Bennett Dear was an educator, storyteller, and performer.On February 21, 1954 at 11:00 a.m. Frank Harding Lee and Bessie Louie gave birth to their first child, their son, Bennett Harding Lee. Following Chinese tradition, Grandma Lee, Bennett’s paternal grandmother gave Bennett his Chinese name. She named him Yong Ming. Yong means brave. Ming means bright. [...]
Carolynn Peterson, RN, MSN, AOCN, CHPCA, a devoted leader in nursing, hospice, and oncology care, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 77. Carolynn was a lifetime learner earning her MSN from UCSF and dedicated nearly four decades to compassionate patient care, leaving an enduring legacy of service and love.Carolynn's career [...]
Franklin Dewain Kistle passed away on November 16, 2025, in his home with family. He was 82 years old.No services are planned but there will be a Celebration of Life in 2026.Frank was born on April 30, 1943 in Grass Valley, CA at Community Hospital. He was the oldest of four children born to Ernest [...]
Robert Cecil Moncrieff passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Grass Valley, CA. Born on August 17, 1936, in San Diego, Robert, affectionately known as Bob, dedicated his life to education, serving as a teacher and school administrator in public schools. His commitment to nurturing young minds was paralleled [...]
August 17, 1944 – November 1, 2025Spencer Cletus Osterholt, 81, of Grass Valley, California, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, after a brief illness. With his wife and daughters by his side, he peacefully entered his final rest.Born on August 17, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Cletus and Eileen Osterholt (Schulte). [...]
March 8, 1942 – October 2, 2025Jerry Elmer Brown passed away on October 2, 2025 in the loving embrace of his family. He was 83.Jerry was preceded in death by Maria (née Gianno), his best friend and beloved wife of 43 years, daughter Laura Rosenberg, son Baby Brown, parents Elmer M. Brown, Sr. and Louise [...]
Born on November 16th, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, Michael Anthony Callahan was a Thanksgiving baby who would give his family, friends and students much to be thankful for over 89 years of his extraordinary life. He was a Hollywood son who became a Jesuit priest. He was a film student who became a film [...]
June 30, 1932 – October 15, 2025Larry passed away at home on October 15 th , 2025, after a long illness with his wife Terry by his side. He was 93 years young. Larry is a descendant of the Pioneer Cloney family of Eureka, CA. He was born in Scotia, CA., Humbolt County to Guy [...]
November 9, 1947 – October 25, 2025David George Franc, 77 years of Grass Valley, CA, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2025.Dave was born on November 9, 1947 to Clarence and Janette Franc in Cleveland, Ohio. The family moved to Long Beach, CA when Dave was in elementary school. After he graduated from Millikan High [...]
March 22, 1948 – November 1, 2025Thomas (“Tom”) Lee Lott passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his family and lifelong friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21st at 2:00 pm at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, with a reception to follow.Tom was born on March 22, 1948, in Harper, [...]
