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Norman L. Bouchard
Norman L. Bouchard, 72, died Jan. 23, 2002, at his home in Sparta, Tenn., after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mr. Bouchard was born July 8, 1929, in Missouri, and moved to Michigan when he was 12. After working at General Motors for 30 years, he moved to Florida and owned a trucking company for 17 years. Five years later, he moved to Tennessee, where he lived for two years until his death. His wife of 54 years and his three children were at his bedside when he passed. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father who always had a smile and kind word for those he encountered.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine; sons, Rick and Gary; daughter, Debra; a brother, Stan ; a sister, Pat; and five grandchildren, Shannon, Lindsay, Matthew, Lauren and Ashley. Mr. Bouchard was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruby; and a younger brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, Tenn. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Burial will be in Big Springs Cemetery in White County, Tenn., and Lehman Flatt will officiate the services.
Genoveva Navarro
Genoveva Navarro, 86, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Jan. 22, 2002, in Port Charlotte Hospice House.
She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 27, 1915, and moved to Manhattan, New York City, N.Y., with her husband, Carlos Navarro, before retiring to Port Charlotte 10 years ago. She proudly served as a soldier of the Port Charlotte Salvation Army.
She is survived by her loving children, Nora Ortiz, Louis Navarro, Cesar Navarro, Brunilda Navarro-Nesbitt, Randy Navarro and their families; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlos; and her children, Charlie Navarro, Elsie Adorno, and Erasmo "Duke" Navarro.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Salvation Army Chapel, 2120 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Salvation Army of Port Charlotte, 2120 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980; or Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements by the James A. McKee Funeral Homes, North Port, Fla.
Vivian K. Peters
Vivian Kelly Peters, 83, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Jan. 24, 2002, at her home.
Vivian was formerly of Nanuet, N.Y., and had resided here since 1977. She was a textbook editor for Prentice Hall Publishing. Mrs. Peters was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, Friends of the Library, Kingsway Country Club and the Pregnancy Care Line.
Surviving are her children, Norman L. (Nancy W.) Peters Jr., of Nanuet, Owen Edward (Diane) Peters of Garfield, N.J., Patricia Claire Volpe of Cliffside Park, N.J., and Sharon Catherine Peters of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and six grandchildren. Her husband, Norman L. Peters Sr.; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Kelly Peters-Bettridge, preceded her in death.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Port Charlotte Chapel of the Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home. A wake service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Care Line, 21234 Olean Blvd., Ste. No. 4, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
David H. Sebora
Judge David H. Sebora, 85, of Waupaca, Wis., and Port Charlotte, Fla., died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte.
David was born Sept. 9, 1916, in Junction City, Wis., a son of Sylvester and Lorinda (Akey Grasshorn) Sebora. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1934, from Ripon College, Ripon, Wis., in 1938, and from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wis., in 1940. From 1940 to 1955, David held a private law practice in the communities of Brillion, Wis., and Chilton, Wis., which focused primarily on personal injury, probate and real estate. In 1946 he was elected to a part-time position as Calumet County's district attorney, a position he held until 1955. In 1955, he was elected to the position of Calumet County judge, a post he held for 24 years, presiding over civil, criminal and juvenile matters. He retired in 1980. Upon retirement, he was appointed by the state of Wisconsin to the position of Wisconsin reserve judge, presiding as acting judge in more than 26 counties throughout Wisconsin. He was recognized by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for his accomplishments upon his final retirement in 1996. David's diversified talents and endeavors continued to be exercised throughout his retirement years. He served as a legal columnist for Hoard's Dairyman, Fort Atkinson, Wis., a monthly farmers' publication. In 1993, he authored a book entitled "Informal Probate in Wisconsin." He was also an accomplished artist, who expanded his talents during his retirement years. An avid swimmer and boat enthusiast, David enjoyed the wonders of the Chain O'Lakes, Waupaca, for more than 70 years.
