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Ruth Peterson (Hagemeister), age 76, of Fort Myers, Florida and Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020. Ruth was born on June 6, 1943 in Farmington, MN to Herman and Dorothy Hagemeister. Her parents pastored many churches in MN. She earned a BA from Mankato State Minnesota and taught elementary grades 3-5. She married her best friend from the church youth group, Wesley Peterson, on June 26, 1965. They settled in Hastings, MN and Michigan before retiring in Fort Myers,...

Bob was born in Arcadia Florida in March 17, 1933, son of the late Robert & Dorothy, nee Russ, Ford. When he was about 14 years old they moved to Leesburg Florida when he attended the high school there. He graduated in 1951 and attended Florida State University graduating in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business, school of insurance and real estate. They were drafting at that time so he decided to volunteer for the draft.  In 1951 he was sent to Fort Riley Kansas....

Merrill H. Fowler, 81, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away January 19, 2020. He was born April 8, 1938 in Broomes Island, Maryland to Clara Lillian (Dove) and Howard Fowler. He proudly served in the US Air Force and Navy and worked as an electrical engineer for the government. He was predeceased by his parents; his daughter Amy Michelle; his sister Emma Louise; and his brothers Howard Andrew, Arthur Marvin and Edward Bruce. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Faye H. Fowler; his daughters...

Beloved wife of Danny Quast, Loving mother of Steven Glass, Deanna Palacios, Laura Olivera, Kevin Glass. Cherished grandmother to Tony, Lisa, Joseph, Rachel, Darlene, Donna, Katie, Emily, Hanna. Great Grandmother to 15, Survived by her sisters Phyllis Henderson, Dolores Page, and brother Robert Daniels. The proud business owner of DHD Turf and Tree Products, Beverly lived a full and exemplary life, inspiring those around her with her dedication to family, to the church, and to the...

Robert Hanlon, known as Bob or Pop Pop, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning January 12, 2020.  He was born on March 3, 1929 to Emily Gallager Hanlon and Robert Hanlon, Sr. He served in World War II as a gunner. He worked for many years as the office manager at Axton Chemical Company. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years Ann Burley Hanlon and his six children: Mary Hanlon Samsen and her husband Paul, Bobby Hanlon who predeceased him, Richard Hanlon, John Hanlon and his wife...

Jeannie Chappelle Bass, age 73, of Fort Myers, Florida and Estes Park, Colorado, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2020. Jeannie was born on September 27, 1946. She was proud of her unique heritage as a fifth generation native of Fort Myers, Florida and American Indian Algonquin ancestry. Given her sweet nature and commitment to service, it was no surprise that she chose nursing as a career. She worked at Lee Memorial Hospital, and although she retired, she never let her license...