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Shirley Schmitt

Shirley Schmitt

Feb 26, 2010

Shirley Schmitt - SCHMITT, ELISE" Entered into rest peacefully at her home in Santa Rosa, CA on February 26, 2010. We lost a very-very good human being. She was born Shirley Elise Buchthal on December 7, 1923 in Chicago, IL. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, she always celebrated her birthday on December 8. Elise...

Michael Van Der Beek

Michael Van Der Beek

Feb 25, 2010

Michael Van der Beek - Died in San Rafael, CA., February 25, 2010, beloved husband of Marie Van der Beek of Petaluma. Dear son of Robert Van der Beek of Weatherford, Texas and Marie (Larry) Love of Kalispell, Montana. Adored father of Holland Van der Beek of Santa Rosa. Step father of Christopher Zonta of Santa Rosa, Tamara Gehlen of...

Edwin  H. Behrens

Edwin H. Behrens

Feb 24, 2010

Edwin H. "Ed" Behrens - Passed away on February 24, 2010 in Rohnert Park. Adored father of Virginia Behrens (Stephen Spaeth) of Cincinnati, OH. Cherished grandfather of Craig and Paul Spaeth both of Cincinnati, OH. Devoted son of the late Juanita (Church) and Carl N. Behrens, natives of Sonoma County. Loving brother of the late Carleen Behrens Egan. At his...

Thomas  J. Stapleton

Thomas J. Stapleton

Feb 23, 2010

Thomas J. "TJ" Stapleton - Former Operating Engineers Local 3 Business Manager, Tom â??TJâ?

Richard  L. Larsen

Richard L. Larsen

Feb 23, 2010

Richard L. Larsen - Dick Larsen died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Loving husband of Lynn (né

Mardell  F. Graham

Mardell F. Graham

Feb 22, 2010

Mardell F. Graham - Passed away on February 22, 2010 in Sutter Creek, CA. Devoted wife of the late Arthur W. Graham. Cherished mother of Bill Graham (Diane) of Plymouth, CA. Loving sister of the late Don Hirsch and Al Hirsch. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Saturday, March 6,...

Eileen  Patricia Montague

Eileen Patricia Montague

Feb 21, 2010

Eileen Patricia "Pat" Montague - Passed away on February 21, 2010 in Kelseyville, CA. Devoted wife of the late Hall Montague. Cherished mother of Carrick Montague of Kelseyville, Stephen Montague of OR, and Patricia Psilopoulos (Greg) of S. Lake Tahoe, CA. Beloved grandmother of Kyle Psilopoulos. Loving sister of Elizabeth Maloney of Canada. At her request, no services will be...

Lt.  William Tobin

Lt. William Tobin

Feb 18, 2010

Lt. William J. Tobin - After a quiet battle with cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years old. Devoted husband of Jane Tobin. Cherished father of Melanie Tobin Dilleshaw, Katie Tobin Smith and Karen Tobin Navarro, and esteemed father-in-law. Adored grandfather of Samuel and Eloise Navarro. Survived by his...

Gilbert Bakke

Gilbert Bakke

Feb 16, 2010

Gilbert "Gil" Bakke - Gil passed away at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 surrounded by family and his devoted care giver, Jenn Harrison. This courageous and gentle giant spent the last three and a half years fighting his way back to life after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Each day was a challenge, one he met with love, grace...

Darlene  June Paganetti

Darlene June Paganetti

Feb 13, 2010

Darlene June Paganetti - Darlene Paganetti passed away peacefully at her Petaluma home on February 13, 2010. Devoted daughter of the late Esther and Bill Paganetti, Sr. Loving sister of Bill Paganetti, Jr. and his wife Maryanne of Reno, NV, Kenneth Paganetti of Santa Rosa, and Karen Burns of Petaluma. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews....

Daniel  B. Furlong

Daniel B. Furlong

Feb 13, 2010

Daniel B. Furlong - Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, February 13, 2010, beloved son of Edward J. Furlong of Cazadero and the late Dorothy L. Furlong. Loving brother of Jim (Laura) Furlong of Geyserville, Mike(Barbara) Furlong of Cazadero, Maureen A. Furlong of Santa Rosa, Eileen (Mike) Smith of New Plymouth, Idaho and the late Susan Murphy. Also survived by...

