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Lois  Jean Jones

Lois Jean Jones

Jan 13, 2017

LOIS JEAN JONES passed away on January 13, 2017 in San Rafael at the age of 89 years.  Devoted wife of the late J. Dick Jones.  Beloved mother of Sue Ferguson and Gayleen Klemme (Ken).  Cherished grandmother of Jamie Farrell (Jesse), Shelley Kennedy (Nigel), Ken Klemme (Desireé), and Greg Klemme.  Adored great-grandmother of Anthony, Rowan, Alexis, Athena, Kylee and...

Lorraine  Margaret Monks

Lorraine Margaret Monks

Jan 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2017 in Petaluma, CA. Born to Christian and Anna Mickelsen on Jan. 27, 1923 in San Francisco, CA. Loving wife of the late Joseph M. Monks Jr. Beloved mother of Ray (Clareen) Monks, Carolyn (Terry) Wall, Steven (Molly) Monks, Christine (Russ) Berkheimer and Joseph (Yukiko) Monks. Loving grandmother of 11 and Great grandmother...

Hugh  James Dengler

Hugh James Dengler

Jan 8, 2017

Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017 at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia, and is survived by his loving family: children Eric, Guy (Judy), Rex (Claire), Roger, Alan (Mary), and Iris (Mike) Lovelace, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many relatives. Born in Detroit, MI, he worked with his father in construction before serving in...

Harold  Peter Pellini

Harold Peter Pellini

Jan 5, 2017

HAROLD PETER PELLINI was born in Santa Rosa, California on November 19, 1919 to Angelo and Sadie Pellini.  He began his education at Lincoln School in Santa Rosa until the family moved to Sebastopol.  He attended Sebastopol Grammar School and graduated from Analy High School in 1937.  During his senior year at Analy, as a member of the band,...

Daniel  John Kelly

Daniel John Kelly

Jan 5, 2017

75 years Dan!

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved family patriarch Dan “Pops” Kelly. Loving husband to Joan Kelly of Petaluma; Devoted father to Matthew (Vicki) Kelly, Melissa (Ron) Friedrichsen, Nathan (Corriene) Kelly, Melissa Furlong. Adored grandfather to Kayla, Amanda, Ashley, Jessica, Nicholas, Casey, Tommy and Nate, Jr; Sophia and Emily. Great...

Edith Curreri

Edith Curreri

Jan 5, 2017

Passed away in Windsor, CA, January 5, 2017 at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Frank Curreri and is survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Placerville, CA, she was a longtime resident of Millbrae. She and her husband traveled the world and were avid Giant’s fans. Family and friends are invited...

Timothy  John Hayes

Timothy John Hayes

Jan 4, 2017

Timothy John Hayes passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, January 4, 2017 at the age of 75. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy Hayes and the loving husband of Cathy Grace Hayes. Survived by beloved daughter, Ali Quattrocchi, brother of Terry Hayes (Cindy) and the late Dennis Hayes, uncle of Kathy Hayes (Jim), Andrea Hayes (Eric)...

Shirley  Alice (Morgan)  Calmer

Shirley Alice (Morgan) Calmer

Jan 4, 2017

Passed away at her home in Petaluma on January 4, 2017 in loving care of her children.  She was born Sept. 27, 1941 in San Rafael, CA and grew up mainly in Petaluma.  She is survived by her children Vicki (Gordon) Breen, Stacey (Ted) Barger, Ken (Tracy) Calmer and her six grandchildren Garrett, Nathan, Vanessa, Kenny, Mackenzie, and Alex. ...

Carolyn  E. Wilson

Carolyn E. Wilson

Jan 3, 2017

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, January 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Dina Pusatero Martin (Tony) and Gina Pusatero. Cherished grandmother of Kristina Ledson, Amanda Welch, Alissa Traudt, Izabella Bruno and Dominic Bruno. Great grandmother of 3. Beloved daughter of Jane Wilson and the late Gilbert Wilson. Dear sister of Marilyn Geney (Steve), Gary...

Michael  Thomas Ortelle,  Sr.

Michael Thomas Ortelle, Sr.

Jan 2, 2017

Born April 14, 1960, the son of the late John and Evelyn Ortelle, passed peacefully, January 2, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children. Michael served his community at Wilmar Volunteer Fire, Mill Valley Fire, Alto Richardson Bay, and Southern Marin Fire Districts for over 25 years and continued that service in retirement as a Police Chaplain for the...

