehigh A cres in 1982. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Robert of Cross Key Manor, Lehigh Acres, FL; her sons, Robert (Ingrid ) Merritt Island, FL, David (Karen) Garden Grove City, CA, Jeffrey (Shirley) Lehigh Acres, FL; her daughter, Barbara Mausen (Joseph) Longwood, FL; sister, Anne Edelheit, Brooklyn, NY; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many beloved friends. Fu neral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1 2 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow the service. May You Rest In Peace, Mom Lee Memorial Park< qc>334-4880

Fort Myers News-Press 2005-04-14 Margaret Krommes, 87, of Cape Coral, FL passed away April 12, 2005 in Cape Coral. She was born July 25, 1917 in Trenton, NJ and moved here in 1979 from Trenton. She worked as a Investment Broker for the State of New Jersey where she retired in 1978 and enjoyed many days on the beach. Survivors include her husband, Harold "Bud" Krommes, Jr; sons, James S. (Sharon) Stryker of Tabernacle, NJ, Roger J. (Sylvia) Stryker of Whiting, NJ and Harold W. (Nancy) Krommes III of Cape Coral; brother Robert Hobson; sisters, Alice Washburn and Betty Mazureck; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 15, 2005 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

The News-Press, 10/19/2008--Karen Moran Kron, 67, of Fort Myers, Florida died Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Albany, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James A. and Mildred R. Moran of Winter Garden, Florida. She was preceded in death by her son James (Jimmy) Kron. Surviving are her husband, Floyd Kron of Fort Myers, Florida; sister, Maureen Lane (husband Malcolm) of Harrisonburg, Virginia; Aunt Mary Virginia Reeves of Winter Park, Florida; and nieces, Maura Lane of Brooklyn, NY, and Melanie Lane of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Mrs. Kron was a graduate of Lakeview High School, Winter Garden, Florida and Florida State University (B.S. in Music Education). She loved music, most importantly, Christian music, and over the last 50 years served as a choir director and/or accompanist in numerous churches, most recently in Byrne Memorial Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia, and Christ Community Church of Fort Myers, Florida. She was employed by numerous banks in Fort Myers as Manager of the Word Processing Department. She retired last March 2007 from Pepsi Cola of Fort Myers, where she had served in Administration for 13 years. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening October 21st, from 6-8 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 22nd, at Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, with Rev. James Hay officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at Christ Community Church on Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers, on the evening of October 22nd, at 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, International, or to Hospice Care.

Fort Myers News-Press Oct 16, 2002 Byrdia Strickland Conover Krotine 83, formerly of Ft. Myers and Tice, passed away at her residence in Punta Gorda. She was born December 26, 1918 in Bainbridge, GA. She relocated with her parents and six brothers and sisters to Ft. Myers in 1922 moving to Punta Gorda in 1934, when she married Haywood Conover. Haywood Conover and her second husband Ed Krotine preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Holly Conover-Wade of Orlando, FL. and Jennifer Pearson of Spruce Pine, NC, grand daughters, Whitney and MacLean Wade and Jenny and Holly Pearson, a step daughter, Mary Lou Hershey of Lancaster, PA, and a sister, Olga Luttrell of Atlanta, GA, also survive. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M, Thursday, October 17, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, FL. A visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the church prior to funeral services. Burial will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery, Punta Gorda. Those who wish may make contributions in Mrs. Byrdia Conover Krotine's name to: First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, 507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL. 33950. Arrangements by the Punta Gorda Chapel of Kays-Ponger Royal Palm Funeral Home. FMHS 1935

Caloosa Belle -- Apr 28 2004 -- Pearl Loretta Krueger, 96, passed away April 27, 2004, in LaBelle. Mrs. Krueger was the daughter of James and Helen Spiden and had lived in LaBelle for 31 years. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Schwanke of LaBelle as well as three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Akin Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

