Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Bob Walker
Jul 11, 2008
Bob Walker - A dad, grandfather, brother, son and dedicated businessman with a remarkable outlook on life and a contagious sense of humor we were all so lucky to have shared, passed away on July 11, 2008. A man of boundless generosity, love and appreciation for life we can all learn from. He loved his family, music, good food and...
Helen Adelaide Eisele
Jul 11, 2008
Helen Adelaide Eisele - EISELE, HELEN A. AGE: 83 years Helen Eisele passed away peacefully on July 11, 2008 at her Sebastopol home. A native Californian, she was born and reared in Petaluma. She was the daughter of sailing captain William Vartnaw. Helen loved the ocean, the sunny outdoors, and all things large and small.
Debra Lynn Allen
Jul 10, 2008
Debra Lynn Allen - Passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Debra was born on Valentines day 1956. She spent her childhood in Petaluma until she me her husband at the age of 19. At the age of 21, she had her first of 3 boys. A Memorial Service was held Monday, July...
Walter Anthony Beffa
Jul 10, 2008
Walter Anthony Beffa - Petaluma native, Walter Beffa passed away at his home on July 10, 2008. Husband of the late Bernice Beffa. Son of the late Freda and Frank Beffa. Father of Anthony Beffa of Santa Rosa, CA. Grandfather of Nicole Beffa and Vincent Beffa. Brother of Kathleen Larsen and the late Bill Beffa and Ronald Beffa. Uncle of...

Irene H. Bayer
Jul 9, 2008
Irene H. Bayer - Passed away on July 9, 2008 in San Pablo. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and Carl Bayer. Adored sister of Dr. Edmond V. Bayer (Lillian) of El Cerrito and the late Eugene Bayer and Olga McDonough of Santa Rosa. Loving aunt of Dana Bayer, Andrea Bayer, Edmond C. Bayer, Richard Bayer, and Jane Ekbatani.
Edwina Fisher
Jul 9, 2008
Edwina Fisher - Edwina passed away on July 9th after living bravely with Alzheimers and Parkinsons for several years. Age 86. Loving wife of the late Clarence Fisher and mother of the late Martha Caswell. Survived by her children Debbie Fisher, Bob Fisher and wife Diane, Ken Fisher and wife Andrea, and Judy Sovel and husband Steve. Devoted to her...
Oscar A. Robinson
Jul 8, 2008
Oscar A. Robinson - Oscar Robinson passed away suddenly in San Francisco on July 8, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Naomi Robinson. Loving father of James Robinson of Petaluma, Teresa Dyer and her husband Michael of Salem, OR, and Katrina Moss and her husband William of Rohnert Park, CA. Dear grandfather of Robert and Savannah Dyer of Oakley, CA,...
Thelma Joyce Alger
Jul 7, 2008
Thelma Joyce Alger - Born Nov. 21, 1938 in Atlanta, GA, went to be with one of her sons and daughters, Ronald and Katarina, on July 7, 2008 in Santa Rosa after a long battle of cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Alger; her loving children Christa McKenzie and Scott Patterson and his wife Tammy; her grandchildren...
Mabel M. Shepherd
Jul 6, 2008
Mabel M. Shepherd - Passed away suddenly on July 6, 2008 in Santa Rosa at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Benjamin Shepherd. Beloved mother of Allen William (Carrie) Bartlett and the late Jacqueline Lee Koebelen. Adored grandmother of Peggy, Burt, Tammi, Cheryl, Gary, Brenda, Kim, and Ricky. Cherished sister of William Robert Hull, the late Virginia...
Kathleen Ambrose
Jul 5, 2008
Kathleen Ambrose - Kathleen M. Ambrose, long time resident of Petaluma, CA, passed away on July 5, 2008 at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ambrose, Children; Jean (Wanamaker) & Bill Holdenried, Mark Wanamaker, Theresa (Wanamaker) & Randall Johnson, Ellen (Wanamaker) & Dennis Ambrose, Jennifer (Wanamaker) & Vernon Roof and Elaine Ambrose. She is also...
Elizabeth C. Romao
Jul 3, 2008
Elizabeth C. "Bette" Romao - Daughter of the late Vince and Rose Schoeningh, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Redding, CA. Elizabeth is survived by two children, Vince and Lisa Romao and by her brother, Joe Schoeningh and sister, Rosemary Walters. Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY,...

