Our Obituaries
Mary Gail Anderson
August 4, 1942 - January 23, 2018
Mary Gail Anderson, age 75, of Loomis, California passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday January 23rd, 2018. Gail was surrounded with love and support, and she received the very best care during the final days of her life. Mary Gail Anderson was born in Paris, Arkansas on August 4, 1942. Gail is survived by her three children, Cynthia Anderson-Bires, Michael Anderson, Stacey Anderson,...
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Mary M. Johnson
May 16, 1928 - January 21, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Johnson (nee McClelland) died in her home January 21, 2018 in Auburn, California. She was 89Mary was born May 16, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Victor Beaumont and Elizabeth Backus McClelland. She graduated from Placer Junior College in Auburn in 1945 with an associate's degree.She married Carl Gottfried Johnson May 1, 1954 and lived in Auburn for the past 73 years. Mary...
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Richard Harrison
August 26, 1945 - January 11, 2018
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Cynthia Harmon Sayre
August 3, 1959 - January 10, 2018
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Diane Carol Ferguson
July 25, 1936 - January 9, 2018
Diane spent her life enjoying the beauty, friendships and family all around her. When she wasn't at home with her parents, you could find her on the golf course with the ladies, knitting scarves for her grandchildren, or flipping through photo albums while listening to her Elvis record. She was happiest spending time with her family and chasing the grandkids around the house. She was one of the...
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Ray Gordon Newton
July 18, 1926 - January 9, 2018
Ray G Newton passed away on January 9, 2018 in Lincoln, California at the age of 91. Ray was born on July 18, 1926 in Colusa, California. He grew up on a ranch in Marysville, California with 5 brothers and 1 sister. In 1949 Ray married Phyllis, and they spent 69 happy years together. During WW2 he served in the pacific. Ray worked at Borden's for many years and retired with the PCWA.Listening...
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Cynthia Sue Browning
May 24, 1965 - January 5, 2018
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Sol Kim
January 5, 2018 - January 5, 2018
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Noah Harrison Biagioni
January 21, 2012 - December 30, 2017
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Roy Wilson
February 1, 1945 - December 22, 2017
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Frederick John Theis
April 22, 1944 - December 19, 2017
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Virginia Marilyn Tompkins
November 7, 1948 - December 17, 2017
Virginia M. Tompkins, 69, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home in Auburn surrounded by her family. She is survived by her Husband of 41 years Rod Tompkins 64, her daughter Michelle, Sons, Rodney Jr., Jacob, Jesse, and 5 grandchildren. Virginia (Gina) a homemaker from South Carolina loved raising her children in Auburn. When anyone speaks of her it is always said how sweet,...
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Attilio Joseph Bazzani
July 21, 1926 - December 16, 2017
Til "Poppy" Bazzani, 91, died peacefully on December 16, 2017 in Grass Valley, CA. Married to Dixie for 66 years until her passing in 2014. Survived by his children, Michael (Pam), Janice (Charlie) and Steve (Bobbi). Beloved Grandfather of Matthew (Marcy), Aimee (Jesus), Kelly, John (Elise), Nicole, Lindsey, Aaron and Haley. Cherished Great Grandfather of Noah, Antonia, Miabella, Joaquin, Lucy...
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Leon Eugene Wood
February 14, 1949 - December 13, 2017
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Paraskovya Tsera
October 20, 1939 - December 13, 2017
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John Joseph Begley
October 22, 1933 - December 12, 2017
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Marjorie E. Mills
April 28, 1921 - December 10, 2017
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Paul Leslie Tombaugh
November 20, 1921 - December 2, 2017
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Dorothy Lopes
June 29, 1924 - November 29, 2017
Dorothy Lopes passed away Wednesday November 29, 2017 at the age of 93 in Lincoln, CA. Dorothy was born June 29, 1924 in Chicago, IL. Her parents, Harriet and Fred Schneider raised five children during the Great Depression. On June 29, 1943 she married her high school sweetheart Joseph Rauwolf and had three sons, Joe, Jerry and Jack. She had the "Can Do" attitude and worked in the defense...
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Robert James Hardy
May 20, 1942 - November 28, 2017
IN HONOR OF BOB HARDYRobert James Hardy, retired Auburn ophthalmologist, passed away peacefully at hisLincoln Hills home on Tuesday November 28, 2017. He braved ALS with presence,grace and courage. Bob was 75 years old and deeply loved by his family and friends.Born on May 20, 1942 in Chester SC, Bob had a diverse and exciting growing up,living with his family in many different states around the...
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Franklin Benjamin Gregersen
March 22, 1922 - November 21, 2017
Franklin "Frank" Benjamin Gregersen, age 95, husband of the late Lula Arlene Gregersen, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, in Auburn, California after a short illness. He lived in Auburn, California since 2011.Frank was born March 22, 1922, in Ruskin, Nebraska to Carl Christian Gregersen and Luella (Peterson) Gregersen. He graduated from Oregon State University where he received a degree in...