THE FORT MYERS PRESS, Nov. 16, 1929--Ernest A. Kunzie, pioneer real estate developer, died at 5 o'clock this morning in the Lee Memorial hospital from the result of severe internal injuries suffered when he was struck yesterday by an Atlantic Coast Line train on Billy's creek trestle. The accident occurred when Mr. Kunzie attempted to cross the trestle ahead of the train. Little hope was held for Mr. Kunzie's recovery when a medical examination made by Dr. George S. Stone showed that four ribs had been broken and the left lung pierced. It was impossible to operate due to the complication of injuries and the weakened condition of the patient. Dr. Kunzie has lived in Fort Myers for the past 35 years and owns considerable property in the eastern part of the city. He was born in Germany but came to this country while he was a young man. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 o'clock this afaternoon at the Lawrence A. Powell Funeral home on First street. Rev. G. S. Roberts will conduct the last rites and burial will take place in the Fort Myers cemetery.

The Republican (Danville, Indiana), issue of Thursday, February 9, 1922 - BABY DIES - Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Kurtz are in receipt of a telegram announcing the death of their little granddaughter, Mary Alice Kurtz, at Moore Haven, Fla. She was the 10-weeks-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kurtz. Her death was quite unexpected as she was sick but a few hours. Death resulted from weak heart action. The remains were taken to Fort Myers for interment.

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS, Aug. 4, 1955- Ralph E. Kurtz, attorney and former mayor of Fort Myers, died of a stroke yesterday at his home, 2510 McGregor Blvd., at the age of 61. He had been ill for some time and had suffered previous strokes during the past year. Funeral arrange-ments are to be announced by the Engelhardt Funeral Home. A native of Indiana, Kurtz came to Fort Myers from Moore Haven in 1926 and took an active part in civic affairs and Everglades drainage matters. He had extensive land holdings in the Lake Okeechobee region. He was city attorney in 1941 and 1942 and mayor in 1947 and 1948, declining to stand for a second term. He also was a former director of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce, a past master of the Masonic Lodge, a steward of the First Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club and the Florida State Bar Association. Kurtz came to Florida from Indianapolis in 1920 and practiced law at Moore Haven for six years before moving to Fort Myers. There he was Glades County prosecutor from 1921 to 1925 and the county's representative in the Legislature in 1925. He was a director of the Bank of Clewiston. Kurtz was born in North Salem, Indiana, received law degrees from Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., and Indiana University at Bloomington, and practiced law in Indianapolis from 1919 to 1920. He served overseas in the first world war as an infantry lieutenant. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Smith Kurtz; two sons, Thomas A. Kurtz of Fort Myers, who was associated with him in his law practice, and Howard E. Kurtz of Orlando; a daughter, Miss Martha E. Kurtz, a Girl Scout executive of Columbus, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. J. M. Tippey, and a brother, Charles E. Kurtz, of North Salem; and three grandchildren. A third son, Lt. John Henry Kurtz, a bomber pilot, was killed in Europe in World War II. August 5, 1955 - Funeral services for Ralph E. Kurtz will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. W. A. Myers officiating. Pallbearers wil be Fred Mellor, W.H. Reynolds Sr., Paul Franklin, D. T. Farabee, J. B. Kelley and B. C. Fowler. Interment will be in Fort Myers Cemetery.

Fort Myers News-Press Mar 15 2005 Ms. Tommie Lee Gerald Kusilavage, 89, born 9-19-15, passed away under the loving care of White Orchid Assisted Living in Cape Coral. She is survived by her daughter Ann (Eva) Pittro, (Dominic), Grandson Richard (Kathy) Eva Jr., Granddaughter Sommer Ann Eva, Great Granddaughter Stori Clare McDougall-Eva, many nieces, nephews, cousins and her dear friend Margaret Marderness. Tommie was a member of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, Everglades Chapter. Tommie was born in Buckingham in 1915 to John W. Gerald Sr. and Beulah (Alderman) Gerald. Her family moved to Ft. Myers and lived on Palm Ave. for a few years. Her father purchased 40 acres of grove land on Bayshore Rd. in 1920. While their home was being built, they lived in a small house in the grove. During this time, Tommie contracted Polio and was one of the few survivors of this deadly disease. Doctors never expected her to walk again. Her mother took her to her Grandfather's store and cottages on Captiva Island where she rubbed Tommie down three times a day in thesalt water of the Gulf of Mexico. Miraculously Tommie was able to walk again. Her family moved into their new home on Bayshore Rd., (a two story prefabricated Sears & Roebuck home), in 1925. During WWII, Tommie met her husband, Iggie Kusilavage, a young Air Force serviceman stationed in Buckingham. He was a tailgunner on a military bomber. They married after he returned from being a POW in Turkey for 14 months after his plane was shot down. They settled on the land next to her parents and raised their only child, Ann. Tommie stayed there until the death of her husband in 1974 at which time she came to live with her widowed daughter and grandchildren in Ft. Myers. Tommie was loved by everyone she came into contact with. She had an infectious laugh and a bright twinkle in her blue/grey eyes. She was always willing to help anyone in need and always gave of herself. She truly was an Angel on Earth. Graveside services by Anderson Funeral Homewill be t the Old Ft. Myers Cemetery on Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, 3-16-05, 11:00 AM

