Wade Tyler Simmons
Wade passed away October 15, 2004 while returning home from a hunting trip with a good friend. Son of Jack R. and Andie Simmons, brother of Amme McReynolds and brother-in-law and good friend, Ryan and love of his life, Sallie Johnson Simmons. Grandson of Jimmy R. and Jean Simmons; nephew of Jimmy A. and Adena Simmons, cousins Julie and Scott Bryan and Shane Simmons; nephew of Terry Luzmoor and cousins Katie and Jessie; grandson of Bobbi and the late Wade McKenzie; nephew of John and Joy McKenzie; nephew of Ken and Shellie McKenzie, cousins of K.J. and Craig McKenzie.

J. D. Moore
J.D. started his race in life on June 20, 1989 and crossed the earthly finish line on October 16, 2004. J.D. had a passion for life, his family and anything that had wheels on it. His natural ability behind the wheel was known to all.

John A. Koons
John A. Koons, born August 24, 1929, passed away on October 18, 2004. John is survived by his wife Virginia. A memorial is planned for Friday, October 22, 2004 at 1 PM at the Auburn Elk's Lodge.

Mildred Margaret Hostetter
Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away suddenly on December 3, 2004 after a sudden illness. Mildred was born in Sacramento on July 8, 1918, where she had lived for the past 50 years before moving to Auburn last month.

Luella Beffa
Luella Beffa, born April 13, 1913 in Murray, Utah, passed away on December 6, 2004 in Carmichael, CA at the age of 91.

Verna Lee Schoonover Nealon
Verna was born June 19, 1917 to Joe and Gunda Lee in Westby, Wisconsin. She married Earl Schoonover on March 25, 1935 and moved to California in 1941. They resided in Norwalk, CA 44 years before moving to Lake of the Pines in 1985. Verna was a resident of the Oaks of Auburn for the past year.

Vincent George Schenk
Born March 20, 1919 in Los Angeles, CA; passed away December 6, 2004 in Auburn, CA. "Everloving" husband to Jean Ruh Schenk for 62 years.

Ralph Hoeper
Ralph Elmer Hoeper died Nov. 26, 2001 at the age of 77. He was born July 19, 1924 in Butcher Ranch and died in Auburn. He was a life long resident of Placer County and grew up in Foresthill. Mr. Hoeper graduated from Placer High School in 1942 and then entered the U.S. Navy as a radio technician, serving on the USS Red Fin submarine and in the Pacific theater during World War II. Mr. Hoeper graduated from Placer Junior College in 1948 and the University of Nevada, Reno in 1951 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was the owner and operator of the Foresthill Telephone Company for more than 51 years. He was a member of the Eureka Lodge 16F&AM, Delta Chapter 27 of the Royal Arch Masons, Auburn Commandry 15, Knights of Templor, Ben Ali Shrine Temple, Placer Shrine Club, Navy League of Auburn, Foresthill V.F.W and American Legion Post 587. Mr. Hoeper was a member and past president of the Foresthill Lions Club, Foresthill Chamber of Commerce, retired director of the Roseville Telephone Company, founding member of the Foresthill Safety Club, past president of the California Telephone Association and the Foresthill Rod and Gun Club.He is survived by his wife Rose; sons, Andy Oyer of Applegate and Rodney Oyer of Foresthill; daughter Roanne Nelson of Foresthill, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one nephew. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Canyon View Assembly of God Church, 23221 Foresthill Road, Foresthill.Private died on March 25. John Norman Andregg was 89 years old. Friends and family will gather to remember his life from 5 to 7 p.m. April 7. It will take place in the Auburn Elks Lodge, 195 Pine St. Andregg started the company in about 1948 and ran it for many years. He sold the business to current President Dennis Meyer approximately 18 years ago, but continued working there until his retirement in about 1996. Today, Andregg Inc. has about 36 employees and does business all over the state. "In this area, we're probably one of the biggest," Mike Virgil, a company land surveyor. He joined the company in 1961 soon after he graduated from high school. Virgil recalled the company's founder as a well-respected surveyor who wanted employees to do their best work. "Everybody liked him, all the surveyors," Virgil said. "He was a fabulous mentor," added Christine Johnson, another company surveyor who worked with Andregg before his retirement. She added that Andregg was a scrupulously honest man who was a father figure to many employees. Andregg was born in Auburn on Dec. 21, 1912, to Sarah Jane Nielson and John Henry Andregg. He attended Auburn Elementary School and Placer High School. In 1931, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering. The following year, Andregg tried his luck at gold mining near Fairbanks, Alaska. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1936, flew PBY flying boats during World War II and eventually retired as a Navy commander. Survivors include daughter Sharon Andregg Clark of Homer, Alaska; grandchildren Angela O'Blenis of Bakersfield and John Farros of South Lake Tahoe; great-grandchild Kaitlyn Elizabeth O'Blenis; stepson Courtney Lewis of Sun Valley, Nev; and longtime companion Carmen Wilson.

