Kenneth “Mike” Green, 78, of Susanville, CA, passed away January 10, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Oregon. He was surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born in Reno, NV, September 2, 1944. He grew up in Susanville raised by his grandparents, Buck and Lula Shuman. He graduated Lassen High School in 1963 and remained close with his high school buddies, often meeting up to hunt, fish, and throw one back with his lifelong friends. After high school, Mike joined the Air Force, then returned to Susanville, where he met the love of his...

Ralph Mear DeForest, long time resident of Likely, Cal. and son of Charles Vaden and Christine Violet Hill DeForest, was born on February 20, 1933, in Johnstonville, Cal. He passed away on January 28, 2023, at the Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, Cal.Ralph was the next to youngest of 13 children including Lawrence Vaden DeForest, Chesley Hilman DeForest, Jesse LeVoy DeForest, Charles Jr. DeForest, Gilbert Edward DeForest, Betty Jo DeForest Yeakey, Helen Marie DeForest Beterbide, Marjel Christine DeForest, Flora Maudel DeForest Genkinger, Bonnie May DeForest Walsh DeWitt, Thomas Frazier DeForest, and Richard Gay DeForest.The DeForests were ranchers in Honey Lake...

Nancy West, surrounded by her family and friends, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 76.Nancy was born on November 22, 1946, in Herlong, California, the first born child of Joseph and Wilma Roberts. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George West, the love of her life, and two sons, Michael and Stephen Andrew. She is survived by her sister, Laura Roberts, her daughters, Michelle, Jennifer, and Kimberly, grand children Michael Kyle, Lisa, Christina, JD and Carlene, great granddaughter Shyla, and her loyal...

In Loving Memory Buddy Ross RicheBuddy Ross Riche 82, went to be with our Lord on January 17, 2023 at Renown Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family who loved him very much. He will be missed by many.Buddy was born June 16, 1940 in Council Bluffs, IA. to William and Louise Riche. Bud was one of four brothers, which included Paul Riche, Rich Riche and Billy Riche. Bud was married to Darlene Mae Riche in 1963 and they were married for 55 years before she proceeded him in death on June 20, 2019. He was a loving...

Virginia Morrish went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Susanville, California at the age of 91. She was born in Lennox, California on February 4, 1931, to Leroy and Thelma Armstrong. She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Susie) Morrish and Ken (Peggy) Morrish, two daughters, Phyllis (Larry) Click and Elaine (Aaron) Tonissen, eleven grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. They moved to Nevada City, California in 1964 and lived there for almost 60 years. Virginia was a constant encouragement to family members and friends throughout her life, and ready to listen to their...

James (Jim) Earl Oschner passed away at the age of 77 on January 23, 2023. He was born in Susanville, CA on April 4, 1945 to Lloyd and Lois Oschner. He has lived in Susanville for most of his life. Jim is survived by the love of his life Deborah Oschner. They have been married for 48 years. Jim is also survived by his 3 children and their spouses. Steve and Tracy Oschner, Carrie and Tim Howard, Becky and Justin Kelly. Jim also has 6 grandchildren that he just adored. Garrett Oschner and his fiancé Taryn Allmett, Travis Howard, Brandon...

Dennis Patrick Shanahan passed away on November 13th, 2022, at his home in Pittsburgh CA, with his wife and 2 sons by his side. Dennis was born in Chico CA, in 1963, he grew up in Susanville and graduated from Lassen High School in 1981. Dennis is survived by his wife Debi, son Michael, his wife Amanda, son Brian and his two beautiful granddaughters Audrey and Delilah, brothers Ralph Berti, Larry Parish and Harold McHaffie, sisters Penny Shanahan, Carrie Nassi and Patti Barnes and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding his death were his mother Phyllis McHaffie and sister Pamela Gudicci. Services will be...

Rose Mary Poteet a long time Susanville resident, passed away at the age of 89 years. She was born August 6, 1933 to John and Vera Avila and passed January 24, 2023. She was a loving wife in the arms of her beloved husband, Robert Poteet for 67 years! She was the mother of three daughters, Jocelyn, Jeanine, and Stephanie. She was the eldest of six siblings and loved her family dearly! She worked at Lassen High School for many years and enjoyed the students and staff and made a difference to many who knew her! She always tried...

Dayne H. WebbMarch 6, 1930—January 1, 2023 Known for her joie de vivre and effervescent smile, Dayne Hilford Webb passed away in Reno, NV on New Year’s Day 2023, with her daughter by her side. A lithe, energetic woman even into her later years, she was 92 years old. Born on March 6, 1930 in Tulsa OK, she was the eldest child of Glen and Gladys Hilford. Along with her brothers Bill and Mike, the Hilfords moved to Hot Springs, NM—which was later renamed Truth or Consequences—and Dayne attended Hot Springs High School. Painting and drawing were some of Dayne’s first loves,...

In Memory of:Eva May (Giraldo) Cramer was born in Susanville on October 17, 1923 and passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023.  She married Leroy Cramer in 1945 wherethey lived together for over 60 years in Lassen County on the Cramer Ranch.  While Leroy was a cattle rancher, Eva loved her sheep.  It was not uncommon for her to have a baby bummer lamb in the house being bottle fed.  Eva was a member of the Native Daughters, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and participated in the Lassen County Fair, long after her children were raised, with spectacular displays of...