It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arline L. Sheckells. Arline passed at home surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2025. She was loved by all that met her.Arline L. Sheckells was born June 4, 1942, to Benjamin Basilio Sanchez and Josephine Villanueva Sanchez in San Gabriel, CA.Arline graduated [...]
Written by Sharon PelloI was born on February 13, 1945 while my father, Herbert Rhodenhamel, was fighting in Germany. My mother, Dorothy Whiting Rhodenhamel, and I waited for his return while living with my grandparents; George and Annie Whiting. I had a fairly normal childhood; enjoying Girl Scouts and playing with the neighborhood kids. I [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce Paula Jean Strockbine (Stebens) passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on March 23, 2025, in Grass Valley, CA. She was 67 years old. Paula was born on May 20, 1957, in Davenport, IA to George and Betty Stebens (Tutor). She had an extraordinary [...]
Matthew Dominic DePauli passed away on March 31, 2025 in Spokane, WA. He was 98 years old. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 10848 Rough & Ready Hwy., Grass Valley. Full Military Honors will be rendered by the Nevada County All Veterans Honor Guard. [...]
February 6, 1957 – February 20, 2025It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Norma Beckwith, 68, on February 20,2025 at home surrounded by family.Norma was born on February 6, 1957 to Ernest and Elizabeth Hobbs in Grass Valley, Ca. Norma was the most sweetest, kindest, generous, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and [...]
Sandra (Sandy) Jane Tripp, age 78, of Grass Valley, CA went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Sandy was a Nevada Country resident for over six decades, an active church member, and a loving mother and grandmother. Sandy was born [...]
April 22, 1943 - March 26, 2026Mary Jo was born April 22, 1943 in Nevada City, CA to Joseph and Vivian Swartz. She was raised in Nevada City and graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1961. She went to work for Cal-Trans in 1962 where she worked for 19 years. In 1981 she transferred [...]
February 9, 1943 – March 2, 2025The life of Myrna Kay Barber will be celebrated at 2pm on May 3 at Calvary Bible Church in Grass Valley.Myrna met her Savior face to face on March 2, 2025, after a day with close family by her side with stories, laughter, prayer, singing, gratitude and tears. She [...]
Robert Lee "Bob" Ward, 60, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Penn Valley, California. Born on November 17, 1964, in Sacramento, California, Bob lived a life dedicated to service and family.For 35 years, Bob worked as a paramedic with American Medical Response, providing critical care to those in need. He took immense pride in [...]
May 13, 1948 – March 10, 2025Kathlene (Kay) Bonnigson was born in Medford, Oregon on May 13, 1948, and raised in Southern California. She earned her B.A. from UCSB, her J.D. from the Ventura College of Law, and was a practicing attorney for 37 years in the Santa Barbara and Central Coast area.Vivacious, adventurous, and [...]