His professional and civic affiliations included: member of the State Bar of Wisconsin; past president of the Wisconsin Juvenile Court Judges; past president of the Chamber of Commerce, Chilton; past board member of the Kettle Morraine Boy Scout Council; past chairman of the Calumet County Salvation Army; member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks; and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He married Alice Bridgeman in May of 1946, the marriage ending in divorce. He married Maryann Koller on May 26, 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann; five children, Nora Sebora of Stevens Point, Wis., David Sebora (Jennifer McGuire) of Neenah, Wis., Sheila (James) Lutiger of Hudson, Wis., Peg (Ron) San Felippo of Milwaukee, Wis., and Marc (Jenni) Sebora of Lester Prairie, Minn.; four grandchildren, Sarah Lutiger, Catie Lutiger, Caleb Sebora and Callie Sebora; nine stepchildren; and 13 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester Sebora and Kenneth Sebora; and two sisters, Verna Anderson and Elayne Jantz.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior, Appleton, Wis. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow immediately after the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of the Wisconsin Lakes Association. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel.
Carl Dudley Cate
Carl Dudley Cate, 74, of North Port, Fla., died on Jan. 24, 2002.
He was born June 17, 1927, in Albany, Ga. He moved to North Port nine years ago from Venice, Fla., where he was a resident for 28 years. He was a sales manager for Bills Gun Shop in Venice, for 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly Cate of North Port; two daughters, Lisa Eutsler of North Port, and Sharon Dees of Laurens, S.C.; three sons, Joseph "Jodi" Cate and Carl "Buddy" Cate, both of North Port, and Robert Cate of South Carolina; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the funeral home's chapel. Burial will follow at Fort Green Methodist Cemetery in Fort Green, Fla.
Carolyn Louise Wachob
Carolyn Louise Wachob, 82, of North Port, Fla., died on Jan. 23, 2002.
She was born March 28, 1919, in Corsica, Pa. She came to this area in 1979 from Cochranton, Pa. Prior to her retirement, she was the owner of Wachob's Golden Dawn Grocery stores. She was an associate member of Trinity United Methodist Church in North Port and a member of Deckerds United Methodist Church in Deckerds, Pa.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frederick Wachob of North Port; a son, Robert E. (and his wife, Jacqueline) Wachob of North Port; a stepdaughter, Jean Elizabeth Preston of Brockway, Pa.; five sisters, M. Thelma Glenn and Lois Glenn, both of DuBois, Pa., Bernice Smith of Brookville, Pa., Wilta Lasher and Anna Pauline Rankin, both of Corsica; two brothers, W. Paul Glenn and Harry Glenn, both of Corsica; two grandchildren, Robert Wachob Jr. and Rhonda McCandless, both of North Port; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Wachob and Dustin McCandless, both of North Port. She was preceded in death in 1989 by a grandson, Darrin Wachob.
Funeral services and burial will be in Pennsylvania.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Alexander
Ruth Davidson Alexander, 87, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at Charlotte Harbor Healthcare, Port Charlotte.
Born Dec. 31, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she moved from Pittsburgh to Port Charlotte in 1982. Ruth graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. She was a secretary for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for many years. She was a member of the Mendelssohn Choir, Sweet Adelines, and Order of Eastern Star, all in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was also past secretary for the Port Charlotte Kiwanianne Club of Port Charlotte, and held many volunteer positions at First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte.
She is survived by her loving husband, Malcolm; two daughters, Marilyn Jean Davidson-Quatro of Youngstown, Ohio, and Constance Ruth Davidson of Elkton, Ore.; two brothers, Joseph (Vivian) Khouri of Murrysville, Pa., and Dr. John (Mary Louise) Khouri of Port Charlotte; two grandchildren, Deborah Elaine Lowry and Michael Richard Quatro, both of Youngstown; and three great-grandchildren, Sarah Jean Lowry, Scott Davidson Lowry and Steven James Lowry, all of Youngstown.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte. The Rev. Myles W. MacDonald will officiate. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Charlotte/DeSoto Chapter, P.O. Box 494708, Port Charlotte, FL 33949; or to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel.
