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Paul Maurice St. Pierre

Paul Maurice St. Pierre

May 22, 2014

Born October 12, 1928 in Waltham, Massachusetts and died May 22, 2014 in Santa Rosa, California. Paul was a man with many talents, ranging from a master of mechanical wizardry, a pilot of airplanes, quick witted jokes, to the fast paced steps of polka dancing. Some would even say he had a special talent for being irresistibly cute to the...

Virginia  Ann Becker

Virginia Ann Becker

May 21, 2014

BECKER, VIRGINIA ANN - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on May 21, 2014. Beloved sister of Anthony Becker of Carlsbad, NM. Loving aunt of Janet Hemmig of Livermore, CA, Greg Becker of Culver City, CA, Blair Becker of Omaha, NE, Chris Becker and Karl Becker, both of Cocoa Beach, FL. A native of Omaha, NE, age 85 years....

Carley  Irene Martin

Carley Irene Martin

May 20, 2014

Carley Martin passed away at her home in Rohnert Park on May 20, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Paul Martin, Sr. Cherished mother of Paul Martin, Jr., Genelle Lictman, Cami Boling and Allan Martin. She was 80 years of age. At her request no services will be held. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Petaluma,...

Stanley  Ray Crain

Stanley Ray Crain

May 18, 2014

STANLEY RAY CRAIN went peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Petaluma, CA. where he resided with his daughter Diana for the past 34 years. If you would like to make a donation in his name it would be to the Hospice of Petaluma in Petaluma, CA. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.

John  Peter Curran

John Peter Curran

May 18, 2014

CURRAN, JOHN P. - Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, died peacefully at home at the age of 88 years on May 18, 2014. John was the devoted husband of Alice Colbert Curran, also from New Jersey, for sixty-eight years. He was the loving father of Patricia Hennessey, Kathleen Jordan, Susan Smith-Gladman and John Curran, Jr. He was also the...

Clifford Roy "Cliff" Elrich

Clifford Roy "Cliff" Elrich

May 18, 2014

CLIFFORD R. "CLIFF" ELRICH passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2014 in Petaluma. Loving husband of Helen Elrich of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Richard Elrich, Louis Elrich, Calvin Elrich, Lucille Wiebe, and the late Elsie Kliewer, Esther Golbek, Ruby Nikkel, Leona Baker, Harvey Elrich, Frances Elrich, Ivan Elrich, and Doreen Weir. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age:...

Lee  Roy Berry

Lee Roy Berry

May 15, 2014

LEE ROY BERRY passed away on May 15, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Pearl M. Berry of Cotati. Cherished father of Kevin Lee Berry of Rohnert Park and Kenneth Roy Berry of Novato. Adored grandfather of Nicole Lee LaBare of Forestville. Dear son of the late Bobbie Lee and Earl Berry. Loving brother of Doris Ann Bennet (Bill), Billy...

Benjamin  "Paul" Ogan

Benjamin "Paul" Ogan

May 13, 2014

OGAN, BENJAMIN "PAUL" - Entered into rest following a short illness in Santa Rosa, CA on May 13, 2014. Dearly beloved forty-one year husband of Diane C. Ogan of Santa Rosa, CA. Beloved father of Charlene D. (John) Russell of Santa Rosa, CA, Michael P. (Kris) Ogan of Danville, CA, Leslie A. Layton-Proto of Santa Rosa, CA, Jeffery M. Ogan...

Norma  Elaine Billing

Norma Elaine Billing

May 11, 2014

Norma Elaine Billing entered into rest on May 11, 2014 at her home in Petaluma, CA. at the age of 94 years. She was born in New Virginia, Iowa on November 28, 1919. Devoted wife of the late Alfred "Joe" Billing. Cherished mother of Dale Billing, Norma Earp (Sam) and Dennis Billing (Patti). Adoring grandmother of Erik Billing (Krista), Alissia...

Mable  Goatley Sonnichsen

Mable Goatley Sonnichsen

May 10, 2014

The daughter of the late J.L. Goatley and Ruth King Goatley, pioneer Petaluma farming families. Mable was the longest living resident in Chileno Valley residing on the ranch on which she was born and the ranch which is the longest continually owned family ranch in Chileno Valley, Mable passed away on May 10, 2014 at the age of 93. Reared...