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Vilya Kitsen
January 19, 1941 - November 18, 2017
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Robert Michael Singleton
November 11, 1943 - November 15, 2017
Robert Michael (Mike) Singleton died November 15, 2017 from complications in the treatment of melanoma. He was 74.Positive, pragmatic, humorous and caring, Michael never made an enemy in his life. He will be genuinely missed by his many friends and family. Born in Chicago, IL on November 11, 1943, Michael was the eldest of four children of Jack W. Singleton, M.D., and M. Patricia Singleton ...
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Faye Wright Vinson
July 31, 1923 - November 15, 2017
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Delores Elaine Amaro
July 18, 1930 - November 14, 2017
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Doris Charlotte Bailey
September 29, 1918 - November 11, 2017
Doris Bailey, born September 29,1918 passed from this life November 11,2017.Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Earl Bailey in 1996, she is survived by her son Ron(Jane), Doris also leaves behind three grandchildren Steve Bailey (Brenda), of Placerville,Sheryse Lewis (Matt) of Meadow Vista, Travis Bailey (Brenda), of Foresthill , 7 great grandchildren Chris Britton(Bonnie) of Foresthill...
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David John Thomas
March 2, 1956 - November 8, 2017
David John Thomas, 61 years old, of Auburn Calif. died on November 8, 2017 in his home surrounded by his wife and children after battling cancer for a year and a half. He was born on March 2, 1956 to Jack and Mildred Thomas in Sunnyvale, Calif. and was married to Susan Thomas.David was an Engineering Geologist who worked for Caltrans. He loved to hike, rock climb, go on adventures but most of all...
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Wai Y. Gee
March 23, 1920 - November 6, 2017
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James Allen Santos
February 28, 1949 - November 5, 2017
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Ernest Robert Perry
September 1, 1939 - November 3, 2017
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Gordon Dennis Van Pelt
October 30, 1949 - October 30, 2017
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Dorothy Law Johnson
April 2, 1921 - October 29, 2017
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Joseph Fernandes Amaro
October 25, 1926 - October 29, 2017
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Marc Prochnow
September 20, 1954 - October 25, 2017
Marc Forbes ProchnowSeptember 20, 1954-October 25, 2017It is with great sadness that we share the news of Marc Prochnow's unexpected passing.He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Marc was preceded in death by his mother Betty Lou Prochnow and his nephew Jay Prochnow.He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Prochnow, stepson Paolo Yates (Michelle) grandchildren Garrett, Brett,...
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David S. Sparling
November 4, 1934 - October 23, 2017
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Cornelis Vergers
August 28, 1938 - October 22, 2017
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David Rezeau Brearley
February 6, 1942 - October 22, 2017
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Pamela Day Britt
February 3, 1949 - October 20, 2017
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Noburu Hamasaki
September 5, 1921 - October 20, 2017
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Thomas Herbert Maxwell
December 1, 1943 - October 20, 2017
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Carl Cale Johnson
December 15, 1968 - October 19, 2017
Carl Cale Johnson passed away on October 19, 2017, in Auburn, California, at the age of 48. Born in Billings, MT, Carl spent his youth traveling across the country with his military family, living in seven different states and the Republic of Panama. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Virginia Tech and his master of arts in teaching from University of Alaska, Juneau.Named the...
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Robert Lee Johnson
July 22, 1936 - October 19, 2017
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Goldie Sue Capik
June 17, 1975 - October 17, 2017
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Eugene K. Nodohara
November 7, 1922 - October 17, 2017
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Frederick Belt
April 7, 1936 - October 13, 2017
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Gary Kent McDonald
May 5, 1951 - October 13, 2017
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Richard Donald Bowen
May 16, 1925 - October 13, 2017
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Patricia Ann Loye
July 1, 1929 - October 10, 2017
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Daniel Michael Curtin
January 14, 1956 - October 9, 2017
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Eduardo Andres Rosales
December 15, 1998 - October 4, 2017
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Almerinda Vieira
November 1, 1928 - September 30, 2017
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Robert Buscher
September 24, 1988 - September 19, 2017
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Anna M. Anderson
March 7, 1953 - September 19, 2017
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Frances L. Matthews
December 7, 1949 - September 15, 2017
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Mary Nell Kaufman
July 30, 1927 - September 14, 2017
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Michael Paul LaCosse
December 21, 1947 - September 11, 2017
Michael LaCosse passed away on Monday, 9-11-2017 after a long illness of lung disease. He was in his work shop (man cave) doing what he loved. Mike was a resident of Grass Valley and Auburn for 40 years. He was born on 12-21-47 in Marquette Michigan. He married the love of his life Susan (Gaultney) LaCosse 50 years ago on 7-17-1967. He is survived by: wife Susan; two children Tammy (Wayne)...