Arthur A. Homan
Arthur Allen Homan, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to this area 22 years ago from Aurora, Ill. He was a retired vice president of National Brush Company in Aurora; a member of First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte; and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He loved golfing and was a wonderful father who loved his family.
He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth M. Homan of Sarasota, Fla., and Karen H. Tweed of Bolivar, Mo.; a son, Donald M. Homan of New Prague, Minn.; two sisters, Helen Ahlbeck of Port Charlotte and Edythe H. Grimes of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte. The Rev. Ruggles Constant will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; or First Presbyterian Church, 2230 Hariet St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.
David H. Sebora
Judge David H. Sebora, 85, of Waupaca, Wis., and Port Charlotte, Fla., died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte.
David was born Sept. 9, 1916, in Junction City, Wis., a son of Sylvester and Lorinda (Akey Grasshorn) Sebora. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1934, from Ripon College, Ripon, Wis., in 1938, and from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wis., in 1940. From 1940 to 1955, David held a private law practice in the communities of Brillion, Wis., and Chilton, Wis., which focused primarily on personal injury, probate and real estate. In 1946 he was elected to a part time position as Calumet County's district attorney, a position he held until 1955. In 1955, he was elected to the position of Calumet County judge, a post he held for 24 years, presiding over civil, criminal and juvenile matters. He retired in 1980. Upon retirement, he was appointed by the state of Wisconsin to the position of Wisconsin reserve judge, presiding as acting judge in more than 26 counties throughout Wisconsin. He was recognized by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for his accomplishments upon his final retirement in 1996. David's diversified talents and endeavors continued to be exercised throughout his retirement years. He served as a legal columnist for Hoard's Dairyman, Fort Atkinson, Wis., a monthly farmers' publication. In 1993, he authored a book entitled "Informal Probate in Wisconsin." He was also an accomplished artist, who expanded his talents during his retirement years. An avid swimmer and boat enthusiast, David enjoyed the wonders of the Chain O'Lakes, Waupaca, for more than 70 years. His professional and civic affiliations included: member of the State Bar of Wisconsin; past president of the Wisconsin Juvenile Court Judges; past president of the Chamber of Commerce, Chilton; past board member of the Kettle Morraine Boy Scout Council; past chairman of the Calumet County Salvation Army; member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks; and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He married Alice Bridgeman in May of 1946, the marriage ending in divorce. He married Maryann Koller on May 26, 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann; five children, Nora Sebora of Stevens Point, Wis., David Sebora (Jennifer McGuire) of Neenah, Wis., Sheila (James) Lutiger of Hudson, Wis., Peg (Ron) San Felippo of Milwaukee, Wis., and Marc (Jenni) Sebora of Lester Prairie, Minn.; four grandchildren, Sarah Lutiger, Catie Lutiger, Caleb Sebora and Callie Sebora; nine stepchildren; and 13 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester Sebora and Kenneth Sebora; and two sisters, Verna Anderson and Elayne Jantz.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior, Appleton, Wis. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow immediately after the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of the Wisconsin Lakes Association.
Mary L. Beikirch
Mary Louise Beikirch, 65, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Jan. 21, 2002.
Born Nov. 10, 1936, in Rochester, N.Y., she moved to this area in 1978 from Rochester. She was a newspaper carrier for the Charlotte Sun.
She is survived by her sisters, Ethel Schmidt of Orlando, Fla., and Mildred Hartmann of Pinellas Park, Fla.; nieces, Kathleen Throne of Lubes of Melba, Idaho, and Robin Giesegh of Englewood; nephews, Paul, Carl and Danny Hartmann all of Rochester, N.Y.; many loving friends; and Tina, her faithful canine companion. She will be missed.
Memorial Donations may be made to Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 43224. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society, Venice, Fla.
Joseph A. Sautner
Joseph Adam Sautner, 88, of Rotonda West, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla.
