We are deeply saddened by the passing of Curtis “Jocko" Chirrick on May 9, 2025, at the age of 78. Curtis is survived by his wife Shirley, 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. Curtis loved being “Jocko the D.J.”, but his grand children were the light ofhis life.A celebration of life will be held on Sat. July 12, 2025, at Roop’s Fort on N. Weatherlow St.Susanville, CA. Starting at 06:00PM.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Ellen Creede. She entered into heaven May 5, 2025, following a long illness.Susan was born April 1, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, to Edgar D. Allen and Eleanor E. Honnold. She attended Hiram Johnson High in Sacramento, California and lived a good many years in Susanville, California, where all her children were born and was a fixture at the local Rasco Tempo variety store. In the '80s, she was happily married to her husband Eric Creede, and they moved to Stockton, California. Susan enjoyed arts and crafts, especially painting,...

Thomas (Tom) Edward Stetson passed away on February 9, 2025 in Susanville, California at the age of 81. He was born in Vallejo, California on October 28, 1943 to Carl Leo (Leo) Stetson, Jr. and Marguerite Coupe Stetson. Tom grew up in Davis, California and graduated from Davis High School in 1961. After graduation, he worked at Sterling-May Equipment Company in Woodland, where he met his wife, Judith Owen, after repairing her motorcycle. They married in 1970 and resided in Woodland until 1976, when they moved to Modesto to establish a lawn mower equipment business, The Mower Center. He...

Bob's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 beginning with a Golf Shot Salute on the driving range at Diamond Mountain Golf Course at 4:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service and lasagna dinner in the Campus Quad at Lassen Community College at 4:30 p.m. Robert Charles (Bob) Genasci “A life that touches others lives on forever.” This quote so perfectly embodied our dad, Bob Genasci. Robert Charles (Bob) Genasci was born February 3, 1934, and his journey through this life ended on December 4, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in San Francisco, California and...

Ralph “PeeWee” Winship Jr.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of PeeWee Winship Jr. He passed away at his home in Litchfield on May 21st, 2025 after a battle with cancer.He is preceded in death by his, Son William "Billy" Winship, Brother Keith Winship, Mother Loretta and Father Ralph Winship. He is survived by his sons Clinton Winship and Tyce Winship.Please join us for a Celebration of Life on June 14th 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Monticola Club, 140 S. Lassen St. Susanville, CA 96130 PeeWee was a lifelong resident of the Susanville area. He was...

In Loving Memory of Ryan Randall Cochran Ryan Randall Cochran was born on May 27, 1973, in Downey, California, and passed away on March 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Ryan spent over 25 years in law enforcement, serving his community with courage, integrity, and heart. He retired as Chief of Police for the Susanville Police Department—a role he took immense pride in, not for the title, but for the people he served and led. He was the kind of leader who listened, and the kind of officer who cared. But beyond the badge, Ryan was...

Claud Ray Neely, born July 22, 1938 in Delight, Arkansas, was sent to his eternal home on Wednesday May 7, 2025 in Reno, NV. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and was the nicest guy you ever met (you just had to ask him). Claud was only 10 years old when his parents moved both him and his brother C.T. to Susanville where he remained a Lassen County resident for the remainder of his life. After graduating from Lassen High in 1957, he would meet the love of his life Jo DeWitt, and they would wed on...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas William Medici. A proud veteran of the United States Navy passed on May 3, 2025, at age 79, at Reno, Nevada, after a short illness.Doug, born the youngest of three, was born on Sept 2,1945, in Herlong, CA, to his parents Roger and Mary Medici. Doug was the definition of a true gentleman, never forgetting special dates and offering salutations for all celebrations. He was a man of integrity and devotion, whether it be his wife Dina, jobs or family. He loved going to nieces and nephews and...

Danny Lee Stowell, age 74, of Lake Havasu City, AZ passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1950 in Oakland, CA, the son of Samuel Stowell and Patricia Davis. He enlisted at the age of 17 into the Army and proudly served from December 13, 1967 to May 18, 1970 and was stationed in Vietnam as a helicopter gunrunner and drove tanks in Germany as an E5 Specialist. After his enlistment, he moved to Westwood, CA where he became an integral part of the community. He began his...

It is with deep sadness, we share that Joyce Janet Hanrahan, 86, passed away February 10, 2025, peacefully at her residence in Redding, after a brief illness and hospitalization.Joyce was born Joyce Janet Richards on August 11, 1938, in Afton, Missouri, to Elton Richards and Leota Maples. Joyce moved to Susanville as a young child and graduated from Susanville High School in 1956. Joyce then attended Reno Business College and had a long career in accounting, working as an executive assistance at the Susanville Court House, Lassen High School, and the Tax Collectors Office.Joyce married Raymond Sanchez in 1957...