Francis Matthew "Frank" Skinner,  Iii

Francis Matthew "Frank" Skinner, Iii

Jan 2, 2017

FRANCIS MATTHEW "FRANK" SKINNER, III, passed away on January 2, 2017 in San Francisco at the age of 60 years. Beloved son of Helen Skinner and the late Francis M. Skinner, Jr. Devoted husband of Sherry L. O’Donnell Skinner. Adored father of Nicole Boneck (Josh), Lucas Skinner, Travis Sharp (Chesney), Alexis Kearney (Brandon), Joe O’Donnell (Kanani), Shennon O’Donnell (Tim), and...

Estella  "Jackie" Clark

Estella "Jackie" Clark

Jan 2, 2017

ESTELLA "JACKIE" CLARK, of Rohnert Park, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 2, 2017. Jackie was born on December 8, 1939 to Joseph and Elizabeth Williams in Saxman Village, Alaska where she lived until marrying her late husband, David Clark. Together, with their two children, they moved from one military base to another around the U.S., finally settling down in...

Dorothy  "Dottie" West

Dorothy "Dottie" West

Jan 2, 2017

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" West, 92, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 in Petaluma. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Dorothy had touched throughout her long life. Dorothy grew up in Mill Valley and was a beauty salon owner before moving to Petaluma. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bingo, visiting local casinos, traveling, and spending...

Marjorie  Janelle House

Marjorie Janelle House

Dec 30, 2016

Passed quietly at home in Petaluma. Born to Elliott and Iona Obrecht in Harlan, Iowa, she moved to California shortly after marrying her spouse of 57 years, Jon House. Marjorie lived 30 years in Novato, where she and Jon raised  their family before retiring to Grass Valley. Her family was her center; she was devoted to her kids and...

John  Lee Pozzi

John Lee Pozzi

Dec 30, 2016

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, December 30, 2016, beloved husband of Shirley E. Pozzi. Loving father of Stephanie Silinonte (Joe), Shelley Caiati (Kris) and David Pozzi all of Petaluma.  Dear grandfather of Alexis and Kelsea Silinonte, A.J., Dante and Katelyn Caiati.  Brother of James Peter Pozzi and Sandra Laverne Sesler.

A native of Petaluma, CA. ...

Georgia  Nell Simons

Georgia Nell Simons

Dec 30, 2016

Born February 2, 1924, left her beloved circle of family and friends on December 30, 2016. A sweet, wonderful, upbeat woman, she always found the best in those around her. Born and raised in Austin, TX, she was anxious to see the world, so she joined the Navy during WWII, proudly becoming a Wave and going to New York...

Janice  A. Cheney

Janice A. Cheney

Dec 29, 2016

JANICE A. CHENEY passed away on December 29, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 64 years.  Devoted wife of Lemuel Cheney of Petaluma.  Adored mother of Tina Piazza, Kathy Vitale, Matthew Cheney.  Beloved grandmother of Tiffany, Julie, Angela, Francesca, Joseph and David.  Cherished great-grandmother of Damian, Isrealla, Nevaeha, Rico, Aiyana, Jayden, Niko and Angel.  Loving sister of Shirley...

Mary Bonomi

Mary Bonomi

Dec 29, 2016

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of MARY (ROBUSTELLI) BONOMI on December 29, 2016 in Petaluma.  She was born on April 10, 1928 in the small town of Montaque in Siskiyou County. In 1950, she married Alfred Bonomi after only knowng him for six weeks.  She met him when they both worked at Poultry...

Carlo James "Jim" Ricci

Carlo James "Jim" Ricci

Dec 28, 2016

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, December 28, 2016, beloved husband of the late Irene Louise Ricci. Loving father of Dan Ricci (Ginny), Lori Barnes (late Dennis), Carlene Dolcini (Tom) and Kenneth Ricci.  Adored grandfather of Gina Brians, Lisa Ricci, Catherine Maltby, Chris Ricci, Anthony Barnes, Darin Barnes, Thomas Dolcini Jr., Grace Dolcini and Cara Ricci. Cherished great...

Catherine  "Cathy" Yeaman

Catherine "Cathy" Yeaman

Dec 28, 2016

On December 28, 2016, we said a sorrowful goodbye to CATHERINE "CATHY" YEAMAN, beloved wife of 54 years to Sidney "Kent" Yeaman, mother to Shelly Yeaman Berg, John and Jamie Yeaman, grandmother to Nick and Garrett Berg, Kelsey and Clarissa Yeaman, and great -grandmother to Kaitlin and Austin Berg, sister-in-law to Carolyn Newkirk and Elise Huff, and many other...

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