Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!Ann Hodgdon, A Resident of San Rafael
Passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003 at age 48 years. She was born in Santa Ana, CA. Ann is survived by her loving husband Steven Hodgdon of San Rafael and their loving children Gregory and Claire. She is also survived by her parents Chuck and Ruth Hurley of Santa Ana, CA. She was the loving sister to Joseph Hurley of El Verta, CA, Keith Hurley of Golden, CO, Eileen Hurley of Huntington Beach, CA, Charles Hurley of Anaheim, CA, Paul Hurley of Santa Ana, CA, and 23 nieces and nephews. Ann devoted her time to her children volunteering for St. Isabella's C.Y.O. Basketball and Marin Ballet and any activities involving her children. Ann enjoyed gardening and cooking, her decorating and landscaping were admired by her many friends. Ann graduated from Mater Dei High School and U.C. Santa Cruz. Friends may call after 4 PM on Wednesday, March 26th at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Redhill Avenue, San Anselmo. A Rosary Service will be held at 7 PM. Thursday, March 27th a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Isabella's Church, 465 Freitas Parkway in San Rafael at 7 PM. Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery, San Rafael, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isabella's C.Y.O. Basketball or Marin Ballet. Monte's Chapel of the Hills Family Owned and Operated San Anselmo - 415-453-8440
Joseph James Rasonsky
Long time resident of Marin County died March 15, 2003. He was born March 22, 1913. He grew up in Racine Wisconsin and marriage Katherine Morani in 1938. Joe served in the Army in Europe during WWII. Afterward the family moved to California settling in Marin in 1951. After graduating from Whitewater College in Wisconsin he became a teacher and then later became a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service. In 1965 he went into private practice as a Tax Consultant in San Anselmo where he worked until turning the business, now known as Rasonsky Financial Services to his son David in 1985. In 1965 Joe became one of Jehovah's Witnesses sharing his hope for the future from door to door and as a public speaker. Joe is survived by his wife Katherine of Petaluma, daughters Joan Kitchel and Nona Lake of San Rafael, sons Albert Rasonsky of Taiwan, Joe Rasonsky Jr. of Petaluma and David Rasonsky of Fairfax. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial for Joseph will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on 50 Granlee Road in Santa Venitia at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2003. All are welcome to attend.
Horst Werth
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away March 22, 2003 in Novato. Born 1921 in Germany, he immigrated to the Bay Area in 1951. Very active in the local German community, he served as President of the United German-American Societies, and ran a German film theater for many years. For his longtime contributions in preserving its cultural heritage, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Germany in 1978. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 25 years. He is survived by his wife Elfriede Werth, his daughter Leonora Bruch, his son Mark Werth, and their families. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 27, 1:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Park, Novato. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in San Francisco, or to the American Cancer Society. Mount Tamalpais Mortuary & Cemetery 1500 5th Avenue, San Rafael
Jean G. Funkhouser
Fatally injured in an automobile accident on the island of Maui, Hawaii, on February 27, 2003. Resident of Atherton, CA since 1978. Beloved wife of Lawrence W. Funkhouser for 56 years. Treasured mother of Donald W. Funkhouser (Jane) of Houston, TX; Thomas E. Funkhouser (Bonnie) of Mill Valley, CA; David P. Funkhouser (Sue) of Moraga, CA; and Karen J. Funkhouser of San Francisco, CA. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan and Christopher (Houston), Scott and Heather (Mill Valley) and Steven and Kevin (Moraga). Survived also by her twin sister, Jane A. Mentzer of Wilton, CT and many nieces and nephews. Jean was born on November 11, 1921, in Struthers, Ohio. After attending Oberlin College (Class of 1943) and Ohio University, she received her primary education credentials and taught in the elementary grades as well as Sunday School and Summer Bible School for a number of years. She was always interested in the care, education and uplift of children in all walks of life. A private Burial Service was held on Saturday, March 8, at Skylawn Memorial Park. A Memorial Service celebrating her full life will be held at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park, on Friday, March 28 at 12:00 noon. A reception will follow at the church facilities. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jean G. Funkhouser Memorial Grant-in-Aid Fund, AAPG Foundation, P.O. Box 979, Tulsa OK 74101 or to Hope Unlimited International, 870 Market St., Suite 764, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Suzzanne Risdon
Passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Novato, CA. Born on January 14, 1953 in San Mateo, CA. Suzie was a life-long resident of California, and lived the last 15 years in Marin County. She attended schools in Los Altos and Santa Barbara, and moved to Sonoma State Hospital in 1962, where she lived until about 1990. Suzie then moved to Marin County, with the assistance of Exodus, Inc., which provides housing and care to developmentally disabled adults. She received training, job skills and placement through Opportunity For Independence, and worked in coffee shops and retail businesses. Suzie loved music and dancing and all God's creatures and was a very loving and caring person; her excitement and joy of life was infectious. She is survived by her parents, William and Marian Risdon, and her sister, Sandra Risdon Potter, brother-in-law, Ronald T. Potter, aunts, uncles and cousins, and her boyfriend, Bryan McKenzie. She is predeceased by her brother, Ronald E. Risdon. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Lynda Hyland Burris officiating, at Keaton's Mortuary, 1022 E Street, San Rafael. In lieu of memorial gifts, please write to your local Senator and Assemblyman to stop proposed budget cuts to Medi-Cal and SSI/SSP people, and services to developmentally handicapped children and adults. Keaton Mortuary 1022 E Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 453-0571
George W. Rust, Jr.
