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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Stanley Eugene Ritchie
Jul 14, 2015
Passed away July 14, 2015 in Petaluma, CA, husband of the late Virginia L. Ritchie. Father of Kathleen Ritchie, Stanley Ritchie, Jr., Alan Ritchie and Lorraine Dethlefsen. Grandfather of Nikki Ritchie, Audrey Dethlefsen and Eric Dethlefsen. A 47 year resident of Petaluma, Stanley was a graduate of San Francisco Polytechnic High School, where he played football. He taught for many...
Ellen D. Brians
Jul 9, 2015
Passed away peacefully July 9, 2015. Ellen was born in 1923 in Petaluma and was a life-long resident on Kastania Ranch. She attended Lincoln Primary,Philip Sweed and Petaluma High School. She was much loved and will be deeply missed by her beloved children, Keith Brians (Arlene), Ken Brians (Marta) and Kathleen Faris (David), grandsons Ty Schacherl,Todd Schacherl,Benjamin Brians, Kirk Faris,...
Donald J. "Don" Laursen
Jul 8, 2015
Passed away in Sonoma, CA, July 8, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was a native of Seattle, WA and a longtime resident of the East Bay prior to moving to Sonoma 15 years ago. Don was a real estate developer for many years. He was a member of St. Francis Solano Church in Sonoma. Don is survived...
Clyde L. "Bud" Mccord
Jul 8, 2015
Clyde "Bud" McCord, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 8, 2015. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Melba McCord; his daughter the late Kathleen Ryan, grandsons Robert Stauft and Alex Mallin; granddaughter Nicole Mallin; and his great grandchildren Clyde, Serena, Dylan and Emily; and many other close relatives and friends. Clyde Lyden McCord was born on November 21, 1924...
Barbara Lanker
Jul 7, 2015
Passed away suddenly, July 7, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Fritz Lanker. Survived by son, Ken Lanker (Karen), daughter, Joanne McHugh (Tom), grandson Kurt Lanker, sister-in-law Emma Maddelana and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Barbara loved horses, cattle and being a farm girl. Visitation will be held, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from Noon to 3:00 PM at...
Joseph David Fitzgerald
Jul 3, 2015
Born in Sioux City, Joe grew up in Iowa and moved with his family to California where he attended college, both in California and later in Utah. Joe served the people of California more than 41 years as a pharmacist helping them to attain wellness and improved quality of life. He was a private pilot, helped build a vacation cabin...
James Flocchini
Jul 2, 2015
FLOCCHINI, James (Jim) left us suddenly on July 2, 2015. Much loved by his family and liked by all who knew him, Jim was a sensitive and gentle man with a heart much larger than himself who cared deeply about those around him and did it all with a "cheeky" sense of humor. Our lasting memories will be of a...
Mark Anthony Kostielney
Jul 1, 2015
Mark A. Kostielney, former Director of Health Services for Sonoma County, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015 after a courageously fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Sturgis, Michigan to Al and Anne Kostielney. As a youngster, his family moved to California, finally settling in Hollister. Mark attended Humboldt State University and Golden Gate...
Katie M. Fomasi
Jun 26, 2015
Passed away at home in Cotati, CA., June 26, 2015, beloved wife for 71 years of John P. Fomasi. Loving mother of Marlene Baxman (Ron), Janice Berry (Geo), Ray Fomasi (Laurinda) and Carol Ward (Joel). Cherished grandmother of Tom Baxman, John Baxman, Cindy Hunter, Holly Berry, John Fomasi, Gina Ramey, Carly Ward, Jacob Ward, Trevor Ward and the late Amy...
Leo Paul Ielmorini
Jun 23, 2015
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 23, 2015, beloved husband of Rose L. Ielmorini. Dear brother of Loretta Silacci and Bernice Caselli (Gary). Loving uncle of Steve Moody (Jeannie), Ken Moody, Louise Silacci Draxler, Danny Silacci, Larry Silacci, Ken Caselli, Ron Caselli and Renee Renati and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Son-in-law of Rose Azevedo. A native of...
