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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 28 September 2019 01:40; 28 September 2019

Gary Steven Ungewitter

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A loving husband, Pops, Dad, Papa Witter, and true friend to all who knew him, Gary Steven Ungewitter, 68, passed away at home on September 20, 2019, after losing his battle with cancer.

Gary was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lakeport, California, to William and Martha Ungewitter and spent the remainder of his life in Kelseyville.

In 1995 Gary met the love of his life, Valerie, while working at Gard Street School and married her two years later.

Gary leaves behind his wife, Valerie; son, Steven; adopted daughter, Heather (Tate); stepson, Thomas (Maggie); grandchildren, Cyrus and Bella; along with lifelong friends, Barry, Bill, Brian, Charlie and Leroy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of Lake County or the Kelseyville Fire Department who lovingly cared for him.

Celebration of life will be held at Kelseyville Lions Club on Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. Please bring your memories to share with his family.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 28 September 2019 01:36; 30 September 2019

Michael D. Thompson

Michael D. Thompson
1953-2019

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Michael passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, in Lakeport.

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 7077-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 20 September 2019 23:44; 20 September 2019

Jennifer Fletcher

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A loving Grandma, Mom, wife and a true friend to all who knew her, Jennifer Lynne Fletcher, 64, of Lakeport passed away on Sept. 8, 2019, after losing her courageous fight with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 24, 1954, to Melvin and Betty Lilly.

Jennifer married the love of her life, Craig Douglas Fletcher, on March 26, 1977, in California City, where they lived for 16 years. The couple moved to Lake County in 1987.

Jennifer worked for the California State Parks for 25 years. It was a job she truly enjoyed, though she had many other jobs. Her last one was as an in-home health care worker.

She also had many hobbies – baking, gardening and spending time with her grandkids. She loved the outdoors and trips to the coast and the redwood.

She was the oldest of four siblings. She is leaving behind her husband, Craig, and her brothers, Chris Charles Lilly and John Casey Lilly, and her sister, Dolly Elizabeth Escobar.

Jennifer had two children, David Allen Fletcher and Jamie Suzanne Roshaven, and son-in-law Dag Stuart Roshaven.

Jennifer was very proud to have four grandchildren: Amanda Carly and Craig Joseph, from her son David, and Aidan Craig and Bree Lynne, from her daughter Jamie.

A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held Oct. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lakeport Elks Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 28 September 2019 01:38; 28 September 2019

Keith Kirsch

Keith Alan Kirsch
Dec. 12, 1949 – Aug. 23, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Aug. 23, 2019, Keith Alan Kirsch passed away at the age of 69.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, to Ed and Doris Kirsch in Orange, New Jersey, who predeceased him.

He leaves behind his true love, wife Janet of 37 years; the loves of his life, daughter Emily (m. Kent) and son Alan; loving sister, Cheryl (m. Tom); brother, Mike; nephews, Michael (m. Katie, and new baby Emma), Eric and Andreas; and nieces, Kellie (m. Joe) and Sandra.

He spent his early childhood in New Jersey, moving to Colorado and then on to California. He received his contractor’s license and was a carpenter the majority of his working life. He built many homes and businesses in Lake, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, from community colleges, to banks, to restaurants, private homes, and to self-help/low-income owner/builder family homes.

He lived the last 30 years of his life in Lake County, and for the last three years he felt he had found the “best job” with the “best people” in his position as a building inspector for Lake County, utilizing his vast knowledge of many trades. He loved his job and looked forward to helping everyone he could with his positivity and guidance. He felt he really helped people get back into their homes after the devastating fires in Lake County.

Keith was a loving, kind and caring man with a great sense of humor and many stories to share. His favorite place to be was at home with his family, pets and garden. He loved working and puttering in his workshop, and was always improving the home he created. He enjoyed music, especially Alan’s original compositions, and he was so proud of all of Emily and Alan’s accomplishments in life.

He loved reading, watching movies, model railroading, the redwoods, wildflowers, Pacific Ocean and seeing the annual Lake County fireworks.

He was blessed with 30 years of best friendship with Nick Reid (m. Val), with whom he shared many carpentry and life adventures.

Keith will be dearly missed and loved by all who were blessed to know him, always.

Donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 25 September 2019 01:10; 25 September 2019

Wayne Jackson

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Jackson announces his passing on Sept. 20, 2019, at the age of 79.

Wayne was born in Arkansas and was a resident of Middletown, making Lake County his home for over 45 years.

He was an accomplished Business Owner & Operator of Jackson Equipment Company.

Wayne was a United States Army Veteran, 101st Airborne from 1962-1965.

He was involved in many organizations such as the Middletown Senior Center, Middletown Lions and Sonoma County Trail Blazers.

A celebration of life will be held at Twin Pine Casino & Hotel Event Center, Middletown, Ca on Sunday October 6th, 2019 from 1-4PM. He will be laid to rest surrounded by family at a later date at the Middletown Cemetery.

Wayne will be deeply missed by family & friends

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 20 September 2019 01:46; 20 September 2019

Kevin Taffi

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kevin Eliott Taffi, age 47, passed away on Sept. 12, 2019, after putting up a hard fight with cancer, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 12, 1972, to Eliott and Margaret in San Francisco, California.

He spent his youth years growing up in Geyserville and moved to Lakeport, California, in his teens.

He leaves behind his best friend and love, Rosie; sons, Nathaniel and step-son Luke; daughters, Julianna and Destiny: and our fur babies, Mamas and Hazel Grace.

He was blessed with a sister, Theresa Reynolds; nephew, Michael; brother, Brian; nephew, Shane (Courtney); sister, Tami Voris and niece, Kiley. OK, so that’s the Taffi side since I have eight siblings and 38 nephews and nieces and many other extended family and friends that I would love to list by name, just know that he loved all of you and we are truly blessed to have all of YOU. YOU know who you are and you know what’s up.

Kevin was a proud, quiet, honest, loyal, hardworking, passionate genuinely good man. He loved and lived for his family, old vehicles, fishing, disc golf, exploring new places looking for Bigfoot, of course and trying new things. He proudly provided for his family as a tile setter for 22 years, working for Tortorica Tile.

Thank you my love for a wonderful fun crazy life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Even if I knew then what I know now, and the end would still be the same, I would still choose us. I miss everything about you, I miss US! I know how much you loved us and nothing else matters. I love you Kevin Eliott Taffi, no regrets other than thinking we had more time.

I also would like to thank my family for respecting his wishes to respect his privacy, his sister for being strong for all of us and all of the beautiful angels at the Martin O’Neal cancer center, especially his doctors, Alaina Fields and Ethan Schram. God Bless us all and may his loving memory bring comfort and peace.

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

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