Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Lola Rosen
May 23, 1909 - Dec. 7, 2001
Lola Rosen, 92, was marriage to J.B. Rosen in Yuma, Ariz., on July 5, 1931.
She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling.
Mr. Rosen preceded Mrs. Rosen in death in 1984. One daughter, Sharon Donati of Madera and three sisters also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Betty Phillips of Paradise; son, Tom Rosen of Riggins, Idaho, son-in-law, Nini Donati of Madera; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews.
Graveside services are planned for Friday, at 1 p.m. at Jay Mortuary in Madera.
Rose Chapel of Paradise and Jay Mortuary of Madera are handling the arrangements.
Patricia Conger
June 24, 1939 - Dec. 8, 2001
Patricia Ann Conger, 62, died on Dec. 8 from cancer.
She loved her flowers and her garden. She enjoyed cooking and was considered a gourmet cook. She enjoyed traveling and was a devoted sister to her two brothers and three sisters.
Ms. Conger was born in Pueblo, Colo., to Anna Mae and Raymond Conger.
She marriage Gerald Morse in Reno, Nev. in 1974 and was a homemaker the majority of her life.
Ms. Conger is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gerald Morse of Paradise; sons, Bradley Morse of Mississippi and Rodney Morse of Galt; brothers, Clyde Raymond Conger of Arizona and Carl William Conger of Colorado; sisters, Jane Mae Conger, Barbara Ann Conger and Debbie Kay Bright, all of Colorado. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive her.
At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Neptune Society of Northern, California, Chico made the arrangements.
Bernard Potts
Nov. 20, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2001
Bernard Potts was born in Oak-land, to Carl and Myrtle Potts.
He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952.
He moved to Paradise in 1988 after working as a purchasing agent for Pacific Bell for 30 years.
His wife, Modean Potts of Paradise; sons, Dale Mauldin of Livermore and Mark Potts of San Jose; sisters, Carla Gregory and Virginia Yung, both of Yuba City and two grandchildren survive him.
Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m., at Rose Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at Glenn Oaks Cemetery in Chico.
Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Goldie Crawford
----- - Dec. 9, 2001
Goldie Crawford was born in Scranton, Pa., to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Maroti.
She moved to Paradise 33 years ago from San Fernando.
Mrs. Crawford retired as secretary for Crawford Roofing where she worked for 41 years.
She enjoyed cooking and baking, and was a member of the Paradise Woman’s Club.
Her husband, Clyde B. Crawford of Paradise, whom she marriage April 21, 1951, survives her.
Services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Rose Chapel.
Funeral arrangements were made by Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Marie Bailey
Nov. 7, 1904 - Dec. 3, 2001
Marie Adams Bailey, 97, was born in Riverside, Iowa, to Emery D. Adams and Annie Johnson.
She attended Patterson High School and the University of California, Berkeley, for two years.
Mrs. Bailey marriage Charles A. Bailey in Berkeley in 1924.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. employed her in the purchasing and stores department for 27 years until she retired in 1969.
She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle addict, traveled extensively, loved to assist others, bird lover, prolific correspondent, Golden Gate Park enthusiast - especially the DeYoung Museum, the rose gardens, the arboretum and loved to walk the many paths in the park. She was also a great fan of musicals and the light opera.
Her brother, Ernest Adams, and a sister, Edith Packard, predeceased Mrs. Bailey.
Her daughter, Marie E. Rainey of Paradise; three grandchildren, seven grandchildren, eight great-grand-children, 10 nephews and one niece survive her.
Memorial services are planned for Tuesday, at 5:30 at Chapel of the Pines.
Cremations with scattering at sea near the Golden Gate, San Francisco.
Chapel of the Pines arranged the funeral services.
Lewis Plumb
June 19, 1923 - Dec. 9, 2001
Lewis Robert Plumb, 78, moved to Paradise in 1958 from North Hollywood.
He was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., to William Henry Plumb and Ruth Margaret Smith Plumb.
Mr. Plumb received his bachelor of arts from Syracuse University and his master's degree in physics from California State University, Chico.
