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MaryAnn Wunsch has passed away at the age of 76. She was born MaryAnn Roberta Rozek on November 27, 1947 in Webster, MA and died on April 4, 2024 in Savannah, GA where she lived with her husband, Rudolf "Rudi" Wunsch. MaryAnn is a graduate of Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. Shortly after graduation, she and Rudi were married. In September of 2023, they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. She was a school teacher at Fort Meade, MD and in Framingham, MA. Upon Rudi's completion of graduate school in Boston, they made their way to Winter Haven, FL where they lived for 35 years and raised two daughters, Krisden and Emilee. While in Winter Haven, MaryAnn was a very active member...

There is absolutely no doubt that Kevin "Catfish" Jackson intentionally made the world a much better place. His love for his wife, children and grandchildren was infinite. The person Kevin loved best in this world was his wife Libby, whom he affectionately called his best friend and "The Family Oak". He and Libby faithfully reared their children Elizabeth, Kev, and Mary Margaret and loved their spouses Tyler, Kate, and Thomas like their very own. Kevin thanked God daily for his children and eight grandchildren, and he was immensely proud of his family. Kevin was born on June 2, 1961, in Rome, Georgia to the late June and Richard Jackson of Carterville, Georgia. Kevin graduated from...

Dr. James Leonard Routon We mourn the passing of Dr. James Leonard Routon (82 yrs), of Savannah, GA. After determinedly battling acute myeloid leukemia for more than a year, he found peace and final rest with family at his bedside on the morning of March 29, 2024. Affectionately known as 'Papa' he was born in Fairburn, GA, on September 12, 1941, to the late Beatrice Baker Routon and Stephen Leonard Routon. Jim was a dedicated family man and physician whose Catholic faith was the source of his strength, perseverance, and principles, shaping his career through a path of academic excellence and compassionate care. He was a graduate of Campbell High School and went on to attend Newberry...

Edward Bilik passed away March 17, 2024, from heart related issues at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was 88 years old. Ed was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Ernestine Bilik of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 53 years, Geraldine Schmidt Bilik, son Darrin Scott Bilik, his wife Melissa, and grandson Wesley Robert Bilik. He attended Union Endicott High School in Endicott, NY and received his BS (1957) and MS (1962) in Physical Education from Springfield College (the Birthplace of Basketball), and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Oregon in 1966. During his...

Edward Bilik passed away March 17, 2024, from heart related issues at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was 88 years old. Ed was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Ernestine Bilik of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 53 years, Geraldine Schmidt Bilik, son Darrin Scott Bilik, his wife Melissa, and grandson Wesley Robert Bilik. He attended Union Endicott High School in Endicott, NY and received his BS (1957) and MS (1962) in Physical Education from Springfield College (the Birthplace of Basketball), and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Oregon in 1966. During his...

William Sampson Stout, 96, died at the Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savanah, GA on February 5, 2024. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Stout of Plymouth, MA. Born in Boston, he attended Deerfield Academy and Dartmouth College. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to read Bill's full obituary and sign our online guestbook.

Monica Dye Cleaveland, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 with family at her side. As a planner in life, Monica had gathered the resources to fight the good fight. She always knew she was in the palm of God's hand. Monica was born in Cincinnati, the daughter of Virginia L and James C Dye. But, her family roots were in Carrollton, Georgia and Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The grandparents, aunts and cousins in these two communities were dear to Monica throughout her life. Monica grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi, as her father served with Ingalls Shipbuilding through World War II, and worked as an accountant there after. She was an active student at Pascagoula High School. With her...

Monica Dye Cleaveland, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 with family at her side. As a planner in life, Monica had gathered the resources to fight the good fight. She always knew she was in the palm of God's hand. Monica was born in Cincinnati, the daughter of Virginia L and James C Dye. But, her family roots were in Carrollton, Georgia and Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The grandparents, aunts and cousins in these two communities were dear to Monica throughout her life. Monica grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi, as her father served with Ingalls Shipbuilding through World War II, and worked as an accountant there after. She was an active student at Pascagoula High School. With her...

Carol Ann, known as Mapes to her friends was born in Tampa, Fl to Louis Mapleson and Pauline Keeton. She attended Christ the King elementary school before Plant High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from the Univerity of Florida. She's survived by her husband Jeffrey Hewitt, who she married in 1990, her two sons, Christopher Hewitt and Edward Hewitt, Olivia Hewitt her granddaughter & her sister Debora Burton. A celebration of Carol's life will take place in Tampa. The time and place are TBD.

Henry Eugene Smith died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 86. Gene was born on March 7, 1937, in Hawthorne, Florida to Henry and Gertrude Smith. Gene graduated from Gainesville High School. He did his military service in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman. Gene and his mother, Gertrude Smith, owned and operated United Liquors, which operated stores and lounges in the Gainesville, Lake City, and Alachua County area. He has resided in Savannah, GA for the past 46 years. Gene was known as an entrepreneur who started and managed numerous successful businesses: the first Kentucky Fried Chicken in Germany, a Salvage business, Coast to Coast Silk-screening, a knife manufacturing company in...

Mark Joseph Schaub, of East Fallowfield, PA passed away at Memorial Hospital on January 15, 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Mark was born in Traverse City, MI to Milford and Marie Schaub on August 14, 1956. Raised in Sutton's Bay, MI, he graduated from Sutton's Bay High School in 1974. Mark found ballroom dancing in 1977 in Flint, MI when he became a dance instructor for Fred Astaire Dance Studios. He later moved with the company to Florida and competed professionally throughout North America and Europe, winning various National and World Dance Titles. After moving to Savannah, Mark was the founder and owner of Southland Dance Studio. After selling the studio he...

