Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Gertrude Marie Broussal
Apr 6, 2009
Gertrude Marie Broussal - Passed away in San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2009, beloved wife for 67 years of the late Francis M. Broussal. Loving mother of Pauline H. Mitchell and Annette M. Daniele and her husband, Sal. Cherished grandmother of Christine Mitchell, Anthony Daniele and Andrew Daniele. Great grandmother of four. Private family committal services will be held at...
Gerald L. Hardy
Apr 6, 2009
Gerald L. "Jerry" Hardy - Jerry Hardy, longtime composing room worker for the Argus-Courier, died April 6, 2009. He was 64. In addition to Gina, a Petaluma resident, Mr. Hardy is survived by his son, Jerad Hardy of Napa; a sister, Carol Hardy of Penngrove; and a brother, Ronald Hardy of Penngrove. Gina Hardy said arrangements are pending, but invited...
Dennis Patrick Reilly
Apr 6, 2009
Dennis Patrick Reilly - REILLY, DENNIS PATRICK - AGE 64, Passed away on April 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. He was born August 8, 1944 in Petaluma, California to Philip A. Reilly and June C. Pitt. He had lived in the Seattle area for many years, Montana and Connecticut, where he graduated from University of Connecticut. Dennis served his country...
Americo Alfonso Albini
Mar 31, 2009
Americo Alfonso Albini - Passed away peacefully at age 90 on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in his home at Two Rock Valley, Petaluma. He was born on July 18, 1918 in Tomales. In 1938 he married his wife of 57 years, Minnie Bordessa who passed on in 1995. He purchased his ranch in Two Rock Valley in 1946. He is...

Clyde Barry Robertson
Mar 31, 2009
Clyde Barry Robertson - Clyde Barry Robertson passed away in Petaluma on March 31, 2009. Beloved husband of 48 years to Beverly Robertson of Petaluma. Loving father of Tracy Camacho and her husband Tim of Windsor, Kelly Cook and her husband Mike of Petaluma, and Clint Robertson and his wife Jennifer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany Camacho of...
Leroy Dean Piazza
Mar 30, 2009
LeRoy Dean Piazza - Died in San Francisco, CA, March 30, 2009, beloved son of Kate and Americo Piazza of Petaluma. Loving brother of Arthur Piazza of Petaluma and cherished uncle of Ben, Katie, Chevelle and Nicole Piazza. LeRoy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wish to express their appreciation to Lillian Oaks for her...
Ella Katherine Nelson
Mar 30, 2009
Ella Katherine Nelson - Age 97, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on March 30, 2009. Born in Oakland on May 11, 1911. Preceded in death by husband Elmer Nelson and son John Nelson. Survived by grandsons Eric Nelson of Santa Rosa and Mark Nelson of Germany. A private memorial will be held this spring. Donations in Ella"s memory may...

Sarah C. Czahor
Mar 30, 2009
Sarah C. Czahor - Passed away on March 30, 2009, at her home in Santa Rosa. Adored wife of the late Henry W. Czahor. Beloved mother of John Czahor of Chicago, Raymond Czahor of Vista, CA, David Czahor of Chicago, Brian Czahor and Sheila M. Harden both of Santa Rosa, and the late Patrick Czahor. Adored grandmother of 14 and...

