Battalion Chief/Paramedic Kenneth Verne Mayfield passed away tragically on June 4th, 2020 at his home in North Pole, Alaska. He was 47 years old. Ken was born on March 6th, 1973 in Grass Valley, Ca. He attended local schools and graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1991. He continued his education at Sierra College [...]

Kenneth (Kenny) Joseph Casper, Jr. was born on June 21, 1939 to Kenneth and Evelyn Casper in Yorba Linda, California and passed away in Grass Valley on June 15, 2020. He was the older brother to Tommy and David. When Ken was in high school, his parents purchased a ranch in Nevada County so that [...]

Adolph George Mueller was born August 19th, 1942 in Fairmont, MN to Adolf and Rose Mueller. On June 16th, George took his last breath, as it was time to go see his mom, dad, brother, Gene Mueller and sister, Marilyn McMahon in heaven. He grew up in Minnesota with his best friend Larry Maday, a [...]

Dennis R. Stancil passed away June 18 at his home in Grass Valley. He served in the army during the Vietnam war then moved to Grass Valley where he met his wife of fifty years, Viola Stancil. Dennis worked as a mailman for over 30 years. He was a dedicated father of two boys, coaching [...]

Ellen Vibecka Fischer passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2020. She was 85 years old. Ellen was born on May 19th, 1935 in Oakland, California to John and Knuda Bueman who were immigrants from Denmark. She grew up in San Leandro, California with her parents and brother Vern. Ellen learned english from her classmates and [...]

Georgie Coulter, 90, passed in her sleep on June 22. Georgie led a rich and active life and was known and loved by many in Nevada County as well as Temple City, California. She was born into the Great Depression, the fifth of seven children. She often described herself as a miner’s daughter. Her family [...]

Edna Kubich Sirago passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 94. Edna was born in Oakland, CA, to Frank and Serafina Ramos. In 1943, she married the first love of her life, Joseph Kubich, in Santa Rosa, CA, while he was attending the [...]

Don Ellefson passed away on June 7, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. He was 69. A celebration of life will be held at Twin Cities Church in Grass Valley, CA. Born on December 31, 1950 in Van Nuys, California to Harold and Lucille Ellefson, Don and his family moved to Nevada County in [...]

Marie (Thompson) Biggs 8/24/21 – 6/17/20 Born in Suisun City, CA on August 24, 1921 to Matilda (Reidel) and Lester Thompson. Moved to Grass Valley about 2 years later. Attended school and graduated from Grass Valley High School. Married Homer O.(Bud) Biggs Jr March 26th 1939. Had three children Marlene, Robert Earl and Joseph Edward. [...]

Judith Sue Mooers passed away on June 23, 2020 at Wolf Creek Care Home after a several year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 79. A service is not currently scheduled due to restrictions because of Covid 19, and will be arranged at a later date. An announcement will be made in The Union newspaper [...]