Rosemary Brush Rosemary Brush, 88, passed away in her home on January 10, 2016 surrounded by her family into the presence of her Lord.  Rosemary was born August 12, 1927 to John and Marie Roos in Beaverton, Oregon where she spent most of her early years.  Rosemary and her husband moved to the Bay Area in 1954 and raised their three children. She resided in the Susanville area since 1980 with her husband Thomas Wayne Brush who preceded her in death September 2011. Rosemary and Wayne enjoyed their RVs and traveled extensively in the United States, often spending winters in Arizona....

Lorraine Langley Yarbrough Lorraine Langley Yarbrough passed away on November 19, 2015 in Reno, Nevada with her family at her side.  Lorraine was born on March 26, 1922 in Chelsea, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles and Emma Patton Langley. The family moved to Susanville in 1924. Lorraine attended local grammar schools and was a member of the Lassen Union High School Class of 1941. She was a member of the Lassen High Alumni Association,a charter member of the Susanville Chapter of the Women of the Moose, and a past member of the Susanville Rebekah Lodge #101. She was married to her childhood sweetheart...

Edward M. Perez Edward M. Perez, 80, entered unto eternal rest Thursday, December 3, 2015.  Ed was born and raised in New Braunfels, TX, and made his way at age 19 to southern California, where is older brother and family live. Ed became a fender/body man, and always had a job wherever he went.  He came to Lassen County in the mid-1970’s; at one time working in the group-home setting for several years.  Ed was a “motorcycle enthusiast”, enjoying riding through Mt. Lassen Park, Yellowstone, the annual rides to see the “Harvest Moon” rise, behind Antelope Lake through Taylorsville for Fall...

Margaret Estar Kurts  Margaret Estar Kurts was born January 21, 1933 in Loma Linda, CA. to Bert and Elizabeth Rosa. She passed away November 26, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Donald Kurts of Susanville, CA., Daughter- Peggy Kurts of Sparks, NV., Son- Bob Kurts of Chico, CA., Sister- Lorene Strickland of Fort Worth, TX., Brother Hubert Edward Rosa of Riverside, CA., and Grandchildren, Jenna, Samantha, and Dakota. She was preceded in death by her Brother Irwin Rosa. Margaret grew up in Portola Calif. where she was home schooled until the fourth grade. Her family moved...

Wendy Lea Sanchez Ithurburn Our angel, Wendy Lea Sanchez Ithurburn left us November 21, 2015. Her final days were spent at home with family and friends. Wendy was born in Susanville on January 24, 1959. She lived in Susanville until she graduated from Lassen High School. Wendy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Sanchez, brother, Rocky Sanchez; and aunt, Bonnie Brewen Graham. Wendy is survived by her husband, Steve Ithurburn; mother, Joyce Richards Hanrahan; daughters, Mallory and Madison McElroy; stepchildren, Matthew (Ashlie), Jacob, Amy and Samuel Ithurburn; aunts, Angelique Brewen and Cecelia Schmidt; many cousins, her extended Ithurburn family and...

Richard Garoppo Richard Garoppo went to his heavenly father on December 2, 2015 in Susanville, CA. Born October 13, 1932 in Herndon, CA.  He was a Captain in the United States Air Force. Dick and Babe square danced with the Susanville Center Wheelers and made many friends along the way. He served the community of Susanville as a local locksmith for 26 years. He retired in 2012 because of kidney failure and was doing dialysis. Richard is survived by his wife (Babe) Adelaide Garoppo of Susanville, Daughter Peggy Hart of Eugene, Oregon , sons Michael Garoppo of Susanville, CA, Michael Prieto...

Leota Mae Wharton (Otie)  Leota Mae Wharton, also known to many as Otie, was born in Sacramento CA on December 8, 1920 and passed away November 17, 2015 in Susanville CA. Leota graduated from Lassen High School in 1939 and married her high school sweetheart there after, her late husband James L Wharton. Leota spent the majority of her years in Susanville where she raised her three sons. Leota lived a great life of almost 95 years. Many will remember her wit and sense of humor. Leota leaves behind her sister Donna Webber, her children James, Scott, and Patrick. Her grandchildren...

Janice Rae Gunderson Susanville native Janice Gunderson passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 after a brief illness. Janice is survived by her son and daughters, Clayton and Patty Gunderson, Gaylene and Michael Schweitzer, Arlene and Jim Brown, grandchildren, Jason Schweitzer, Matt, Melinda and Erik Brown, Gabriel and Nicole Camacho, Keegan, Kelsey and Kirsten Gunderson, and great grandchildren Ella, Eli, Collin Beau and Joey. At her request, no services will be held. Donations may be made in Janice’s name to a favorite charity.   Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that pre-planning...

Denam James “Denny” Elledge Denam James “Denny” Elledge, 93, was born July 31, 1922, in Standish, California, to George Elledge and Mayda Koken Elledge.  Denny passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, due to complications from a heart attack.  He passed peacefully with his family at his side. Denny lived nearly all of his life in Standish.  He attended the one-room Standish School through eighth grade and then attended Lassen High School graduating with the class of 1939.  After high school Denny attended Lassen College and drove the high school bus from...

Joseph Keller The morning of November 3rd, 2015, Joseph Keller passed away after a year of battling cancer. Joey is survived by his wife Elizabeth, two sisters; Kathy, and Renae, two nieces and one nephew, and a daughter. Joey was born on December 18th, 1976 in Ft. Carson, Colorado. He grew up with two loving sisters. On August 23rd, 2014, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth. Not only was he a loving husband, and brother, he volunteered for Search & Rescue and Lake Forest fire department. Joey enjoyed fishing, going to church, and being with family. Joey will be...