KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – After a five-year battle to recover from a stroke, Marthe DiGiovanna Lanza finally went home to the Lord at 1:31 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at her home in Kelseyville. She was 88 years old.

Marthe was a French war bride, married her husband GI Joe (a Normandy invader) in Paris.

Aside from her love of family, especially her four children, she had a passion for dressmaking. She worked as a seamstress at a factory until she was able to open her own bridal shoppe. She was gifted in designing, pattern making, beading, and creating that special dress. She took pride in being able to make every bride into the most beautiful princess.

Later she tried other creative arts. She was gifted at crochet, knitting and macramé. She took art classes and was gifted at drawing, water color and oil painting. She made something beautiful out of everything she touched.

Marthe moved to Lake County in 1988. She was an active member of a singles club, followed the dance route for the seniors around the lake, was an active Christian at Lakeport Christian Center, loved the Lord and it showed in her constant smile, sweet loving attitude and giving heart.

She was a longtime member of TOPS, a group that continued to support her after her stroke with cards and letters.

Her oldest son Denis went on before her but she is survived by her sister, Charlette, who always made her laugh till she wet her pants; her remaining three children, Tina of Kelseyville, Joseph of St. George, Utah, and Michael of Glendora, Calif.; along with daughters-in-law whom she loved; 17 grandchildren; and multiple great-grandchildren.

She was loved by many and will be missed by more. Sing on Mom … and keep on dancing!

We will be celebrating your life at a memorial in January ... we love you Mom.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Visitation for Beulah Dean, who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with the funeral service to follow.

Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Anthony Joseph Garcia, age 42, entered into rest Wednesday, Nov. 19,  2014, in San Francisco.

A native of Sonoma, Anthony had lived in Lake County for nine years.

He had worked as a master mechanic for many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Garcia.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Anne Phillips of Clearlake; brother, Joseph Garcia of Clearlake; Gage, Dain and Zack all of Clearlake; nephew, Anthony B. Garcia of Sonoma; niece, Selena Garcia; sister-in-law, Katrina Garcia of Sonoma; aunts, Mary of Oregon and Elizabeth of Scotland and their spouses; nephew, Sammy of Sonoma; half brothers, Gilbert and Ian; half sisters, Martha and Jane; grandmother, Soccoro of Vallejo; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles in Vallejo.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Please share your memories of Anthony by signing his online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Paulita Saavedra Nimerfroh was promoted to Heaven on Nov. 30, 2014, in Glenhaven.

She was born on the family ranch in Carrazozo, New Mexico. She spent her youth with cousins and brothers and sisters.

Paulita graduated from Encinal High School in Alameda, Calif. She attended secretarial college and worked for the phone company.

As a single mother, she raised Steven and Kathy.

She happily married Allen Nimerfroh in 1990 and they later retired to Clear Lake.

She was surrounded by family and friends in the weeks before her passing.

A celebration of Paula’s life will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Lakes, 1626 N. High St., Lakeport.

Flowers can be sent to the Chapel of the Lakes. Tax-deductible donations can be made to Northlake Adult Day Center, 1026 Compton St., Lakeport, California 95453.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – George “Ed” Neher passed away Nov. 24, 2014, at the age of 89.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilna.

He is survived by his daughters, Wendy (Alan) Freier and Jan (Duane) Frey; grandchildren, Kaytie (Keith) Brown, Curtis (Val) Freier, Jessica (Josh) Chernoh and Liza (Justin) Esayian; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Donna) Neher of Battleground, Wash.

He was proud of the service to his country in the Navy on the USS Marcus Island during World War II.

George retired from PG&E as general foreman at the age of 59. After retirement, he and Wilna traveled throughout the US and Baja California.

He was an outdoorsman who participated in all types of activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, riding his bike and shooting his blackpowder rifle at local rendezvous. He always enjoyed the annual hunting season and staying at his cabin at Paynes Creek.

An avid gardener, George provided vegetables and olives for family, friends and neighbors.

He served several years as fire commissioner for the Lakeport Fire Department and was Mason and member of the Clear Lake/Callayomi Lodge No. 183.

He is remembered as being honest, strong, determined and opinionated. You always knew where you stood with him.

At his request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, he requested contributions be made to the Lakeport Fire Department.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dan Knight passed away on Nov. 15, 2014, at the age of 80 years old.

Dan was born Dec. 25, 1933, to Roy and Dorothy Knight.

He is survived by his son, Dan Knight; stepchildren, Juanita Dickson, Karen Simon, Charley Piper and Tracy Dixon; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even a great-great-granddaughter; his brother, James Knight; and sisters, Rosemary Allin and Alice Oltjenbruns.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Knight; brother, Robert Knight; and stepdaughter, Judy Bellar.

Special thanks to Mel Brown for taking such good care of her grandpa.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Twin Pine Casino Event Center in Middletown.