Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Mar 20, 2017

Grace May Horton aka "Gracie, Mama Grace" 89, of Petaluma, CA went away peacefully to be with the angels on Monday March 20, 2017(1st day of spring). Grace was born in Vermont and was the youngest of 5 siblings. She married the love of her life James R. Horton November of 1947 in Washington D.C and shortly moved to California....

Mar 20, 2017

On March 20, 2017, EILEEN KNEESHAW SIBBALD, matriarch of her family, passed away at 96 at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa. Born in San Diego on February 8, 1921, her independent spirit and outspoken honesty emerged early in her childhood. When her mother enrolled her in kindergarten too early, it was Eileen who persisted in convincing the administrators that...

Mar 18, 2017

Elvera Marie Offutt was born on July 15, 1922 in Santa Barbara, CA to Angelo and Erminia Maman. She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017 with her family at her side.  She married Charles Russell Offutt during World War II.  Charles preceded her in death in 1998.  Her sister Angelina Alverez and brother Albino Bazzi also preceded her...

Mar 18, 2017

Rose Marie Katen passed away on March 18, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 77. Devoted wife of 57 years to George Katen. Cherished mother of Scott Katen (Cheri), Diane Rowley (Cliff), and Debbie Mendes (Jeff). Beloved grandmother of Dale and Jay Katen; Garret and Clarissa Rowley; and Deanna and Jessica Mendes.  Loving sister of Don and Suzi...

Mar 17, 2017

Alvina Munsch Boschee, a resident of Petaluma for 75 years, passed away on March 17, 2017. Alvina Muller was born near Napoleon, North Dakota on January 17, 1918, the eldest child of Henry and Emelia (Gall) Mueller. She was raised and educated in the Burnstad and Wishek, North Dakota area. She taught in a one room school for 5...

Mar 15, 2017

Mary Katherine (Dillon) Peters (75) of Rohnert Park, CA. previously of Lakeland, FL and Centreville, MI. passed away on March 15, 2017. Mary is survived by her children: Son Thomas Peters (Wife Susan) of Tampa, FL., Son Craig Peters (Wife Tamara) of Oscoda, MI., Daughter Kristina Bonnett (Husband Michael) of Petaluma, CA., and Son Steve Peters (Wife Marci) of...

Mar 14, 2017

DAVID CARLTON HARMESON, 89, passed peacefully on March 14, 2017 after a short illness. Dave was born in Healdsburg on May 13, 1927 to True and Prudence Harmeson on their family prune ranch on Westside Road. Dave was predeceased by his two brothers and parents before he was 16, and was raised by his relatives Richard and Elizabeth Young. Dave,...

Mar 9, 2017

MICHAEL MURSELL SAVAGE

Born September 20, 1927 in Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight, England

Died March 9, 2017 in Petaluma, California

Michael immigrated with his family to New York City in 1930. He married his first wife, Martha Jane Quimby, in 1950 in Sharon, MA and moved several times during their early...

Mar 6, 2017

Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA, on March 6, 2017. Dearly beloved forty-eight year wife of Vincent B. Buettner. Loving mother of Christopher G. (Anita) Buettner of Redwood City, CA, Heather L. (Todd) Luikart of San Bruno, CA, Samantha R. (Louis) Aronica of Buffalo, NY and LisaAnn M. (Gary) Wolfskill also of San Bruno, CA. Adored grandmother of Kara,...

Feb 28, 2017

Passed away in Red Bluff, CA, Feb. 28, 2017 at the age of 96.  Beloved husband of the late Eleanor T. Tobin. Loving father of Ron Tobin (Cathy) of Flournoy, CA and Steve Tobin (Patti) of Petaluma. Dear grandfather of Jodi Tobin and step grandfather of Tracy Bjornestad. Beloved brother of Shirley Butti of Petaluma, Lillian Cash of Carson...

Feb 27, 2017

Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends on February 27, 2017. Devoted husband of Katherine, father of Kevin (Janeen) and the late Steven. Proud grandfather of Hugh, Will and Owen Brady. Brother of JoAnne Lacues, Denise Brady and Michael Brady. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  Retired member of the San Francisco Fire Department....

Feb 27, 2017

Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, February 27, 2017, mother of the late Sharon Wieser, Karen Burnside and Ray Burnside. Dear grandmother of Candie Regen, Jennifer Jackson, Shannon McMullen, Mike Burnside, Raymond Burnside and Jaime Burnside. Sister of Martha Waite and aunt of Steven Waite and Donna Pritchard. Also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  A native of...

Feb 24, 2017

On February 24th 2017, a truly unique woman who touched many lives was called to heaven. Ann Madeline Matteri Broxmeyer was one hundred years young, and left a legacy of fond memories from a life well lived. Born in Bodega Bay on June 7th, 1916, she was the second child born to Italian immigrants, Maria and Giovanni Matteri. Shortly...

Feb 19, 2017

NOEL HARDING MERRIHEW passed away on February 19, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 96 years. Devoted husband of the late Dorothea Merrihew. Cherished father of Kirstin Merrihew, Sigrid Palmer, and Rolf Merrihew. Adored grandfather of Jennifer Palmer. Loving brother of the late Claude F. Merrihew, Jr. Survived by one niece and two nephews. Noel was born in...

Feb 19, 2017

Passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 92.

He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.

He was a Superintendent in construction in San Francisco for over 30 years.

Pete spent his retirement years working with his family and friends at M. Maselli and Sons Hardware...

Feb 18, 2017

MYRTLE LEE OLSEN passed away on February 18, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 79 years.  Devoted wife of the late Robert Olsen.  Cherished mother of Lori Altbach, Cheryl Anderson (Paul Meyer), Robert Olsen (Rhonda), Dale Olsen (Joanna).  Beloved grandmother of Venecia Battaglia, Albert Battaglia, Kevin Olsen, Kristi Olsen, Bradley Altbach, Dennis Bonilla, Francesca Olsen, and Jared...

Feb 18, 2017

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, February 18, 2017, adored mother of  Sylvia June Page, Gregory Lynn Montgomery, Linda Joyce Stokes, Joseph Montgomery Jr., Michael Wayne Montgomery, Anthony Montgomery and Ronald Kevin Montgomery.  Cherished grandmother of 16 and preceded in death by her granddaughter Desiree. Adored great grandmother of 6. Beloved sister of Burnie Broussard, Alfred Young, Joseph...

Feb 15, 2017

Eileen passed away at home on February 15, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on June 12, 1936 to Lily and Eugene Poncia. She grew up in Tomales and attended Tomales High School. Eileen went on to live and work the rest of her life in Santa Rosa. Her job titles and duties changed over the years, but...

Feb 10, 2017

Russ passed on Friday, February 10, 2017 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was a second generation Sebastopolian who was very proud of living within shouting distance of where he was born. Russ was predeceased by his first wife Siv (Gudjohnsen) Souza. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Anne (Smith-Faris) Souza; his son Russell (Kimberley)...

Feb 7, 2017

Lawrence (Larry) Fuller, born and reared in Petaluma, unexpectedly passed away in San Rafael on February 7, 2017.  Beloved husband of Karen Fuller.  Cherished father of Deborah Verke, Joe Fuller (Gail), Susan Letcher (Dean), and Katy Verke (Todd).  Beloved grandfather of Jena Wilson (Howard), Matthew Verke (Kelly), Alyssa Martinez (Magdaleno), Lindsey Nelson (Zachary), Ryan Verke (Amanda), Ashley Letcher and...