Cherokee Memorial Services & Obituaries — Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home

14165 Beckman Road • Lodi, CA 95240 • Call Us (209) 334-9613

Marvin Haley

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April 19th, 1929 - October 30th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Haley family.

Service
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, at 10:00am, and will be at the Lifeline Community Church, located at 500 Park Street, Lodi CA, 95240.

A committal service will follow afterward at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Glenn Bramlett

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January 7th, 1935 - October 28th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bramlett family.

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 2nd, 2018, from 10:00am to 12:30pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Services
There will be a graveside to follow right after at 1:00pm (November 2nd, 2018) in Cherokee Memorial Park.

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Barbara Darnell

April 14, 1960 - October 27, 2018

Barbara Darnell, 58, passed away on October 27, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lodi to Aaron and Loreta Darnell on April 14, 1960; the youngest of 7 children.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers James, Clifton and Carlton Darnell. She is survived by her brother Ronald Darnell and sisters Rose Clasen and Linda Daniel, as well as many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held on Monday November 5, 2018 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Evergreen Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

The memorial service will follow at 1:00pm Monday November 5, 2018 at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please sign the online guestbook at cherokeememorial.com

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Darnell family.

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Teresita Valera

October 3, 1962 - October 27, 2018

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held on Sunday November 4, 2018 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

SERVICES:

There will be a service on Monday November 5, 2018 at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Valera family.

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Shirley Tomasi

September 21, 1935 - October 26, 2018

VISITATION:

There will be a visitation on Saturday November 3rd, 2018, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

A visitation will be held on Sunday November 4, 2018 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home    located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

The memorial service will be held on Monday November 5, 2018 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tomasi family.

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Maria Benavides

April 12, 1955 - October 26, 2018

Maria Estela (Stella) Benavides, 63, passed away at home on Fri., Oct. 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Stella graduated from Sacramento State University earning a BA in Liberal Arts. She worked at Head Start Child Development Counsel for 37 years and the Community Action Partnership of Kern County as the Education Manager / Disabilities for the past three years, where she was responsible for assisting with the overall planning of the comprehensive Infant/Toddler Program. Stella loved her work and the caring staff and families she served. Stella enjoyed celebrating monthly Sibling Days with sisters, brother, nieces and nephews where they would reminisce of olden days and enjoy great meals together.

She was Godmother and Tia to many nieces and nephews and extended her caring reach to her grandnieces and grand-nephews embracing and loving each as her own. Stella will be deeply missed by her surviving sisters Margaret Benavides, Sylvia Garcia (Joe), Yolanda Benavides, brother Salvador Benavides, Jr. (Irma), brother in laws, Anthony Santa Cruz, Ray Medel, and Joe Takhar, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grandnieces. Stella is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Benavides, Sr., mother, Maria de Jesus Benavides, sisters Virginia Santa Cruz, Isabel Medel, Linda Benavides Galindo, her nephew, Vincent Michael Maahs, Sr. and grand niece Alexandria Young.


VISITATION AND SERVICE AS FOLLOWS

Viewing will be on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm with the Rosary at 6:30pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240. Burial Celebration will be held Friday, Nov. 2nd at 10 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Wesley Schimke

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September 5, 1929 - October 26, 2018

Wesley Harold Schimke - kind, patient, and generous Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandfather, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Lodi,CA on Friday-October 26, 2018 with family at his side. Believing with confidence,in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son Of God, Wes awaits the 2nd coming of Jesus, and the great resurrection promised to all who love and trust in God, our Heavenly Father.