Bernice  R. Thorpe

Bernice R. Thorpe

May 7, 2014

BERNICE R. THORPE passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 in Santa Rosa, surrounded by loved ones who helped ease her way to a better world. Devoted wife of Robert Thorpe of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Barbara Peters of Benicia, John Thorpe of Las Vegas, and the late Fred Thorpe of San Francisco. Adored grandmother of Lauri Dahlberg of...

Laurie  Ellen Kaeher

Laurie Ellen Kaeher

May 7, 2014

LAURIE ELLEN KAEHLER passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 7, 2014, beloved wife for 53 years of Ken Kaehler. Loving mother of Steven (Deborah) Kaehler of Petaluma, Dan (Andrea Green) Kaehler of Rohnert Park, Loralee (Matt) Kaehler Kolsom of Sebastopol, Robert (Anna) Kaehler of Santa Rosa and Kenneth Ray Kaehler of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Danielle , Weston...

Leslie  Faramund Bender

Leslie Faramund Bender

May 6, 2014

LESLIE FARAMUND BENDER passed away on May 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Irene Bender. Adored father of Karla Irons, Leslie Bender, Jr. (Marilyn), Rynell Bender, Janine Bender, Jason Bender (Sylvia), Brian Bender, Garth Bender, and Jonathan Bender. Beloved grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 14, and great-great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Andre and the late Henrietta....

Richard  W. Norton

Richard W. Norton

May 2, 2014

RICHARD W. NORTON passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa at the age of 86 on May 2, 2014 after a brave battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and will be missed for his loving smile, uncompromising generosity, and indomitable spirit. Born to William and Gussa Norton in Berkeley, CA, he moved throughout...

Judith  Ann Shennan

Judith Ann Shennan

May 1, 2014

JUDITH "JUDY" SHENNAN, born on August 30, 1942 in Petaluma to Christine and Henry Mannwieler; passed away on May 1, 2014 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years.  She grew up on a chicken ranch in Penngrove.  When Judy was 10, she and her family moved to Petaluma where she graduated from Petaluma High School.  After graduation, she...

Veana  G. Silva-Pearson

Veana G. Silva-Pearson

Apr 24, 2014

SILVA-PEARSON,  Veana G.

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 24, 2014 at the age of 75.  She was the wife of the late Robert Silva and the late William Pearson.  Loving mother of Ronald (Anita) Silva, Kenneth Silva and Douglas Silva.  Daughter of the late Carl Willey Sr. and the late Jeri Hogan.  Grandmother of Tasara Silva,...

Rosemary "Rosie" Honore Kelly

Rosemary "Rosie" Honore Kelly

Apr 22, 2014

KELLY, ROSEMARY “ROSIE” HONORE – Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on April 22, 2014. Dearly beloved mother of Annika (Bryan) Imele of San Francisco, CA, Maureen Dougherty of Oakland, CA and Nick (Melanie) Dougherty of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished grandmother of Fiona Dougherty. Loving sister of Sarah Kelly of Santa Rosa, CA and Michael...

Jerry Wilburn "Shipley" Farmer

Jerry Wilburn "Shipley" Farmer

Apr 20, 2014

SHIPLEY-FARMER, JERRY – Entered into rest in Petaluma, CA on April 20, 2014. Dearly beloved son of the late Eceneith “Skip” Shipley and Wilburn Farmer. Loving father of Julia Marie (Blake) Ryman-Bell of Colorado. Grandfather of Harper Juke Bell. Also survived by his brother’s and sister’s; Doug (Brian) Shipley of Kelseyville, CA, Connie (Mac) McBride of Klammath Falls, OR,...

Beatrice  Louise Markell

Beatrice Louise Markell

Apr 19, 2014

MARKELL, BEATRICE LOUISE July 26, 1926~April 19, 2014

Beatrice Markell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2014, with her children by her side. Beatrice was born in Sandcreek, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mable Olson on July 26, 1926. Her family moved to California in 1940.

She was proceeded in death by her...

Warren  Cecil Bynum

Warren Cecil Bynum

Apr 17, 2014

Passed away April 17, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, beloved husband of the late Doris J. Bynum, who preceded him in death in October 2013. Loving father of Joyce Silva and her husband, Richard and Betty Bynum Sanchez and her husband, Roger. Cherished grandfather of Traci Sumwalt and her husband, Justin and Christopher Sanchez. Adored great grandfather of Addison and...

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