Donald Downey Jr.
Donald Ray Downey Jr. died at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital March 28, 2002, at the age of 34. He is survived by his two sons, Cody, 11, and Joshua, 5, of Susanville; parents, Nancy and Don Downey Sr.; brothers, Jeff Downey of Meadow Vista and Terry and his wife, Mary Downey of Auburn; and two nephews. No services will be held. Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering at noon April 6 at 2320 Meadow Vista Road, in Meadow Vista.

‘Pat' Kolstead
"Pat" Etta Kolstead died March 27, 2002, in Auburn at the age of 77. She was born Jan. 13, 1925, in Ashland, Ore., and lived in Meadow Vista for 60 years. She worked at Hilltop Manor as a nurse's aide for 28 years. Survivors include her two sons, Terry Lacy of Colfax and Charles Ferguson of Meadow Vista; two daughters, Carol Hulbert of Auburn and Doña Trout of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kolstead, who died in 1997. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 6 at Stumppy Meadows in Georgetown. Neptune Society of Grass Valley is handling the arrangements.

Beverly Czech
Beverly Ann Czech died May 11, 2002 at the age of 62 in Sacramento. She was born April 17, 1940 in Detroit. Mrs. Czech lived in Auburn for 13 years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was also a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Auburn. She is survived by her son Reginald Czech of Michigan, daughters Kimberly Bibik of Michigan, Dorothy Hanna of Michigan and Debera Jamison of Italy, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Sierra Foothills Funeral Service of Auburn.

Vernon Elkins
Vernon Lee Elkins died May 28, 2002 at the age of 77. He was born Jan. 18, 1925 in Ft. Smith, Ark. Mr. Elkins retired from McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian A. Elkins, sons and daughter-in-laws Vernon Elkins Jr. and Carrol of Lake of the Pines, and Steven Elkins and Nadril of Loomis; daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Tony Rienolds of Paradise, son-in-law Jim Waggoner, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Daughter Judy Waggoner preceded him in death. Services will be held 10 a.m. today at Sands Foothill Chapel, Taylor Road Loomis. Burial will be at Newcastle District Cemetery.

Vera May Phillips
Vera May Phillips died May 29, 2002 in Auburn at the age of 90. She was born Sept. 2, 1911 in Echo Bay, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Auburn in 1976 to be close to her mother and brother after spending her career working in the registrar's office at Rutgers University. She was a member of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Auburn and spent her free time collecting, reading and sewing. She is survived by her identical twin sister Valerie Ruth Phillips, sister-in-law Charlotte Phillips, two nieces, one nephew, six great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece. A graveside service is tentatively set for 9 a.m. June 10 in the New Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 185 Hoffman Ave, Auburn CA 95603.

Stan Wander
Stan Wander of Auburn died May 26, 2002. He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughter Fran Ellen and son Matthew Lee. Burial will be noon today at the New Auburn District Cemetery. Lassila Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Dorothy Forrest
Dorothy Clara Forrest, an Auburn resident for the past six years, died Oct. 10, 2002, in Orangevale. Born in Providence, R.I., in 1924, Mrs. Forrest was 78. She was a retired Disneyland employee. Interests included reading and knitting. She was a volunteer at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. Mrs. Forrest is survived by her daughter, Carol Gaines of Weimar; a son, Glenn Forrest of Orangevale; a sister, Adelina Gennari of Rhode Island; a brother, Robert Fasciano of Rhode Island; three grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lassila Funeral Chapels in Auburn. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, with a graveside service to follow at New Auburn Cemetery.

