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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Della  Belle Woldemar

Della Belle Woldemar

Oct 24, 2013

Passed away on October 24, 2013 in Petaluma at the age of 88 years. Devoted wife for 69 years to the late Ernest Woldemar. Loving mother of Michael and Barbara Woldemar of Richmond and Cindy and Jim McCarter of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Carr, Christopher Woldemar, Sarah Tama, Karen Van Winkle, Erika Goodman and Brendan McCarter. Doting great-grandmother of...

Helen Daniels

Helen Daniels

Oct 24, 2013

Passed away suddenly in San Rafael on October 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of the late Bernard G. Steiding. Loving mother of Patricia Steiding and B. Garland Steiding, Jr. all of Petaluma. Doting grandmother of Caitlin, Wesley of Petaluma, and Paige Steiding of Davis. Dear sister of Soon Byun of Petaluma and Aunt of Hee Byun...

Harold  Albert Peter

Harold Albert Peter

Oct 23, 2013

Harold Albert Peter, a lifelong resident of Sonoma County, entered into rest at his home in Penngrove on October 23, 2013. Devoted husband of the late Frances Peter. Beloved father of Douglas Harold Peter (Pam Lassiter), Donald Roy Peter (Deanna) and Kenneth Joseph Peter (Tammy Svara). Cherished grandfather of James Douglas Peter, Joseph Kenneth Peter, Dillon James Peter, Jacob Frances...

Marie  Josephine Koenig

Marie Josephine Koenig

Oct 20, 2013

Passed away at home in Sebastopol, CA, October 20, 2013, beloved wife of the late George John Koenig. Loving mother of Lynda Carinalli (Domenico), Kim Koenig (Betty) and Heidi Jorgensen (Jere) all of Sebastopol. Adored grandmother of Ann Carinalli Middlebrook (Paul), Gina Ruby, Diane Jones (Cory), Joshua Koenig (Teresa), Justin Koenig (Tracie), Jorden Koenig, Mary Margaret Koenig, Julie Jorgensen Moreland...

Vera  Lou Lilja

Vera Lou Lilja

Oct 20, 2013

Passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Rohnert Park, CA. Loving mother of Dagna Hickman, Donna Bento-McDaniel, Cathy McClure, Debra Odetto, Suzanne Bento-Rosas, and Michelle Bento Jackson. Beloved grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 1, with another "on the way". A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 71 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from...

Jack  Dempsey Mcdowell

Jack Dempsey Mcdowell

Oct 20, 2013

Passed away in Santa Rosa on October 20, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband for 63 years to Elaine McDowell of Rohnert Park. Loving father of Marta McDowell of San Francisco, Susan (George) Carmichael of La Grange, CA and the late Kerry and Craig McDowell. Cherished grandfather of Mia (Angelo) McDowell-Viducic, George Carmichael, Casey McDowell, and Cory...

Walter  "Wally" Bekowies

Walter "Wally" Bekowies

Oct 19, 2013

Walter "Wally" Bekowies entered into rest on October 19, 2013. Devoted husband of Maryann Bekowies and preceded in death by his first wife, Sherrill Bekowies. Cherished father of David Bekowies, Kathleen Bianchini, Colleen Bekowies and Terri Lynn Simas. Beloved grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 1. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Thursday, October 24,...

Blayne  Keith Paine

Blayne Keith Paine

Oct 18, 2013

Born in Los Angeles, CA on September 7, 1944 to Walter and Ruth Paine. He was called home to his new fishing spot in the sky on October 18, 2013. He married his soul mate and love of his life Sandra Livingston on August 12, 1969 in La Puente, CA where they began their 44 year long journey together, making...

Donn  Joseph Joyce

Donn Joseph Joyce

Oct 17, 2013

Passed away at his Petaluma residence on October 17, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Devoted husband of Vickie Joyce of Petaluma. Loving son of Fran Joyce of Sonoma and the late Aloysius Joyce. Dear brother of Alan Joyce of Denver, CO, Bob Joyce of Berkeley, and Lesette (Robert) Alicé of Sonoma. Brother-in-law of Suzanne Lowe and her husband...

Suzanne  Doris Rocca

Suzanne Doris Rocca

Oct 17, 2013

Passed away in Point Reyes Station, CA, October 17, 2013, beloved wife of the late Bobby F. Rocca. Loving mother of Debbie Rocca of Point Reyes Station. Aunt of Loretta Rodriguez of Fremont. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Marshall, CA. Age 77 years. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Saturday, November...

