Lorna F. Shaw Lorna F. Shaw passed away on March 27, 2018. She was born to Martin and Florence Gilbert in Notus, Idaho May 27, 1933. She grew up Nipomo, CA and married Norman L. Shaw of Santa Maria, CA in 1949. They lived in Santa Maria until 1994 when they moved to Susanville to be near their only child, Vicki Palmer. Lorna was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Her husband Norman preceded her in death in 2016. They had a wonderful life together. They had time to travel and enjoy their beautiful property in Susanville. They were married just short...

Mary Alva Wilson Fahlen It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Alva Fahlen announces her passing on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the age of 83. Mary was born February 18, 1935 to John Alvin Wilson and Mary Merea Wilson in Alhambra, California. She has been a long time resident of Susanville moving here September 1963 with her husband and four children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Brad of fifty six years, and her daughter Carol Lynn Pettit, her brother Robert John Wilson. She leaves two daughters, Merea Jean Rippetoe, Linda Lou Christman and one son Roger Lee Fahlen. She has...

Timothy Marshall Holabird Jr. Timothy M. Holabird, age 77 of Doyle, succumbed after a long illness Tuesday, March 6th.  His parents, Tim and Mary Holabird of Pasadena, his wife, Sharon, and his brother Dennis of Oregon preceded him in death. He worked for Congressman Doug LaMalfa for the past three years as a Field Representative for Sierra, Plumas, Lassen and Modoc Counties.  He was responsible for the same counties the previous four years for Congressman Tom McClintock. Tim was responsible for working with Municipalities, County Supervisors, the Forest Service, BLM, National Park Service and the Bureau of Reclamation.  In addition, Tim helped...

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...