Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

James Marvin Singleton

Oct 1, 2023

James Marvin (Jim) Singleton peacefully passed away at the age of 81 on October 1, 2023 at his home in Sebastopol, CA. He was born on March 2, 1942, in Arkansas City, KS and was the eldest son of George Wesley and Nell Lillian Singleton. After graduation from Shidler High School, he went on to obtain a Business Degree...

Salvador Antonio Re

Sep 28, 2023

Salvador (Sal) Antonio Re passed away on September 28, 2023, in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 92.

Sal was born in San Jose, CA on July 31,1931. After graduating from Analy High School in Sebastopol, Sal attended Santa Rosa Junior College where excelled in sports including basketball and track & field. Sal enlisted in the...

Marilyn Jean Edmondson

Sep 26, 2023

Marilyn Jean Edmondson (French), of Petaluma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 91.  She was born on December 17, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to the late Byron French and Hazel French (Samuelson).

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lewis (Jim) Edmondson, and her brother Bernard...

Jule Ann "Julie" Taber

Sep 25, 2023

Jule Ann “Julie” (McPhee) Taber, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in 1935 in San Francisco, the youngest of 6 girls, to Alma and Julian McPhee. She grew up in San Luis Obispo on the Cal Poly Campus, where her father was president. She moved to Sonoma County in 1955, after marrying William...

Joseph John Callaghan

Sep 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Callaghan of Petaluma, CA, announce his passing on September 23, 2023.  He was a cherished spouse, father, brother, Pa, and uncle.  Joe passed away with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

Proud to be a native San Franciscan, Joe was born in...

Laura (Sheeks) Harrigan

Sep 21, 2023

Passed away peacefully, September 21, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer, with her loving husband Larry by her side.

Laura was born in Columbus, MO and later moved with her family to Ann Arbor, MI, where she lived until moving to Sonoma County 50 years ago.  Laura worked various jobs but her favorite...

Patricia Ann Handyside

Sep 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Ann Handyside of Petaluma, CA on September 20, 2023, at the age of 82. Pat was born in Middletown, CT and raised in Kingston, NY by her beloved adopted grandparents, Nina and George Morehead. Though born into unfortunate circumstances, Pat faced life head on with a positive attitude, creating...

Anne Elizabeth Brennan

Sep 20, 2023

Anne Elizabeth Brennan, of Petaluma, CA, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 in her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on May 31, 1948, in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland to parents Peter and Margaret McGinley. She grew up surrounded by family and friends in the beautiful countryside of Ireland, including her sister, Maura Fitzgerald, and...

Shirley Ann Griggs

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley Ann Griggs (Perry) was born September 15, 1932, in San Francisco, California to loving parents William and Jean Perry. She is one of twelve children and is survived by brothers and sister James Perry, Leo Perry, and Noreen Wright. She was raised in Petaluma, California on a local farm. She milked cows for her family's dairy, and later...

Michael Richard Glose

Sep 12, 2023

Michael Richard Glose, age 84, of Petaluma passed away on September 12, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on August 2, 1939 to parents Richard and Esther Glose in Brant, New York.

He moved to California with his family prior to his senior year in high school. Upon graduating from Pomona High School...

Stella Marie Corda

Sep 12, 2023

Passed away on the family ranch where she resided for 75 years, September 12, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Lester D. Corda. Loving mother of Gene (Trina) Corda, Jerry Corda, Tom (Stephanie) Corda, Judy (Doug) Buttke, Joyce Corda and Suzi Corda. Cherished grandmother of Chris Corda, Janna Corda, Scott Corda, Charisse Frago, Gretajean...

Lloyd J. Withers, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Our cherished Lloyd passed away peacefully at home on September 06, 2023 in Petaluma. Lloyd was born on December 13, 1952 to Lloyd Sr. and Mary Jean Withers in Syracuse, New York.  Lloyd served Ross Valley School District starting in 1983 until his retirement as Director of Maintenance and Facilities in 2000.

Lloyd met the love of...

Kenneth Jerome Kaehler

Aug 29, 2023

A service for Kenneth will be held September 23 at 10 am at Parent Sorensen Petaluma.

Ken left this life to join his wife of 53 years, Laurie Ellen Kaehler, who passed away in May of 2014.  There to greet him were his parents, Alfred and Millie Kaehler, 6 of his siblings,  his in laws Robert and...

Cheryl Watsey

Aug 26, 2023

Watsey, Cheryl passed away peacefully after a short and brave battle with cancer. A resident of Petaluma for 30 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Ken, son Scott (Keila), adoptive father Roger Engelbert, and half siblings Tim, Linda, Cari and Dennis. Preceded in death by her father, Delmar Mathisen, and mother, Mervilyn...

Gino Paieri

Aug 24, 2023

Gino Paieri, 95, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a cherished legacy as a beloved grandfather, teacher, and friend.

Born in Dubino, Italy, he immigrated to California in 1950, later marrying Wilma Facendini, his late wife of 30 years. Gino served as a medic in the US military during the Korean War Conflict before obtaining his...

Dagny Cahill

Aug 22, 2023

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

Survived by her husband Dale Cahill, Daughter Pam (Frank) Ramirez, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by her children Sandy Copeland, Carmen Centeno and Wesley Chesworth

She will be missed dearly.

Johnie "Jj" Aron Jackson

Aug 18, 2023

Jackson, the longtime sports editor of the Petaluma Argus-Courier and a widely beloved figure in the city, died Friday at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, four days after suffering a heart attack in his Rohnert Park home. He has bee associated with various newspapers over the years and best known for his association with the local high school sports in...

James L. "Jim Or Jimmy" Mendoza

Aug 17, 2023

James (Jim or Jimmy), age 74, passed away suddenly on August 17th, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Kentfield, California. Devoted husband for almost 55 years to Luci Mendoza.

Jim was a graduate of Tomales High School class of 1966 where he excelled at baseball and football.

Jim’s family roots stretch back...

Teena Mann

Aug 15, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Teena Mann. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Evelyn Bayless Pedroni

Aug 12, 2023

Evelyn Pedroni, beloved mother of three and widow of John Pedroni, passed away on August 12, 2023, six weeks shy of her 99th birthday.

Evelyn was born September 21, 1924, at Saint Francis Hospital in San Francisco. Her parents Fred and Amelia (Paolino) Bayless brought her home to Novato. The family relocated to Petaluma as Evelyn started...