LAKEPORT, Calif. – Janel Marie Chapman of Lakeport California lost her valiant fight to cancer on December 27, 2015.

She was born in Lakeport, Calif., on November 28, 1959.

She graduated from Clear Lake High School in Lakeport in 1978 and Heald Business College in 1979.

After 10 years of working at the Lake County Office of Education, Janel opened Mendo-Lake Paralegals and began teaching at Mendocino Community College. She continued these positions, as well as serving as the Lakeport City Clerk, until shortly before her death.

Music was Janel’s passion and source of comfort in her final days. She sang with a local band, Public Nuisance, for several years.

Janel was very civic-minded. She was a lifetime member of Lakeport Rotary (including being secretary/treasurer of the Every 15 Minutes Program). She was a board member of Big Brothers and Sisters, AWARE and Lakeport Main Street Association.

Janel was preceded in death by her father, George Chapman.

She is survived by her mother, Arleen Chapman, and her sister, Michele Chapman, both of Lakeport; her brother, Wayne Chapman, and his wife, Lisa (Chowchilla).

Janel’s four nieces had a special place in her heart: Danielle Chapman (Chowchilla), Nicole Wells and Sammie Chapman (San Diego), and Brianna Chapman (Long Beach).

A private service for the family will be held on Jan. 30.

A celebration of life will be held on May 14, at the gazebo in Library Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakeport Rotary or Lakeport Main Street Association for a memorial lamppost.

Edward John Brennan
June 23, 1942 – Dec. 24, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ed was born in San Francisco, Calif., on June 23, 1942.

He attended Riordan High School, was with the Army for two years, and had a career as a telephone lineman with AT&T. He has also lived in Daly City, Marin County, and then retired in Lake County.

Some of the things Ed enjoyed were watching motor sports events, home improvement projects, and working on cars.

He is the third child and only son of Edward and Alice Brennan and is survived by his sisters Joan Kirby (late husband Gordon), and Barbara Brennan. He is also survived by his two sons, Alfie Jay, and John Edward (wife Emy). He has two grandchildren, Miguel and Leilani, along with nephews Michael, Kevin, Peter, and Robert.

Private funeral services will be held.

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

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Robert Morton Tone, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 17, 1914, passed peacefully in his sleep Dec. 11, 2015, at the Veteran's Hospital at Ft. Miley in San Francisco.

Bob moved to San Francisco as a young boy and attended the city schools, graduating from San Francisco Polytechnic High School in 1933.

During high school he joined R.O.T.C. and rose to the rank of major, often leading parades in the San Francisco area.

He enlisted in the Navy at the beginning of World War II and because of his R.O.T.C. training and his study of navigation, he was elected to skip boot camp and entered as a 2nd Class Petty Officer Quartermaster.

The Navy needed him to work the large tug boats in San Francisco Bay.  After a year he transferred to the U.S. Picking, a destroyer, and participated in many battles including the invasion of Iwo Jima.

After his service, he became a commercial artist, working for the American Can Co. and the Mobil Oil Co. He eventually retired and moved to Lake County in the year 2000.

Bob resided at the Lakeview Housing Apartments before he moved to the Veterans Hospital in 2014, where he had wonderful care 24/7.

Bob led an exciting life. He owned a bar in Santa Monica for a while and also owned a race horse that won some races at the Hollywood Park race track.

When he was 90 years old and still looking for adventure he bought a 23-foot cabin cruiser which he kept moored at Braito's Marina. Until he was 96 he took his friends out on the lake sightseeing and then he gave his boat to a friend.

He drove his car until he was 99 and often said his years in Lakeport were some of the best years of his life.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 194 in Kelseyville, an accomplished artist working with acrylics painting nautical scenes.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Froude and Ruth Tone; and siblings, Gene Tone, James Tone and Betty Margaret Tone.

He is survived by his son, Stephan (Laurie) Tone; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a military graveside service on Jan. 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery, 2552 Hill Road East, Lakeport.

If further information is needed, contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Steven Peck, DDS
May 30, 1924 – Dec. 19, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Steve passed gently at home surrounded by family and friends.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, and best friend, Florence Peck; his children, April Scott, Steven Peck, Hunter Alexander and Sheralyn Riewerts; their spouses and eight grandchildren; and, of course, his beloved Boston Terrier, Barney Googles.

Steve had many successes and full chapters in his life: 25 years in dentistry both in private practice and while serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy; gentleman farmer (vineyards and citrus orchards); Enrolled Agent and bookstore owner. 

He enjoyed an array of activities over the years; handball and racquetball; hiking the Pacific Coast Trail with his son; bowling leagues; competing in Senior Track until the age of 70; stamp collecting and boating.

Son of Charles and Ada Lauppe, born and raised in Carmichael, Calif; the Lauppe/Peck lineage runs over a century deep in Sacramento County.

In his 91 years his life took him to San Jose, Pleasanton, Danville and then retiring to Lake County in 1989 (Kelseyville and Lakeport).

He and Florence married in Clearlake Park at the family waterfront cabin in 1981. Here at the lake he was known by many as president of the Lake County Stamp and Coin Club and owner/operator of Vintage Books. 

No services will be held. Instead the family will hold a celebration of life memorial on his birthday.

The family suggests donations be made to the Kelseyville High School Track and Field program in his memory. Steve was always strong supporter of youth athletic programs, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events as often as possible.

His family lovingly deemed him the “The Voice of Reason.” Everyone will remember him as a man of character, a true old fashion gentleman and for his devotion to family. 

He will forever be loved and treasured by all those who knew him.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Yolanda Pisciotta Lico was born on Sept. 22, 1924, in San Jose, Calif. She went home to her family on Dec. 17, 2015.

Yolanda was a dedicated nurse who lovingly cared for others for over 50 years. She was also a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly. Unfortunately, her last 15, or so, years were shared with Alzheimer's disease.

Yolanda will always be remembered for her selflessness, kind nature toward all living things, wacky sense of humor, love of telling stories and devotion to her faith. She served God well on this Earth, and it was time for her to finally “retire” and rest.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maria; brother, John; and husband, Pete.

She leaves behind her dear sister, Mathilda; two sons, Marty and Steve; daughter, Marie; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kelseyville at 1 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or your local SPCA in Yolanda's memory.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Claire Stewart Whitney, “GiGi,” 80 of Lakeport joined her Lord on Dec. 16, 2015.

She was born April 23, 1935, in Los Angeles. She lived and worked in Southern California, raising her family, until her retirement in 1992 when she and her husband moved to Lake County.

Claire loved her life here and was an active and devoted member of the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert Whitney, and her son, Mark P. Whitney.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Whitney; daughters, Janice Bonnett, Cathleen Fincher and Rhonda Daugherty; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

GiGi was loved by many and will be missed by all.

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