All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Callaghan of Petaluma, CA, announce his passing on September 23, 2023.  He was a cherished spouse, father, brother, Pa, and uncle.  Joe passed away with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Proud to be a native San Franciscan, Joe was born in 1946 to Martin and Mary Callaghan.  He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy (Siri) in 1969.  They raised two daughters Amy (Paul) Eubanks and Erin (Peter)...

Passed away peacefully, September 21, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer, with her loving husband Larry by her side. Laura was born in Columbus, MO and later moved with her family to Ann Arbor, MI, where she lived until moving to Sonoma County 50 years ago.  Laura worked various jobs but her favorite was taking care of Cam and Ruby.  She loved to cook and was famous for her block party beans. Laura is survived by her husband, Larry Harrigan. She is the mother of...

Anne Elizabeth Brennan, of Petaluma, CA, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 in her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on May 31, 1948, in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland to parents Peter and Margaret McGinley. She grew up surrounded by family and friends in the beautiful countryside of Ireland, including her sister, Maura Fitzgerald, and brothers Patrick, Peter, Sean, Enda and Kevin.  At the age of 18, Anne set out for adventures beyond Ireland, moved...

Shirley Ann Griggs (Perry) was born September 15, 1932, in San Francisco, California to loving parents William and Jean Perry. She is one of twelve children and is survived by brothers and sister James Perry, Leo Perry, and Noreen Wright. She was raised in Petaluma, California on a local farm. She milked cows for her family's dairy, and later in life she even “milked her doctor's hand”, she broke horses, barrel raced, and loved to ride bare back across the mountains. She...

Michael Richard Glose, age 84, of Petaluma passed away on September 12, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on August 2, 1939 to parents Richard and Esther Glose in Brant, New York.  He moved to California with his family prior to his senior year in high school. Upon graduating from Pomona High School he went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential at San Jose State University. He later earned his Master’s degree in School Administration from San...

Passed away on the family ranch where she resided for 75 years, September 12, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Lester D. Corda. Loving mother of Gene (Trina) Corda, Jerry Corda, Tom (Stephanie) Corda, Judy (Doug) Buttke, Joyce Corda and Suzi Corda. Cherished grandmother of Chris Corda, Janna Corda, Scott Corda, Charisse Frago, Gretajean Lind, Alexandra Grube, Jake Corda, Sarah Stock, Clarette McDonald, Glen Buttke, Nick Buttke and the late Danny Buttke. Devoted great...

George Kardum Jr. October 1938 to September 2023 George was a San Francisco Native, born to George Kardum Sr. and Martha Kardum, (both deceased). Most of us know him as Butch, aka Renaissance Man, The Father of the Colorist Movement (San Francisco Painted Ladies), Self-Educated, Artist, Horticulturist, Day Trader, revered Father, Friend and Mentor. He departed this world peacefully at home surrounded by Family and Love. He loved life to the very end and his mind remained as sharp as...

Our cherished Lloyd passed away peacefully at home on September 06, 2023 in Petaluma. Lloyd was born on December 13, 1952 to Lloyd Sr. and Mary Jean Withers in Syracuse, New York.  Lloyd served Ross Valley School District starting in 1983 until his retirement as Director of Maintenance and Facilities in 2000.   Lloyd met the love of his life and soulmate, Sandra Compagno, in 1985. Lloyd and Sandra were married in 1994.  Sandra preceded Lloyd in death in February 2018....

A service for Kenneth will be held September 23 at 10 am at Parent Sorensen Petaluma. Ken left this life to join his wife of 53 years, Laurie Ellen Kaehler, who passed away in May of 2014.  There to greet him were his parents, Alfred and Millie Kaehler, 6 of his siblings,  his in laws Robert and Laurine Cook. Ken was born in Alexandria, Minnesota and raised around Hancock, Minnesota. Ken began his courtship with Laurie Cook on October 12,1958, he was just 17 years old. They...

Beatrice "Bea" McQuaid passed away peacefully at her home. Services are being held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery located at 304 Magnolia Ave., Petaluma, CA on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00a.m. At the family's request there are no other services being held at this time.