FORT MYERS NEWS-PRESS 2002-01-04 - LILA 'CONNIE' KUTZ (74) of 39 Abaco Street, Lehigh Acres, died January 1, 2002. She grew up in Felda, Florida, during the great depression, one of ten children, graduated from LaBelle High School at age 15 during World War II, and went to work at Buckingham Field. She later became a legal secretary, working in Fort Myers and Tampa, where she met and married her husband of 51 years, Jerry, and traveled the United States and Europe as a military wife. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kutz; and thank you, Pop, for enabling Mom to stay home during these months of illness. Also, her five 'Air Force brats': Victor Kutz (Debbie) of Fort Myers, Debbie Moody (Jim) of Fort Myers Beach, Pat Davis (Rich) of Lehigh Acres, Stan Kutz (Sheryl) of Gainesville, Florida and Gene Kutz (Janet) of Alva; four grandchildren: Victor Kutz, Jr., Lucy Kutz, Jaime Kutz, and Joey Davis; two step-grandchildren: Chip Vealey (Kim) and their daughter, Devyn and Heather Burnett (Bobby) and her sons, Jordan and Austin; two brothers; George Fortson (Patty) and 'Willie' Fortson (Fay); and sister 'Toots' Fortson. Her greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. With them, she said 'I had it all'. And we loved her. She loved to read, sew, play word games, making guava jelly and 'picking black-eyed peas' at the old family homestead in Felda. She and her grandchildren were lifelong Scrabble players, and our greatest thrill was when we could finally 'beat Ma' at Scrabble. It didn't happen often. She also loved quilt making. Every relative and friend became recipients of her quilt. She requested no funeral service. She didn't want people grieving too much for her, but preferred they wrap up in one of her quilts and have warm memories of her. A private tree planting will be held in her memory at the old family homestead. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Lee Memorial Park .

Ft Myers News-Press, January 17, 2001 - Edward Kyle, 55, of Lehigh Acres, died Jan. 14, 2001. Born in Huntington, PA he moved here in 1974 from PA. He leaves his daughters, Heather May Kyle of Fort Myers, and Stephanie Holbein of PA. Sisters, Dolly Ranck of PA and Bonnie Morningstar of PA; brothers, James H. Kyle III, and James Ardrey both of PA, Cecil Ardrey of GA and Jeffery Kyle of VA. Also one grandchild, Trevor Stark. Ed was preceded in death by family, Dora Werner, Samuel ad Ross Ardrey. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. in th Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Robert Moore presiding. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd.

Fort Myers News-Press Dec 20, 2007 Brandon J. Kyllo, 23, of Fort Myers, died Monday, December 17, 2007. He was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and attended the University of Florida, Gainesville. He was employed by the Tim Shaw Insurance Agency in Naples as a commercial accounts manager. Brandon is survived by his parents, Mark and Debbie Kyllo of Fort Myers; sister, Christina M. Kyllo of Naples; grandparents, Virginia Thomas of Fairhope, AL, Robert and Patricia Schroeder of Estero and Kenneth and Marlene Walter of Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Alice Kyllo. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 1:00pm at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 3595 Broadway Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901. A reception will follow. The family suggests that contributions be made to the St. Michael Foundation in loving memory of Brandon Kyllo. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978.