George  W. Wagner

George W. Wagner

Feb 13, 2010

George W. Wagner - Born to Sophie and George Wagner Sr. in Cicero, IL on March 17, 1922. Died February 13, 2010 in Petaluma, CA. In 1941, George joined the Army and was shipped to CA. His first taste of life in CA was atop the RCA building in Point Reyes. He was then transferred to Dillon Beach, CA before...

John  J. Cowan

John J. Cowan

Feb 12, 2010

John J. "Jack" Cowan - Jack Cowan passed away peacefully in Petaluma on February 12, 2010. Beloved husband of Norma (Gossage) Cowan for 66 years. Loving father David (Koppy) Cowan, Sue (Rich) Thomsen, and Patti (Dennis) Hartsfield. Grandfather of Jennifer Velez, Jim (Tina) Thomsen, Denise (Luis) Morales, Steven (Rebecca) Hartsfield, and Angela (Esteban) Baldenegro. Great-grandfather of Isabel, Kyle, Caroline, Julia,...

Lorraine  Marjorie Sullivan

Lorraine Marjorie Sullivan

Feb 11, 2010

Lorraine Marjorie Sullivan - Lifetime resident of Petaluma, Lorraine Sullivan passed away at her residence on February 11, 2010. Cherished mother of Terry Sullivan and his wife Julie and Mark Sullivan all of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Casey, Sam and Cassidy Sullivan all of Petaluma. Sister of Ida (Carl) Hansen, Doris (Joe) De Ford, and the late Elynor (Angelo, "Sandy""")...

June  Lorraine Silva

June Lorraine Silva

Feb 11, 2010

June Lorraine Silva - June Silva passed away on February 11, 2010 in Petaluma. Loving daughter of the late Antone and Juanita (Sullivan) Silva. Cherished sister of the late Carmelita Hernke, Barney Silva, Donald Silva and Stan Silva. Beloved aunt of Don (Marti) Silva, Sherry Couch, the late Diane O'Donnell and Nolan Stice. Devoted friend of Jean and Art Burnett....

Antoinette Basch

Antoinette Basch

Feb 8, 2010

Antoinette Basch - Antoinette (Toni) Basch, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on February 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Antoinette was born in Garfield, NJ on October 26, 1923 to Michael and Anna Zmudsky, both from Russia. Toni and her five brothers and sisters grew up in the Garfield area. After...

William  J. Zemanek

William J. Zemanek

Feb 7, 2010

William J. Zemanek - Bill Zemanek passed away peacefully from pneumonia in Petaluma on February 7, 2010. Devoted husband of Martha Zemanek of Petaluma. Loving father of Stephen M. Hardy of Vacaville, Marti Sorentino of Petaluma, Bill Zemanek, Jr. of Richmond, Susan McCormick of Pleasant Hill, and the late Craig Melvin Hardy. Dear father-in-law of Jerri Hardy, Susan Zemanek, and...

Vivian  P. Rossiter

Vivian P. Rossiter

Feb 7, 2010

Vivian P. Rossiter - Longtime Petaluma resident Vivian P. Rossiter died on February 7, 2010 in Lincoln, CA at the home of her son. Vivian was preceded in death by Herb, her husband of 54 years, her parents Oliver and Anne Kragnes of Kragnes, MN and sisters Hazelle Kragnes and Gladys Norby. She is survived by her children Vonnie Prigge...

Bessie  D. Schmieding

Bessie D. Schmieding

Feb 5, 2010

Bessie D. Schmieding - Passed away on February 5, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Chester Schmieding. Beloved mother of Gary Schmieding (Stephanie). Adored grandmother of Danny and Amanda Schmieding. Age: 93 years.

Gladys  Marie Brehe

Gladys Marie Brehe

Feb 4, 2010

Gladys Marie Brehe - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Marie Brehe (95), of Fresno, CA; a beloved wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Gladys passed away peacefully in the presence of family in Rohnert Park, CA on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Mrs. Brehe died of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her...

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