Wanda Mehlhaff

January 18, 1932 - March 22, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mehlhaff family.

Wanda L. Mehlhaff passed away on March 21, 2018 in Lodi at the age of 86. Born in Haskell, Texas January 18, 1932 to Jerry and Rosalee Thompson, she came to California at the age of 10 and was raised around Lockeford and Lodi. She worked at local cocktail lounges and taverns serving many very good and longtime friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1998, and her son Larry Dias in 1970; her sister Billie Lang, nephew Bruce Lang, and brothers Jerry “Sonny” Thompson and Tommy Thompson, and niece Sue Gann.

She is survived by her long time companion Jerry Mathiowetz; nephews and nieces: Lonny and Carol Lang, Rickie and James Bertsh, Jennifer and Gerard Warmerdam, Terry and Cary Roberts, Rusty Thompson, Randy Thompson, Rodger Lang, Kathy (Thompson) and family, Shirley (Thompson), Michael Thompson and family, and many cousins in the area.

Services

Graveside services for both Wanda and her late husband Paul will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2018 at Cherokee Memorial Park, HWY 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi,

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity or to animal friends connection, Lodi or PALS, Lodi.

 

Winifred Frances Elias

August 8, 1922 - March 19, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Elias family.

Winifred passed away on March 19, 2018. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Barbara Hill and Diane Snell, 1 son, Carl Snell and his wife, Jan, 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Born in Treat, AR, she moved to California at age 14, and resided there for the next 81 years.

Winnie's unconditional love for her family and friends was well known, touching the lives of so many people.  Her family and friends will greatly miss her shining face, including her St. Andrews Lutheran Church family.

SERVICES

A funeral service will take place at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 26, 2018 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 4910 Claremont Ave in Stockton.

Interment follows at Cherokee Memorial Park.  Rest in peace, Mom, our love for you will never end.

Ernest "Ernie" Marino

October 19, 1926 - March 16, 2018 Ernest Marino, fondly called Ernie by family and friends, was born in Stockton, CA, on October 19, 1926 and passed away with family at his side on March 16, 2018. He graduated from Stockton High and was drafted into the United States Army shortly after. He was stationed in Japan. After the army, Ernie joined his two brothers, Louie and Lawrence, in the family business, Marino Bros. Trucking Co.

In 1950, he met his wife Marie on a blind date. They were married on April 1, 1955. This year would mark their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Ernie is survived by the love of his life, Marie Marino; son Dale Marino and wife Melanie (grandson Brandon Marino and wife Candi; granddaughter Stacy Siville and husband Kevin; grandson Nicholas Marino and wife Tzitzitlini); son Daniel Marino (grandson Justin Marino and wife Kelsey; granddaughter Kelsey Marino); and son Mark Marino and wife Trisha (granddaughters Taylor and Lauren Marino). Ernie’s love of family was evident every time he held one of his 4 great grandchildren, Trevor, Carson, Audrina and Robert.

Ernie is preceded in death by his parents Michele and Angelina Marinucci (the last name was changed to Marino after immigrating to America). He is also preceded in death by his brothers Louie and Frank, and sister Georgia. He is survived by his brother Lawrence and sister Marge, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Once retired, Ernie spent much of his time in the garden with his brother Lawrence. He took great pride in his Italian heritage both as a member of Liguri Nel Mondo as well as attending Italian events held by the IAC and the Gun and Bocce Club. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge. He and Marie enjoyed traveling across country in their motorhome and were members of the Tracy Wildlife Association and the National Motorcoach Association. Many memorable family vacations were spent at their Lake Tahoe timeshare.

Ernie will be remembered as the loving patriarch of the Marino Family. He was happiest when surrounded by family. Our Ernie will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Lincoln Square Post-Acute Care.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 4-7pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, California.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi.

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Interment will take place at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California immediately following funeral services.

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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