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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...

John "Johnny" Douglass Lathrop

John "Johnny" Douglass Lathrop

Oct 5, 2013

Passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2013 in Santa Rosa at the age of 55 years. Devoted husband of Toni Lathrop of Rohnert Park. Father of Kerry and Dennis Caldwell-Collins and Josh Solari all of Rohnert Park. Cherished son of Chris Lathrop and Doug Lathrop and Mary Ann Ralsten. Dear brother of David Lathrop and Asia Poppers and Robert and...

Anita  Elizabeth Olson

Anita Elizabeth Olson

Oct 2, 2013

ANITA E. OLSON passed away on October 2, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late George C. "Bud" Olson. Cherished mother of Gail Rodgers and Joyce Olson both of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Mike (Tina), Matt, Nicky, Bryan, and Chad (Noel). Adored great-grandmother of Tyler. Loving daughter of the late Adeline and Robert Jones. Dear sister of Marge Rossbach...

Elizabeth  Marie Rucker

Elizabeth Marie Rucker

Oct 1, 2013

RUCKER, ELIZABETH M. - Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2013. She was a native resident of Santa Rosa, born February 20, 1927. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Duke" Rucker, her parents, Mary and Victor Foppiano and her sister, Vickie Guenza, Betty is survived by her loving sister, Jean Vaillancourt, her daughter, Sandy (John) Bertram, her grandsons Matt...

Debra  Anne Mcblain

Debra Anne Mcblain

Sep 28, 2013

Passed away on September 28, 2013. The most beautiful woman to ever draw the breath of life. Beloved wife of Robert McBlain, Cherished mother to Noelle McBlain. Friends and Family are welcome to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA

Patricia  Ann Murphy

Patricia Ann Murphy

Sep 28, 2013

PATRICIA ANN MURPHY passed away at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon Sept. 28th from her second bout with cancer. She was cared for in her final weeks by the Hospice of Petaluma personnel for which her survivors will be eternally grateful. She was born in New York and grew up in Merrick on Long Island and got her BA degree from...

Shirley Norma Grace Codiroli

Shirley Norma Grace Codiroli

Sep 27, 2013

Shirley Norma Grace Codiroli (Larson) passed away peacefully on September 27, 2013, in Petaluma, CA. Born in San Francisco on Christmas Eve 1931, she was the daughter of Carl & Grace Larson. Upon the arrival of her younger brother, Richard Larson, her family relocated to their new home, a small ranch they built themselves, close to the historical Washoe House...

Nathaniel  Holliday Wickham

Nathaniel Holliday Wickham

Sep 27, 2013

Nathaniel Holliday Wickham of Petaluma, aged 28 days, passed on to the next world on September 27, 2013. Although his time was so very short, he taught us so much. His lesson for us was one of infinite love. He enjoyed kisses and snuggles from Mommy and Daddy, bumpy rides in his stroller, a backyard picnic, the family cats, Angus...

Theodore  Charles Frease

Theodore Charles Frease

Sep 26, 2013

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, September 26, 2013 , beloved husband of Edith E. Frease of Cotati. Loving father of Lori (Tim) Miller of Petaluma, Michael (Jackie) Frease of Rohnert Park and the late Ted Frease. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Salvatore, Keith Miller, Vince Miller, Tiffane Berg, Michael Frease and Jennifer Frease. Great grandfather of Jake and Olivia Berg....

Frank "Bud" J. Nauer

Frank "Bud" J. Nauer

Sep 26, 2013

Passed away in Rohnert Park on September 26, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Devoted husband of the late June M. Nauer. Loving father of Brian Nauer and his wife Teresa of Rohnert Park and Dawn Wynant and her husband Guy of OR. Survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dear brother of Ardis Creed of Santa Rosa....

Marlene  Lucille Perry

Marlene Lucille Perry

Sep 26, 2013

MARLENE L. PERRY passed away on September 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of James Perry of Petaluma. Beloved mother of Mara King (Alan) and Marcy Davis (Charlie). Cherished grandmother of Nicole Charles (Nick). Adored great-grandmother of one on the way. Loving sister of Anita Leitz, Glennette Starsiak, Peggy Webb, and Glen Shaffer. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age:...

Tj Turner

Tj Turner

Sep 25, 2013

Passed away at his Petaluma residence on September 25, 2013 at the age of 85. Husband of the late Odessa Turner. Loving father of Linda Wheeler of Newark, Thelma Turner La Caze of Elk Grove, Robert Turner of Stockton, Sheryl (Percy) White of Vallejo, Stanley Turner of Petaluma, Steven (Kimberly) Turner of Santa Rosa, Michael (Annette) Turner of Santa Rosa,...

Thadeus "Ted" John Chwierut

Thadeus "Ted" John Chwierut

Sep 25, 2013

Passed away at his Petaluma residence surrounded by his loving family on September 25, 2013 at 81 years. Devoted husband for 60 years to Wanda Chwierut. Cherished father of Nadine (John) Terry of TX, Debbie (Ron) Simonson of Petaluma, Michael Chwierut of Santa Rosa, Thad (Carrie) Chwierut of El Dorado Hills, CA, and Tim Chwierut of Petaluma. Loving grandfather of...

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