Mary Theresa Martinez

July 22, 1927 - February 9, 2019

VISITATION
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES
Services will begin at 1:00pm on the same day (February 20th, 2019), also in the Evergreen Chapel.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Martinez family.

Pearl Otto

September 12, 1934 - February 8, 2019

On Friday February 8, 2019 our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma, Pearl Margaret Otto, entered into Heaven. Pearl was born September 12, 1934 in New Jersey, To Raymond and Margaret Westbrook. They later made their way to Folsom, California where she grew up. One night during a basketball game between Folsom and Galt High, she locked eyes with a young man on the opposing side. It was love at first sight and she soon married Helmuth Otto. They moved to Galt and started a family, raising their two kids, Deanna and Mitchell.
Pearl was a hard worker and held many jobs through her life. The earliest being a secretary with McClellan Air Force Base, and then doing some secretarial work from home. Probably her most favorite job was working as the Attendance Clerk for Galt High School. Or maybe that was her kids' favorite job, as they got a cleared absence to skip school whenever they asked. She later got on as an Escrow Officer for Chicago Title and worked with them for 30 years before retiring in 1996. However, Pearls idea of retiring was to continue working another couple of years for Roberts Jewelers, and then another couple more as Walmart's friendliest Greeter. Pearl loved many things in life, and will be remembered most for her love of going to "the Lake" for a little gambling, going out for a "bite to eat", late night scary movies, and Pepsi with "A LOT OF ICE"! She loved being a Grandma, but when she became a Great Grandma, her heart was consumed with the utmost love and affection. Her face would light up when she saw them, and her pink lipstick kisses would be painted on their cheeks.
Pearl is survived by her daughter, Deanna Lee (Marty Miller), son Mitchell Otto (Vonice), grandchildren Amber Litton (Tim), Brady Otto (Katie), Staci Bennett (Brian), Heather Johnston (Samuel), her 14 great grandchildren; Madison, Harlie, Katelin, Cash, Eliza, Brodie, Jax, Caleb, Briggs, Jett, Paige, Colby, Levi and Violet Pearl, as well as her brother, Bob Westbrook (Beverly). She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Margaret Westbrook, and her twin brother Raymond Westbrook Jr.


An open house, to celebrate her life, will be held at 2621 Alder Glen Dr. on Saturday March 2nd from 11am to 4pm.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Otto family.

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Sharon Beeskau

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December 25, 1941 - February 8, 2019

Sharon Kay Morisch Beeskau of Stockton CA, age 77 passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2019 at CPMC in San Francisco, CA. She was born Dec. 25, 1941 in Belgrade, NE to Dorothy and Alva Morisch. Sharon moved with her mother and brother from Nebraska and settled in Stockton in 1950. She attended Stockton Jr. High School, graduating from A.A. Stagg High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Douglas Beeskau on Oct. 25, 1958 in Reno, NV. Sharon and Doug recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a wonderful trip to the Florida Keys with their children and their spouses. Sharon worked as a Sales Associate retiring after 50 years. She worked at Mount Diablo Drug and Boggiano's in Stockton.

She enjoyed researching her family roots, traveling to various genealogy libraries including many trips to Utah visiting the Family History Library. Her research has documented extensive family records which led her to become an active 25-year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved traveling, spending time with family and friends.

Sharon is survived by her devoted husband Douglas Beeskau, daughter Christina Wowak (Phil) of Santa Cruz, CA and son Michael Beeskau (Sue) of Orange Park, FL. Mother Dorothy Nichols Craven, brother Gerald Morisch (Linda). Grandchildren Kyle Wowak, Mylinda Whiteley (Mike), Stephanie Beeskau and Jackie Meadows. Great grandchildren Erica Groover, Emilee Ayers, Hayley and Fiona Whiteley. Aunt Betty Smith, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Carol Beeskau, many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

SERVICES:
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 16th, 2019, at 1:00pm, in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sharon can be made to El Toyon Chapter NSDAR, PO Box 45, Linden, CA 95236 or American Heart Association.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Beeskau family.

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MaryAnn Wirth

August 22, 1927 - February 6, 2019

MaryAnn passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Graduated from Stockton High School and owner of Porpoise Swim Shop in Stockton. MaryAnn was a past president for WPAC and proud sky diver at the age of 85. Married to the love of her life for 57 years Milton Wirth. Survived by daughter Sherri, sons Mikel and Douglas.

SERVICE
A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, at 2:00pm, and will be held at the Sierra View Mausoleum in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wirth family.

