OBITUARIES

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Charles Baum

Charles Baum

Jan 26, 2012

Charles Baum - Passed away at his Sebastopol home surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2012. Devoted husband of 60 years to the late Anni Baum. Adored father of Paulette Miller and her husband Philip of Saratoga, CA and Estelle Baum and her husband Dr. Donald Calvo of Oakland, CA. Dear grandfather of Andrew Miller, Jonathan Miller, Sarita...

Donald  Howard Jackson

Donald Howard Jackson

Jan 24, 2012

Donald Howard Jackson - Donald Howard Jackson, the only child born to Howard and Ellen Jackson on May 15, 1931 in Oakland, California, passed away on January 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Barbara, his children Susan (Steve)Savage, Rebecca Eddy, Michael (Dawn)Jackson, Sheryl (Philip)Wolfe and Peggy Irvin, 12 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. A...

Lily  S. Dykstra

Lily S. Dykstra

Jan 24, 2012

Lily S. Dykstra - Lily Salay Dykstra, wife of Daniel Dykstra, a former Dean of the UC Davis School of Law, passed away on January 24, 2012, in Petaluma, CA. At the time of her death, Lily was 97. She was born in Superior, WI in 1914, to Joseph and Mary Salay, immigrants from what is now Slovakia but then...

Roy  D. King

Roy D. King

Jan 23, 2012

Roy D. King - Passed away on January 23, 2012 in Greenbrae. Devoted husband of Beverly King of Petaluma. Cherished father of Anna Kehoe (Mike) of Inverness and Barbara King (Kenny) of Brentwood. Beloved grandfather of Justin, Janelle, and Emily Kehoe; and Keely and Brenna Gleason. Son of the late Anna and Arnold King. Loving brother of Jim King (Louise)...

Harry  E. Scoles

Harry E. Scoles

Jan 19, 2012

Harry E. Scoles - Harry Scoles passed away peacefully at his Petaluma residence on January 19, 2012. Longtime companion, for 24 years, of Pat Lanthier and her family of Petaluma. Father of Harry C. Scoles and his wife Barbara of Tigard, OR. Grandfather of Sean McIntosh and Kristine Ourada. Great-grandfather of 3. Survived by his dear sister, Mary LaRue Lehman...

Ruben  F. Hernandez

Ruben F. Hernandez

Jan 16, 2012

Ruben F. Hernandez - Born December 5, 1932 in Presidio, TX and passed away on January 16, 2012 in Windsor after a four year illness. Devoted husband of 60 years to Zulema Hernandez of Windsor. Cherished father of Irene Luna (Jim) and Hector Hernandez all of Windsor; Fred Hernandez (Lisa) of Burney, CA; and Rick Hernandez (Martha) of Windsor. Beloved...

Josephine  S. Sanchez

Josephine S. Sanchez

Jan 16, 2012

Josephine S. Sanchez - Passed away on January 16, 2012 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of Ysidor Sanchez of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Martha Gooch (Donn) of San Jose, Franci Hicks of AZ, Richard Sanchez of AK, Thomas Sanchez (Judy) of San Jose, Stephanie Gearheard (Doug) of TX, and Laura Adams (Craig) of Roseville. Beloved grandmother of nine and...

Dorothy  Jacobsen Panholzer

Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer

Jan 15, 2012

Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer - Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer peacefully passed away in Petaluma on Jan. 15, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald â??Jakeâ?

Gloria  P. Mccarthy

Gloria P. Mccarthy

Jan 15, 2012

Gloria P. McCarthy - Passed away on January 15, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Thomas McCarthy and the late Glenn Adair and William Radford. Cherished mother of Gael Grove, Colleen Adair, Patrick Adair, Earl Radford, Stephanie Lincoln, Lynn Barton, Thomas McCarthy, Jr., Sharon McCarthy, and Lisa Harding. Adored grandmother of nineteen and great-grandmother of seven. Gloria was born in...

Harold  J. Fish

Harold J. Fish

Jan 14, 2012

Harold J. Fish - Harold J. Fish passed away peacefully in Penngrove, Ca. with his companion Dorine Sroufe at his side, on Sat. Jan.14, 2012. He was 85. Harold Fish was born on May16, 1926 in Ottawa, Kansas to the parents Delbert Harold and Nell Clark-Fish. He was the oldest of 4 boys. Harold married Mildred Eva Yakle on Aug....

