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Roseann M. Schulte, 78, of Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Formerly of Plainfield, IL, she had been a Naples resident for the last 7 years. She was born May 22, 1943 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Nicholas and Mary (n?e Vujnovich) Jurjevich. Rose was known for her love of life and dedication to family and friends. She enjoyed many hobbies. An avid gardener and wonderful baker. She retired from the federal government after 50 years of rewarding service. Mrs. Schulte is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard R. Schulte; her brother, David (the late Darlene) Jurjevich of Texas; and her nieces and nephews, Janice Colbert, Diane Schmitz, Jeff Colbert, Greg...

George Arden Robinson went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022 in Naples Florida where he resided for the winter months. He was born in Onaway, Feb 4, 1938. George met his life love Barbara and they were married May 25, 1963. A year later they had their first daughter, Les-Lee and 2 years later their second daughter Jaye lee. George was raised in Petoskey and was a proud graduate of PHS, where he was an all around athlete and excelled in basketball, track and football. After high school he joined the Marines and loved every minute of it. After he was honorably discharged, he went on to get his Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, Masters from American University in Washington...

James William Viergutz, 85, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born July 22, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Walter and Rose Viergutz. Jim was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Lamb of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Viergutz; sons, Christopher Nutting, James W. Viergutz, Jr. and Dwayne Viergutz; daughter, Dawn Johnson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, JoAnn (Robert) Walker and several loving nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jim's life will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 11:00 at Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33967. Memorial contributions...

James Edward Fligg, 85, of Naples, FL passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Naples Community Hospital with his wife and best friend, Martha, holding his hand. He had been suffering with Lewy Body Dementia for more than 6 years. Jim was born on June 1, 1936 in Alexandria, Australia, just outside Sydney, to Florence and Henry Fligg with his grandparents living down the street. Education was so important to his mom that young Jim would take 3 trams to school each day, but weekends would find him surfing at Coogi Beach or enjoying his grandmother's apple pie while she taught him the value of business, lending him money that he had to pay back on a deadline. Jim received his Bachelor of Science in...

James Edward Fligg, 85, of Naples, FL passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Naples Community Hospital with his wife and best friend, Martha, holding his hand. He had been suffering with Lewy Body Dementia for more than 6 years. Jim was born on June 1, 1936 in Alexandria, Australia, just outside Sydney, to Florence and Henry Fligg with his grandparents living down the street. Education was so important to his mom that young Jim would take 3 trams to school each day, but weekends would find him surfing at Coogi Beach or enjoying his grandmother's apple pie while she taught him the value of business, lending him money that he had to pay back on a deadline. Jim received his Bachelor of Science in...

Herbert William Desch, Jr., dear husband and loving father, died peacefully at home on May1st, 2022. Herb was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 3rd, 1938, raised in Kettering, Ohio, only son of Herbert W. Desch, Sr and Elizabeth (n?e) Coe. Herb received his Bachelor degree from University of Cincinnati,1961. Herb earned his MBA from Indiana University, Bloomington,1963. Herb spent the majority of his business career with Anderson Consulting, serving as Managing Partner of the Milwaukee office and Managing Partner of the Anderson Q Center in St. Charles, Illinois. Herb was an avid duck, pheasant, goose and deer hunter. Some of his favorite moments were spent in the duck blind with his best...

Charles (Chuck) Weidenfeller has left us way too soon after a tragic bicycle accident on May 1, 2022. We are grateful, however, that we recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends in several wonderful shared experiences. Chuck was loved by all who knew him as he lived life to the fullest, always with a positive attitude and a friendly spirit. He was born on April 15, 1942, and raised in Rome, NY. After his graduation from Rome Free Academy, he spent his college days at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. There he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and met his future wife, Jackie, while earning a degree in business administration. Following three years of service in...

