Jessie Wilma Buie Lewis In loving memory of Jessie Lewis who passed away in Susanville, CA on March 13, 2018· Jessie was born June 30, 1917, in Cloudcroft New Mexico. Her parents were James Alexander Buie and MinnieMae Sewell Buie. She went to the Lord March 13, 2018, after living the past 10 years in Lassen Nursing & Rehab and Eagle Lake Village, Susanville, CA. Jessie was proceeded in death by her husband, Ira (Louie) David Lewis, Jr. her four children Geraldine Rice Charlan, Shirley Mae Rice Dillin, Ernestine Rice Fields and James Lewis and grandson, Michael Fields and her brothers and sisters in New Mexico, Texas...

Shirley Stone Shirley Stone passed away after a long illness on February 28, 2018, under the loving care of Lassen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which had been her home for the past four years. She was born on August 9, 1932, in Oakland, California, and moved to Lassen County with her family at the age of three, where she resided for the rest of her life. She married the love of her life, Bob, in 1956, and together they raised three children. Shirley worked for the Susanville School District for over twenty years in many capacities before retiring in 1992 as business...

Douglas James Lindstrom Douglas James Lindstrom passed from this life on Monday, February 12th, 2018 at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV at the age of 73. Born March 23rd, 1944 in San Diego, CA to Robert Lindstrom and Eileen Shearer (nee Knowland), Doug grew up roaming the hills of Lakeside, hunting, fishing, riding horses, and cultivating his love of the outdoors. As a teenager, his stepfather, William K Shearer, took Doug under his wing and gave him a job at his newspaper office where Doug quickly realized office work was not for him. Doug graduated from El Capitan Continuation School and...

Rita Boston Wilczynski Rita Boston Wilczynski, 77, of Susanville, passed away on February 11, 2018, at the Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, CA. She is survived by her husband, John Wilczynski, who was born and raised in Forest City, PA. They met and were engaged while attending the Univ. of Missouri. They were married on June 8, 1963, at the St. John's Cathedral in St. Louis, Mo. Born in Pawnee, IL., daughter of Chester and Mary Sullivan Boston. They lived in Mt. Shasta, Ca. from 1963 until 1975. Rita attended College of the Siskiyou's to obtain the educational classes she needed for a Teaching Degree. She...

Barbara Kathryn “Kathy” Schrock Barbara Kathryn “Kathy” Schrock was born June 20, 1959, to Simon and the late Arlene Yoder. She passed away unexpectedly February 13, 2018, of an apparent heart attack at her home in Litchfield, CA. On April 2, 1981, she married Jonas Schrock. They were blessed with nearly 37 happy years together. She was Mom to her seven sons and four daughters. Jonathan and Malinda Schrock, Litchfield, CA, Margaret and Phil Brenneman, Bangor, CA, Sanford and Barbara Schrock, Rawlins, WY, Merle Schrock Osceola, TX, Leonard and Sharon Schrock, Gold Creek, MT, Marilyn and Nelson Hochstedler, Kalona IA, Darlene...

Raymond C Byers Jr. Raymond C Byers Jr. passed away on January 21, 2018.  He was born September 12, 1936, in Chanute, Kansas, and after his time in the military, he moved to the Los Angeles area and married wife, Nora.  They moved to Lassen County in the early 80’s, built their home in Janesville, and ran a successful business until retiring in 1998.  During their retirement, Ray and his wife spent their time traveling and spending winters at Lake Havasu. Ray enjoyed fishing, golfing, and devoting time to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who...

Devin Wesley Burch Devin Wesley Burch, age 30, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018, at his home in Susanville, California. Devin was born October 2, 1987, in Susanville, California. He grew up and attended school in Susanville. He subsequently went on to attend Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Sacramento California, graduating in 2014. He continued doing what he loved in his career as a machinic. Devin loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and dirt bike rider. Devin was a kind and loving person with a great heart and gentle spirit. He loved spending time with his friends and family and touched the lives of many...

James Curtis Ballard (Jim) James Curtis Ballard (Jim), passed away on January 30, 2018 at his home in Herlong, California. He was born to Vernon and Marguerite Ballard on March 17, 1950 in Mount Shasta, California. At a young age his family moved to Milton-Freewater, Oregon where he lived until high school graduation. Following graduation from Mcloughlin Union High School, Jim proudly served his country in the US Navy. He served active duty from 1968 - 1972. During that time, he spent two tours in Vietnam as a Sea Bee and married his high school sweetheart. Jim and Pat were married on October 3, 1970....

Pearl “Lee” Leuna Bill It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pearl “Lee” Leuna Bill. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She passed away on January 25, 2018, after a brief illness, with her family by her side.  Lee was 84.  She was born to James Noah and Lucy Allen (Stout) in Chester, AR on April 21, 1933.  Lee moved with her family to Lassen County at the age of 12.  She graduated from Lassen Union High School in 1952.  She then met and married her husband Stanley Bill in 1954 after he returned...

Charlette Sargent Charlette Sargent was born in Denver Colorado August 3, 1928, to the parents of Lorraine and Arthur Morgan. She grew up and met a handsome man named Richard Sargent. It was said that they both loved to dance and they were a striking couple on the dance floor. They were soon married  March 1, 1959. Richard was very talented and supported the family.  They later moved to Herlong California where they bought a home and had a son who was named Dennis Wade Sargent. Charlette was a great homemaker and spent a lot of her time taking care...