Patty A. Woolworth
Patty A. Woolworth died Sept. 16, 2002 at the age of 59. She was born and raised in Oakland and graduated from Castlemont High School in 1960. She was an employee of Pacific Gas & Electric for 30 years and was actively involved with the Placer Woman's Center after her move to Auburn. She gave dog-training classes for many years and at one time owned Auburn Pet Spa. She is survived by her mother, Jean Kain of San Leandro; twin sister, Peggy Barthol and her husband Bob of Hayward; brother, Morgan Stout and wife Adrienne of San Leandro; children, Douglas Woolworth and his wife Barbara of Hayward, Phillip Woolworth and his wife Suzette of Vacaville; a niece and nephew; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Her husband, Earl Woolworth, and father, Morgan Stout, preceded her in death. A memorial is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Auburn Senior Center at 11577 "E" Ave., in building 313 A off D Street in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to PEACE for Families or the SPCA.

Milford Mertens
Milford M. Mertens died in Auburn on Feb. 4, 2003, at the age of 85. Born in San Francisco on Feb. 23, 1917, he served in World War II in the 8th Air Force. Stationed in England, he flew 33 missions. He enjoyed traveling, lapidary work, reading and writing poetry, and was an avid Rock Hound. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Mertens of Auburn; daughters Jeanne Bourland of Auburn, Linda Lund of Redding and Ellen Elder of North Carolina; four grandsons; two great-grandsons; one brother; and one sister. In lieu of remembrances, friends are requested to do an act of kindness in memory of Mr. Mertens. Arrangements handled by Sierra Foothills Funeral Service of Auburn.

Herman A. Bitter
Herman A. Bitter, born June 12, 1930 in San Francisco, died Oct. 8, 2004 at home in El Dorado Hills. Husband of Margaret Bitter, father of Philip Bitter, Douglas Manning, and Holly Bitter, stepfather of Sheila Allen, brother of Barbara Cochrane, nephew of Lavonne Cartwright and Gene Lawrence. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Herman graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City in 1949 and attended San Jose State University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for ten years and earned the rank of Master Sargent. He worked in the Defense Industry until retirement in 1992. An avid golfer and fisherman, he was known for his great sense of humor, love of animals, and cooking (especially Bar-B-Que). A private celebration of life will be held. Memorials may be made to the American cancer Society, a local hospice, or charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Green Valley Mortuary, Cameron Park.

JACK DEHART
Jack DeHart was born Sept 6, 1927, in Osawatomie Kansas. Jack went home to be with Jesus unexpectedly on Oct 21, 2004 doing one of things he loves to do, bowling at Fireside Lanes. Jack was a resident of Folsom for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents,Fred & Pearl DeHart and his sister Peggy and survived by his wife of 54 years, Rimona. Jack will be deeply missed by his children; Danny, Rinda, and Daren and 10 grandchildren and 3 great grand children; 3 sisters, Nina, Helen & Betty and numerous friends & relatives. Remembrance may be made to the Twin Lakes Food Bank where he worked for 15 years. "Remember friend as you pass by as you are now so once was I. As I am now, you will be. So take up your cross & follow me." Funeral services were held at Oak Ave Free Methodist Church.

Melba Pauline Mazzoni
Melba Pauline Mazzoni In Folsom, Dec. 6, 2004. A native of Crockett, California, age 82 years.

Violet M. Turner
Violet M. Turner passed away on October 23, 2004 at the age of 86 years.She was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Stockton, California for 5 years. Violet also lived in the Roseville area previously with her husband, George Turner who preceded her in death.

Marshall Harry Dahneke
Marshall Harry Dahneke passed away with his family by his side on October 23, 2004 at the age of 91 years.

Lynn Timothy Farmer
Lynn Timothy Farmer passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at the age of 80 years. He was a native of Chawelah, Washington and a resident of Roseville, CA.

William L. Boerem
William L. Boerem passed away with his family by his side on Oct 29, 2004 at the age of 82 years. He was a native of Michigan and a resident of Roseville for four years.

Robert Leroy Boyden
Robert Leroy Boyden, born Jan. 15, 1924 in Lincoln, a descendent of pioneer settlers in the Sheridan and Lincoln areas (Boyden, Hinman and Luce). Bob passed away in his home on Oct. 2, 2004 in Lincoln, at the age of 80 years and eight months. He was a life long resident of Lincoln. He is preceded in death by four sisters, a brother, and his beloved wife, Margaret Dora (Marschall) Boyden. Loving father to Linda Boyden of Woodland, Karen Crum (husband Chris) of Sacramento and Dennis Boyden (wife Terry) of Nevada. Grandfather to Matt Crum (wife Michelle) of Beale AFB, Calif., Brian Crum of Sacramento, and Joshua and Melissa (Missy) Boyden of Nevada. Great grandfather to Megan and Matthew Crum of Beale AFB. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Knight of Sacramento, as well as three generations of nieces and nephews.

