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: Editor; Posted On Tuesday, 15 May 2018 00:36; 15 May 2018

Ivan Hallsted

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with great sadness that the family of Ivan Leroy Hallsted announces his passing on May 12, 2018.

He was born in Oregon on July 30, 1937.

He has lived in Clearlake Oaks, Calif., most of his life, where he raised his only son Chris.

Ivan loved spending time with his family, playing the piano and crocheting beautiful blankets.

He was a generous and charismatic man, who was always telling jokes.

Ivan is preceded in death by his beloved and caring wife, Judith Hallsted.

Ivan is survived by his son, Chris Hallsted; his daughter-in-law, Stacy Hallsted; his grandson, Ryan Hallsted; his brother and sister, Jim and Nancy Young; and his nephews, Chad and Lee Young.

Ivan requested no service be held, in lieu of flower please donate to Hospice Services of Lake County.

: Editor; Posted On Thursday, 10 May 2018 01:14; 10 May 2018

Bonnie Jean Fields

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie Jean Fields announces her passing after an illness, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the age of 71.

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 30 April 2018 13:17; 30 April 2018

Randolph Onstad

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Randolph Selvin "Randy” Onstad, age 86, of Lower Lake passed away at his home on April 5, 2018.

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 14 May 2018 00:21; 14 May 2018

Bert Dykema

LUCERNE, Calif. – Bert Dykema of Lucerne died unexpectedly in his sleep on May 5, 2018.

Bert was away on one of his favorite pastimes – a fishing trip with the Derby Hat Club.

Bert is survived by the love of his life for 41 years, Clara; his daughters, Tammy and Sonia and their spouses; his grandsons, Lukus, Markie, John, Braxton, Jacob and his spouse; his granddaughter, Maiya; and his great-grandson, Tripp.

Bert was born in Dothan, Alabama on December 14, 1946. He was an avid college football fan, yet, for some reason, he preferred the Florida Gators over the Crimson Tide of Alabama.

Bert proudly served for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.

While in the service, he traveled the globe, and he was eventually stationed in the Netherlands for seven years. This assignment had a special meaning to Bert because, while growing up in Alabama, his great-grandmother, who spoke only Dutch, lived next door, and she taught him some Dutch. More importantly, Bert met Clara, and made the most important decision of his life. He married Clara!

Bert would have stayed in the Netherlands, but the Air Force had a better idea – they shipped Bert and Clara to Luke AFB in Phoenix, where he served until he retired in 1996.

After retirement, Bert and Clara began enjoying another of his favorite pastimes, traveling the USA in his motor home.

No matter where Bert went he would know at least one person. If he didn’t when he got there, he definitely did going out.

Their travels brought them to Lucerne where they found the perfect place to settle.

Bert was loved and cherished by his friends and family. They especially loved his cantankerous, curmudgeonly, honest, shoot-from-the-hip sense of humor, and his willingness to help no matter what the request.

He lived his life exactly as he chose to and enjoyed fishing, golfing, RVing, playing cards, or just socializing and shooting the breeze.

Bert was a member of the Derby Hat Club, the Lakeport and Lake Havasu City Elks Lodges, the Eagles in Lake Havasu, the Cannibal Club, the Sunshine Benevolent Association (degenerate card players of Lake County) and the SIRS.

We have all lost a good friend, and he will be missed.

A Jimmy Buffett-themed celebration of Bert’s Life and potluck will be held on Friday, May 25, at 4 p.m. at the North Shore Event Center, 2817 E Highway 20, Nice (formerly the Sons of Italy building).

No flowers please, but do bring any pictures you may have of Bert.

: Editor; Posted On Tuesday, 01 May 2018 02:52; 01 May 2018

Emily Hebert

Emily Elizabeth Hebert
Jan. 6, 1996 - Feb. 13, 2018

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Emily Elizabeth Hebert, beloved daughter of Stephen and Linda Hebert and sister of Josh Hebert.