John Carroll Jaco
Jul 3, 2008
John Carroll Jaco - JACO, JOHN C., Sr." Went to be with our Lord on July 3, 2008 with his family by his side, at his home in Santa Rosa, CA, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. John is survived by his devoted wife, Lilly Jaco, his loving children; Charles (Kelly) Jaco, John (Terry) Jaco, Jr., Pamela (Dan)...

Glenn James Hanson, Sr.
Jul 3, 2008
Glenn James Hanson, Sr. - Born on January 14, 1921 in Vienna, SD; passed away on July 3, 2008 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of 65 years to Carmella Hanson. Cherished father of Linda Galster, and the late Glenn Hanson, Jr., Glenda Jean Hanson, and Glenda Theresa Hanson. Adored grandfather of Anthony Hanson, Stephen Revetria, and Stephanie Herriott. Beloved great-grandfather...
Dorothy Crystal Dean Petersen
Jun 30, 2008
Dorothy Crystal Dean Petersen - Entered into rest peacefully June 30, 2008 with her loving family at her bedside. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Jacob "Jake""" Petersen. "" Resuming her teaching career, Dorothy also returned to her active social life that included her membership in the Petaluma Business and Professional Women's Club, Gamma...
Earl N. Soldate
Jun 29, 2008
Earl N. "Scrub" Soldate - Passed away on June 29, 2008 in Petaluma with his son Jim and daughter Betty by his side. Devoted husband of 73 years to the late Dorothy (Hoy) Soldate. Cherished father of Betty Soldate, Jim Soldate (Sandy) all of Petaluma and Bill Soldate (Judy) of Burney, CA. Adored grandfather of David Soldate (Tracy), Eric Soldate...
Phyllis Lichtenberger
Jun 29, 2008
Phyllis Lichtenberger - Phyllis Rita Lichtenberger recently passed away on June 29, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA and joins her husband of 60 years, Leonard Lichtenberger. Phyllis (Phyl) was born in San Francisco, CA on November 3, 1927 and was the youngest member of the Schmidt family, but was later adopted by Al Illias along with her older sister and...
Alice L. Martinelli
Jun 27, 2008
Alice L. Martinelli - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 27, 2008, beloved wife of the late Ulysses L. Martinelli. Loving mother of Gary Martinelli and his wife, Mary of Petaluma and Dave Martinelli and his wife, Teresa of Sonoma. Adored grandmother of Kathleen, Brian, Connor, Trevor and the late Pat. Alice was preceded in death by her...
Howard Meade Eichstaedt
Jun 26, 2008
Howard Meade Eichstaedt - EICHSTAEDT, HOWARD MEADE, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired" Entered into rest peacefully, June 26, 2008, at his Santa Rosa, CA residence, with his family by his side. Dearly beloved sixty-four year husband of Elnora M. Eichstaedt of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving father of Robert Eichstaedt of Larkspur, Kurt (Chris Bekins) Eichstaedt of Sebastopol, Sharilyn (David) Bunce of...
Robert W. Drewes
Jun 26, 2008
Dr. Robert W. Drewes - Dr. Drewes passed away in Petaluma on June 26, 2008. Devoted father of Robert W. Drewes, Jr. and his wife Denise of Mt. View, CA, Carol K. Weidlich and her husband David of Petaluma, and Warren P. Drewes of Galt, CA. Loving grandfather of Daniel P. Weidlich and Kimmy M. Weidlich. Dear brother of the...
Charles Rhodes
Jun 25, 2008
Charles "Chuck" Rhodes - Passed away on June 25, 2008 in Sonoma. Devoted husband of Mary Rhodes of Sonoma. Cherished father of Charlie Rhodes (Theresa) of Sonoma. Adored grandfather of Tavin, Cormac, and Teagan Rhodes all of Sonoma. Beloved brother of Richard Rhodes (Jennifer) of OR and the late Patricia Rhodes. Loving brother-in-law of David Joseph of Petaluma. Dear uncle...
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