Ramon Maldonado Saenz
Ramon Maldonado Saenz passed away peacefully with dignity on Sept. 30, 2004 at the Kaiser Hospital in Roseville. Ramon worked over 35 years for Purdy Company and retired in 1989. Ramon was born in Mexico. Ramon is survived and remembered by his beloved wife, Esperanza Maldonado and three loving children, Luz Margarita Ruiz (daughter), Ramon Octavio Maldonado (son) and Jose Angel Maldonado (son) all from Lincoln, also his sisters, Rita Huerta from Cd. Juarez Chih, Mexico and Maria Anchondo of Indio, Calif., ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren of Lincoln. Ramon will be remembered and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Linda M. Bianchi
12/23/1921-12/26/2004
Linda M. Bianchi, born December 23, 1921 in Roseville, CA, passed away December 26, 2004 in Lodi, CA at her daughter's home. Preceded in death by her husband Albert and her daughter Kathleen Fields. Survived by her daughter, Christina Gilmore and her husband Roger of Lodi, CA. Loving sister of Velia Phillips of Roseville, CA. Loving grandmother of Anthony Gilmore Hughes of Sacramento and Danny Gilmore of El Dorado Hills, CA. Linda graduated from Roseville High School in 1940. Private family services will be held. Burial private at Roseville Cemetery. Donations preferred to Susan Koman Cancer Foundation. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley.

Kelly Braden
Kelly Braden born Ola Mae Gast in Spearman, Texas on Oct. 3, 1930 to Lester and Reda Gast. Passed away on Dec. 23, 2004. Preceded in death by both parents and brother Haddon. Survived by her husband Cordett Braden, sister Charlene Garland and husband Bob Garland, children Pamela Hawkins, Melinda Metz, Donna Zimmerman, and Don Dixon, Jr. Also survived by her 6 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was a life long resident of Roseville and attended Roseville High School. Mrs. Braden was a founding member of Placer Title Company and worked as an Escrow Officer and Escrow Manager of that company for many years. She is well known in Roseville area real estate circles. Leo French, long time C.E.O. of Placer Title Company, stated "all of us at Placer Title will miss her. She was a great employee and a wonderful person." Mrs. Braden also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and loved her time helping and giving to the people there. At her request no services will be hold.

David Charles Mikel
David Charles Mikel passed away suddenly on Dec. 27, 2004 at his home at the age of 45 years. David was a native of Torrance, Calif, and a resident of the Roseville area for 25 years. He is survived by his beloved parents Paul and Louise Mikel of Citrus Heights, also his siblings; Daniel Mikel of Citrus Heights, Wayne Mikel of Oklahoma and Christopher Mikel of Roseville. There is one dear niece and nephew. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend an open house on Sunday, Jan 2, 2005 between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at David's parents residence. Arrangements entrusted to Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, 103 Lincoln St. Roseville, Calif 95678 (916) 783-7171

Agnes Frances Rouse
Agnes Frances Rouse passed away suddenly on Dec 28, 2004 at the age of 79. Born Dec. 25, 1925. She was a native of Buffalo, Wyoming and a resident of Roseville for 14 years. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Recitation of The Rosary and Funeral Services on Fri. Dec, 31, 2004 beginning at 10:00am at Cochrane's Chapel of The Roses, 103 Lincoln St, Roseville CA 95678 (916) 783-7171

