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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 05 October 2019 02:11; 05 October 2019

Lori Moran

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lori passed away suddenly on Sept. 30, 2019.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be remembered for her laughter, caring, kindness and her cooking.

Lori is survived by her husband, Steve; son, Vince (Julie); grandchildren, Justine (Damon), Raymond and Adam; and great-grandchild, Les Jonas. She is predeceased by her son, Matthew.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at noon.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 04 October 2019 03:14; 09 October 2019

Jerry Gaiser

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Jerry Gaiser passed away at his home in Middletown on Aug. 25, 2019.

Jerry and his wife Marie moved to Middletown from Bigfork, Montana, in 2004.

His hobbies included snow skiing, well into his 88th year of life, woodworking, fly fishing and enjoying time at his family cabin over 82 seasons.

The legacy that he leaves is a big happy family who love and appreciate each other, the outdoors and wild spaces.

He did not wish to have a funeral. The family will gather to celebrate and honor his life with thankfulness, gratitude, respect and love.

Donations can be made in his memory to Middletown Senior Center, P.O. Box 1037, Middletown, CA 95461.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

**Jerry Gaiser and his family. Courtesy photo.**

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 02 October 2019 22:57; 02 October 2019

Tia Ann Delong

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tia Ann Delong was born on July 21, 1975, in Napa, California, and passed away on Sept. 21, 2019, at the age of 44.

She had been a resident of Lake County for the last 40 years and loved the sense of community here.

She had been employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the last seven years but had been involved in the healthcare field for the span of her whole career.

Tia lived a life of many passions including her work at the VA, striving to make the autism community better for her son Shane, and supporting her daughter Bailey throughout sports and school.

She loved traveling and making amazing memories with her husband Larry including everything from concerts, Raiders game, Jeep adventures, and nights out on the on the town with friends and family.

Tia loved music and singing. When she sang, she filled the whole room with personality, sass and joy. She met and stayed in contact with so many friends through the beautiful gift of her voice.

She will be remembered most for her infectious personality, and her ability to tell it how it is. She was an amazing cook and family dinners that never started on time will be missed by all. No one made enchiladas, buttermilk biscuits, and huevos rancheros quite like Tia.

She was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, and friend to many and will be missed beyond words. Gone much too soon, rest in peace Tia Ann Delong.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Larry Delong, and her three children, Bailey, Shane and Mollie. She had one grandson, Benjamin, who called her Memaw because she was too cool to be called grandma. She also leaves behind on older sister, Lisa Lunsford; a loving mother, Maryann Wildman; and her father-in-law, Raymond Delong.

A celebration of Tia’s life will be held on Oct. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis CLMC FD800, www.jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, 707-994-6417.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 05 October 2019 02:09; 05 October 2019

Nola Mae (Marr) Morrell

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Nola Mae Morrell, 95, of Clearlake Oaks passed away Sept. 21, 2019, at her home in Long Valley with her daughters by her side.

Nola was born in Los Angeles and moved to Lake County with her family in 1930.

She graduated from Lower Lake High School and married her high school sweetheart. They had two daughters, Cheryl and Vicki.

They settled in Kelseyville in 1952. She worked at the Kelseyville Pharmacy for many years and then owned and operated a clothing store in Kelseyville. After selling the store, they retired to Long Valley.

Nola was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Thora Bernier and Betty Noble; brother, Rolleigh Marr; and husband, Robert Morrell.

Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Craddick and Vicki (Palmer) Morrell; grandson, Shawn Palmer; granddaughters, Kristi Sundberg (Calib) and Tami Flyntz (Ed); great-granddaughter, Kelly Palmer; great-grandsons, Aiden Sundberg, Joseph Flyntz (Emily) and Matthew Flyntz (Heather); and great-great grandson Bennett Flyntz.

A graveside service will take place Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at Lower Lake Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at her daughter's in Long Valley.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 04 October 2019 03:11; 04 October 2019

Vida Christensen

Vida Irene Christensen was born Dec. 21, 1940, to Isaac and Irene Goertzen in Madrid, Nebraska.

She went to be with the Lord on Sept. 27, 2019, at the age of 78 in Napa, California.

She was survived by her two siblings, Marcella (Arman) and Charles (Gloria); her three sons, Kevin (Tonya), James (Paula) and Eric; grandchildren, Nicole, Kraig, Shane, Troy, Jessica, Hannah, Alyssa, McKenna and Mattison. Vida also had many others who were welcomed into her home and life as adopted sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Vi loved her family, her church, reading, cooking, tending to her rose gardens, nursing and Elvis Presley. Above all she loved her sweetheart Paul. Their love was an example for all that witnessed it. Her heart ached to be with him.

Vi lived a generous life. She always had a smile, a laugh, a hug, a warm plate of food or even a kick in the butt, whichever you might need. There were no strangers in her life, only people that she hadn’t loved yet.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Issac and Irene; husband, Paul; brothers, Alwin and David; sister, Deloris; and granddaughter, Amanda.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Free Church of Kelseyville on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 02 October 2019 02:09; 02 October 2019

Michael D. Thompson

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A faithful husband and best friend, known as Dad and Papa to his stepgrandchildren. Mikey the handyman provided his services to many in our community. He had a child-like spirit, and loved children dearly.

Michael was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Torrance, California, to William B. and Tammie Jo Thompson. Older siblings are Bill Jr. Thompson and Jan Harris.

Michael moved to Lake County in the late 1980s where he met Cruz in 2005. They worked in Healing Rooms and attended many prayer and worship gatherings together; where he played his guitar with friends, Terry and Valerie House. He was a lover of God, and had a special relationship with him.

Michael and Cruz married in 2010 and spent nine years together.

Michael leaves behind wife, Cruz; son, Michael Jr.; daughter, Kelly; stepchildren, Tony, Tasha, Julia and Sara; stepgrandchildren; Shannyn, Daniel, Elijah and Hannah, and one on the way, along with best friend, Dan Hobbs.

His battled with cancer ended on Sept. 13, 2019.

He was loved dearly by many, and will be truly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.

Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

Obits

Lori Moran

Jerry Gaiser

Tia Ann Delong

Nola Mae (Marr) Morrell

Vida Christensen

Michael D. Thompson

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