William  Thomas Gramling

William Thomas Gramling

Oct 16, 2013

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, October 16, 2013, beloved son of Gladys C. Gramling of Petaluma and the late Donald H. Gramling. Loving brother of Andrew Gramling and his wife Jennifer of Scottsdale, AZ. Dear uncle of Claire, Grace and Joseph Gramling. Also survived by his uncle, Harry Gramling of Madison, FL and numerous cousins. A native of Bethesda, Maryland....

Christopher  Frank Mcmahan

Christopher Frank Mcmahan

Oct 16, 2013

Passed away unexpectedly in Santa Rosa on October 16, 2013 at the age of 39 years. Loving son of Julie and Michael Clapp of Chino Valley, AZ. Cherished brother of Michael McMahan, Jr. and his wife Debora of Lake Forrest, CA and Sean McMahan and his fiancée Valerie Richard of Prescott, AZ. Dear uncle of Kyle and Robyn McMahan of...

Margaret  Grace Sherman

Margaret Grace Sherman

Oct 14, 2013

SHERMAN, MARGARET GRACE - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on October 14, 2013. Born January 11, 1919 in Marysville, CA, she is survived by her husband Francis since 1948, sons; Dennis Sherman of San Francisco and Roger Sherman of Sebastopol, granddaughter Dinah Sherman of Belmont and great grandson Chris Hayashi in Japan. She was preceded...

Isabel  Anne Maxson

Isabel Anne Maxson

Oct 13, 2013

MAXSON, ISABEL ANNE - Entered into rest peacefully with her family by her side, October 13, 2013, in Santa Rosa, CA. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John S. Maxson. Isabel was the beloved mother of Sharon Romero of Poway, CA, Denise (Steve) Castellucci of Novato, CA and Lisa (Dan) Strand of Vancouver, WA. Loving grandmother to...

Marie  Ludmila Holubar

Marie Ludmila Holubar

Oct 13, 2013

Passed away at her Petaluma home on October 13, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Frank Holubar. Loving mother of Eva (George) Fulvio of Belmont, CA and Alena (Terry) Kosewic of Petaluma. Dear grandmother of Alana Fulvio-Bigley and Adrienne Kosewicz, and great grandmother of Erin, Ruby and Iris. Marie was born in Czechoslovakia and married...

Ronald  Mark Gates

Ronald Mark Gates

Oct 13, 2013

GATES, RONALD MARK - Age 77 years, of Santa Rosa, CA, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his home after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born to the late Frank and Josephine Gates in Queens, NY on September 14, 1935. Ron served time in the U.S. Army from 1953 - 1956 in Fort Bragg, NC. During his service...

Alice  Guenette Beckman

Alice Guenette Beckman

Oct 12, 2013

BECKMAN, ALICE GUENETTE - Age 95 years, of Walnut Creek, passed away peacefully on October 12. Born in Masbeth, Long Island on November 23, 1917, she grew up in Hillside, NJ, and graduated from Hillside High. Alice met her husband, Harold Beckman, in Hillside. They were wed on August 30, 1940, and had one son, Harold Jr. They happily relocated...

Henry  "Hank" Arishita

Henry "Hank" Arishita

Oct 11, 2013

Passed away in San Antonio, Texas, October 11, 2013 at the age of 82. Loving husband for 54 years of Maxine (Morita) Arishita. Dear father of Dr. Gary (Dana Lapp) Arishita and Gayleen Arishita (Wayne) Aoki. Very devoted grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Son of the late Teruichi and Kozue Arishita. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Masashi, Masaki...

Fred  Lawrence Volkerts,  Jr.

Fred Lawrence Volkerts, Jr.

Oct 11, 2013

Passed away October 11, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Devoted husband of Joyce Volkerts of Petaluma and the late Julie Volkerts. Father of Gary Volkerts. Brother of the lae Wilbur Volkerts, Georgina Evans, and Cathleen Evans. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was a proud member of the Marine Corps, enlisting after high school, serving during WWII...

Donna  Bell Jackson

Donna Bell Jackson

Oct 9, 2013

Ida Donnabell Jackson (nee Bray) passed away Oct 9th 2013. She was a loving mother, friend, and sister and was loved by many. She is survived by her sons Rob and Wayne, grandson Justin, two sisters Ruth and Martha, and many extended family and church members. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2013 at 12 Noon at...

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