Mary J. Newbould, 64, (nee Zeleznikar), of Ft. Myers ended her life journey Friday, August 14, 2015 after a 27 year battle with MS. She was born in Chicago December 24, 1950 to John and Jean Zeleznikar (nee Troha). Mary practiced law for 20 years in IL and was an avid artist, cook, lover of giraffes, music and her Whippets and Italian Greyhounds. She will be missed for her good humor, loyalty and enjoying life to the fullest. Mary is survived by her mother Jean; husband Rick; 4 children John of IL, Gordon of NY, Elizabeth of IL, JoEllen of FL, as well as 2 grandchildren, Victoria and Ethan Johnston of IL. She is preceded in death by her father John August 14, 2007. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider donations to the Girl Scouts of America or Purdue University. Service details have not been completed, but will occur in all of the places where Mary and Rick lived per her request. If you wish to be notified of the services please contact Coral Ridge Funeral Home at (239)283-0540.