Americo Piazza

Americo Piazza

Jan 14, 2012

Americo Piazza - Americo R. (Shorty) Piazza passed away peacefully at his home in Petaluma on January 14, 2012, age 93, after a brief illness. Americo was born in Fallon, CA on February 15, 1918, and raised in Tomales. After serving a term in the U.S. Army, he returned to Sonoma County. He worked for various feed companies in the...

Wanda  L. Miller

Wanda L. Miller

Jan 13, 2012

Wanda L. Miller - Wanda passed away peacefully in her sleep January 13, at the age of 86. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years Robert Miller; son David Miller (Barbara); stepdaughter Barbara Martin; sisters Gwen DeFee and Joyce McLaughlin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 11am until...

Margie Thayer

Margie Thayer

Jan 13, 2012

Margie Thayer - Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012 at the age of 81. After her husband Neal Thayer passed, she came to Sonoma County in 1992. Loving mother of Dorothy Perimon, Carmen Hartin, Chris Lujan (Sharon), Rebecca George (Kerry), Dianna Banthrall (Michael) and Robin Geary (Mark). Dear sister of Betty Chavez (Lloyd), Vicki Torres (Manuel), Kay Torres (Alex),...

Kenneth J. Van Guilder

Kenneth J. Van Guilder

Jan 11, 2012

Kenneth J. Van Guilder - Ken Van Guilder passed away in Windsor on January 11, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Van Guilder. Loving father of Rick (Connie) Van Guilder, Stephen Van Guilder, Lori (Bob) Fortney, Brian (Donna) Van Guilder, Kenneth Van Guilder, Keith Van Guilder, and the late Dan Van Guilder. Dear grandfather of Sarah, Kyle, Stefanie, James,...

George  S. Circo

George S. Circo

Jan 11, 2012

George S. Circo - George Circo passed away, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at his Petaluma residence on January 11, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Jean Circo. Loving father of Leslie Circo of Hayward and Amy Circo of Vacaville. Cherished grandfather of Pierce Circo-Lavallee of Vacaville. Dear brother-in-law of Diane Johnston of Novato. Dear Uncle of Derek,...

Barbara O'Deady

Barbara O'Deady

Jan 10, 2012

Barbara "Barbe" O'Deady - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, January 10, 2012, beloved mother of Rebecca Smith, Harriet Ann Smith, Michelle (Jim) Taylor and David Lee Smith. Loving grandmother of 7, and their spouses, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Rollin Houser of Ohio and the late Scott Houser and Judy Luckenbill. Also survived by her loving...

Barbara  A. O'Deady

Barbara A. O'Deady

Jan 10, 2012

Barbara A. "Barbe""" (AKA Barbara Smith)"" O'Deady - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, January 10, 2012, beloved mother of Rebecca Smith, Harriet Ann Smith, Michelle (Jim) Taylor and David Lee Smith. Loving grandmother of 7, and their spouses, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Rollin Houser of Ohio and the late Scott Houser and Judy Luckenbill. Also...

Kathleen Kiely

Kathleen Kiely

Jan 10, 2012

Kathleen Kiely - A native of CA, born September 17, 1924 in San Jose, passed away on January 10, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 87. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or to Saint Anthony Foundation. Loving daughter of the late Elaine M. and William P. Kiely. Devoted sister of...

Charles  E. Helmick,  Sr.

Charles E. Helmick, Sr.

Jan 9, 2012

Charles E. "Chuck" Helmick, Sr. - Chuck Helmick, Sr. passed away at his Petaluma residence on January 9, 2011. Husband of Ann Helmick of Petaluma. Father of Charles Helmick, Jr. and the late Angelo Helmick, and Michelle Helmick. Father-in-law of Cindy Helmick of Middletown. Grandfather of Charles E. Helmick, III, Cristen Helmick, and Casey and Whitney Helmick. Great-grandfather of Nickoa...

Annarose Kissman

Annarose Kissman

Jan 9, 2012

Annarose Kissman - Annarose Kissman passed away in Petaluma on January 9, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Harry Kissman. Loving mother of Christina (Joel) Ramsey of Livermore, CA, Hans Kissman of Sebastopol, and Klaus (Jean) Kissman of ID. Doting grandmother of Julian, Kelly, Matt, and Casey and great-grandmother of Hayden, Ryder, and Parker. Beloved sister-in-law of Renate and Martin...

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