Robert’s history begins in the 1860’s when his great grandfather built the first house in Colonel Baker’s field. His father was a Marine veteran in World War I. When his parents married they bought a Model-T Ford which, in one day, could travel twice as... Continue

Paresa, Alberta Mary, 78, of Sonoma, died Oct. 25, 2009 in Kenwood. Maki, Martha Josephine, 88, of Sonoma, died Oct. 5, 2009 in San Rafael. Final disposition: Aurora, Minn. Orona, Jacqueline, 79, of Sebastopol, died Oct. 3, 2009 in Sonoma. Bush, Juanita Evelyn, 78, of... Continue

Ellman, George Leon, 85, of Glen Ellen, died Sept. 27, 2009 in Glen Ellen. Final disposition: Pacific Grove, Calif. Foncannon, Geraldine L., 76, of Glen Ellen, died Sept. 25, 2009 in Sonoma. Final disposition: Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Buchendler, Jacqueline E., 85, of Sonoma, died... Continue

A luminary in our community, a strong supporter for the environment, for our valley and region, and for the Sonoma Ecology Center, George Ellman, passed away last week. George was a biochemist, a good one, but his clear avocation was to help the environment. He... Continue

[caption id="attachment_12794" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Raymond Donald Holt "][/caption] Raymond Donald Holt passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. Born to Floyd and Myrtle (Peak) Holt in Montana, Kansas, he was an only child.... Continue

[caption id="attachment_12657" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Mary F. Kofmehl, J.D."][/caption] Mary F. Kofmehl, J.D., passed away on Sept, 11, 2009 at her home in Sonoma. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Leo Kofmehl of Sonoma; her father, Sgt. (Retired) George F. Morse of... Continue

[caption id="attachment_12526" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Anna Sue Asby"][/caption] Anna Sue Asby, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend extraordinaire, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael. She was 65. Anna Sue staged a two-year battle against ovarian cancer, and despite its punishing... Continue

[caption id="attachment_12386" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Jack R. Phillips"][/caption] Jack R. Phillips passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2009 in Sonoma. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Fran, in 2007. He was born the fourth of nine children to Ben and Clydella... Continue

[caption id="attachment_12245" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Richard H. Buckerfield"][/caption] Richard H. Buckerfield, devoted husband and father, business and community leader, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2009 at the age of 69 after a courageous six-year battle with lung cancer. Dick was widely respected and... Continue