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Sheryl  Denise Benesch

Sheryl Denise Benesch

Aug 3, 2014

SHERYL DENISE BENESCH, youngest child of Leonard and Marian Benesch, born Sept 3, 1958 in Culver City, CA, passed away August 3, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, surrounded by many of the people who loved her. Sheryl was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2012, but continued to live an extraordinary life, right up to the end. She accepted her condition,...

Wanda  Grey Ramage

Wanda Grey Ramage

Aug 2, 2014

RAMAGE, WANDA G. - Entered into rest suddenly in Santa Rosa, CA on August 2, 2014. Dearly beloved wife of forty-four years of Dan Ramage of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Jenn Ramage (Steve Palopoli) of Los Gatos, CA and Wendy Ramage of Santa Rosa. Adored grandmother of Frankie Palopoli. Also survived by one sister; Alma (Lew) Hardy of Washington,...

James Tobin

James Tobin

Aug 1, 2014

James Tobin passed away on August 1, 2014 in Petaluma, CA. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Tobin. Beloved father of Ellen Gail Lustbader of Petaluma, CA, Barbara Bohr of Simi Valley, CA. Beloved father-in-law of David Lustbader and Boris Bohr. Cherished grandfather of Michael Alan Lustbader, Jason Eric Lustbader, Robyn Adelman, Marty Adelman and Sabrina Pasassanante. Adoring great- grandfather...

Richard  "Dick" Velloza

Richard "Dick" Velloza

Aug 1, 2014

Born on July 21, 1925 and died on August 1, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Richard (Dick) attended a one room school houses on the Pt. Reyes Peninsula and at Inverness where he lived as a boy and young man, spending his high school years at Tomales High. He met his future wife, May Bordessa while attending high...

Willis  F. Stewart

Willis F. Stewart

Jul 29, 2014

WILLIS F. STEWART passed away on July 29, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Stewart. Beloved father of Cheryl Waligora (Jim) of Birmingham, AL and Gary Stewart of Petaluma. Loving brother of Helen Olson of MO and Ruthella Knudsen of WA. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 92 years. A member of SIRS. A Celebration of...

Shep Shepherd

Shep Shepherd

Jul 28, 2014

SHEP SHEPHERD passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014 in Petaluma. Born Feb 23, 1931 in Petaluma. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Lou Shepherd, son Mike Shepherd (Margaret) of Petaluma, sister Deanie Turner and brother Ken Taylor both of Washington State. Grandchildren; Nathan Lessley (Jesse) of Portland, OR, Carly Shepherd and Andy Shepherd of Petaluma. Other survivors include...

Elaine  Phyllis Gross

Elaine Phyllis Gross

Jul 28, 2014

Elaine Phyllis Gross, born December 27th 1927, passed away peacefully on July 28th 2014 at the age of 86. Elaine was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, and a resident of Malden, Massachusetts, Cape Coral, Florida, and Petaluma, California. Treasured wife of the late Alfred D. Gross for 58 years, Elaine is survived by her daughters Cynthia Kase Pedota (Paul) and Robin...

Helen  Mary Delucchi

Helen Mary Delucchi

Jul 27, 2014

HELEN MARY DELUCCHI passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Delucchi. She is survived by her four daughters: Ann (Darrell) Radel, Diane (Tony) Stefani, Susan (Ken) Grant and Maria (Dan) Mayer and her 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, her...

Marie  C. Mappus

Marie C. Mappus

Jul 23, 2014

Passed away July 23, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, beloved wife of the late R.L. Mappus II. Loving mother of R.L. Mappus III, Barbara Radcliff and Valerie LeBrun. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 5. A native of Allentown, PA. Age 88 years. A member of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church of Rohnert Park and a longtime volunteer with Alphabet...

Fernando "Fred" De Silva

Fernando "Fred" De Silva

Jul 22, 2014

Fernando "Fred" De Silva passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 46. Son of Bernardete Silva. Brother of Ilidio Dias Silva (Stacie), Mario Silva (Kari) and Lina Silva. Uncle of Bryan, Mario, Alicia, Natalia. He was a good man and a great friend. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, July...

