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Jun 25, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town brimming with stories. Stories of sun-kissed days, vibrant sunsets over the Gulf, and the unique tapestry of lives woven into the fabric of this community. Today, we remember one such story, the life of Donald Buske, who passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that resonated deeply within our Southwest Florida haven. While obituaries often capture the bare bones of a life, we wanted to delve a little deeper, to paint a portrait of Don, the man who touched so many lives here i…

Jun 25, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida. A place where sunshine kisses the coast, dolphins frolic in the Gulf, and life moves at its own, relaxed pace. It’s a community built on connections, where neighbors become friends, and stories intertwine like the roots of the mangroves lining our shores. It’s in this spirit of community that we remember Jon D. Camp, a Naples resident whose life touched so many and whose passing in 2017 left a void felt deeply by those who knew and loved him. While the formal obituary provided a brief overview of his life, it doesn’t pa…

Jun 25, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Lived to the Fullest Naples, Florida, has always been a place that draws people in. Its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant arts scene, and warm, welcoming community create a unique tapestry of life. It’s a place where stories unfold, friendships blossom, and memories are made. And it’s within this vibrant backdrop that we remember Donald Buske, a man whose life intertwined beautifully with the Naples we know and love. While the online obituary from MLive.com provides a brief glimpse into his life, we want to take a moment to delve deeper, to paint a riche…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Chris Strom: A Naples, Florida Icon Lost Too Soon (A Hypothetical Tribute) **(Please Note: The original link references an obituary from Naples, Wisconsin. As the prompt requests a Naples, Florida focus, this blog post is a fictionalized tribute based on the premise of a prominent local figure named Chris Strom passing away. No real person is being referenced.)** Naples, Florida, a city shimmering with sun-kissed beaches and vibrant social life, has a heart, and that heart felt a pang of sorrow recently with the passing of Chris Strom. While news outlets across the country…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida. A place where sunshine kisses the Gulf, dolphins dance in the turquoise waters, and the scent of hibiscus hangs heavy in the air. It’s a paradise, a haven, a place many choose to call home, and it’s where Jon D. Camp – a name that might resonate with some of you long-time Neapolitans – built his life. While Jon may no longer be with us physically, having passed away in 2017, his memory lives on in the hearts of those he touched and in the tapestry of this vibrant community. This blog post isn’t just an obituary recap;…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town of stories. Stories whispered by the gentle gulf breeze, etched in the sun-kissed sands, and woven into the fabric of our vibrant community. Today, we share one such story, a story of a life well-lived, a story of Donald Buske (May 13, 1931 – July 3, 2024), a man whose presence touched the lives of many in our beloved Naples. While a formal obituary might offer a concise summary of dates and milestones, we want to delve deeper, to paint a portrait of Don, not just as a name and a date, but as a vibran…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, isn’t just a place of stunning sunsets and pristine beaches; it’s a community woven together by stories, by the lives lived and legacies left behind. Today, we remember one such life, that of Jon D. Camp, a name that might resonate with some of you long-time Neapolitans. Jon’s passing in 2017, as recorded by Fuller Funeral Home East Naples and remembered on Tribute Archive, prompts us to reflect on the impact individuals have on our local tapestry. While the specific details of Jon’s life aren’t readily available online, h…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town built on stories. Stories of sunshine and sunsets, of newfound beginnings and well-deserved retirements. It’s a community woven together by the threads of individual lives, each contributing to the rich tapestry that makes this place so special. And today, we’re sharing the story of one such life – the life of Donald Buske, who passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024. While his obituary may be a brief snippet in the news, Don’s story, like so many others in Naples, deserves a deeper dive, a more pe…