Robert Louis Roberts, 94, passed away peacefully near mid-day on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Palmetto Inn of Savannah Square. Bob was born on May 16, 1929 in Montreal, PQ, Canada to J Frank Roberts and Florence Harrington Roberts. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill; sister, Katy; and his wife, Elizabeth who he dearly missed. He is survived by three sons; Tom (Elaine) of West Point, VA; Peter (Gilonne) of Greenville and Anderson, SC, Chris (local Savannah artist); four grandchildren; Katie Roberts of Richmond, VA; Meg Arsenovic (Paul) of Diggs VA; Bianca Williamson (Clay) of Woodstock, GA and Timothy of Greenville, SC as well as two great grandchildren; Tessa and...

September 20, 1944-November 24, 2023 Cynthia L. Denman, 79, a DeKalb County native, passed away Friday, November 24. A Shorter College graduate, she worked at Skyland Elementary and School Box. She is survived by her brother, Rick Denman and his family. Arrangements are pending.

John Richard Strieter entered Heaven on November 13, 2023, in Savannah GA. Born September 30, 1929, in Rock Island Illinois, the son of Marie Henrietta Allenbach and Martin Ernst Strieter Survived by his wife Gloria Rupprecht Strieter, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. He built 1500 residences and apartments in the Quad Cities. He served on numerous civic and church boards. John had an unshakable faith and always gave credit to his Heavenly Father. Celebration service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Davenport, IA, on March 18, 2024. See full obituary including memorials at Fox and Weeks funeral home Foxandweeks.com

Nancy Jean Bentz, born Hoh, went on to join her recently departed husband, Edward Bentz, on Sunday November 12th, 2023. The grief of her loss coupled with a recently discovered brain tumor brought Nancy back into the arms of all those that have gone before her. Nancy is survived by her three children, Tiffany, Courtney, and Nick, as well as her four step-children, Michael, Donna, Ted, and Stephen. From this interwoven family, she was also lovingly known as Nana to over sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 13th, 1945 to Gloria, born Haarbye, and John Hoh. She had an older brother Jack and a younger sister Lisa. In her younger years,...

Betty Sue Stephens, 89, passed away at her home on October 29, 2023 on Skidaway Island, GA. She was born on January 17th, 1934 in Butts County, GA to Mr. Charles Millard and Bessie Rose Tomlin. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harry Richard Stephens, sons Andrew Patrick Stephens (Traci) and Harry Mark Stephens (Deborah), grandsons, Tony Stephens (Kristy), Jacob Stephens, (Olivia), Cole Stephens, (Katie), and Jackson Stephens (Karrie). Granddaughters Amanda Odom (John), Suzie Burns (Wilson), Emily Stephens, Caroline Laughlin (Brian), and Natalie Viall (Nick). Great Grandchildren Riley and Tanner Stephens, Elizabeth, Georgia and Lila Burns, Scarlett Odom, Charlotte Stephens and...

Betty Sue Stephens, 89, passed away at her home on October 29, 2023 on Skidaway Island, GA. She was born on January 17th, 1934 in Butts County, GA to Mr. Charles Millard and Bessie Rose Tomlin. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harry Richard Stephens, sons Andrew Patrick Stephens (Traci) and Harry Mark Stephens (Deborah), grandsons, Tony Stephens (Kristy), Jacob Stephens, (Olivia), Cole Stephens, (Katie), and Jackson Stephens (Karrie). Granddaughters Amanda Odom (John), Suzie Burns (Wilson), Emily Stephens, Caroline Laughlin (Brian), and Natalie Viall (Nick). Great Grandchildren Riley and Tanner Stephens, Elizabeth, Georgia and Lila Burns, Scarlett Odom, Charlotte Stephens and...

Lucy Neville, 94 of Savannah, Ga, passed away on October 26th, 2023. She passed comfortably after an extended battle with respiratory issues while living with family in Lake Mary, FL. Lucy was born on March 11, 1929 to Frank and Ollie Merry in Savannah. In 1944 she married Charlton B. Neville and went on to have four children, Merry, JoAnn, Janet, and Richard. Their marriage continued for 64 years until CB's death in 2008. During that time, they lived 35 years in Savannah and were strong members of the local shrimping community. Lucy is survived by her daughters Joann and Janet, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and extended family. She will always be remembered as a devoted...

Lucy Neville, 94 of Savannah, Ga, passed away on October 26th, 2023. She passed comfortably after an extended battle with respiratory issues while living with family in Lake Mary, FL. Lucy was born on March 11, 1929 to Frank and Ollie Merry in Savannah. In 1944 she married Charlton B. Neville and went on to have four children, Merry, JoAnn, Janet, and Richard. Their marriage continued for 64 years until CB's death in 2008. During that time, they lived 35 years in Savannah and were strong members of the local shrimping community. Lucy is survived by her daughters Joann and Janet, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and extended family. She will always be remembered as a devoted...

Nancy Catherine Gamble Bromley was born on September 25, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Maryville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Moses 'Mose' Houston Gamble, Jr, a well-respected attorney, and Mary Neal Gamble, a nurse. She adored her father and admired her mother. Nancy graduated from Maryville College with a degree in English Literature. Shortly after graduation, she married Marc Bromley and initially lived in the Amelia Island Plantation working for the Sea Pines Company. In 1976, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia where Nancy continued her paralegal practice with Powell Goldstein and Frazer. In 1979, Tyler was born, and Eric arrived in 1983. After Tyler and Eric were...

Charlotte Morris Hughey peacefully passed away on October 15, 2023. For the full obituary and service times please visit www.foxandweeks.com