Wes was Born at home, on the family farm September 05, 1929 in Harvey, ND. He was the 6th child of Frederick & Katie(Fuller)Schimke. Wes Leaves behind his beloved Wife of 68 years, Lyda Dell(Baumbach) Schimke and 3 daughters, Shelly(Harvey) Zinke of Spokane, WA - Candy(Russ) Breitmaier of Walla Walla, WA and Susan(Reg) Smith of Acampo, CA. Including 7 Grandchildren: Katie(Mark) Christensen of Spokane, WA - Wes(Christine) Zinke of Nipomo, CA - John(Erica) Zinke of Chowchilla and Woodbridge, CA - Jenny(Craig) Heitman of Lodi, CA - Jill(Orson) Maine of Ventura, CA - Greg(Amy) Breitmaier of Bozeman, MT and Alexis(Nick) LaRose of Couer d’ Alene, ID. Also, 15 Great-Grandchildren: Garrett, Claire, and Emma Christensen - Brett & Darren Zinke - Jack, Ty, Wyatt, and Gianna Zinke - Rustyn Heitman - Madeleine and Maximus Maine - Wallace Breitmaier - Grayson and Lillian LaRose. Including many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. Wes was preceded in death by his Parents, Frederick and Katie(Fuller) Schimke, his parent-in-laws, Valentine and Mabel(Johnson) Baumbach, His Brothers - Robert, Gilbert, Jim, and Glen Schimke, also Sisters - Lorene Baker, Ruth Schmidt, and Alpha Connors.

As a young lad, Wes left Harvey, ND with his family, residing a few years in Walla Walla, WA until the family decided to follow many Schimke and Fuller relatives to Lodi, CA. He attended both Lincoln Elementary School & Lodi SDA Elementary School, graduating from Lodi High School in 1948 lettering in 11 out of 12 possible Sports. He continued his education at Delta Jr. College in Stockton, CA. Wes Schimke started his career working for San Joaquin Co. just a few years before starting a long career with CAL-Trans for over 45 years with the engineering/surveyor departments.

Both Wes and Lyda enjoyed many years of travel together around the world, and annual excursions to the Hawaiian Islands. They built together their dream retirement Cabin in Pioneer, CA where many family gatherings were celebrated.

Wes is a member of the Lodi Fairmont SDA Church, having served thru the years as Deacon, Church Board member, Building Commitee, Pathfinder Club. and Lodi Academy Youth activities. He coached and refereed numerous Lodi City League baseball, basketball and volleyball games too. He was a member of the CA Natl.Guard locally during the 1950's with the Artillery Unit and Medic responsibilities.

In Lieu of flowers, in Memoriam, donations may be gifted: ADRA International, Lodi Academy Worthy Student Fund, Maranatha Missions, Veterans’ Assoc., Hospice(Vitas Healthcare) and Salvation Army-Lodi.

SERVICES:

Services will be graveside under the auspices of Cherokee Memorial Park, on November 10, 2018 Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schimke family.

Billy Finley Sr.

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November 4, 1944 - October 25, 2018

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home    located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES:

There will be a graveside service following the visitation at 2:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Finely family.

Joyce Covey

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September 11th, 1939 - October 25th, 2018

Joyce "Meme" Evelyn Covey succumbed to Alzheimer's in the early morning hours of October 25 at the age of 79. Born in Vancouver, Canada, and raised in Pacifica, California, Joyce eventually became the first graduating student at (what was at the time brand new) Westmore High School in Daly City, CA. She was a resident of Lodi and Lockeford for nearly 40 years.?Joyce married Ron Haren in 1959, with whom she raised four children. In 1971, she was remarried to Vern Covey (father of three) for 26 years until his death in 1998. Joyce became a United States citizen 2000.
She was an avid game player, both board and video. Joyce also enjoyed wood crafts, quilt making, and loved watching movies. She was a member of Emanuel Luther Church in Lodi.
Joyce is survived by children Karen Montoya, Vicki Covey, Ron Haren, Ken Haren and Patty Lotoski and by 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Barbara Capitana of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by husband Vern Covey, sons, Mike Covey and Bobby Haren, sister, Marlene Allen, and great-granddaughter, Audrey Keaney.
A celebration of her life will take place at Emanuel Lutheran, 1540 W Lodi Ave, Lodi, CA 95242, at 1:00 on November 16, 2018. A reception will follow. All are welcome.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Covey family.

Per the family’s request, services for Joyce Covey will be held privately through Cherokee Memorial.

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Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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