Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Maxine D. Wetjen
Feb 25, 2014
MAXINE D. WETJEN entered into rest February 25, 2014 in Petaluma, with loving family at her side. Age 84, she was a beautiful and strong woman. Born in Odessa, Washington, January 11, 1930, she was the second of five children born to Joseph and Rose Chappell, both from pioneering families. Her father died when she was six and Rose raised...
Phyllis Audrey Feibusch
Feb 24, 2014
PHYLLIS FEIBUSCH, 70, passed away on February 24, 2014 at her home in Petaluma, CA after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years Marcel Feibusch of Petaluma, CA; her children Ira Meinhofer, Lisa Warner (Brad), Steve Meinhofer (Karen), Paul Meinhofer (Julie), Denise Feibusch-Silva and Mark Meinhofer (Trish); cherished and...
Jane Parkinson Kunde
Feb 24, 2014
Jane P. Kunde is dancing in the arms of the love of her life, Fred. She departed this world as she lived, on her own terms, Monday, February 24, 2014. Jane lived her life vibrantly, embracing every new challenge that came her way and embarking on remarkable adventures in every phase of her life. Jane was born August 17, 1931,...
Michael James Mckrell
Feb 24, 2014
Michael James McKrell, age 66, born in Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on February 24. 2014 after a seventeen year illness handled with grace, stoicism, and constant good humor. A St. Vincent de Paul, Petaluma high school graduate, he joined the Marine Corps, in 1967, and served two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a decorated Sergeant with the...
William "Bill" Lewis Wickliffe
Feb 18, 2014
WICKLIFFE, WILLIAM "BILL" LEWIS May 10, 1922~February 18, 2014 Bill is survived and leaves behind his wife, Pat Wickliffe of Santa Rosa, CA, his daughter; Kathryn Sawyer of Santa Rosa, CA, his son; William (Martha) Wickliffe of San Anselmo, CA, as well as his grandchildren; Travis Sawyer of Santa Rosa, Julianne (Justin) Overshiner of Chico, CA, as well as his...

Barbara Diane Powers
Feb 18, 2014
Barbara Diane Powers, 76, of Petaluma, died on February 18, 2014 after a long illness. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband James A. Powers and her parents Bert & Harriette Ingbrigtsen. Barbara is survived by her three children Nancy D. Powers of Vallejo, Diana L. Powers of Santa Rosa and James A. Powers of Petaluma. Beloved sister of...
Barry Biddulph
Feb 18, 2014
BIDDULPH, BARRY - Barry embodied a love of family matched by very few. He passed away February 18, 2014, after a long battle of chronic back pain, which though it took away his freedom of movement did nothing to curb his sense of humor. He was 61. He was a devoted husband to Vicki Biddulph and an adoring father to...
Nancy Ellen Favot
Feb 17, 2014
Our beloved mother, Nancy, passed away peacefully from this life on February 17, 2014. She was born in West Virginia to Virgil and Pauline (Burnside) Sturm. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Al, and her sisters Anna and Billie. Nancy's greatest joy was her husband and family. She was the devoted and loving mother of...
Lily Krulevitch
Feb 17, 2014
Lifelong resident of Petaluma area and member of a prominent family involved in the history of the Jewish chicken ranches, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family. Lil was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Krulevitch and is the beloved mother of Rae (Edward) Molinsky...

Arthur David Kaiser
Feb 17, 2014
KAISER, ARTHUR DAVID - Entered into rest February 17, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. Born on April 25, 1924 in Bloomfield, NJ to the late John and Florence Kaiser, he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Charles Isreal Kaiser and John Raymond Kaiser, as well as a son, Richard Dale Kaiser. After graduating from High School, he went...

Annabelle Lee Johnson
Feb 16, 2014
Annabelle entered into rest on February 16, 2014 in Sebastopol at the age of 92. Born October 16, 1921 to Morvin Morelli and Florence Morelli (Gonella), of pioneering Italian immigrants who settled in Western Sonoma County, Annabelle spent her life here, graduating from Analy High in 1939, attending the SRJC from 1939-1940, and graduating Mt. Zion School of Nursing in...

