Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Josephine "Jo" A. Caulk
Jul 25, 2020
Born September 12, 1932 in Blackwater, Mo. Josephine departed this life after battling Alzheimer's, on July 25, 2020 in Santa Rosa, California. She is Survived by her husband Richard of 44 years, Her daughter, Gayle Mellone, Grandson, Marco Mellone, Stepdaughter and Stepson and many Step-Grandchildren who knew her as Grandma Jo. She is preceded in death by her son...
Marsha Anne Walton
Jul 17, 2020
Marsha Anne Walton, age 67, passed away gracefully at her home in Santa Rosa on July 17, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis in 1953, a daughter of William and Shirley Opperman. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Curtis Walton; sons, Michael Howlett II, Winchester Va and Vincent Walton of Santa Rosa; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Craig...
Shirlee Ann Elmore
Jul 11, 2020
Shirlee Ann Elmore passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, at the age of 87. Shirlee was one of two daughters born to Kenton and Gertrude Halverson in Wrangell, Alaska. Shirlee was Tlingit Raven Indian and very proud of her heritage. Shirlee attended high school at Olympia High School in Washington State, and later moved to California. Shirlee loved...
Amanda Leanne Scott
Jul 4, 2020
Amanda Leanne Scott was born July 26th, 1995 and died July 4th, 2020. She enjoyed her work and loved helping others. Amanda is survived by father Roy Scott and mother Lisa French; siblings: Roy Scott Jr, Sarah Leight, and Jim French. A memorial service to be determined.
CremationRichard Todd "Rick" Green
Jul 4, 2020
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Doty) Green and the cherished father of Shelby Green (Chase Holben) and T.J. Green. He was the adored son of Richard L. Green and the late Barbara (Stone) Green and a dear brother to Cindy, Ron and Andrea Green. Rick was a native of...
Charles W. "Chuck" Zeglin
Jul 3, 2020
Chuck, a Petaluma resident since 2006 died on July 3, 2020 of cancer at his Petaluma home. He was 67 years of age.
He married his wife, Faith, in 1984 and the couple lived in the LA Valley and Palmdale, while he worked for the LAPD for 30 years. Chuck retired as a Detective 2. He retired...
Carol Wyoma Fiori
Jul 2, 2020
Carol passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma on July 2, 2020. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband John R. Fiori Sr. and sister Mary Ann Lopez. She is survived by her brothers George Sherwin of Sonora, Jim Sherwin of Cottonwood, Larry Sherwin of Little Rock,...
Jon Philip Lichty
Jun 29, 2020
Jon Philip Lichty, devoted husband and father, joyfully joined his son Alexander in Heaven on Monday, June 29 following a brief hospitalization. Born November 5, 1958 in La Mesa, CA, the fourth child of Philip and Rosa Lichty. Baby brother to Robert (Esther), Jane and Barbara. Loving uncle to Diane and Rob. He enjoyed wonderful memories from attending Rolando...
Richard Patrick Stewart
Jun 22, 2020
Rick, owner of Arch’s Glass Inc. and life-long resident of Cotati, California, passed away on June 22, 2020 at the young age of 61. Rick was born to parents Arch and Joanne Stewart on November 24, 1958, in Petaluma, California. Rick graduated from Rancho Cotate High School.
He married Mindy, his high school sweetheart, in 1984. Rick...

Robert Santos
Jun 20, 2020
Robert Santos, known to friends as “Bob,” a pediatric dentist who kept generations of patients and parents calm over four decades in the San Francisco Bay area, died Saturday, June 20, from cancer.
The cherished son of Kathleen Galletta Santos and Marius Santos, Bob was born and raised in Richmond, CA. Upon graduating from Richmond High School,...
William J. "Bill" Clements
Jun 20, 2020
William J. “Bill” Clements entered into rest peacefully on June 20, 2020.
Bill was born on Christmas Day in 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Ethel Smith and William Clements, Sr. He was the youngest of four children. He married Bernice Plueger of Sioux City in 1943 and they moved to California where he became a...
Richard Schreier
Jun 17, 2020
Richard Schreier passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020. He was born in 1943 in Ostrovo, Poland and he immigrated with his family to San Francisco in 1950. Richard attended Poly Tech High School and graduated in 1961. After high school, he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for 3 years with the 14th armored cavalry, 3rd...
Anthony James Lee-Anderson
Jun 16, 2020
Anthony James Lee-Anderson is a descendant of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota. Anthony is survived by his entire family. He was a graduate at Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, CA, which he attended with his cousin Paige Ford. Anthony was a great dancer as well as a performer and he loved to dress up,...
Sue (Groff) Volker
Jun 13, 2020
Sue Volker received her wings on June 13, 2020. Sue was born in McCune Kansas, on August 4th 1935 to Alice and Bert Groff. Her family moved out west during her adolescences years and settled in Novato. Sue married her life partner, Leonard Volker, in 1955 and had two kids Eldean and Stuart Volker. After raising her children, she...
Eda Bordessa Tomasetti
Jun 11, 2020
Eda Bordessa Tomasetti passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. Born March 6, 1925 in Petaluma to Peter and Rosa (Ielmorini) Bordessa, growing up in the Salmon Creek Marshall area. Preceded in death by loving husband Melvin Tomasetti and partners Vince Mossi and Jack Corbin, her brother Paul Bordessa, sister Clorinda and Stuart Zimmerman, brother in law Lester Corda,...
Suzanne Ellen Deevy
Jun 5, 2020
Age 73, died June 5, 2020, suddenly of apparent heart failure at home in Bodega. A Petaluma native, she was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Amelia, and is survived by her brother Dan of Petaluma. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and the University of California at Berkeley.
Following adventurous undertakings...
Gerald J. "Jerry" Sullivan
Jun 2, 2020
Jerry passed away Jun e 2, 2020 after a very long illness. He is survived by Shirley Peck, the love of his life for 32 years. Son of the late Lester and Dorothy Sullivan. Survived by his son Kelly and granddaughter Paige. His brother Ellis (Pat), and Shirley’s son, Kevin Peck and his daughters Madeline and Bella.
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Maurice Adolf Ketzler
Jun 1, 2020
Maurice was better known as Reese in his lifetime and his journey here ended June 1st. With him went booming laughter, a razor sharp wit, endless humor, and genuine warmth.
He was born in San Francisco, CA and in 1971 at age 7 moved to Verona, Italy with his mother (Martha) and Dad (Don) who was a...
Ann Rose Varni Kiefer
May 25, 2020
Ann Rose Varni Kiefer, 103, passed away on May 25, 2020. She was the daughter of Mary and William Varni. Loving sister to Dell Franzetti and twins Louie & John Varni. Ann was the devoted wife of Ray Kiefer for over 50 years. She was a dear friend and companion to Howard Smith for 20 years. Grandchildren were the...
Hazel E. Lemos
May 24, 2020
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 24, 2020, wife of the late Tony C. Lemos. Loving mother of Tony W. Lemos (Carolyn), Shirley Conkling (Don), Tim W. Lemos (Sharon) and Bonnie Horick (Roger). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 8.
A native of Marin County, CA. Age 94 years.
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