Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

May 17, 2017

Passed away peacefully, in Nicasio, CA at the age of 86, in his family home where he was born and raised, surrounded by his family.

Calvin was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Darlene and his only sibling, Dorothy. He is survived by his children, Brian, Eric (Kathi), David (Heather), Sharon (Doug), Kenneth;...

May 15, 2017

On the evening of May 15, 2017, a white dove flew over Lillian's house when the Angel's lifted her up and took her home. There, she reunited with her late husband, Charles. Lillian was mother to Diane, Chuck and Karen. Grandmother to Kayla, Charles, Taylor and Katherine and Great Grandmother to Jarrod and Jake. Her daughter's-in-law Cheryl and Wanda cherished...

May 14, 2017

Barbara Steinbeck Schelling, a longtime resident of Petaluma and San Francisco, passed away on May 14, 2017 at the age of 92. She was the partner, best friend, and devoted wife of John Schelling, loving mother of John Schelling, Jr. of Sebastopol and Mark E. Schelling and his wife Rita of Concord. Barbara was preceded in death by her...

May 13, 2017

Ernest Lawrence Wilhelm Feil, 92, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 in San Rafael, California following complications from a brief illness.

The eldest son of two immigrants from Germany, father Hanke Feil and mother Erna Nietmann Feil, Ernest was born in San Francisco California in 1925.  After living a short time in Oakland, California he attended Petaluma High...

May 11, 2017

Soaring on angels’ wings, surrounded by butterflies, Joyce passed at home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents James & Violet Petersen.  Survived by husband Mike Wesolowski, sister Pat Marshall (Tom), children James Flocchini (Lisa), Joseph Flocchini (Cissy), Marna Batsell (Butch), Kristin Mercado (Rob), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Early in life, she loved musicals and choir.  Later, she...

May 7, 2017

MARY NAISMITH STAPLETON passed away peacefully in her home on May, 7 2017 in Penngrove, CA at the age of 92. Mary is survived by her daughter Diane Solari of Petaluma, her grandchildren T.J. Lester of San Rafael, Christine Kline of Petaluma, Allie Solari of Petaluma and her great-grandchildren Luke and Olivia Kline. She is preceded in death by...

May 2, 2017

JOHN DIEDRICH "RICK" BURMESTER died May 2, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer.  Born in Petaluma, October 22, 1950 to parents Alice and Ernie Burmester.  Survived by his former wife and best friend, Linda Martin; step-son, Matt Shirk; uncle, Bob Burmester; sister, Sharon Dado (John); nephews, John Dado (Elizabeth) and Craig Dado (Linda); grandnieces and nephews, Teke Dado, Remi...

May 1, 2017

Rod passed away at his home in Petaluma on May 1, 2017 with his wife Beatrix by his side. Rod was born on March 25, 1929 to Charles and Louise James in Blue Hills, NE, where he spent most of his early childhood with his two brothers. He started working as a little boy and bought a newspaper route....

Apr 30, 2017

GARY GEORGE WILSON passed away on April 30, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 65 years.  Devoted husband of Lorinda Wilson of Santa Rosa.  Cherished father of Lorhonda Brentwood (Bryan), George Wilson, and Leslie Hatch (Brian).  Adored papa to Nathan, Noah, Lily, and Briley.  Beloved son of Jane Wilson and the late Gilbert Wilson.  Loving brother of Marilyn...

Apr 27, 2017

After 83 years of a full and beautiful life, MARGY MARIE LOUGHRAN passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, on 4/27/2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Frank, who partnered her in life and together raised their 7 children: Lynne Kaufman (Edward), Patrick Loughran (Chris), Terry Patton (Scott), Julie Veveiros (Steven-deceased), Cathy Pearce (Troy), Daniel...

Apr 21, 2017

Joe Silveira, August 8, 1941-April 21, 2017.  Joe Silveira, 75, of Sebastopol, CA, husband of Mary Ann Silveira, passed away peacefully at home hours after their 54th wedding anniversary. He was born in Modesto, CA and graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1959. He worked for Foremost and for Frito-Lay for over 30 years. He is survived by his...

Apr 17, 2017

Woodry "Lee" Yates passed away April 17, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 81. Lee was born in Texas City, TX to Bessie and Haley Yates. He was the youngest of seven children. In his younger days, he rode in the rodeo traveling all over. He then moved to the San Francisco area where he met his wife...

Apr 12, 2017

GEORGINA H. YOUNGER passed away on April 12, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 88 years after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.  Devoted mother of James Younger Jr. of Tracy, Thomas Younger of Petaluma and the late Cheryl Frye.  Beloved grandmother of Samantha Frye Larsen, Eric Younger, and Kelli Morton.  Adored daughter of the late Jean Maser...

Apr 11, 2017

Walt was a resident of Santa Rosa, CA, who died peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2017, at the age 92. Born in Owosso, MI, Walt joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Pacific in WWII. Through a Navy buddy, he met and married Ann in 1945; they moved to Santa Rosa in 1947. Walt worked for...

Apr 11, 2017

Entered into rest surrounded by family and friends, peacefully in her home on April 11, 2017. Born in New Hampton, IA, to Mary and Joseph Hess, Clementine was one of five siblings, Joseph, Mary, Josephine and Norbert, all of which have predeceased her. At the age of 21 she moved to San Francisco where she met and married the love...

Apr 10, 2017

Barbara Jane Moran

Native of San Francisco

Woman, Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Advocate, Artist, Fan, Traveler

A native San Franciscan, Barbara Jane (Wood) Moran passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 at the age of 93 after a brief cardiac illness. Barbara had a great passion for the arts, classical music, the SF...

Apr 10, 2017

Rosemarie Santarini Holewinski, age 85, of Healdsburg, passed away peacefully, after a long illness. Born in Healdsburg to Ray and Juliette Santarini of Santa Rosa, Rosemarie attended Ursuline High School, graduating in 1949. She completed a bachelor's in 1953 at Catholic University, where she met her husband of 59 years, Peter Holewinski, Jr. The couple returned to California in 1956,...

Apr 3, 2017

A lifelong resident of the Petaluma/Cotati area, Anna entered into rest on her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Billing, her parents and siblings. Anna is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, John Jr. (Christie), Ken (Becky), and Don (Jan), as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private interment at Cypress...

Apr 3, 2017

NORRIS ROBERT "BOB" DYER, 81, resident of Petaluma, California, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning, April 3rd, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brigitte; his son, Timothy (Donna), his son Kenneth (Geraldine Finton) and his brother Raymond; his sister Beverly Miller and his niece Kathy Cote; his granddaughter Claire;...

Mar 30, 2017

CAROLYN MARIE ALMEIDA passed away on March 30, 2017 at the age of 59 years.  Devoted wife of Craig Foley of Petaluma.  Cherished daughter of the late Marie and Joe Almeida.  Adored sister of Linda Almeida of Rohnert Park and Sharon Almeida of Roberts Creek, BC.  Dear sister-in-law of Douglas Asher of Sausalito and Jill Archer of Niwot, CO. ...