He was a professor of physics for 26 years and taught at Chico State. He also was co-founder of P.A.W.S. in Paradise in the 1980s until the 1990s.
Mr. Plumb was an inventor, loved animals and enjoyed his computers
His daughter, Patti Lou Plumb of Paradise, survives him.
There are no services planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S., P.O. Box 5715, Oroville, CA 95966.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines made the funeral arrangements.
Alice Bunds
June 24, 1929 - Dec. 2, 2001
Alice Marie Bryan John-son Bunds, 72, of Dia-mond Spring, was born in Oroville. She lived in Sacramento, where she went to school and graduate from Grant Union High School in Dixon. Mrs. Bunds worked for the Telephone Company while her parents managed the Milk Farm in Paradise.
Mrs. Bunds assisted people in their homes, which lead to her becoming an assistant administrator for Autumn Acres Guest Home in Paradise.
She is survived by her sons, Tim Bryan of El Mecero, Rick Johnson of Sacramento, Dave Johnson of Clovis, Jim Johnson of Auburn, Bryan Johnson of Sacramento and Don Johnson of Klamath Falls, Ore.; daughter, Lynda Molina of Vacaville and Marline Megdelino of Galt; 40 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and close friends.
Contributions may be made to Heartland, 901 Sunvalley Blvd., Suite 220, Concord, CA 94520.
At her request there will be no services.
Clement Kertson
Feb. 8, 1923 - Dec. 6, 2001
Clement E. Kertson, 78, moved to Paradise in 1985 from San Mateo, and spent the next seven years wintering in Arizona.
Mr. Kertson was raised in Spokane, where he met and marriage Margaret Meili. He and his wife, Margaret, moved to Mesa, Ariz., and lived there for four years, until their return to Paradise in 1997.
Mr. Kertson was born in San Francisco to Roland and Elsie Kertson. He was a machine and die cutter for 23 years for Georgia Pacific in South San Francisco.
Mr. Kertson was a member of Paradise Elks, Moose and American Legion. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, bingo, was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling (two times around the United States), and was also a member of the Paradise Hiking Club.
He served in the United State Marine Corps. during World War II in Midway, Guam, Okinawa and Hawaii.
Mr. Kertson is survived by his wife, Margaret Kertson of Paradise, whom he marriage on June 29, 1947; sons, Thomas D. of Campbell, Richard W. of Pilot Hill and Steven T. of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Patricia K. Kertson of Paradise; brothers, Willard of Elk, Wash., Roland of San Diego and Carol of Camino Island, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
His brother, Charles "Chuck," preceded him in death in 1994.
A private family service will be held at later date.
Rose Chapel Mortuary made funeral arrangements.
Clement Kertson
Feb. 8, 1923 - Dec. 6, 2001
Clement E. Kertson, 78, moved to Paradise in 1985 from San Mateo, and spent the next seven years wintering in Arizona. He and his wife, Margaret, moved to Mesa, Ariz., and lived there for four years, until their return to Paradise in 1997.
Mr. Kertson was born in San Francisco to Roland and Elsie Kertson. He was a machine operator and die cutter for 23 years for Georgia Pacific in South San Francisco.
Mr. Kertson was a member of Paradise Elks, Moose and American Legion. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing and playing bingo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling (two times around the United States), and was also a member of the Paradise Hiking Club.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. during World War II in Midway, Guam, Okinawa and Hawaii.
Mr. Kertson is survived by his wife, Margaret Kertson of Paradise, whom he marriage on June 29, 1947; sons, Thomas D. of Campbell, Richard W. of Pilot Hill and Steven T. of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Patricia K. Kertson of Paradise; brothers, Willard of Elk, Wash., Roland of San Diego and Carol of Camino Island, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at later date.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled funeral arrangements.
Dennis Funderburk
April 22, 1942 - Dec. 2, 2001
Dennis L. Funderburk, 59, enjoyed bowling and was a member of the men's bowling association. His greatest joy though, was playing with his grandson who always called him "poppy."
Mr. Funderburk was a mechanic at World Radiator.
