Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Robert J. Perry
Feb 11, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ROBERT J. PERRY, known to many as Bob Perry, 73. He died February 11th after living with cancer for over 30 years. Bob was born August 14,1942 in Sonoma County to William and Jean (Arnell) Perry and grew up in Petaluma. He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1961...
Francis Owen Sherman
Feb 11, 2016
Born on May 12, 1919 in Indiana Ranch House near the Keystone Cemetery near Dobbins, CA, his mid-wife donated the land that became the Keystone Cemetery. Francis is survived by his son's; Dennis Sherman of San Francisco and Roger Sherman of Sebastopol, granddaughter; Dinah Sherman of Half Moon Bay and great grandson; Chris Hayashi-Sherman of Japan. He is preceded in...
Neil Stephens Jackson
Feb 10, 2016
NEIL STEPHENS JACKSON of Petaluma, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2016. He was 51 years of age. Neil was born in Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, on October 14, 1964. At the age of 18, he joined the Royal Marine Corps and almost immediately saw action in the Falkland Islands campaign. From there he served in Northern Ireland, and in...
Dean Arnold Volker
Feb 8, 2016
Dean Arnold Volker passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's on February 8, 2016 with his wife and children by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Elsie Volker and his daughter Michelle. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years LeeAnn Volker (They were true soul mates) and his children...
Susan P. "Suzy" Melvin
Feb 7, 2016
SUSAN P. "SUZY" MELVIN passed away on February 7, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 74 years. Devoted wife of the late Paul Melvin. Survived by numerous friends. Suzy was born in Sacramento, but reared and educated in San Francisco. She worked as a legal secretary for 25 years for a law firm in Santa Rosa. Suzy was...
Brenda Marie Chisholm
Feb 6, 2016
BRENDA CHISHOLM passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6th at the age of 90. Born December 13, 1925 in Oakland, CA, she was the youngest daughter of Pearl and James Hay. In 1947, she married Leigh Chisholm and moved to Santa Clara where she worked as a school secretary while they raised two sons, James and David. After thirty-plus years...
Henry "Hank" Bahnsen
Feb 5, 2016
HENRY "HANK" BAHNSEN passed away on February 5, 2016 in Penngrove at the age of 83. Devoted husband of 49 years to Twyla Bahnsen of Penngrove. Cherished father of Denise Bahnsen-Brown, Duwayne Bahnsen (Kerry), and Cheri Massey all of Petaluma. Beloved grandfather of Greta and Gemma Bahnsen; Candice and Julianna Massey; and Ray McGee (Megan). Adored great-grandfather of Harley and...
Donna Joyce Kelly
Feb 5, 2016
DONNA JOYCE KELLY passed away on February 5, 2016 in Novato at the age of 84 years. Devoted wife of Ross C. Kelly, Jr., of Novato. Beloved mother of Rick C. Tynes (Rayna) of WA, Clyde W. Tynes, Jr. (Vicki) of Novato, Charlene Hubbard (Russell) of Petaluma, Tom Olivera (Kathy) of Novato, and the late Dwyane "Dewey" Tynes and Craig...
Paul Ronald Rasmussen
Feb 2, 2016
PAUL RONALD RASMUSSEN passed away on February 2, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 85 years. At his request, no services will be held.
Robert Lee Sisemore
Jan 31, 2016
Passed away at his home in Petaluma, CA, January 31, 2016 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Jane A. Sisemore. Beloved father of Susan A. Sisemore of Petaluma. He is also survived by his loving caregivers, David, Fabiola, Jorge, Claudia, Anita and Javier. A native of Ashland, Oklahoma. Robert, a 36-year resident of Petaluma,...
Angie Rodriguez
Jan 30, 2016
Passed away at home in Rohnert Park, CA, January 30, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Rodriguez. Loving mother of Rosemary Mojica (George), Norma Girimonte (Leonard) and Patty Cosme (Manuel). Cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7. A native of Tampa, Florida, Angie settled in San Francisco in 1949, living there until...
Christine Rapoza
Jan 25, 2016
Christine Rapoza passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 25, 2016 at her home in Petaluma. Christine was born on September 8, 1928 in Wellsville, New York to Walter and Margaret Chaffee. Christine married John J. Rapoza on January 13, 1951 in Carmel, California. They were married 64 years until John's passing in 2015. Christine is survived...
Bettie Jean O'Brien
Jan 24, 2016
Bettie passed peacefully on January 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years of age. Bettie was born in Stockton, California to Ted and Dorothy Smalley and was predeceased by her brothers, Richard Smalley and Thomas Smalley. Bettie grew up in Potter Valley, California and as a young woman worked driving troops during World War II. It...
Elaine Ann Fries Fink
Jan 22, 2016
Elaine Fink, 65, of Sebastopol, California, passed away Jan. 22, 2016, after a courageous 23 year battle with cancer. Elaine was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Emil and Mary Fries. She met her husband of nearly 40 years, Mark Fink, while living in Arizona. The two married Oct. 16, 1976. Elaine was instrumental in setting up a...
Norma Leona Lutz
Jan 22, 2016
NORMA LEONA LUTZ (GROTH) was born in Clinton, Minnesota on June 12, 1930. Norma passed away on January 22, 2016 in the loving care of Kelly Sturgeon and her staff at Creekside Cottage. We are truly thankful for the care they gave her in the last year of her life. Norma was raised in Luverne, Minnesota. When she graduated from...
Chris Tomio Inagawa
Jan 19, 2016
CHRIS TOMIO INAGAWA passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 19 at the age of 73. Born in Colorado to Hichiro Inagawa and Yoshiko Kawamoto. Survived by wife, Angelina of 47 years; daughters, Terry and Patricia with respective husbands; son, Chris Jr; grandsons, Marcus, Brady and Evan James; older sister, Betty Goto; step-sons, Glenn and Robert; stepdaughter...
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Klebora, Jr.
Jan 18, 2016
CHARLES "CHUCK" JOSEPH KLEBORA, JR., passed away at his home in Petaluma at the age of 79. Chuck - as he used to remind us was an April Fool - born April 1, 1936 in San Francisco to Charles Joseph Klebora Sr. and Martha Freida Frank. A native San Franciscan, Chuck was born and raised in the Outer Sunset in...
Michael Martin Hansen
Jan 18, 2016
MICHAEL MARTIN HANSEN was born in Chicago, Illinois. Michael came out to California at age 18 and stayed. Michael formed his own band and played with many musicians, including luminary Kate Wolf, opening up for such legends as Taj Mahal and Rosanne Cash. Michael earned his degree in art history at Sonoma State University while helping to raise his daughter...
Michael E. Medina
Jan 17, 2016
Passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Kentfield, CA. Loving father of Michael E. Medina Jr. (Gia) and Amanda Medina Diaz (Carmelo). Dear brother of Mark A. Medina (Maureen). Beloved companion of Helen Skinner. A native of Oakland, CA. Age 69 Years. Michael a 15 year resident of Petaluma was a retired sprinkler fitter with Local #483. He was an...
Marian Moynihan
Jan 16, 2016
On January 16th 2016 our Island Wahine left us for the warm embrace of her next adventure. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Marian Westly was born September 18th 1927 in the plantation town of Pahala on the big island of Hawaii. She was imbued with a love of family, flowers, the ocean, and her beloved...
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