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Jennie  August Calegari

Jennie August Calegari

Oct 31, 2013

Eugenia (Jennie) Augusta Fadelli Calegari completed her journey with us on her birthday, October 31, 2013 at the age of 94 in Vallejo, California. Jennie, as she was better known, was born on October 31, 1919 to Angelo and Luisa Fadelli in Petaluma, California. Her parents were immigrants from Friuli-Venezia, Italy. She was the third of five children - sisters...

Doris  Josephine Bynum

Doris Josephine Bynum

Oct 30, 2013

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, October 30, 2013, beloved wife for 65 years of Warren Bynum. Loving mother of Joyce Silva and her husband Richard and Betty Bynum Sanchez and her husband Roger. Cherished grandmother of Traci Sumwalt and her husband, Justin and Christopher Sanchez. Doting great grandmother of Addison and Chloe Sumwalt. Dear sister of Bob Soldati and the...

Mark  Herbert Carlson

Mark Herbert Carlson

Oct 30, 2013

Passed away at his Petaluma home on October 30, 2013 suddenly after a long illness. Cherished son of Patricia and Herb Carlson of Petaluma. Loving brother of Cathy Carlson of Walnut Creek, John (Lisa) Carlson of Modesto, Chris (Theresa) Carlson of Nicasio, and Nancy (Steve) Perucchi of Bodega. Dear uncle of Melissa Silva, Ashley O'Callaghan, Alex Carlson, Josh Perucchi, Krista...

Fred  J. Crikos

Fred J. Crikos

Oct 30, 2013

Passed away at his Sebastopol residence on October 30, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Devoted husband of Barbara Crikos. Loving father of John (Lisa) Crikos. Step-father of Jack (Kimberly) Brown, Sherri (Gene) Rarang, and Donald Brown. Adored grandfather of Sarah (Jason) Syvrud, Kelly Brown, Garth Brown, Ashley Rarang, Katelyn Hawks, Samantha Brown, Rachel Brown, and Andrew Jacob Brown....

Gary  John Barella

Gary John Barella

Oct 29, 2013

Passed away suddenly, October 29, 2013 in Petaluma, husband of Kathy Taylor Barella. Son of the late Dorothy and John Barella. Father of Michelle Elsey, Heather Barella and the late Robin Russo. Grandfather of 7. Brother of Darleen (John) Setlak and John (Andrea) Barella. Uncle of Debbie Barella, Michael Setlak and the late Daniel Setlak. Also survived by two aunts,...

Betty  Cresentia Virgin

Betty Cresentia Virgin

Oct 28, 2013

Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on Oct. 28, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert Virgin. Cherished mother of Robert Virgin of FL, Paula and Wayne Crosbie of Santa Rosa, Phillip and Ursula Virgin of FL, Karen McGarrah of Petaluma, Blair Virgin of Petaluma, Scott Virgin of Santa Rosa, Carol Virgin of Petaluma, and...

Carol  Ann Bertnick

Carol Ann Bertnick

Oct 27, 2013

Passed away unexpectedly in Petaluma on October 27, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Loving wife of Michael Bertnick of Petaluma. Doting mother of Alysha and Brandon Bertnick both of Petaluma. Caring step-mother of Christopher Bertnick of Cotati. Dear sister of Diane Turner (Lance) of San Ramon and Brenda Rae (Dan Alcantara) of Castro Valley. Survived by several nieces...

Barbara  Lee Shooter

Barbara Lee Shooter

Oct 26, 2013

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, October 26, 2013, beloved wife for 54 years of Neil E. Shooter. Loving mother of Michael (Karin) Shooter, Gregory (Laura) Shooter, Jeffrey Shooter, James Shooter and Marianne Shooter. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Katherine and Alyson. Dear sister of Edward A. Murray. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of San Francisco,...

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...

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