His wife, Bobbie Funderburk; daughters, Shelley Funderburk and Christina Bowls; brothers, Norman Young and Kenneth Young; sister, Gloria Lawrence and one grandchild survive him.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Mary DeFrancesco
March 4, 1913 - Dec. 11, 2001
Mary Patricia DeFrancesco recently moved to Paradise from Healds-burg.
Mrs. DeFrancesco was born in San Francisco to John and Julia Regan. Her husband, John, died in 1983.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame Convent, San Fran-cisco.
She was a member of the Madonna Auxiliary and Holly Family Guild, a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Her only living survivor is her cousin, Paul Miller of Magalia.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. John's Catholic Church, 208 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448.
Visitation will be held at St. John's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. before the funeral mass, starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa.
Chapel of the Pines Mortuary made funeral arrangements.
Mark Fugh
12/18/2001
Mark Maharg Fugh, 78, a former Paradise vice mayor, died in his home Thursday.
Friends said Fugh was the kind of guy that would give the shirt off his back to someone if they needed it.
He was often seen at Town Council meetings and water district meetings, keeping a watchful eye over the community that he served and lived in.
He also wasn’t afraid to breathe fire at community board meeting when a controversial topic arose.
Moving from Bonning to Paradise in 1974, Fugh knew the Ridge was where he wanted to stay.
He got himself involved in town functions and was elected to the Paradise Irrigation District Board of Directors in 1979 where he served until 1990.
A self-made business man, he successfully owned and operated C&M Automotive in Chico until he retired in 1991.
He couldn’t stay away from local politics however, and when members of the Town Council were recalled in July of 1992, he gladly filled one of the vacancies.
He was reelected to the council in November 1992 and served until 1996.
Bonnie, his wife, said his favorite thing to do was go snowmobiling with his family in Yellowstone National Park.
The family also had motorcycles and often rode around together.
“He was more active in the church than anything,” Bonnie said. “He was the most giving person I have ever known.”
Fugh was a deacon of the Paradise Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He was active in the CMA PEP Club. He was also on the board of directors of The Salvation Army.
Pastor Bob Casey knew Fugh for over 20 years and said he was impressed with the way he carried himself.
“He was a very honest man,” Casey said. “Integrity was important to him and that’s the way he handled things. He had very strong Christian beliefs and loved his wife and family very much. In the winter time he would make sure widow’s cars were running and everybody had fire wood.”
His wife said that while she was working, he would take care of her mother, and after her mother died Fugh’s health started to slip.
“I couldn’t have done a better job at taking care of her,” she said. “He catered to her every whim. If every person that lived in a convalescent home had that kind of care. … But it did take its toll.”
He was born Sept. 28, 1923, to Carl and Della Fugh, in Valencia, Pa. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the U.S. Army, marching into Bastogne, Belgium, with Gen. Patton in 1944.
He was onboard a ship in Tokyo Bay Sept. 2, 1945, the day Japan surrendered. Those who knew him say he was proud to have defended his country’s freedom.
He enjoyed his cats, Lotus, Meiko and Bozo.
Besides his wife, Bonnie, he is survived by his two sons, Bob Fugh of Banning and John Eisemann of Elizabeth, Colo.; six daughters, Cathy Wann and Julie Fugh of Lincoln, Neb., MariAnne Underhill of Rathdrum, Idaho, Jennifer Wickberg of Milwaukee, Joyce Scharrel of Pine, Colo., and Julie Di Duca of Paradise; an adopted son, Cameron Haskett of Paradise; two sisters, Anna Long of Nanuit, N.Y., and Mary Shields of Valencia, Pa.; one brother, Nelson Fugh of Mansfield, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Paradise Christian Missionary Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Fund in care of the Paradise Christian Missionary Alliance Church.
Rose Chapel Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Madelon Serena
May 9, 1923 - Dec. 12, 2001
Madelon Dell Serena, 78, was born to Albert and Elizabeth Southworth in Grand Junction, Colo. She attended schools in San Diego and one year of college at UCLA.
Mrs. Serena lived in the Santa Barbara area for 25 years before she moved to Magalia where she resided for 17 years.
She was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors, especially the ocean.
