Obituaries
Lillian Anderson
Mar 27, 2012
Lillian was born March 18, 1922, along with her twin sister Vivian in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Lillie Bell and Vernon Victor Brookshier. Lil was one of 9 children. Lillian was a WAC (Women's Army Corps) in 1945 where she met the love of her life Robert(Bob) Anderson. Bob has just returned from overseas in the Philippines where he was a...
Thomas Donato
Mar 27, 2012
Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, and friend. Tom 'Tommy' Donato was born and raised in Sacramento. He attended Holy Spirit Grammar School, Christian Brothers High School, and Saint Mary's College. He also received his Master's Degree in Spanish from Sacramento State University. He loved sports and played throughout his school days, as well as, two years of football...
Mary Kathryn O'Connor
Mar 26, 2012
In Sacramento, March 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Delbert J. O'Connor, loving mother of John (Maureen), Gerald, Brian (Wendy) and Matthew O'Connor and the late Ann O'Connor, preceded in death by her parents Gerald M. Desmond and Kathryn M. Desmond. Sister of Ann Christie and the late Gerald Desmond. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Megan, Allison, Colin (Marissa), Kyle,...
Marie A. Fox
Mar 22, 2012
In Sacramento on March 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Victor F. Fox. She is the cherished mother of Linda Fox Reed, Frederic Zehnder Fox, and Vicki Ann Fox. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Koewler (Thomas) and sister-in-law Lenarda Fox (Wilfrid). Daughter of the...
Mary B. Jacobson
Mar 21, 2012
In Sacramento, on March 21, 2012, beloved wife of the late Jim Jacobson, loving mother of Kathleen White, Ed White (Barbara), Sharon Quinton and companion (Gary), Chris White (Dominic), Terry (Arlene), Jill (Brad) and David, step-children, Mike Jacobson, (Ramona), Jeff (Melinda), John (Janet). Sister of Robert B. Brine and wife Jean. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 26. A...
Doris L. Farrell
Mar 21, 2012
Doris L. Farrell passed away March 21, 2012 at her home in Sacramento, CA at the age of 91. Sweet, gentle and kind are the words that best describe her. She was born May 8, 1920 to Frederick and Henrietta Gagnier in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI with her sister Eunice, and graduated from the Detroit...
Marlyn M. Vanderford
Mar 19, 2012
In Sacramento, on March 19, 2012, she died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Marlyn devoted her entire life to her family and spent tireless hours putting them before herself. She was an accomplished seamstress, cook, and so enjoyed her time in the garden. Marlyn along with her family also successfully owned and operated Newbert Hardware,...
Michael J. Crowley
Mar 18, 2012
Born April 4,1938 in Portland, OR, Michael was called home on March 18, 2012 in Sacramento, CA. Born to Robert M. and Marjory V. Crowley, he is lovingly survived by his wife Hazel "Sissy" Crowley and their children Daniel Crowley and wife Jennifer of Salinas, CA, Robin Orner and husband Bruce of Temecula, CA, Kathleen Castillo and husband Al of...
Norman (Buss) F. Roberts Jr.
Mar 11, 2012
The family of Buss Roberts is sad to announce his death in Sacramento, on March 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucille, two daughters Amanda Gourley and Jennifer Sterling, son in-law Steve Sterling and grandchildren Chad and Drew Sterling and Kate Gourley. Buss was the son of Alvira (Stead) and Norman Roberts. He was born...
Alan Edward Felion
Mar 8, 2012
Alan Edward Felion was born in Chico, Ca. on June 11, 2942, the son of Roderic Felion Sr., and Iona Butler Felion. He passed away in Sacramento, Ca., on March 8, 2012 at age 69, 7 months after a diagnosis of cancer. He atteneded Notre Dame Grammar School in Chico and St. Francis Grammar School in Sacramento and graduated from...
James (Jim) Aloysius Gill
Mar 5, 2012
James (Jim) Aloysius Gill Born March 3rd 1948 Entered into rest March 5th 2012 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend Jim was a devoted friend and family man, who always touched the lives of everyone he met. His sweet demeanor and delightful sense of humor endeared Jim to everyone who knew him. Born and raised in Sacramento, Jim...
Nancy Sharel Kearns
Mar 1, 2012
12-11-36 to 3-1-12 Nancy was born in Portland, OR., but spent most of her life in Sacramento. She graduated from Sacramento High School and Sacramento City College before embarking on a career in real estate. Nancy was a beautiful, strong but gentle woman who suffered for many years with M.S. However, she never complained or questioned why she was stricken...
James Anthony Burich
Feb 29, 2012
James A. Burich Sr. closed the book on a long and fulfilling life. Born in Sacramento May 12, 1925, Jim attended Holy Angels and then Christian Brothers High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp and served in England during WWII. After the war Jim earned a B.S. from USF, returned to Sacramento and joined his...
Wilma Jean Hamatani
Feb 25, 2012
HAMATANI, Wilma Jean 'Jeanie' Jeanie was born November 19, 1925, in Chicago, IL, to James and Eunice Sponsler and was peacefully called home on February 25, 2012, in Sacramento, CA. She was a Registered Nurse by profession and worked at hospitals in Springfield, IL, and Honolulu, HI. She worked at Sutter General Hospital for 10 years, prior to meeting her...
Wyona Lindner Oakes
Feb 21, 2012
A proud native San Franciscan, born October 19, 1923. Died at home supported by loving family February 21, 2012. Daughter of John and Irma Lindner. Dedicated wife of 67 years to Donald 'Toad' Oakes (deceased). Sweet mother of Joanne Simonds (deceased), Donna Cartee (George) of Boise, Idaho, and Corinne 'Corky' Oakes of Sacramento; devoted grandmother of James Harle MD (Sati)...
Jerome Robert Votaw
Feb 21, 2012
Jerome "Jerry" Votaw was taken from us too soon on February 21, 2012. Cherished father of Jana Pinney and Rachel Carson. Father-in-law of Brandon Pinney. Son of Evelyn and Virgil Votaw. Brother of Janice Peter and John Votaw. Grandfather of Maximus and Morrison Pinney. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former husband of Mary. Jerry was born in Sacramento in...
Kenneth Joseph King
Feb 19, 2012
Kenneth passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 68 years. He was born in Berwyn, IL on Dec. 19, 1943 to Richard Homolka (deceased) and Mildred Kopriva (deceased). Ken went to Quigley North HS and Ignatius HS in Chicago, IL. He graduated from the University of Detroit, MI with an Architectural degree and became...
Dorothy Vern Vincent
Feb 17, 2012
Dorothy Vincent, a long-time Richmond resident, died on February 17, 2012, in a rest home in Sacramento. She was 94. She was born on November 3, 1917, in San Francisco, to Charles and Minnie (Alber) Meseth. Her family moved to Oak Park in Sacramento, where she lived until age nine, until returning to San Francisco. She attended Mission High School,...
Terry Lee Wolford
Feb 16, 2012
Terry Wolford was welcomed to this world in Havre de Grace, Maryland on August 17, 1946. 65 years later on February 16, 2012 he passed away in Sacramento, California. Terry leaves behind a loving family, a wife and two sons, but a much grander family in all those who knew and loved him. Coming to California as a young boy,...
Dorothy Marie Riney Getchell
Feb 14, 2012
Our precious mother Dorothy Marie Getchell passed from this life on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy Marie was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on April 10, 1919 to Francis Guerdon and Mabel Catherine Riney. Dorothy was the second oldest of ten children, and the fourth of the ten to depart. Dorothy married Harold Getchell and...
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