Leslie Parrish Dyer
11/1/1954 - 9/16/2003
Leslie Parrish Dyer translated from this life due to lung complications September 16, 2004 in Cumbaya, Ecuador just short of the 4th anniversary of her marriage to Micheal Dyer. He is grateful for the happiness they shared in the short time they had together. She was full of LIFE, LOVE & LAUGHTER and to quote her sister, Jocelyn, "My luminous, funny, brilliant, exasperating, and utterly dear sister managed quite effortlessly to get more capital "L" living than ten ordinary mortals into a scant fifty years of earthly existence..." Leslie attended Colfax High School in 1968-70, where she played Sousaphone in the band. After the family moved, Leslie graduated from Lower Lake High School and earned her pilot's license in her senior year. After graduating from Stanford University with her Flight Instructor's license, a Master's degree in German Studies and later a Master's in Kodaly Music Education, she taught vocal music and flying at many places at home and abroad. Writing, poetry, and travel were her passions as was the long-string of her four-legged furry companions. As an active member of Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, Leslie volunteered her time at seminars the world over, gathering a multitude of friends who consider their lives enhanced by knowing her. She and her husband, Micheal met in Ghana, West Africa, at the African Eckankar Seminar in 1999, where they began singing and writing songs together. For the next four years, they traveled extensively to Mexico and South America giving workshops to help people find a deeper connection with their own spiritual nature. She leaves a hole in the lives of her husband, Micheal Dyer and his grandchildren of Lowell, OR (currently of Cumbaya, Ecuador), her mother, Elaine Parrish of Gold Run, CA; her father Don Parrish of Yucaipa, CA (a former Superintendent-Principal of Colfax Elementary); her brothers, Luke Parrish, his wife and four children of Coos Bay, OR, and Jed Parrish of Long Beach, CA and her sister, Jocelyn Parrish of Woodstock, VT. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 2 pm at the Auburn Eckankar Center in the Gold Country Mall, 884 Lincoln Way, Ste. 37, downtown Auburn. A reception will follow at the home of Jewell and Jenny DeLapp in Colfax. Memorial donations may be sent to the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Diana Lynn Finney
Diana lynn Finney passed away peacefully on October 2, 2004 in Auburn with her family at her bedside. A native of San Francisco, Diana spent her last years in Colfax, CA.

Daniel Carrillo
Daniel Carrillo passed away on Tuesday, September 14 at the age of 56. He is survived only by his three daughters: Lisa, Christina and Tammy. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Samantha. Our dad was an 18 year veteran of Alcoholics Anonymous. The program made him a wonderful father and an inspiration to all who knew him. We will miss him dearly and will always be in our hearts. There will be no memorial services, as those were his wishes. His daughters will scatter his remains over the ocean in Fort Bragg, Calif. This is where we vacationed as a family frequently, and where he felt most at peace.

Robert F. Sturgill, Sr.
10/23/1926-11/26/2004
Known to most as Uncle Bob, born in Shelton, North Carolina on Oct. 23, 1926; passed away Nov. 26, 2004 in Rocklin, CA. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946 and was always very proud of being a Veteran. He was known for his antique dealing, as one of the Best Masons and spent many years as an independent contractor for the Forest Service. Robert is survived by his daughter, Sandra Stark (Bud); son Robert Strugill, Jr. (Debbie); daughter, Roxann Hamilton (Steve); three brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; six-great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and more friends than anyone can know. Uncle Bob welcomed everyone with a wave of the hand and a smile. "If you see someone without a smile ... give them yours!" Please support the Veterans of American in his memory. Thank You!

Ingrid Wood
A memorial service for Ingrid Ann Wood will be held on Dec. 18, 2004 at the Iowa Hill Cemetery, followed by a dinner at the Iowa Hill Park-Firehouse. Ingrid was born July 27, 1950 and left us on Nov. 30, 2004. She was the wife of Lee Wood and had lived in Iowa Hill for the past nine years. Ingrid was the daughter of Anna Plumb, who lives in Folsom. Ingrid loved to gold mine and she loved "The Hill". She spent every minute that she could looking for those big nuggets, and found quite a few. She was preceded in death by her father.

Diana Lynn Finney
Diana lynn Finney passed away peacefully on October 2, 2004 in Auburn with her family at her bedside. A native of San Francisco, Diana spent her last years in Colfax, CA. She is survived by her son Tony and his wife, Michelle Fluke, grandson Land Gregory Fluke, all of Norfolk, Virginia, husband Dan R. Finney of Colfax, CA. Brother-in-law Michael and his wife Kathy Finney of San Jose, Ca., sister Mary and her husband Al Realini, of Medford, Or., sister Cindy and her husband Jim Romano, of Granite Bay, CA., sister Cheryl and her husband Gary Heimlich, of Vacaville, Ca. She also has numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Lequita Dawson in September, 2001. She enjoyed arts and crafts work, painting and sewing. She had enjoyed a varied career that included Tax Preparation, Retail Clerk positions and Long Haul Trucking. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, 1:00 pm October 8, 2004 at the Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice.