Violet Ruth Clausen, 93, of Fort Myers, Florida passed on December 2, 2023 at her home, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born in Queens, N. Y. to the late Adolphus Chazotte and Cecilia Brighton. Violet had been a resident of Fort Myers since 1977. She had previously lived in North River, N. Y., Berkeley Heights, N. J. and Stony Point, N.Y. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at Cape Coral Hospital. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God where she played in the orchestra and went on...

Matthew Vincent Basie, Jr., born October 22, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Vincent Basie, Sr., passed away on December 1, 2023. Matthew proudly served our country in the United States Air Force, after which he embarked on his lifelong career in banking, from which he retired in November 2013. He loved boating and fishing and served as Commodore of two yacht clubs. Matthew is survived by his loving wife of eleven years, Charlotte; two sons, Michael and...

Jackie was a devoted wife, mother, and educator. Jackie was amazing in so many ways - she spent her entire career in education, caring for others and helping children get their education. She was an avid reader, a huge football fan (especially her Ohio State Buckeyes), and an amazing baker. Nothing made her happier than cooking for her loved ones and making holiday cookies with her grandchildren. Jackie is survived by her husband, David, and her four sons and their families:  Sean...