Zelma Martha Power Sherman Zelma Sherman passed away December 31, 2014 at the age of 100 surrounded by family and friends. She was born February 22, 1914 in Winkelman, Arizona. Zelma spent her early years in Orange, California. She attended UC Berkeley where she majored in physical and general education. She returned to Orange to teach school. During World War II, she met and married Marvin Sherman “Sherm” and moved to HoneyLakeValley where they ranched east of Janesville. Being raised in the city of Orange, Zelma had to learn new skills working a cattle ranch. To the great surprise of Sherm’s...

Bert Archie Winters Bert Archie Winters was born July 25, 1924 in Geyserville, California to Archie and Lottie Winters. He died December 11, 2014 at his home in Susanville. His children and the holy angels attended him. Bert spent his early years on the family ranch in Sonoma County. From the time he was very young, he picked prunes, tended livestock, and helped his father and older brother with heavy labor. Later while working at the shipyard on Mare Island, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served as a blacksmith in the 758th Railway Operating Battalion in Dibrugarh, India. With the support of his wife Ruth, Bert owned...

Orvetta Mae Fain Orvetta Mae Fain passed from this life on December 12, 2014.  She was born December 29, 1925 in Arkansas to Nathan and Mary Cox.  Orvetta was affectionately known as 'Granny'. Granny was loved very much by her family and friends.  She was a very beautiful person full of love, kindness, hugs, kisses and wisdom. She touched the hearts of many  She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be truly missed by all. Orvetta was preceded in death by her parents Nate and Mary Cox; husband Leo Fain; Sons James Fain and Robert Fain.  She is survived...

Rebecca Jean Wilson Rebecca Jean Wilson, loving wife of James Wilson, died November 21, 2014. She is survived by her brother Fredrick Roberts Jr, and Andrew Roberts Sr; daughters Sarah Eide, of Galt, California, and Emily Wilson of Portland, Oregon: and her grandson Austin Eide; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rebecca was born in San Diego, California on January 8, 1957. She moved from San Jose where she grew up to Susanville in 1974 as a senior where she helped run the family store, and graduated from Lassen High School in 1975. She met James, while working for the Forest Service; they were married on...

Carroll Keith Stampfli Carroll Keith Stampfli died November 16 at Banner Lassen Medical Center at the age of 84. Carroll was born September 17, 1930 at the Riverside hospital. He lived in Susanville all his life. Carroll retired from the Sierra Army Depot after working as a civilian ammunition's handler and fork lift driver loading box cars. He was preceded in death by his parents Keith and Georgina Stampfli. Carroll is survived by brother George Stampfli and wife Norma, niece Karen McGowan and husband Rudy, nephew Bob Stampfli and wife Deborah. There are several great and great great nieces and nephews. At Carrolls request...

Victoria Rothman Victoria Rothman loving wife of David Rothman died on November 13, 2014 after a long battle with Lung Disease in the peaceful setting of her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her Brother Louis Erickson, Sons Tom Swayze of Pinole CA, Edward Swayze of Janesville CA, her stepdaughter Michelle Forney of Sonoma CA, and her grandchildren Dena, Joey, Jeremy, Michael and Tyler. Victoria was born in Oakland CA on April 6, 1943. Grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from San Leandro High School. She lived in various areas of the Bay Area. When she met...

John Martin Hull John Martin Hull, 67, passed away at his home on November 4, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Westwood and moved to Susanville when he was 9 years old. Born to Fred and Beatrice Hull in 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dave. He worked at the sawmills and most recently retired from being a custodian at the Susanville School District. His hobbies included cutting firewood, dragging main street, gardening, spending time with grandkids and watching the 49ers lose (to anyone). He was known and loved by many. He...

Martin Vincent McGuire - November 1, 2014 Date of Death: November 1, 2014 Date of Birth: January 16, 1964 Place of Birth: Leeds, Alabama Place of Death: Susanville, CA Survived by: Mother Valera, son Josh, brother James, sister Mary Farley   Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that pre-planning a funeral offers great emotional and even financial security for them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make important decisions at a stressful time....

Michael James Roseberry Michael James Roseberry was born Dec 29, 1952 in Long Beach, Calif. to Thomas and Evelyn Marcella Roseberry. After a long battle with cancer finally succumbed Sunday afternoon at the age of 62. Moving to Sonoma County in his early teens, he grew to love motorcycles, cars and guns. There he met Chad Musulin at the age 15 and they became life- long friends. He eventually followed Chad up to Susanville and went to work at CCC. After retiring he pursued his passions; hanging with his friends, rooting for the Raiders, riding motorcycles, traveling and target shooting. Mike was...

Jerrie Lee Mock Jerrie left us (at the age of 69) on Thursday October 23rd 2014 at her home in Susanville, following her battle with brain cancer. Jerrie was born in Susanville California on June 12th 1945. Jerrie was a resident of Lassen County for the majority of her life. Jerrie also lived in Fairbanks Alaska in the late 1960s and 70's, and in Modoc County during the 1990's. Jerrie was a graduate of Lassen Union High School and attended The University of Nevada Reno. Jerrie was an accountant and secretary in Lassen County and in Alaska with a freight...