Jane Morrall (Whitehead) passed away April 7, 2022 at home in Naples, Florida. Born June 16, 1933 in Washington, Iowa she graduated from the University of Iowa before she met and married the love of her life, Earl Morrall (1934 - 2014). Together with Earl, she raised 5 children, Matt (Julie) Mardi Donahoe (Tom) Mindi, Mitch (Elizabeth) and Meghan Leiti (Bob, 1954- 2018). She is also survived by 9 grandchildren - Jayme, Shannon, Caitilin (Philip) Sara, Matthew, William, Bobby, Regan and MacKenzie. Jane embraced life and looked forward to adventures everyday. From moving the family frequently to keep up with her husband's well traveled football career, to decorating beautiful homes, to...

Stephen Maxwell Patterson, age 71, passed away on April 4, 2022 in Naples, Florida surrounded by his family. Steve was the former President, Chief Executive Officer of Leisure Arts, a publishing and direct mail company. Steve served as vice chairman of the board of trustees of Hendrix College and also served on the board of directors of Acxiom Corporation, Worthen Bank and its successor, Bank of America-Arkansas. Steve held a bachelor's degree from Hendrix College and an electrical engineering degree and an MBA from Columbia University. An avid collector, car enthusiast, and hobbyist, Steve lived a life filled with things that he loved. Family was the most important thing to Steve. He was so...

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Sidney Diamond on April 3, 2022. Sid was born in Philadelphia, PA to Sadie Diamond (nee Steinberg) and Martin Diamond. Sid graduated from Frankford High School and he went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University with both BA and MBA degrees. Sid met his wife Sandra Diamond (nee Friedman) at Penn State and they were happily married for 58 years. Sid served in the US Army as a reservist and was honorably discharged in 1970. He came from very humble beginnings and rose to heights in the business world that he never imagined as a young man from northeast Philadelphia. Sid's first job was with Prudential Insurance and as a...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Lynn. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. The retired businessman and avid aviator, left the bounds of this life on march 26, 2022, in Naples, Florida after complications from his journey with Alzheimer's Disease. His loving and supportive wife, Jan Lynn, was his constant caregiver, throughout Tony's decline. He died peacefully with his wife and sister-in-law by his side. Tony was born October 13, 1939 to Craig and Marie (Lowman) in Burke County, North Carolina. After attending Lenoit Rhyne College, Tony began his professional life in banking for a number of years, to include serving on Boards...

Luann Furno (Sickles), 62, formerly of Utica, NY; passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022 at Avow Hospice of Naples. Luann loved riding her motorcycle, playing with children, crocheting and sharing hugs. Luann is truly an Angel and her spirt will continue to guide all of us. Please visit www.Fuller Naples.com for on-line condolences and service dates.

Sam L. Miller, Naples, Florida, formerly of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Born September 12, 1926, passed away surrounded by family on March 11, 2022. He loved golf and bridge almost as much as he enjoyed his life as a successful trial attorney in Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Jane (nee Fitzgerald) and his parents Sam and Marie Miller. He is survived by his children Pamela, Lawrence, Kenneth (Karen) and Katherine (Matthew J Estopare). His grandchildren, Sarah, Sam, Amy, Molly, Matthew, Allison and Shelby and great grandchildren Paetynn, Lucas and McKenna. Services were private and a celebration of his life will take place at a later time. Online...

Alice Graff Childs, born September 3, 1919 to Everett and Verde Graff passed away on February 22, 2022 at the age of 102. In her heavenly rest, she joins her husband William, her son Robert, her daughter Nancy and her grandson, William Schenck. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Childs Kessler(Richard), her granddaughter, Elizabeth Phillips, and her grandsons, Charles Schenck and Andrew Buecking as well as six great grandchildren. Alice lived in Winnetka for 89 years. She graduated from the North Shore Country Day School and Smith College, class of 1941. During the 1970s and 80s, she was a proud co-owner of Sundial Travel and was also involved with many charitable organizations A...

