Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Gladys E. Roraus
Nov 8, 2009
Gladys E. Roraus - Age 86 Entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2009. A lifelong homemaker and adoring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Gladys found her greatest joy entertaining friends and relatives who stopped by to visit. When you stopped by the coffee was always on. Many will remember her artistic talents as a cake decorator. Friends are...
Alfred Joseph Billing
Nov 8, 2009
Alfred Joseph Billing - Alfred Joseph Billing passed away on November 8, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Norma Billing. Beloved father of Dale Billing, Norma Earp (Sam) and Dennis Billing (Patti). Cherished grandfather of Erik Billing (Krista), Alissia Pope (Alex), Ryan Billing, Adam Earp (Jacky), Ashley Earp, and the late Bret Earp. Loving great-grandfather of Bryce Billing. Predeceased by...
Corinne Hinshilwood Orr
Nov 4, 2009
Corinne Hinshilwood Orr - Corinne Hinshilwood Orr passed away at her home on November 4, 2009. She was born March 13, 1930, and grew up on the family ranch in the Sand Hills country of north-central Nebraska where she acquired a deep love of nature and of the beauty of the Great Plains. In 1945 her family moved to Upland...
Yoshitaka G. Abiko
Nov 1, 2009
Rev. Yoshitaka G. Abiko - ABIKO, Rev. Yoshitaka G. (Ingo: Kukyo-In, Homyo: Shaku-Giko) Died peacefully at home in Sebastopol, CA, November 1, 2009, beloved husband of Hiroko Abiko. Loving father of Koki Abiko and his wife, Eiko and Rev. Hiroshi Abiko and his wife, Misaye. Cherished grandfather of five and great grandfather of one. Also survived by two sisters in...
Cathleen Evans
Oct 30, 2009
Cathleen Evans - Passed away peacefully on October 30, 2009 at the age of 88 at home in her beloved community of Marshall of 59 years. Devoted wife of 66 years of Harold Evans. Loving mother of Dan (Delores) Evans, Jerry (Robin) Evans, and Cathy (Domingo) Rogers. Cherished grandmother of David, Julie, Hallie, Lindsey, Ashley, and Alyssa. Dearest sister of...
Belinda Hartje
Oct 29, 2009
Belinda Hartje - On Thursday October 29, 2009, Belinda Hartje ended her courageous battle with cancer and passed on peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her only child Susan Newton Frym of Rohnert Park and her sister Katie Santori of Southern California. Belinda had two grandchildren Kylee and Trevor Frym of Rohnert Park. She...
Mary Maxine Rardin
Oct 28, 2009
Mary Maxine Rardin - Age: 91 years Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. A Visitation is from 10:00 AM â?? 2:00 PM on Friday, November 6. Following the services will be a reception at Adobe Christian Center, 2875 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA. Cherished,...
John Franz Schmitt
Oct 26, 2009
John Franz Schmitt - A resident of Santa Rosa for 62 years, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2009. He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1916. John believed deeply in love of Family, God and Country and his life was guided by these principles. John was the loving husband of 63 years with Elise Bucthal Schmitt...
William D. O'Hara, Jr.
Oct 25, 2009
William D. O'Hara, Jr. - Bill O'Hara passed away peacefully in Petaluma on October 25, 2009. Beloved husband for 57 years to Constance M. O'Hara of Petaluma. Cherished father of Karen O'Hara (Robert) Spurgeon of Petaluma, Shane M. (Vicki) O'Hara of LA, Erin O'Hara (late Miguel) Viloria of Petaluma, and the late Michael W. O'Hara. Loving grandfather of Damon, Tija,...
Betty Bell Barigar
Oct 25, 2009
Betty Bell Barigar - Betty Bell Barigar passed away at her Petaluma residence on Oct. 25, 2009. Loving wife of the late Philip H. Bell, Leo C. Blum, and Floyd Barigar. Devoted mother of Phyllis Bell Rankin of Petaluma and Michael Bell of Alaska. Cherished grandmother of Jon Rankin, Jeffrey (Patricia) Rankin, Joy Reynolds, Jamie (Kameron) Rankin, and Jean (Michael)...
