July 19, 1941 – November 21, 2024Following a brief illness, on November 21, 2024, George Dean Chileski boarded that final safari transport to the gates of Heaven where he will enjoy that big poker game in the sky. George was born in Grass Valley, California, on July 19, 1941, to Steve and Nina Chileski. He [...]
April 24, 1935 – June 30, 2025Dolores “Dee” Albaugh age 90, of Nevada City, sadly left our world on June 30, 2025, after a life richly lived in generosity and kindness. Dee was a devoted wife to her husband (Gene, deceased) and her children Pam Wolff (John), Shari Pargett (Ron), Larry Albaugh (Valerie), Michael “Sid” [...]
November 13, 1955 – November 16, 2024Lawrence H. Casserly III, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, musician, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2024, just days after celebrating his 70th birthday. Born on November 13, 1955, in Marysville, California, Larry, as he was affectionately known, spent his last days in Nevada City, surrounded [...]
October 9, 1947 – February 15, 2025Bonita "Bunnie" Brand, 77, of Grass Valley, died February 15, 2025. She was born to Alice Thompson and Anthony Zak on October 9, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, an only child. Bunnie attended Round Lake High School, married and moved to Los Gatos, California. Later, Bunnie moved to Truckee and [...]
November 10, 1949 – June 11, 2025Cheryl Balmain passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2025. She had a 27-year career in the educational system beginning as a teacher and ending as an academic counselor at Nevada Union. In retirement she was active in her church and had been part of the Empire Mine Cottage Living [...]
November 6, 1958 – June 17, 2025Cynthia “Cyndi” Anne Minchew Pearce passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on November 6, 1958, in San Diego, California, to John (Sam) Roy Minchew Jr. and Nancy Jo Wilson.Cyndi lived her life caring for those she held dear. She had [...]
Raymond F. (Ray) Lindner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and quiet strength.Born April 25, 1936, in Garland, Nebraska, to Gustav and Dorothea Lindner, Ray was the second of four siblings. He attended Seward Lutheran Elementary and was confirmed at Seward Lutheran Church, later graduating from [...]
In Loving Memory of “Stu” Mario Wesly StewartAugust 27, 1974 – June 7, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of “Stu” Mario Stewart, who left us unexpectedly on June 7, 2025, at the age of 50. Born in Alameda, California, on August 27, 1974, to his mother, Barbara Jean Kelley, Stu [...]
Otis Paul Shoopman, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home in Grass Valley, California. Born on March 19, 1943, Otis dedicated over five decades of his career to the B & C True Value Lumber Company in Grass Valley, where he retired after 53 years of commendable service.Known for his [...]
December 22, 1943 -June 20, 2025 Connie Sharp (Scearce) passed away in Grass Valley, CA on June 20, 2025, at the age of 81 surrounded by her family. Born in Kansas City, MO on December 22, 1943, to James and Gwen Scearce. She spent her childhood in Kansas City. She attended Shawnee Mission North High [...]
