LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Gaynell “Mitzi” Stedman, born Nov. 8, 1950, sadly passed away Feb. 7, 2014, at the age of 63.

She had been residing in Clearlake since 1996.

She is survived by her beloved longtime partner, Ronnie Bowles, and their six children, Holly Middleton, Ricky Stedman, Tommy Cordova, Mardella Bowles, Ryan Bowles and Rhonda Bowles; and their grandkids, Justin, Shane, Nick, Alissa, Desirae, Anthony, Jeff, Justin, Rachel,
Elisabeth, Elisia, Erika and Ryan Jr.

Our dear mother, grandmother, soulmate, and friend will be missed dearly.

“When a loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.”

Graveside service at Lower Lake Cemetery, 11 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2014.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jerry M. Albo Sr., a resident of Lake County, passed away Feb. 7, 2014, at the age of 71.

He was born to Pete and Mary Albo Feb. 28, 1942, in Durango, Colo.

He married Beckie Arellano in 1959 and they raised five children.

In 1968 they moved to Farmington, NM, and started P&A Construction in the early 1970s. In 1987 they moved to California. Jerry retired from the heavy equipment operators union.

Jerry was well respected for his knowledge and skill on the backhoe.

He loved all types of fishing and big game hunting. He loved to entertain and throw big backyard barbecues.
    
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Debra.

He is survived by his wife, Beckie; children, Polly Boughan of Texas, Gloria Albo of New Mexico, Jerry Albo Jr. of Lakeport, Michelle Albo of Clearlake Oaks; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, with a Rosary starting at 6 p.m.

The funeral service will be at St. Peters Catholic Church, 4085 Main St. in Kelseyville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

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

NORTH COAST, Calif. – A memorial service will be held in honor of Andrew's life at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy, 3200 Rio Lindo Ave., Healdsburg.

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

Wanda A. Hanke
March 6, 1927 – Feb. 9, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Wanda A. Hanke died on Feb. 9, 2014, at age 86.

She is survived by son, Gary (Tina) Fugit; sister, Peggy Freel; nieces, Penny, Kristi and Lori Freel; grandchildren, Jason Fugit and Audra Huston; and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by Edwin Hanke.

She will be missed by the many friends she had over the years, especially Carl and Theresa Herrin.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joe George passed away February 7, 2014, in Napa.

He was born in Finley in 1931.

Joe was an adored husband, father and grandfather whose family was his life.

He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War serving on Martin Mars as flight engineer.

He enjoyed teaching high school business for 35 years, building and remodeling homes, traveling, gardening, boating on Clear Lake, real estate, photography, automobiles and woodworking.  

He was commodore of the Lakeport Yacht Club, served in the Buckingham Homeowners Association as president and board member, served on the building committee at Grace Church in Kelseyville, was a charter member of Sunrise Rotary, Elks, Masonic Lodge in San Francisco, and California Teachers Association.

Joe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia; daughter, Ivanne; son, Tony; brother, David; sister, Sharon and their spouses; grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Freda Fern Mohr, a 13-year resident of Lakeport, passed away Jan. 31, 2014, at the age of 108.

Freda became a member of the Lakeport Elks Lodge when she was 100. She loved playing bridge and spending time with her friends and family.   

Freda leaves behind her daughter, Mikki Nevin, and son Jim (Kathy) Liddell; grandchildren, Carla, Michael and Linda (Roberto); and great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kevin and Sean.

A memorial service will be held at the Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704 at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Team Ronnie fund at Umpqua Bank, 805 11th St., Lakeport.

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