Victoria "Vicki" Monticello Mazzoleni
Jun 20, 2015
Passed away at home in Petaluma, June 20, 2015, beloved wife of George Mazzoleni. Cherished daughter of the late Salvatore and Dorothy Monticello. Loving mother of Michelle Morgan (late Mark) of Petaluma and the late Gina Mazzoleni. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Isabella, Michael and Joseph Morgan. Dear sister of Carol Mischel (Jake), Tory Monticello (Sharon) of Petaluma and the late...
Leroy Allen Fuller
Jun 20, 2015
LeROY ALLEN FULLER passed away on June 20, 2015 in Bellevue, WA at age 86. He was born in Petaluma, where he lived until 2002. LeRoy was much loved for his zest for life and love of family. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, his son, Marvin Fuller, Sr., grandson, Timothy Fuller, Jr. and sisters, Lola Landi, Madeline Miller...
Lucille Duerson
Jun 18, 2015
LUCILLE DUERSON 1911-2015 "Dynamite does come in small packages!" Longtime Sonoma Mountain resident, Lucille Duerson, died June 18, 2015 after a short stay at Memorial hospital. Lucille lived to be 103 and resided on the Mountain Ranch where she and her late husband, Cleve, began their long journey together in the 1930's. Lucille leaves behind friends, family and a bucket...
Catherine Valerie Klinge
Jun 16, 2015
CATHERINE VALERIE KLINGE, born in Auckland, New Zealand, she grew up in Southern CA and then moved with her family to Petaluma in 1979 where she put down deep roots and raised her family. Catherine served the city of Petaluma as an incredible emergency dispatcher for 23 years and lived a life of loving, serving and ministering to others. She...
Eugene Robert Senften
Jun 16, 2015
Eugene R. Senften September 6, 1922 - June 16, 2015 Eugene Robert Senften was born in Castleford, Idaho the youngest of five children. He was a veteran of the Second World War piloting his B17 bomber on 35 missions over Europe. Gene retired from reserve duty as a Lt. Colonel in 1982. Eugene was a graduate of the University of...
George Merlyn Muldoon
Jun 12, 2015
Passed away at his Petaluma residence, June 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Uncle of Glenna LeGrand and her late husband Donald, Great Uncle of Meghan Meeks, Michael LeGrand, Emily Usher and the late Damon LeGrand. George Muldoon, active member of the Music Teacher's Association of California was the winner of the Association's annual State Composer's Contest in...
Margaret "Peggy" Canelis
Jun 9, 2015
Peggy (Margaret) Canelis passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2015 at age 91. Born January 6, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Cazadero. Born to Martha and Mike Bohan, she grew up on the family ranch and was preceded in death by her six siblings - Fran (John Bei), Mick Bohan (Leona), Patrick Bohan, Betty Gluch (Stan), Jim Bohan...
Eloise June Decker
Jun 9, 2015
June Decker, born, September 18, 1931, in Houston, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She is survived by four daughters, Susan Kiner, Cherie Khan, Virginia Gibbs, and Debbie Kiner, one sister, Virginia Parker, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Decker. She was an active member of the LDS church. She and...
Fredrick Clay Miske
Jun 9, 2015
On June 9, 2015, FREDRICK CLAY MISKE passed away at home after a short illness. Fred worked at and retired from Sonoma State Hospital after 39 years. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, a brother and sister-in-law, two grandchildren, many friends, several nieces and nephews, including a favorite niece, Carol. Memorial Service is at 6:00 pm, Saturday, June 20,...
Mae Ross Epperson
Jun 8, 2015
MAE ROSS EPPERSON passed quietly on June 8, 2015 in Citrus Heights, CA. Mae is survived by her children, Patricia "Trish" Welter, Santa Rosa; Barbara "Barbe" Seal, Dayton, NV; Margaret "Gretta" Harris, Roseville; and James "Jim" Epperson, Woodland; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at 1 pm on Friday, June 12 at St....
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