Lorraine E. Pulley
Oct 25, 2009
Lorraine E. Pulley - Passed away on October 25, 2009 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Gene S. Pulley. Adored mother of Larry Pulley (Karyn) of Rohnert Park, Greg Pulley (Janice) of Redding, and Terry Pulley of Rohnert Park. Beloved grandmother of Meagan Wilson and Nick Pulley. Cherished great-grandmother of Daisy Wilson. Loving sister of Marian Grant and...
Elsie Houge
Oct 23, 2009
Elsie Houge - Elsie Houge passed away peacefully on October 23, 2009 in Petaluma. Beloved wife of the late John William Houge. Loving step-mother of Cindy Torliatt of Santa Rosa and Sue Dolcini of Petaluma. Grandmother of Brian Torliatt, Scott Silva, Joel Silva, Nina Dolcini, and Sadie Dolcini. Dear sister of Joe Grob, Ernie Grob, Mary Gobel and the late...
Leland Petersen
Oct 22, 2009
Leland "Lee" Petersen - Leland Alvin Petersen, born March 7, 1921, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2009 in Santa Rosa. Beloved husband for 36 years to the late Marie Kimberk Petersen. Loving father of Daniel (Karen) Petersen, Terri Tessier, and the late Edward Petersen. Dear grandfather of Jenny Petersen and Christopher Petersen. Dear brother of Elrose Frese and the...
Dolores Kaye Frow
Oct 22, 2009
Dolores Kaye Frow - FROW, DOLORES KAYE" Entered into rest, October 22, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved wife of Leonard J. Frow, Sr. of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Leonard J. (Felicia) Frow, Jr. and Craig E. Frow, all of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored grandmother of Jennifer Frow of Santa Rosa and Candace Borthman of Virginia. Cherished great...
Donna Marie Dayton
Oct 19, 2009
Donna Marie Dayton - Entered into rest on October 19, 2009. Loving wife of Walter Dayton. Beloved mother of Beth Herrmann of Arcata and Monica Simmons of Walnut Creek. Beloved Sister of Toni Griffin of Santa Rosa, Sister-in-law of Alin Gruber of Santa Rosa, and adored aunt of Bond Griffin of New York City.
Marilyn Ruth O'Grady
Oct 17, 2009
Marilyn Ruth O'Grady - O"GRADY, MARILYN RUTH" Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA, October 17, 2009. Dearly beloved and devoted fifty-two year wife of Earl J. O"Grady of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished aunt of Pam, Randy, Cindy & Kelley. Also survived by numerous grand nieces and nephews. A native of San Francisco, age 87 years. Marilyn is...
Anna Marie Heck
Oct 15, 2009
Anna Marie Heck - Passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 15, 2009. Mother, grandmother, friend and devoted Catholic, Anna Marie lived her life always thinking of others. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 26, 1917, Anna Marie was the oldest of three children. Her family owned and operated Grace Bakery and Delicatessen where she worked...
Laverne M. Vogensen
Oct 15, 2009
LaVerne M. Vogensen - LaVerne Vogensen passed away peacefully on October 15, 2009. Beloved and devoted wife for over 60 years of Sidney Vogensen of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Gary Vogensen of Petaluma, Lynne Vogensen of Clayton, CA and Craig Vogensen of Phoenix, AZ. Loving grandmother of Stephanie and Maegan Schrauth and Hayley and Andrew Vogensen. A native of Petaluma;...
A. Foster
Oct 15, 2009
A. "Doug" Foster - Doug Foster passed away peacefully at his Petaluma residence on October 15, 2009, of melanoma. Beloved husband of Margie Foster of Petaluma. Loving father of Craig D. Foster of Santa Cruz and Glenn T. Foster of So. San Francisco. Dear brother of Susan D. Foster of Boston, MA and Sally M. Kleinhenz of Denver, CO. Survived...
Melvin G. Durham
Oct 14, 2009
Melvin G. "Monk" Durham - Passed away at home, October 14, 2009, beloved husband of Esther Moreda of Petaluma and the late Verna Durham. Loving father of Donna Heckman of Livermore and cherished grandfather of Casey Heckman. Step father of Jimmy Moreda (Darlene), Janice Clementino (Eno), Joanne Milne (Mike) and Julie Sullivan (Terry). Also survived by numerous step grandchildren. Dear...
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