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Reita A. Sullivan
Reita A. Sullivan died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 28, 2005 at age 66.
Mrs. Sullivan was born Oct. 12, 1939 in Woodland. She had been a life-long resident. She worked for more than 25 years as a budget analyst for the Yolo County Public Health Department.
Survivors include Mrs. Sullivan's husband of 41 years, James D. Sullivan; her daughter, Susan Sullivan; her sons, Michael A. Sullivan and Timothy S. Sullivan; her grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Sara and Elizabeth; her mother, Margaret Brennan; and her brother, Hugh Brennan. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Brennan.
Services: A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with Father Terry Fulton officiating. A graveside service will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
SUMNER
Kenneth L. Sumner
Kenneth Leroy Sumner died July 17, 2001, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Born to Clifford and Gladys (Green) Sumner on March 24, 1931, in Peoria, Ill., he was 70.
He retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and earning the Purple Heart Medal, the Armed Expeditionary Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal, among others.
He had been a Yolo County resident for the past 12 years and enjoyed playing poker as well as watching thoroughbred horse races.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee (Mennewisch) Sumner of Davis; son, Michael Sumner and his wife Denise of San Diego; daughters, Faith Anderson and her husband Dennis of Fontana, Hope Farris and her husband Kevin of Lakeside, and Patrice Gran and her husband David of Stockton; grandchildren, Joseph Anderson of El Cajon and wife Rhonda, Theresa and Maria Anderson of Fontana, Bob Carlucci of Poway, Kenny and Andy Carlucci of Lakeside, Mitchell Sumner of San Diego, and Jessie, Kristen and Lorin Gran, all of Stockton; great-grandchildren, Manny and Christopher Anderson of El Cajon; his brother, Ronald Sumner of Dunlap, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Another brother, Clifford A. Sumner Jr., preceded him in death.
Private services will be with immediate family in attendance. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in his name to either the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Sacramento, CA 94010 or to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
SURAN
Elsie Suran
Elsie Suran died in her El Macero home on Sept. 25, 2003. She was 83.
She was born in New York City on June 11, 1920. After graduating from high school during the Great Depression, she had to take a job to become self-supporting. Subsequently she served as chief doll designer and bookkeeper for a company she founded with her mother.
During World War II, in addition to her full-time job, she became a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Among her activities was writing to several servicemen on active duty, including Jerry Suran. Their correspondence developed into a serious relationship and their marriage in 1951. She left New York City when her husband accepted a position with General Electric in Syracuse, N.Y.
During her husband's career with GE, she helped his management work by hosting dinner meetings with employees, customers and corporate visitors. In Japan, she made friendships with the wives of managers in Japanese companies where GE business alliances were negotiated -- friendships that led to international exchanges involving not only corporate managers but their families.
When her husband served as president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, she started and organized programs for the spouses of IEEE's board of directors, programs which typically ran parallel to board meetings: get-acquainted breakfasts, city tours and guest lectures on national and international topics.
In 1982, though it meant leaving her East Coast roots for a new adventure in California, she encouraged her husband's decision to accept a joint position as a senior lecturer in the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and in the College of Engineering. She remained an active homemaker, corresponding with and hosting home visits for friends and four generations of her family.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Suran, of El Macero and extended family.
A memorial service was held Oct. 1. She was interred in a family plot in Rutherford, N.J.
SURPLUS
Naomi Evelyn Marie Surplus
Naomi Evelyn Marie Surplus died Aug. 7, 2004, in Davis. She was 83.
Born July 7, 1921, in St. Louis, she was the youngest of eight children.
She graduated from Culver Stockton College in Canton, Mo., in 1942. She was a teacher for 32 years. She was a member and matron in the Stockton chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
She became a Davis resident in 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 53 years, Dr. Ray D. Surplus, who died in 1996.
She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Bueneman of St. Louis; daughter Rayna and her husband Gary Bohnet of Lodi; son Dr. Mahlon D. Surplus of Stockton; and daughter Naray and her husband Mark Eggleston of Davis; and grandsons Drew and Evan.
Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
SUSA
Joyce Eileen (Kie) Susa
Joyce Eileen (Kie) Susa was born in Pittsfield, Ma. on Oct. 28, 1942.
She went to "The great beyond" unexpectedly while battling multiple medical conditions, on Saturday, June 7, 2003.
Joyce was born in Massachusetts and raised there and upstate New York. She was very strong woman who started working at the racetrack at age 13. She had to drop out of school because of hearing problems. When she started her family she continued with her education and earned her GED. From there she completed a Data Processing Trade and started working for NY State. While working and raising her family as a single mother she completed many college courses.
It was a time for change and she moved her children to California. She went through many years of working her way up the career ladder with the State of California (Dept. of Rehab.). At the time she had to medically retire she was a Senior Account Clerk. She made many friends along the way.
She was mom to many and a friend to her was family. Survived by her loving family; Sons Jeffery Oblinger and Raymond Susa; Daughter and son-in-law, Duane and Annette Griffith. Ten grandchildren and one great grandson. Her siblings: brothers, Harold and Philip Kie; sisters, Sharon Kie and Helen Loomis. Let's not forget Critter (her cat).
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 13, 2003, at 10 a.m. with Andrews and Greilich, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95820.
A reception will follow location to be posted at Memorial. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to c/o Joyce Susa, P.O. Box 1152 Rio Linda Ca. 95673.
SUSSDORF
Daryle Ray Sussdorf
Daryle Ray Sussdorf died in Sacramento Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 at age 65. Mr. Sussdorf was born June 3, 1939 in Borger, Texas. He had been a Yolo County resident for 44 years. He graduated high school in Borger, Texas and enlisted in the U.S. Army following high school. He was owner of Nugget Auto Sales in Sacramento. He formed Texas City Band 26 years ago.
Survivors include Mr. Sussdorf's wife of 43 years, Shirley Sussdorf, also of Woodland; his daughter, Kathy Jenson of Rocklin; his sons, Joe Sussdorf of Sacramento and Dale Sussdorf of Woodland; his granddaughter, Lynsi Jenson of Rocklin and his grandsons, Christopher Sussdorf of Bozier, La. and Jason Sussdorf of Woodland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Elizabeth Barlow and his father, Clarence L. Sussdorf.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Sussdorf's name be directed to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 245 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, 95817.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at Woodland Cemetery. A celebration of Mr. Sussdorf's life will follow the service at John Rodgers Hall at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. Anyone wishing to donate food would be appreciated. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
SUTHERLIN
William L. (Cowboy) Sutherlin
William L. (Cowboy) Sutherlin passed away at Sutter Davis Hospital, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Born Sept. 2, 1942 in Susanville, he was 57 years old.
Mr. Sutherlin was a Yolo County resident for 20 years. He graduated from Cal-Poly in 1978 and enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a cowboy and a pilot. He was a member of the Buckeye Masonic Lodge of Esparto.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sutherlin, of Winters. They were marriage in Susanville in 1961. He also survived by his son, Mike Berg, and daughter-in-law, Janice, of Maxwell; grandchildren, Nicole and Brian Berg, of Maxwell; mother, Beaulah Sutherlin, of Paradise; sister, Linda G. Rockwell, and brother-in-law, Rocky, of Magalia; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sutherlin was preceded in death by his father, William N. Sutherlin, in 1995.
Visitation took place from 12-5 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second Street, in Woodland.
Graveside Services will be on Friday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, CA.
Donations may be made in Mr. Sutherlin's memory to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1401 Halyard Drive, Suite 130, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
