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Mark  Anthony Howell

Mark Anthony Howell

Dec 30, 2009

Mark Anthony Howell - HOWELL, MARK "WOOD"

Frank Raney

Frank Raney

Dec 30, 2009

Frank Raney - Frank Raney (Thomas Francis Raney III) passed away on December 30, 2009 in Santa Rosa, the only son of Frank and Margarite Raney. His great-grandfather, Thomas Francis Raney was the first mayor of Napa in the 1850s. His step-mother Maxine Raney, was a positive, loving, and life-long influence on his life. Frank was Past Master of the...

Vernon  D. Buerg

Vernon D. Buerg

Dec 30, 2009

Vernon D. Buerg - Passed away suddenly at home in Petaluma, CA, December 30, 2009, husband of the late Julie Ann Buerg. Loving father of Jennifer Foreman of Sonoma. Beloved brother of Carolyn Hitt of Rohnert Park and Steven Buerg of Daly City. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 62 years.

Anita Krause

Anita Krause

Dec 30, 2009

Anita Krause - Anita Krause passed away suddenly on December 30, 2009 at her Petaluma residence. Loving wife of the late Robert Krause. Devoted mother of the late Robert Mark Krause. Dear friend of Terry Petersen, Patty Penry both of Petaluma, and Betty Gish of Roseville, CA. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Anita was the Librarian at Petaluma High...

Eona  Victoria Maffia

Eona Victoria Maffia

Dec 29, 2009

Eona Victoria Maffia - Passed away on December 29, 2009 at her home in Petaluma after suffering several years from Alzheimerâ??s. During her early years, Eona worked for the overall factory in Petaluma, Reif and Brodieâ??s, Petaluma Poultry, and finally Piotrkowski Poultry. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening. For the past few years, Eona was a regular at the Petaluma...

Dorothy  Mae Johnson

Dorothy Mae Johnson

Dec 29, 2009

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Johnson - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, wife of the late Ernest L. Johnson. Beloved daughter of the late Mark and Edna Philips. Dottie is survived by her good friends, Barbara McCorkel, John and Heather Cory and Elizabeth Marquardt. Visitation will be held, Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to...

Annabelle Henning

Annabelle Henning

Dec 28, 2009

Annabelle Henning - A member of the pioneer McDowell family, Annabelle passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at her home in Petaluma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Henning , her son, Dennis Henning, parents, Emily and William McDowell and siblings, William McDowell, Sarah McGaughey, Emily McCullough, Albert McDowell, Edgar McDowell and Margaret Wilson. She is survived...

William  John Myers

William John Myers

Dec 28, 2009

William John Myers - William Myers passed away in Santa Rosa on December 28, 2009 after a brief illness. Devoted husband of Bettyann Myers of Petaluma. Loving father of William C. Myers (Bonnie) of Petaluma and Louis D. â??Butchâ?

Pauline  A. Grundstrom

Pauline A. Grundstrom

Dec 28, 2009

Pauline A. Grundstrom - Passed away peacefully on December 28, 2009 in Petaluma. Loving wife of the late Ernest Grundstrom. Cherished mother of Steven Grundstrom of Petaluma and the late Eric Grundstrom. Devoted grandmother of Greg Grundtrom and his wife Jennifer of Santa Rosa, Jenny Lopez and her husband Ryan of Santa Rosa, Valentine Grundstrom and his wife Heather, now...

Edward  Monroe Rogers

Edward Monroe Rogers

Dec 26, 2009

Edward Monroe Rogers - ROGERS, EDWARD MONROE, JR. - Passed away December 26, 2009, in Santa Rosa after a long illness at the age of 89. Born in Rawlins, Wyoming, on September 28, 1920, to Eddie Monroe Rogers and Rose Elsie (Blickfeld) Rogers. He was the youngest of three children. In 1930, Ed moved with his family to Eureka, California....