Of Larkspur passed away on March 11th, 2003 at the age of 64. He was a longtime resident of Marin County, growing up in Kentfield. He had an avid interest in the outdoors, becoming an Eagle Scout as a teenager and later continuing on as a well-loved scout master in Kentfield. He also was a longtime volunteer of the Kentfield Fire Department. Hunting and fishing were always a top priority. George had a long, successful career in Senior Sales Management at Compugraphics, often moving his family throughout the country until finally returning to Marin twelve years ago. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Rust of Long Beach-NY; his sister, Katharine Donery of San Anselmo; 3 nephews, Peter Donery, David Donery and Christopher Donery - all of Marin County; as well as some very loving and loyal friends. A Memorial Gathering is being held on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 at the Montgomery Chapel at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo. Memorial contributions preferred to Ducks Unlimited.
Bill Willis, 1955 - 2003
Born in San Francisco, raised in Larkspur and a graduate of Redwood High School class of '74, he made his home in Shingle Springs with his beloved wife Sheila and loving son Scottie. Bill passed away peacefully on March 8, 2003 at home with great pride and dignity. He is survived by his wife Sheila and son Scottie, his parents George and Lillian of Larkspur, his sisters Janet and Eileen and brother Ken, along with five nieces and nephews. He enjoyed the outdoors along with motorcross, tennis, and his family life in El Dorado County. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. A Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 29th in his honor. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your local Hospice organization.
Dorothy Ingraham Bell
A long time Marin County resident, died peacefully March 5, 2003 at her daughter's home near Sonora. She was 89. Born in Pasadena on February 17, 1914, Dorothy met and marriage Jean Bell in 1950 and after spending several years on a plantation in Louisiana they moved to Marin in 1954. Working as a team, Dorothy and Jean sold hundreds of Eichler homes throughout the Bay Area in the 1950's and 60's. Known to her friends as "Dorbell", Dorothy was very active in Marin community organizations such as The Marin Motion Picture and TV Council, The League of Women Voters and The Thursday Musical Group. She always loved playing duplicate bridge and was a Life Master of the game, for years teaching bridge in Marin and on cruise ships around the world. Embraced in a loving marriage for 52 wonderful years, she was "God's perfect child" who believed that every day on earth was a gift to be treasured and she lived life accordingly. She is survived by her loving husband Jean of Sonora; her daughter Alma Jacobs and partner Rusty Taylor of Soulsbyville; son Ross and wife Vicki of Tressan, France; and son Bruce and wife Nancy of Sausalito. At her request there will be no service. The family invites you to make a donation in Dorothy's name to The Altzheimer's Foundation or Hospice.
Howard Wayne Crabtree
Longtime Marin resident and Native Californian died March 18, 2003. Born May 9, 1924 in Covina, California, he grew up in Washington state and graduated with the Class of 1942, at Grandview, Washington. Howard attended his 60th class reunion in November 2002 with 14 surviving class mates. Howard served 21 years in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps with tours in the Orient and Europe. Upon retirement from military service in 1965, he worked 20 years as an investigation agent for the U.S. Army Logistics Control Activity located at Presidio of San Francisco. Howard is survived by his wife Sue, his two daughters Cindy Sirmons of North Hollywood and Jennifer Walsh and her husband Tom of San Ramon. Two stepsons, Stacy Schaefer of Chico and Gary Schaefer and his wife Kathy of San Rafael, and four grand children: Lauren, Emily, Nicholas and Elizabeth Schaefer. Howard was an avid boater and loved to travel. When home, he enjoyed gardening and birding. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Howard's Life on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Garden Room of the Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, California. His ashes will be scattered at sea. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marin, 21 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925.