Ok "Meya" Cha Cook
Feb 15, 2014
COOK, OK "MEYA" CHA - Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA on February 15, 2014. Dearly beloved thirty-six year wife of Mark D. Cook of Santa Rosa. Beloved mother of Benjamin M. (Makara) Cook. Caring sister of one sister and two brothers in South Korea. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Pusan, South...
George Itsuo Imoto
Feb 14, 2014
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, February 14, 2014, beloved husband of the late Violet Gladys Imoto. Loving father of Fred (Lori) Imoto of Napa. Cherished grandfather of Keli (Mike) Manfred. Dear great grandfather of Adeline Manfred. Step father of Jan (Jim) Leach of New Mexico. Step grandfather of Randy (Kathy) Woods and Michelle (Rico) Orton. Step great grandfather of Josh...
John W. Azevedo
Feb 12, 2014
JOHN W. AZEVEDO passed away on February 12, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of 47 years to Glenda Azevedo. Cherished father of Matthew Azevedo (Jo Beth), Dina Azevedo (Tony), and Victoria Azevedo (Lawrence). Beloved grandfather of Matthew Jr., Amber, Blake, Wesley, Tiffany, Kyle, Kelli, and Kami. Adored great-grandfather of six. Loving brother of Anthony Azevedo and Francis Azevedo. Survived by...
Phyllis Marie Long
Feb 10, 2014
LONG, PHYLLIS MARIE - Entered into rest peacefully on February 10, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA, just before her 86th Birthday. Born Phyllis Marie Hamill on February 27, 1928 in Sioux City, IA, she was the only daughter of Norbert and Loretta Hamill. She reunites with her two sons; David and Timothy. Phyllis is survived by her precious and devoted...
Catherine Frances Irving
Feb 9, 2014
A wide circle of family and friends mourn the passing of Cathy Irving on February 9, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. Born with the name Katherine Frances Sportolari on March 10, 1926 in Bridgeville, PA. She was the youngest (and last surviving sibling) of six multi-talented individuals; Elizabeth, Phillip, Eileen, Hazel and Mary Louise. Their...
Mary Ann Louise Reilly
Feb 6, 2014
Passed away February 6, 2014 in Petaluma, CA at age 71, she was the beloved mother of Christine (John) Walker of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Jackson Walker and Joseph Walker both of Petaluma. She was predeceased by her parents George F. Walsh and Dora Louise (Galbiati) Walsh of Vineland, NJ. Mary Ann was one of six children and was the...

Ernest Claire James, Jr.
Feb 2, 2014
JAMES, ERNEST (ERNIE) CLAIRE Jr. - Passed away on February 2 in Santa Rosa, CA. Ernie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Faith, daughter & son, Nikki and Jamie, 3 Grandchildren, Jessica, Rob and Ryan, 2 Great Grandchildren, Kyra and Ben, and brother, Bob. Ernie, eighth of Ernest and Cora James's nine children, was born in Ord, Nebraska...

Dianna E. Carlson
Feb 1, 2014
DIANNA E. CARLSON passed away in Petaluma on February 1, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Loving mother of Steven Templeton (husband of Molly) of Davis, CA, Jeffrey Templeton (Lora) of Novato, and David Templeton (Susan) of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Jenna, Anderson, and Owen Templeton. Born in Chicago in 1933, Carlson relocated with her family to Ontario, California...
Joy F. Gee
Feb 1, 2014
JOY F. GEE passed away on February 1, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted and loving wife of Edward Gee of Penngrove. Cherished and beloved mother of Kirstin Gee (Jose Perez) of Santa Rosa and Gavin Gee of Penngrove. Beloved sister of Ronald Kratochvil of San Bruno. Loving aunt of Kristina Kratochvil and Ronald Kratochvil, Jr. both of San Bruno. Age: 67...
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