Karen Lee Burnside
Mar 29, 2009
Karen Lee Burnside - Karen Burnside passed away at her Rohnert Park residence on March 29, 2009. Loving mother of Shannon McMullen of Santa Rosa. Daughter of Wanetta Walters of Rohnert Park and the late Medfred Burnside. Dear sister of the late Sharon Weiser and Ray Burnside. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A life long...
Viola Doughty
Mar 29, 2009
Viola Doughty - Passed away on March 29 in Sebastopol at the age of 91. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 am at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY, 301 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-5433. Interment to follow at Sebastopol Memorial Lawn. Donations can be made in Violaâ??s name to Palm Drive Hospital,...
Reno Walter Pronzini
Mar 28, 2009
Reno Walter Pronzini - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, March 28, 2009, beloved husband for 71 years of Mary (Babe) Pronzini. Loving father of Jon Pronzini and his wife, Carla, Sandra Tomrose and her husband Wm. Tomrose. Adored grandfather of Bill Tomrose and his wife, Renee, Michael Tomrose and his wife Gina, Jason and Alisa Pronzini. Cherished great grandfather of...
Kay J. Wayland
Mar 25, 2009
Kay J. Wayland - On Wednesday March 25th, Kay Wayland left this world after a short illness. She was 76 years old. A much loved mother, friend, and chef, she will be greatly missed. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 16, 1932. As a young woman, she spent some time in New York City but eventually settled in...
Rita Alice Morgan
Mar 25, 2009
Rita Alice Morgan - Rita Morgan passed away in Santa Rosa on March 25, 2009. Loving wife of the late Leslie F. Morgan, Sr. Beloved mother of Shirley Calmer, Maryanne Simmons and the late Leslie F. Morgan, Jr. and Patricia Morgan. Mother-in-law of Alfred Simmons and Lois Morgan. Grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 13 and great great-grandmother of 2. Survived...
Irma Marie Costa
Mar 24, 2009
Irma Marie Costa - Irma Costa passed away in Santa Rosa on March 24, 2009. Devoted life-partner of Ronald Schmidt of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Deborah Ayers and her husband Dan of Jackson, CA and Rick Costa and his partner Christian Schurmann of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of April Anderson and great grandmother of Taylor and Carter Anderson. Dear sister of...

Jim Parthum
Mar 24, 2009
Jim Parthum - Jim Parthum passed away on March 24, 2009 in Andover, MN surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of the late Jean Parthum. Devoted father of Theresa Parthum and Mary Beth Parthum both of Andover. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was employed by Marin County Community College for over 20 years.
Daryl Neil Rossi, Sr.
Mar 24, 2009
Daryl Neil Rossi, Sr. - ROSSI, DARYL NEIL, Sr." Entered into rest, at home, March 24, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved father of three children: Janelle Bloyd, Christy Steiner and Daryl Rossi, Jr. Loving grandfather of five, and cherished great grandfather of two, all of Santa Rosa, CA. As a member of one of city"s oldest families, Daryl...

Edith C. Forno
Mar 22, 2009
Edith C. Forno - Born June 18, 1919 in Spokane Washington, to Swedish parents John and Anna Carlson, Edith lived all but three years of her life in Sonoma County. Edith loved gardening, volunteering at the Sacks store with her Monday morning group and was always ready to go to the casinos for some fun. She was a member of...
Lillian E. Reichmuth
Mar 21, 2009
Lillian E. Reichmuth - Passed away on March 21, 2009 in Orinda, CA. Devoted wife of the late Andrew I. Reichmuth. Cherished mother of Carolyn Braden (Flash) of Moraga, Ronald J. Reichmuth (Paula) of Santa Rosa, and Dolores Moore of Orinda. Adored grandmother of Brittany, Lilia, Sophia, Katerina, Marisa, Andrea, Lindsay, Andrew, and Olivia. Loving sister of Lee Mattei, Henry...

Lillian Elfman Gilbert
Mar 21, 2009
Lillian Elfman Gilbert - Born in Chicago, IL on January 6, 1909; passed away in Petaluma, CA on March 21, 2009. In 1931, she married Irving Harris in Chicago, but they later divorced. Lillian married Benjamin Gilbert in 1949 in Los Angeles. She is survived by 2 sons, Mark Damon of Los Angeles and Robert S. Gilbert, DDS of Petaluma;...

Lowell Kuehn
Mar 18, 2009
Lowell Kuehn - Entered into rest on March 18, 2009 in Petaluma, CA. Devoted husband of Edith Lillian Kuehn. Beloved father of Patricia Hartnett (William) of Cloverdale, CA and Richard Kuehn (Sue) of Danville, CA. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Brown, KC Kuehn, Carter Kuehn and 3 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Alan and his grandchild Lauren. Mr. Kuehn...
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