Colleen Carroll Johnson
Age 71 years and a 30 year resident of Novato, California, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at her home in Santa Rosa, California after an eight month bout against pancreatic cancer. Colleen was born on February 14, 1932, in Fairfax, Oklahoma to Arch Paul and LaVelle Trader Carroll. After graduating from Fairfax High School in 1950, she attended the University of Oklahoma where she graduated with a fine arts degree in music education in 1954. Colleen began her career teaching children music in Witchita Falls, Texas and in Hobbs, New Mexico. Colleen's brother, Arch Carroll encouraged her to move to the San Francisco Bay Area where she continued to teach music in the Pinole Elementary School District. Colleen attained a general elementary credential and taught school in the Rincon Valley School District in Santa Rosa for one year. She then worked in the Mill Valley Elementary School District for 30 years where she taught various grade levels and retired in 1992. Colleen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and with her dogs. She enjoyed golf, music and the theatre. Colleen is survived by her twin daughters, Christina Johnson of San Francisco and Michelle Golden of Latrobe, CA, son-in-law, David Golden and two grandchildren, Sean and Benjamin Golden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Arch Paul Carroll Jr., and her sister Sally Carroll Carter. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Novato with Rev. Bob Grove and Rev. Kent Webber officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Sutter VNA & Hospice-Santa Rosa, 1110 N. Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95401 or to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Adobe Creek Funeral Home 331 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. CHEDA & LYONS
Karla Elsie Long
Was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1943. A resident of Mill Valley, Karla passed away on February 28, 2003 at the age of 59. Karla worked at the Sausalito Public Library as the Children's librarian. Karla was a gentle and a strong inspiration for her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters: Jennifer and Elisabeth Long, her father Karl Maslowski, her brothers Pete, Steve and Dave Maslowski. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Attitudinal Healing, Stanford Oncology Day Care Center or Friends of the Sausalito Library.
James Bernard "Jim" Walsh
Long time resident of Marin County, California, passed away early Friday morning March 14, 2003 at the Marin Convalescent Hospital where he had lived for the past 6 years. A Funeral Mass was held Friday March 21, 2003 at St Hilary's Church, in Tiburon CA. Private Inurnment will take place at a later date. Jim was born July 24, 1911 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Anna Walsh. At birth, it was apparent to all that Jim was a special boy. For some of that era, being born with Cerebral Palsy would have been seen as a handicap. Anna and James Walsh had other plans for their son. So in 1933, Jim graduated from North High School in Des Moines, receiving his high school diploma with all of his classmates. In 1935, after the retirement of his father, Jim & his parents moved to Monrovia, CA to be closer to Jim's sister Helen and brother Joseph and his family. Upon the death of Jim's mother in 1949, he and his father moved to Berkeley to live with his sister Helen Walsh who was on the faculty of UC Berkeley. This started a long love affair with Northern California and specifically the Bay Area. Jim and Helen later moved to Stinson Beach where they lived for 25 years. He is probably best known for his daily early morning treks along the beach between Bolinas Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. In 1985, Helen and Jim sold their beach home in Stinson and retired to Tiburon where they lived and travelled to Europe, the Far East, and the Caribbean. Jim especially loved Spain and Italy. In all his travels, and throughout his life, Jim never let his special condition dictate what he could, or could not, do. To those who knew him, this is his enduring legacy. Jim Walsh is survived by his niece Marian Darling of Walnut Creek, CA, his grand nephews Bruce Darling of Orinda, CA, Scott Darling of Portland, OR, and Matthew Walsh of Sierra Vista, AZ. Jim is also survived by grandniece Kelly Osterberg of Clovis, CA along with numerous great-grand nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him
Ahleen L. Crandall Chiswell
Ahleen (Lee) Chiswell, passed away in Petaluma on March 15, 2003 in the company of her daughters. She was the devoted and beloved wife of the late Dr. Edgar Burns Chiswell, Jr. of Maryland and Belvedere, CA. Caring mother of Sharon Tresnon Svensson of San Jose, Pamela Tresnon Strong of Mill Valley, Thomas Tresnon of Kirkland, WA, and Lauren T. Klein Hays of Mill Valley. Loving grandmother of Martin Hunt, Dara Hunt, Brett Strong, Dylan Strong, Warren Klein, Lillian Klein, Ada Tresnon and Billy Tresnon. Ahleen is also survived by her many loving East Coast Chiswell family members. Ahleen was born to Lillian (Worley) and Merle Crandall in the Imperial Valley area. She received her Masters degree from San Diego State University and taught elementary and adult education in the San Francisco area for 25 years. She was a dedicated wife, musician, teacher, and mother, and will be missed by many. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Unity Church of Marin, 600 Palm Drive, Novato at 11:00 AM. Inurnment: Daphne Fernwood Cemetery, Mill Valley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to a favorite charity in her memory. Arrangements made by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk Street, Petaluma, California.
Howard Wayne Crabtree
Longtime Marin resident and Native Californian died March 18, 2003. Born May 9, 1924 in Covina, California, he grew up in Washington state and graduated with the Class of 1942, at Grandview, Washington. Howard attended his 60th class reunion in November 2002 with 14 surviving class mates. Howard served 21 years in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps with tours in the Orient and Europe. Upon retirement from military service in 1965, he worked 20 years as an investigation agent for the U.S. Army Logistics Control Activity located at Presidio of San Francisco. Howard is survived by his wife Sue, his two daughters Cindy Sirmons of North Hollywood and Jennifer Walsh and her husband Tom of San Ramon. Two stepsons, Stacy Schaefer of Chico and Gary Schaefer and his wife Kathy of San Rafael, and four grand children: Lauren, Emily, Nicholas and Elizabeth Schaefer. Howard was an avid boater and loved to travel. When home, he enjoyed gardening and birding. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Howard's Life on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Garden Room of the Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, California. His ashes will be scattered at sea. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marin, 21 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925.