Joan Jones, of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Stephen "Al" Jones Jr. and children: Karen Wood, Bill Wood, Mike / Maureen (wife) Wood and Terry Wood, Stephen Jones III, Kenya Dylina, Carla Ellis, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Sisters Betty and Marilyn. Joan was born on June 22, 1934, on her family's farm in Washington, Indiana. She was the second of five daughters of Theodore "Ted" and Mary Murphy. Joan graduated from St Anthony's School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She moved to Naples Florida in 1963. Joan was retired from Naples Community Hospital & a local eye surgeon...

William (Bill) Springer age 70 of Naples, FL, formerly of Peoria, IL passed away suddenly on February, 9, in Kissimmee, FL while on a family vacation at the Magic Kingdom. He was with his wife and daughter for the short period of time at Celebration Advent Health, where he died peacefully. While Bill had fought a long and courageous battle against Metastatic Prostate Cancer since March of 2016, he ultimately died of Covid 19. While he was vaccinated, boosted and received monoclonal therapy 2 weeks before, he was undergoing cancer treatments and his immune compromised body could not fight off this terrible virus that has claimed so many lives. Thankfully he had a few hours with his wife,...

Margaret "Gretchen" Ellen Sommer died on January 28, after a long and full life as a wife, mother, teacher, gardener, investor, and world traveler. She was born on March 8, 1938, and raised in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lydia (Hubner) Markey. During her younger years she played piano in Sunday school and loved riding horseback with her best friend, Peggy Bruce. She attended Culver-Stockton College where she met Derek B. Payson and they married on April 4, 1959. After graduation, they moved to Falmouth, Maine, where Gretchen became a biology teacher at the Waynefleet School in the years prior to having children. While raising her three children, Stephen, David, and...

"Death leaves a wound no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Frank Victor Kneidinger Jr. was born in Erie Pennsylvania on September 8, 1939. He passed away at the age of 82 in Naples, Florida while in hospice care January 28, 2022. He is survived by the love of his life and devoted wife Charlotte with whom they recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary. Frank will be greatly missed by his 6 children; Julie Greaves (Rick), Michael, Frank V. III, Kara Oosterkamp (James), Amy Owen (Ron), and Kirk. His sister Sr. Mary Grace Hanes, O.S.B. He was a loving and supportive Papa to his 17 grandchildren, Sara Musone (Mike), Andrew Greaves, Michael J. and Matthew...

James Ebenezer Dame III, 79, passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 26 in Naples, FL. Celebrations of his life will be held March 4, 2-4 pm at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL, and in May in St. Louis and will be announced. Please visit Jim's Tribute at www.fullernaples.com for more details.

Mary Terese Angela Verhelle, 93 of Naples, FL passed away at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Angela Verhelle was born in Parkhill, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada on October 11, 1928, to Dougold McCormick and Margaret (Jordan) McCormick. Angela was the youngest of eight (surviving) children. Angela grew-up with her six sisters and one brother on a farm near Parkhill, outside of London, Ontario. After completing nursing school (St. Josephs) and becoming a registered nurse, Angela moved to Detroit, MI, where she worked in the David Whitney Building for a pioneering eye surgeon helping to develop the procedures for cataract eye surgery. Angela and William Henry Verhelle, Sr. were...

Emilie Margaret VanPetten Merritt passed away peacefully January 15, 2022 in Naples, FL. She was born May 30, 1928 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Oliver W and Mary Archer VanPetten and grew up in Charleston, WV. She graduated Stuart Hall in 1946 and Wells College in 1950 with a degree in art history. It was at Wells that she met a student from Cornell, William C Merritt. They married in 1950 and had three sons, William, Robert and Daniel. Emilie applied her education in arts with her painting and quilts and she was an art teacher in the Auburn schools. She also had interests in sailing, golf, tennis and was a member of the Owasco Yacht Club and Owasco Country Club. Emilie and Bill became...