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Thelma  Joyce Alger

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roscoe  A. Ritchey,  Jr.

Roscoe A. Ritchey, Jr.

Jun 24, 2008

Roscoe A. Ritchey, Jr. - Roscoe Ritchey passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Petaluma. Dedicated husband of Beverly Ritchey of Petaluma. Loving father of Roscoe "Rocky""" A. Ritchey III of Santa Rosa, Darren Ritchey of Chico, Kelly Flores of Petaluma, Debra Ritchey of Chula Vista and the late Brenda Ritchey. Devoted grandfather of twelve and great grandfather...

Kevin Whitney

Kevin Whitney

Jun 23, 2008

Kevin Whitney - WHITNEY, Kevin Brian Passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 with his family and many friends at his side at the age of 23 years old, after a tragic accident Sunday morning. Memorial contributions may be made in Kevinâ??s name to either Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy Trust & Agency Account (4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033)...

Wanda  Collins Rhodes

Wanda Collins Rhodes

Jun 21, 2008

Wanda Collins Rhodes - It is with fond and loving memories of a lifetime of moments past that Wanda"s spirit will endure. Per Wanda"s request, a small private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Wanda"s name to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 or to your favorite...

Elsie  Nogueira Agan

Elsie Nogueira Agan

Jun 20, 2008

Elsie Nogueira Agan - Elsie Nogueira Agan passed peacefully on June 20, 2008. A devoted wife of the late Peter Agan and loving mother to daughters Renee Agan Clark and Doreen Agan Estremo. She was the daughter of the late Victorino Nogueira and Rosa de Olivera Nogueira and sister to Katherine Schachair and the late Adele Davis. Elsie enjoyed all...

Mae Noriel

Mae Noriel

Jun 18, 2008

Mae Noriel - Age 87, passed away at her Petaluma home on Wednesday, June 18. Mae lived most of her life in Petaluma. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ed Noriel in 1943. Over the years she had several jobs outside the home, but Maeâ??s lifelong calling was that of caregiver to friends, family, and neighbors. Generations of children played in...

Annie  Dorothy Arfsten

Annie Dorothy Arfsten

Jun 14, 2008

Annie Dorothy Arfsten - Went to be with Our Lord on June 14, 2008 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 100. She left us peacefully in her home, with her family by her side after a short illness. Born May 16, 1908 in Alvarado, CA in the hotel her parents Johann and Maria Friedrichsen owned. They moved to the...

Anthony  Kevin Cahill

Anthony Kevin Cahill

Jun 13, 2008

Anthony Kevin Cahill - CAHILL, ANTHONY KEVIN (Captain, SFFD, retired)" Entered into rest, June 13, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved fifty-nine year husband of Lois V. Cahill of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving father of Daniel M. (Elena) Cahill of Novato, CA, Karen L. (William) Dundon of Cape Cod, Thomas A. Cahill of Elk Grove and Kevin M. (Lene...

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