Mrs. Serena also loved birds, and was a self-taught computer bug.
She is survived by her sons, Ray W. Murphy Jr. of Paradise and Walter Patterson Stark of Aspen, Colo.; brother, Albert Southworth Jr. of Rancho Santa Fe; sister, Phyllis Tudor of Virginia, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Leslie Eileen Murphy.
Private family services were held.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Cremation and Funeral Service of Magalia.
Eleanor Bethard
July 29, 1928 - Dec. 17, 2001
Eleanor A. Bethard, 73, was a homemaker for 55 years. She was born in Sonoma to Peter and Lulu Lawrence, who predeceased her.
She enjoyed stamp collecting and loved to travel.
She is survived by her husband, William Bethard of Clear Creek, whom she marriage in 1947; sons, Larry Bethard of Chico and William Bethard of Clear Creek; daughters, Janie Chancey of Houston and Margie Jessen of Durham, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Clear Creek Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were made by Rose Chapel Mortuary.
Evangeline Swartz
Nov. 4, 1919 - Dec. 15, 2001
Evangeline Roberta Swartz, 82, was involved in De Sabla Grange as a member for 50 years, Theatre on the Ridge, volunteer at Feather River Hospital for 15 years, donated a chair to the Paradise Performing Arts Center, was a member of the Kitchen Klatterers, a member of the Gleaners and Sweet Adelines.
She was born in South Dakota to Leonard and Roble Bassett.
Mrs. Swartz was a beautician for 35 years.
Her husband, Donald Swartz, preceded her in death in 1989. Her son, Richard Swartz of Paradise; daughters, Deborah Williams of Granberry, Texas and Donna Marshman of Loomis; four grandchildren and one brother, Ernie Bassett of Springfield, Mo., survive her.
No services are planned.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines handled the funeral arrangements.
Madolyn Steinberger
Feb. 10, 1910 - Dec. 17, 2001
Madolyn M. Steinberger, 91, moved to Paradise 35 years ago from her home in Homer, Alaska.
She was born in Marrisa, Ill., to William and Eleanor Beggs.
She was a retired secretary for Homer Electric Company in Homor, Alaska.
Mrs. Steinberger enjoyed crossword puzzles, fishing, hunting, cooking and sewing.
Her husband, Raymond Steinberger, died in 1983. Nine stepchildren and numerous grand and great-grandchildren survive her.
A private graveside service will be held at Paradise Cemetery.
Rose Chapel Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Joyce Miller
Nov. 24, 1941 - De. 16, 2001
Joyce Ann Miller, 60, was born in San Pedro to Joseph and Virginia Blanken-burg.
She worked in retail clothing sales for many years.
Ms. Miller was a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), and loved to garden and care for animals.
She is survived by sons, Mark Dahlquist of Santa Rosa, David Dahlquist of Jenner and Jason Dahlquist of Santa Rosa; her father, Joseph Blankenburg of Paradise, one grandson and numerous extended family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to PETA in care of Paradise Chapel of the Pines.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, at noon at the Skyway Memorial Park Cemetery in Magalia.
Skyway Memorial Park Cemetery handled the arrangements.
Francis Waters
April 12, 1914 - Dec. 17, 2001
Francis Lee Waters, 87, lived in Perris for 17 years. He worked for a national cash register company before retiring in 1973.
Mr. Waters loved to travel in his fifth-wheel trailer and did so full time from 1973 to 1994.
His companion of 18 years, Lorene Adams of Perris; daughters, Shirley Ann Fordis of Galt and Glenda Lee Ott of Paradise; brothers Herbert Waters, Gerald Waters and Forrest Waters, all of Illinois; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, survive him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, P.O. Box 686, Sun City, CA 92586.
Mary Reed
Feb. 23, 1936 - Dec. 18, 2001
Mary Ellen Reed, 65, was born in North Hollywood.
She worked in the shipping department of 20th Century Fox for 40 years.
Debra Zaccaro of Paradise, Oliva See of North Hollywood, seven grandchildren and one brother, Jack Rutchland of Scottsdale, Ariz., survive her.
Paradise Chapel of the Pines handled funeral arrangements.
