Guilford John Mandigo, born Sept. 1, 1924, in Bismark, North Dakota, passed away May 2, 2013 in Santa Rosa, Calif.

Raised in Bismark, he graduated high school before going on to attend Central Bible Institute in Springfield and graduated from North Central Bible Institute In Minneapolis, Minn., in pastoral studies.

He then went on to serve as an evangelist – traveling as “The Musical Mandigos” for five years – and pastor in the Assemblies of God for more than 50 years, serving churches in North Dakota, Ohio, Montana, Wisconsin and California.

Guilford mastered several instruments including piano, clarinet, saxophone, banjo and guitar.

He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, board games, dominoes and puzzles.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Lou Mandigo; second wife, Dorothy Mandigo; and brother, Wilbur (Lala) Mandigo

Guilford is survived by his wife, Sylvia Mandigo; children, Dana (James) Leslie of Pennsylvania, Greg (Mary) Mandigo of Wisconsin, and Cathleen Mandigo of California; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service was held Monday, May 6, at Lakeport Christian Center in Lakeport, Calif.
Interment will be at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

Lewis “Bill” Hamilton, 87, a resident of Lakeport, Calif., passed peacefully at his home April 17, 2013.  He was born in Oklahoma July 7, 1925.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Chevalier in World War II.

He married Estelle in May, 1946. They settled down in Oakland then moved to San Lorenzo.

Bill worked for Lawrence Dairy for many years then retired to Lake County where he enjoyed fishing, boating, playing bingo and the slot machines.

He is survived by his wife, Estelle; daughter, Carol; grandchildren, Tammy, Mark and Ashley; and great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Zoey, Tyler and Taya.

Bill was a loving, caring man and will be missed by the many friends and family who loved him.

Family prefers donations to the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team, P.O. Box 1365, Kelseyville, CA 95451.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

The family and friends of Jack W. Hutton celebrate his life and mourn his passing at 90 years old.

His integrity, independence, strength and wisdom defined him as a family man and business owner.

He was a well respected and knowledgeable water well driller for seven decades.

His passions included mule deer and elk hunting, reliving and sharing those experiences and memories with all he met, as well as creating memories for “Hutton’s Hideaway” in Pt. Arena, Calif.

Prior to settling in Lake County, Calif., he was a World War II Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and a semi pro baseball player.

In Jack’s personal and professional life he was always the most unselfish, honest and positive role model.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ellie, and his twin brother Jerry.

Surviving family who honor his legacy are Cheryl (Hendricks) Renfro and husband Fred; Kathy (Hendricks) Andrews and husband Mark; Jim Hendricks and wife Colleen; Matthew Hutton and wife Lisa; nieces Tina and Karen Hutton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

To honor his wishes there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes, Lakeport, Calif.

Steven E. Gaddy passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 24, 2013. He was only 61 years old.  

Steve was born in Lakeport on February 1, 1952, and had been a resident of Lake County, Calif., his entire life. In fact, the Gaddy family was one of the first families to settle in Kelseyville more than a 100 years ago, a fact that made Steve incredibly proud. He was known by his family and friends to be a Kelseyville and Lake County historian.

Steve was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dolores “Dolly” Todd, and sister, Cynthia Chalmers.

He is survived by father, Edmund Gaddy, and wife, Kathy Gaddy. He also will be sorrowfully missed by stepchildren, Shannon Walker-Smith and Nicholas Walker; and grandchildren, Kellen Smith, Annalise Smith and Arianna Walker, who called him “Pop-Pop.”

As a lifelong resident of Kelseyville, Calif., Steve had hundreds of family and friends he had known for 40, 50 or 60 years, who will also miss him a great deal.

All are welcome to join in a celebration of Steve’s life at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Kelseyville Lions Club. Please no donations or gifts, but come prepared to share your stories.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

A memorial service for Dolores Nutt, who passed away March 4, 2013, in Redding, Calif., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Chapel of the Lakes in Lakeport, Calif.

Inurnment to follow at Hartley Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

Francys Ann Nelson passed away in Lakeport, Calif., on April 13, 2013, at age 92.  

She was born May 17, 1921, in Scotia, Calif., to Julius R. and Anna Sophia Paulson.  

Francys loved to tell the story of how she was born on the “front seat of a logging truck” owned by her father who had his own trucking company.

The family moved to Kelseyville, Calif., where Francys attended school. On May 31, 1947, Francys married Clifford F. Nelson and together they started Nelson Roofing Co. which operated in Lake County, Calif., for many years.  

Later, Francys ran the housekeeping department at Konocti Harbor Inn and after leaving there was executive housekeeper at the Heritage House on the Mendocino Coast for many years before she retired.

Francys was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Jack H. and James C. Paulson; her husband, Clifford; sons, James C. and Marc A. Nelson; daughter (niece) Barbara Tallman (Paulson); and grandsons Troy and Tyrone Nelson.

Francys is survived by her sons, Clifford P. Nelson and Leland Paulson (nephew); daughters Candace A. Prairie and Sharon Wright (niece); son-in-law Thomas Wright; daughters-in-law Betsy Nelson, Pamela Paulson, Frances Nelson, Donna Nelson and Roberta Nelson-Strom; grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelson, Catherine Lovett (Nelson), Eric Nelson, Diane Devries Nelson, James and Julius Nelson, Crystal and Justin Prairie, Jack and Blair Paulson, Brett Harmon, Heather McFrederick (Harmon), Thomas Wright and Kelly Sears (Wright); and numerous great-grandchildren.

Instead of a public service the family has chosen a private gathering. They suggest anyone who would like to honor her please make a donation in her name to your favorite charity.