Born May 8, 1913 in New York, N.Y., to Joseph and Theresa (Kubicsek), he had been a resident of Rotonda West for 26 years, coming from Jackson, Mich. Mr. Sautner was an engineer for General Motors for 22 years and retired in 1976 from Harvard Industries in Jackson. He was a charter member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He was the first usher and head usher for St. Francis until 1993. He is predeceased by a daughter, Sheila, in 1998.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margaret "Peg" Sautner of Rotonda West; a sister, Theresa Kelly of San Antonio, Texas; and three grandchildren, James Pease of Lexington, Ky., Douglas Pease and Kathleen Pease, both of Chicago, Ill.
A Memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Interment was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Parish or St. Vincent DePaul Society, 5265 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224, in memory of Mr. Sautner. Englewood Community Funeral Home has been selected to handle arrangements.
Jack J. Shinaver
Jack Joseph Shinaver, 72, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Jan. 21, 2002, at Kindred Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Mr. Shinaver was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gerald and Lillian (Champagne) Shinaver. Jack and his wife, the former Dolores A. Mahler, moved from Toledo to Clearwater, Fla., in 1958, where they owned and operated several motels on Clearwater Beach. They then moved from Clearwater to Englewood in 1972, and founded the Indigo Isles Mobile Home Park. They were members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Grove City, Fla., and Jack held memberships in BPO Elks Lodge 2378 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1933, both in Englewood.
Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Dolores of Englewood; a daughter, Dolores Bain (and son-in-law, Richard) of Mooresville, Ind.; grandchildren, Dean and Bryan Bain; and three great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Recreation Hall of Indigo Isles Mobile Home Park. Private inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742, Attention: Memorials; or American Lung Association of Gulf Coast Florida, 2201 Cantu Court, Sarasota, FL 34232. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Englewood, Fla.
Margaret J. Fitzgerald
Margaret J. Fitzgerald, 99, of North Port, Fla., died Jan. 15, 2002, at Bon Secours-Venice Hospital, Venice, Fla..
She was born Oct. 18, 1902, in Youghal County Cork, Ireland. She came to North Port in 1991 from the Bronx, NY. She was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church, North Port.
She is survived by her daughters, Marion (Fred) Stinner and Patricia (Edward) Lister, both of North Port; a sister, Delia Osborne of Fresh Meadows, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port. Arrangements by the James A. McKee Funeral Homes, North Port.
Mary Elizabeth Browning
Mary E. Browning, 74, of Romulus, N.Y., formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Jan. 21, 2002, in New York.
She was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Arcadia, and lived in New York since 1948. She retired as a telephone operator with the federal government at the Seneca Army Depot, Romulus, in 1988. She was of the Church of The Brethren faith.
Survivors are two brothers, S.A. Browning of Wauchula, Fla., and Z.A. Browning (and wife, Matilda) of Arcadia; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, (one hour prior to funeral service time) with funeral services to be conducted at 3 p.m., at the Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Chapel, Arcadia. The Rev. James Longenecker will officiate. Burial will follow in Joshua Creek Cemetery, Arcadia.
Raymond C. Kain
Raymond C. Kain, 86, of Arcadia, Fla., died Jan. 22, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 3, 1915, in Medaryville, Ind. He has been coming to Arcadia as a winter resident since 1973, from North Judson, Ind. He was a retired carpenter and millwright. He was a member of Brownville Baptist Church.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 43 years, Iris L. Kain of Arcadia; three sons, Charles Kain of Griffith, Ind., Dean Kain of Pensacola, Fla., and Raymond Bailey of Arizona; two daughters, Lucy Smith and Delores Barnett, both of Knox, Ind.; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Kain; two brothers, Ralph and Hilbert Kain; and one sister, Velma.
Funeral services and burial will be in North Judson.
Family requests donations be made to Brownville Baptist Church, 7015 N.E. U.S. 17, Arcadia, FL 34266. Robarts Funeral Home Inc., Arcadia, is in charge of arrangements.