William  H. Bihn

William H. Bihn

Jul 22, 2014

WILLIAM H. BIHN, born September 27, 1961, passed peacefully July 22, 2014, at UAMS, Little Rock AR, after 5 years of suffering and loss, in the presence of the loves of his life; his strong wife Sherri, brave son William McCarthy (Mac), 12 and dedicated daughter Fiona, 9. Bill, a native son of Petaluma, St. Vincent High School alumni, and...

Dr. Jacqueline L. Robertson

Dr. Jacqueline L. Robertson

Jul 21, 2014

Dr. Jacqueline L. Robertson, entomologist, researcher, software developer, writer, teacher, advisor, editor, inventor and collector, died on July 21, 2014 after a short illness. Dr. Robertson received her undergraduate degree in Zoology in 1969, and her PhD in Entomology in 1973, both from the University of California Berkeley. During her undergraduate studies, she began working at the US Forest Service,...

Christopher  A. Rolando

Christopher A. Rolando

Jul 21, 2014

Christopher Rolando passed away at his home in Petaluma with his family by his side. Beloved son of Yolanda Rolando and the late Felix Rolando. Cherished brother of Maria Rolando and Teresa Leith and her husband David. During his battle with cancer he fought with courage and strength. He was taken too soon and his beautiful smile and soft heart...

Dale A. Arata, Dds

Dale A. Arata, Dds

Jul 21, 2014

ARATA, DALE A. - Entered into rest in Sonoma, CA on July 21, 2014. Dearly beloved sixty-seven year husband of the late Lorraine Elma (Onstad) Arata. Loving father of Jim (Diane) Arata of Mount Shasta, Mick (Diane) Arata of Truckee, Tom (Cathy) Arata of Sonoma and Mary (Frank) Flores of Redding. Also survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren....

Lloyd  H. Silacci

Lloyd H. Silacci

Jul 20, 2014

Lloyd Silacci, born in Petaluma in 1921, passed away at home at the age of 93 on July 20, 2014. Lloyd served in the army in the South Pacific during World War II. He has always been associated with fast cars and racing. He owned full-service gas stations in Petaluma and a popular speed shop where he built precision motors...

Raymond L. "Ray" Ronsheimer

Raymond L. "Ray" Ronsheimer

Jul 17, 2014

Passed away suddenly, July 17, 2014 in Petaluma, beloved husband for 60 years of Shirley C. Ronsheimer. Loving father of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret) and Raedeen Ronsheimer all of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Nunes (Nick), Brandon Gallagher and Shelby Ronsheimer. Devoted great grandfather of Nickolas and Nash Nunes. Adored brother of Irene DeMartin (Bill) of Petaluma and brother-in-law of Patricia...

Charles  "Charlie" Riedmuller

Charles "Charlie" Riedmuller

Jul 16, 2014

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we are informing of the passing of our Father, Grand Father, Uncle, and great friend, Charlie Riedmuller. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 16, 2014. He seemed to be healthy and happy, but perhaps tired and missing his wife. He made sure that he was able to see his...

Casimir Joseph Banaszek Iv

Casimir Joseph Banaszek Iv

Jul 15, 2014

CJ Banaszek, resident of Petaluma, passed away on Tuesday, July 15th, at the age of 13 after a long battle with leukemia. CJ passed quietly in his sleep with his mother right next to him sleeping quietly as well. Casimir Joseph Banaszek IV was born October 17, 2000 in Petaluma, CA where he lived all his life. For those of...

Michael  D. Gingher

Michael D. Gingher

Jul 15, 2014

On July 15, 2014 MICHAEL GINGHER passed away suddenly from cancer in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Janet Gingher of Cotati. Cherished father of Kevin Gingher and Kody Gingher both of Cotati. Beloved son of the late Marjorie and Milton Gingher. Adored brother of Dawn Kerrigan (Tim) of Sonoma, Patrick Gingher(Joni) of Nice, and the late Christian Gingher and Kevin...

Christine  Marie Beebe-Munoz

Christine Marie Beebe-Munoz

Jul 13, 2014

BEEBE-MUNOZ, CHRISTINE MARIE - Entered into rest suddenly at home in Mountain View, CA on July 13, 2014. Dearly beloved daughter of Jeannine Anderson and step-daughter of Roger Anderson, both of Hidden Valley Lake, CA. Loving step-mother of Joaquin Munoz, Jr. of San Jose, CA. Caring sister of Lorretta Jeanne (Kevin) Mattern of Dell Rapids, SD. Cherished grandmother of Cassandra...

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