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Patricia Jaehnig
November 23, 1933 - September 7, 2017
Patricia JaehnigNov. 23, 1933-Sept. 7, 2017Patricia Jaehnig was born on Nov. 23, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. Along with her parents, Earl and Jean Davis, her sister, Deanne, and her brother, Gary, she lived in Joplin, MO. The family to move to San Diego to be near an aunt and where Earl would be able to find work in a nearby aircraft factory. However, as WWII ended so did the job...
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Ida Klazina Bakker
April 22, 1932 - September 5, 2017
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Doralee Slade
April 29, 1929 - September 3, 2017
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Chester Peter Gaylor
July 11, 1944 - September 2, 2017
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Irene Mary Perrine
September 25, 1919 - September 1, 2017
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Evelyn June Benham
June 4, 1926 - August 26, 2017
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Evelyn June Benham
June 4, 1926 - August 26, 2017
Evelyn Benham passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 in her home in Foresthill, at the age of 91 years. Born to William Roland and Tillie Cooper in Oxaka, South Dakota. She came to California where she met her beloved husband Lloyd Benham. Also preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Her Husband Lloyd and daughter Sharon Setylar.She is survived by her daughter Sandy...
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Joan Edith VanNest
March 5, 1935 - August 26, 2017
Joan Van Nest (nee Schroeder) Passed away at age 82, August 26, 2017 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease, at Brecon Village Memory Care in Saline, MI. Joan was born in Dearborn, MI. the youngest of three girls of parents Emil and Salome Schroeder. She was married to Fay (Pete) Van Nest April 6, 1956 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dearborn, MI. Joan is pre-deceased by her husband of 41...
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Emerson Lyle Smith
November 2, 1920 - August 25, 2017
Emerson Lyle Smith 11/2/20 - 8/25/17Emerson was born November 2, 1920 in Fabiola Hospital in Oakland, CA. His father was Lloyd Emerson Smith and his mother Christina Nielsen Smith. He had a sister Altha Kristen Smith, later Altha Branning. His father owned a butcher shop where Emerson worked till he left home at 22.He went to LongFellow Grammer School, Herbert Hoover JR. High, Oakland Technical...
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Kenzie Ann Harnagel
August 18, 2017 - August 18, 2017
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Donald Edward Just
August 17, 1936 - August 15, 2017
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Michael Anthony Mason
February 5, 1931 - August 12, 2017
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Linda Kay Jupin
September 20, 1946 - August 11, 2017
Linda Kay Jupin was a fierce, loving, loyal, stubborn, friendly, funny, beautiful Godly woman who went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 11th, just as the sun rose over the foothills. Her heart gave out but her spirit never broke. At 70 years old, Linda loved to paint and sing, to work on her flowers, and to be at the beach. But most of all, Linda loved God and her family. Linda and Jim...
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Michael Lee Maples
December 3, 1945 - August 9, 2017
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Frances Gayle Loyd
January 11, 1947 - August 6, 2017
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Jody Lynn Walker
November 4, 1963 - August 2, 2017
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Marjorie Loughlin
March 7, 1922 - August 2, 2017
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Geraldine Mae Frederick
March 20, 1928 - August 2, 2017
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Donald Clayton Whitehead
December 6, 1921 - August 1, 2017
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Charles William Butler
January 24, 1932 - August 1, 2017
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Joanna Rykoff
September 7, 1953 - August 1, 2017
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Eva Mae Hansen Rankin
March 5, 1923 - July 31, 2017
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Lonnie Dale Durfee
December 5, 1954 - July 25, 2017
Lonnie Dale Durfee died of natural causes in her home in Newcastle, CA on July 25, 2017. Lonnie was born on December 5, 1954 in Auburn CA. She was 62 years old. Lonnie was predeceased by her mother, Barbara Jean Durfee. She is survived by her father, James H. Durfee of Auburn, her brother, Jim (Peggy) Durfee of Loomis, her sisters Leslie (Gary) Krymer of Oceanside and Linda (Chris) Angel of...
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Cecil Anthony Moon
September 27, 1932 - July 17, 2017
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Rose C. Ford
June 19, 1930 - July 17, 2017
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Stephen Riley
August 15, 1934 - July 16, 2017
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Nancy Lee Lotti
April 2, 1937 - July 16, 2017
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Woodrow A. Winget
September 5, 1930 - July 14, 2017
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Lillian Grace Kiser
March 2, 1913 - July 11, 2017
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Robert Howard Thomas
November 19, 1949 - July 10, 2017
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Bird T. Lewis
May 20, 1923 - July 8, 2017
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Roberta Murray
June 28, 1933 - July 7, 2017
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Ella Mae Leavens
May 9, 1930 - July 4, 2017
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