Linda Gonzalez

Linda Gonzalez

Dec 23, 2009

Linda Gonzalez - Linda, a well known Petaluma educator and gallery owner, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at her home in Petaluma at the age of 72. She started her teaching career in 1969 at St. Vincent de Paul High School where she taught art, photography, Spanish, and art appreciation. She also served as Fine Art Department Chairperson, yearbook...

Floyd  Lester Decker

Floyd Lester Decker

Dec 22, 2009

Floyd Lester Decker - Floyd Decker passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa on December 22, 2009. Devoted husband of "Lou""" Decker of Cotati. Loving father of Robert (Marsha Murphy) Decker of Rohnert Park and Cathy (John) Brazil of Vallejo. Dear uncle of Greg Stras of Petaluma. "" A 60 year resident of Sonoma county. Floyd was a conductor for the...

Elizabeth Brown (Nee)  Purvine

Elizabeth Brown (Nee) Purvine

Dec 22, 2009

Elizabeth "Betty" Brown (nee Purvine) - Passed away on December 22, 2009 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Jack Brown. Beloved daughter of the late Beatrice and Charles Purvine. At Betty's request, no services will be held. Arrangements by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma. Age: 91 years. A Member of NARF.

Bernadine Donaldson

Bernadine Donaldson

Dec 21, 2009

Bernadine "Bee" Donaldson - Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2009 after a brief illness. She was 96 years old. She had recently moved to Petaluma, CA from Sun Lakes, Arizona. At 94 years, she could no longer physically live alone. With regrets, she eventually decided to leave Sun Lakes, and moved to Petaluma, CA in March,...

Pamela  Fishtrom Guerinoni

Pamela Fishtrom Guerinoni

Dec 19, 2009

Pamela Fishtrom Guerinoni - Passed away on December 19, 2009 in Santa Rosa at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Frank Guerinoni. Loving mother of Bryan Fishtrom, Jessica Holt (Tom), Greg Guerinoni (Fran), Don Guerinoni (Yolanda), Kenny Guerinoni (Jeanne), & Theresa McEachern (Pat). Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 1. Adored sister of John Fishtrom. Dear Aunt of...

Elvira Schwarz

Elvira Schwarz

Dec 14, 2009

Elvira Schwarz - Elvira "Vickie"

Elena  Elzi Phillips

Elena Elzi Phillips

Dec 13, 2009

Elena Elzi Phillips - Elena Phillips passed away on December 13, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Wife of the late Kenneth Phillips and Otto Rotthaus. Caring mother of Ritha "Rita""" Rotthaus of Petaluma. Loving daughter of the late Rita and Anton Elzi. Cherished sister of the late Lillian Ramatici and Clarence Elzi. Dear aunt of Ethel Matteri and Chris Elzi...

Catherine Marino

Catherine Marino

Dec 13, 2009

Catherine Marino - Catherine Marino gracefully passed away at her home in Sonoma with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Leo Marino. Devoted mother of Charlie Marino (Patty) of Sonoma, Leona Marino of Lodi, CA, Nadine Marino Pasquini (Mario) of Sonoma, Janie Marino (Fiancé

Werner Ottens

Werner Ottens

Dec 13, 2009

Werner Ottens - Werner Ottens passed away at his home on December 13, 2009, leaving his wife of 37 years, Barbara, and eight children: Lovonne Sutter (Dennis); Candace Venegas (Lou); Trish Ottens; Paul Rapicavoli (Terry); Andrew Ottens; Carol Rapicavoli (Sean Sullivan); Anna Ottens-Elder (Kyle); and Sandra Rapicavoli. He also leaves a sister: Concetta Peterson (Larry); and two brothers: Axel Ottens...

John  R. Listle

John R. Listle

Dec 13, 2009

John R. Listle - Born April 30, 1925 and passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the age of 84. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis and is survived by a step son, Rick Norman and his wife, Barbara of Healdsburg. Jack wishes to say goodbye and thank all the friends he has made in Cloverdale...

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