Lorraine Victoria VanDorpe

March 6, 2013

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day… words to live by… Lorraine Victoria VanDorpe 82, passed away Feb. 18, 2013. Lorraine was born in Moline, Illinois August 25, 1930. She was born the daughter of Belgium immigrants Frank and... Continue

Robert Walter Macdonald

February 13, 2013

December 29, 1951 – January 14, 2013 Robert Walter Macdonald, Bobby to all who knew him, died surrounded by his family after a short bout with cancer. Until the disease manifested last December, Bobby was in robust health and looking forward to enjoying a retirement... Continue

Barbara Anne Carlson

January 16, 2013

Barbara Anne Carlson peacefully passed away at home December 16, 2012. Her eighty remarkable years began September 8, 1932 in Biloxi Mississippi with her parents Velma and Oliver Ryan. Barbara grew up mastering authentic southern style feasts with her mom and working along side her... Continue

Melvin Giorgi

December 19, 2012

For all those who were part of Mel’s life it’s important to acknowledge an aspect of his life that some may not know. My name is Wendy Fisher and Mel was my father. I only found this out myself at age 30 at which time... Continue

Joellen Anne Alward

September 21, 2011

Joellen (Jodi) Anne Alward, died peacefully on September 15, 2011, in Sonoma, California, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Jose, California, to Jack W. and Fern Olive Tomlinson (née Rhoades), and grew up in Willow Glen. As a young woman, she... Continue

Roger Dailey

September 16, 2011

Born August 21, 1946 Died September 1, 2011. Roger Dailey was born in Westminster, CA, to Lloyd and Edna Dailey where he lived until 1971 then he moved to Sonoma, CA and remained until 1993. In Sonoma, Roger owned and operated Dailey Floors with his... Continue

Rosline Yogman

September 1, 2011

[caption id="attachment_26528" align="alignright" width="200"] Rosline Yogman[/caption] At 81 years of age, Rosline Yogman, commonly known as Wonny to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Wonny was the youngest of eight siblings. At 18 she moved to... Continue

Warner Jepson

July 9, 2011

Warner Jepson, composer, pianist, photographer, and artist, died of cancer on July 5, 2011, in his Sonoma home in the care of his beloved children, Kiira and Matt, and dear friend and companion, Elizabeth Filmer. He was 81 years old. Warner was born in Sioux... Continue

Ignazio Vella passes away

June 16, 2011

Ignazio August Vella died peacefully at home on the evening of June 9, 2011. Ignazio had very deep roots in Sonoma. He was the great-great grandson of Matilda Boccoli and great-grandson of Maria Castagnasso, proprietors of the Toscano Hotel. His grandparents were Annie and Agostino... Continue

Virginia Sundwall Merkel

June 9, 2011

Virginia Sundwall Merkel, long time Sonoma resident, dedicated environmental and peace activist, died peacefully with her family at home on Tuesday May 24, 2011. Born October 30,1919, she was the fifth of six children, to Peter and Eleanor Brady Sundwall, in Fairview, Utah. Her early... Continue

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