Friday, 29 March 2024

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kenneth Crane entered into eternal rest Nov. 2, 2013.

He was born in Daly City, Calif., in 1919 and raised in San Francisco.

Ken was a World War II veteran.

He was a welder for 20 years, then changed his profession to gardening, which was evident just by looking at the beautiful landscaping around his home.

He is survived by daughter, Gail Alden; son, Stephen Crane (Louann); grandchildren, Lisa Alden, Jeff Alden (Amy) and Danette Weller (Steve); great-grandchildren, Levi and Ainsley Weller, Kaylie, Madisyn and Grayson Alden.

He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey; and son-in-law, Jack Alden.

Services will be held at Clearlake Oaks Community Methodist Church, 12487 The Plaza, Clearlake Oaks, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Johnny Carney
Sept. 23, 1925 – Nov. 9, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Johnny Carney passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, after a short illness at the age of 88. He was surrounded by family.

Johnny was born in White Plains, New York, but spent most of his childhood in Ireland. He was a World War II Army veteran.

Many residents of Kelseyville will remember Johnny and his two border collies as he walked down Main Street, picking up litter as part of the local adopt-a-highway program.

His cheerful and positive attitude toward life touched everyone he met. Many local businesses, as well as strangers, will tell you that Johnny would greet them with a smile, hand them a flower and give them a kind word. He was like that all of his life and will be missed by many.

Johnny is survived by his five daughters, Shannon, (Rick) Gunier of Lower Lake; Timaree (Bill) Zickuhr of Kennewick, Wash.; Kerry (Paul) Flores of Long Beach; Casey Carney of Kelseyville; and Colleen Brola of Lakeport.

Per his request, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Johnny’s dear friend Dr. Paula Dhanda at World Wide Healing Hands. Please make donations to: Worldwide Healing Hands at 5685 Main St., Kelseyville, CA 95451 or at www.worldwidehealinghands.org .

Please share your thoughts by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com .

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Longtime Lake County resident Edward James “Ted” Tolman passed away on Oct. 15 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was 88 years old.

Born on Dec. 17, 1924, in Oakland, Calif., Tolman grew up in Berkeley, the son of noted psychologist and UC professor Edward Chace Tolman.

After serving in the Army in Burma, China and India during World War II, Tolman attended UC Davis and earned a degree in animal husbandry.

He moved to Lake County in 1950 and started Red Hill Ranch along Highway 20 between Nice and Upper Lake.

In the 1960s, Tolman began an 18-year career with the U.S. Forest Service on the Mendocino and Six Rivers National Forests.

He is survived by his son, Russell Tolman of North Hollywood, Calif.; and his sisters, Deborah Whitney (95) of Oakland and Mary Kent (92) of Berkeley; as well as many nieces and nephews in the San Francisco Bay Area.

An avid sailor well into his mid-80s, Tolman was a member of the Konocti Bay Sailing Club and was a past commodore of the Lakeport Yacht Club.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy in 1996, Tolman was a resident of Nice since the late 1960s, where he was known to his Beach Street neighbors as “Mr. Neighborhood” for his warm smile, genuine interest, boundless curiosity and friendly, generous spirit.

According to his wishes, Tolman's ashes were scattered off the Marin coast on Oct. 25.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Joseph Chaboya was born in Saratoga, Calif., on Nov. 14, 1930, and left this earth cherished by his daughter and grandchildren on Oct. 18, 2013.

Richard, the youngest of four children, grew up in the Saratoga area and attended Los Gatos High School.

He met the love of his life, Vivian Fraser, and was married in 1951.

Shortly after getting married he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Yokohama, Japan for two years, from 1951 to 1953. He was an infantry gunner whose job was to man a .50-caliber anti-aircraft weapon.

Once he returned home from the war he began working for PG&G in San Francisco for 15 years and then another 12 years for the city of San Francisco as a Civil Service Plumber. Richard was part of the Local 38 Plumber and Pipefitters Union.

During this time Richard and Vivian welcomed their daughter Suzanne Cecelia Chaboya on April 29, 1953.

He retired in 1980 and moved to Lakeport, Calif., with his daughter. After relocating, Richard worked for 20 years as a caretaker and gardener for different homes and estates. He worked many years at Via Del Lago in Lakeport, and also maintained two beautiful estates in New Castle and Healdsburg. He moved back to Lake County to be near his family in 2008.

Richard lived a full life and his granddaughters meant the world to him.

He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Larry Henry; his two granddaughters, Daniele Zimmerman and Jamie Lynn Henry; nieces, Lolli Ortolan, Pinky Hurney and family; and his loyal friend JerryMcAllister and his dog Stubby.

A celebration of life will be held in early spring in the Los Gatos area with his extended family. Masses also are being said in his honor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lakeport.

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

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Mildred (Millie) Stone, 89, of San Jose, Calif., passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 10, 2013, from pneumonia.

She was born in Sparta, Wisc., on Dec. 30, 1923, to Amel and Hazel Ninneman. Millie was an only child.

She married the late Earl Stone in Sparta, Wis., on July 12, 1944.

The family moved to California in 1962.

Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Stone.

She is survived by three children, Alan Stone of The Villages, Fla; Dale Stone of Redding, Calif; and Gene Stone of San Jose; also by her eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

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

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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Josephine Arinda Evans Whaley entered this world Jan. 11, 1926, in Benham, TX. The Lord and his angels called upon her Oct. 27, 2013, in Kelseyville.

She has been known for many professional talents. She hosted the bingo bus tours for Table Mountain Casino, and was a consultant of Park Lane and Princess House.

Josephine even received an editorial as saleswoman of the year, making the cover of Ava Care Magazine. She even won a “Showcase Show Down” on the Price is Right. She also was a true bingo enthusiast.

Grandma Jo was a dedicated mother, hard worker and compassionate Christian woman who made Lake County home for the last 40 years.

She was the kind of woman who could lift the spirit of anyone – she was warm-hearted, kind, generous, joyous and loving. A gambler at heart, Grandma Jo will be greatly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by four sons, Jim, Wayne, Mike and Ernie Whaley; grandchildren, Tristin Fowler, Kenny, Shelly, Janessa, Jason, Candy, Nathan and Misty Whaley; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Albert Whaley; her children, Rosie, Shirley and Andy Whaley, and Jenny Hammil; daughter-in-law, Carlene Whaley; and grandsons, John and Steven Hamilton.

Graveside services will be at Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.

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

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