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Georgia Gregory

January 24, 1945 - February 6, 2019
Georgia lived in Lodi for over 30 years. A member of Beta Sigma Phi for 55 years, member of Linden chapter for 47 years. Married Dennis McAuliffe on Oct. 1, 2000. She was cosmetologist for 20 years and realtor for 15 years. Her passion was designing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Georgia is survived by husband Dennis McAuliffe, daughter Shanna Gregory-Cariglio, grandson Blake Scagliotti, siblings Gary (Susan) Anders, Barbara (Jim) Nesbitt, niece Shelly Rogers and nephew Chuck Anders. Preceded in death parents James and Ethel Anders, husband Russel Gregory and nephew James Anders.

VISITATION:
There will be a visitation on Monday, February 11th, 2019, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and will be held in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES:
Services will take place on Tuesday, February 13th, 2019, at 1:00pm, also taking place in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gregory family.

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Stanley Rall

February 6, 1931 - February 6, 2019

Stanley "Stan" Robert Rall, age 88,  of Lodi, CA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, his birthday.  He was born in 1931 in Ashley, North Dakota to Gottlieb Rall and Rose (Wohl) Rall Hipfner. Stan and his family moved to Lodi, CA. in October of 1941.  He grew up attending Lincoln, Needham and Lodi High School, Class of 1949. While in high school, along with his regular studies and his love for journalism, he contributed to the school newspaper, The Flame.  During this time he also had a part time job at Abrahamson Printing.  He attended San Joaquin Delta College. 

He was drafted in 1952 by the US Army during the Korean War.  Stan spent time in Japan and Korea, as a member of Battery A 424th Field Artillery  Battalion.  His unit provided a South Korean Infantry Division with artillery support and received two Presidential Unit Citations for holding their area in the Iron Triangle and blocking the breakthrough by the Chinese army until counter attacks could be made.

Shortly after his return from Korea Stan met his wife, Virginia Schumacher,  "the cute red head singing in the choir" at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi and married there on May 28, 1955.  Together they had three daughters -Susan, Barbara and Brenda.

Stan joined the Lodi Fire Department as a fireman in 1956.  During his thirty  years of employment he moved through the ranks and for his last seven years served as Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal. He was also active with the California State Fireman's Association, taking part in numerous fire prevention programs, and arson investigations in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal's office. He retired from the department in 1985. Prior to and during his retirement, Stan was also a property manager for thirty-six years working with his close friends Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson.

Stan was a life long Lutheran and presently a member of Saint Paul Lutheran  Church. He was a member of Friends of the Lodi Public Library, serving as  secretary and spending many hours volunteering in the book store.  He was  also, a past member of the American Legion Post 22 and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi.
In his retirement he kept busy with his passions - researching his family genealogy, keeping him active with the Germans from Russia Society and the Glückstahl Colonies Research Association, tracing the family to the 16th  century.  Stan's other interests included traveling with Virginia, woodworking, fishing, reading, daily visits to the Village Coffee Shop to have coffee with "the guys" and his favorite was attending his grandchildren's sporting and music events.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Myron.  He is  survived by Virginia, his wife of 63 years, and his children Susan Pirie (Robert), Barbara Doucette (Tom) and Brenda Colla (Corey); grandchildren, Jacqueline Pirie, Mallory Pirie, Reed Doucette, Lauren (Doucette) Kettles and Matt, Alissa (Heil) Mosley and Josh, and Alex Colla; great-grandchildren Brooklynn and Bradley Mosley.  Also, his two nephews Michael and Mark Rall.

SERVICES:
A service will be held on Friday, February 15th, 2019, at 10:00am, and will take place at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 701 S. Pleasant Ave, Lodi CA, 95240. Immediately followed by a reception at the Church's Morton Hall. Committal will be  private. 

In lieu of flowers, Stan's wishes were that anyone wanting to make a memorial contribution can donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church, address above.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rall family.

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Minton (Bill) Peterson

November 18, 1942 - February 6, 2019

Bill Peterson sadly passed away in the state he always loved, Wyoming, on February 6, 2019. He was born in Lodi, CA to the late Dr. L.J. Peterson and Miriam (Minton) Peterson on Nov. 18, 1942. Bill very much enjoyed growing up on E. Pine St. across from Lincoln school and spending time out on the ranch in Lockeford. He was very active in 4-H for many years raising registered Black Angus. In 1956 at 4H camp in Lake Tahoe, he met his forever loving wife Karla Ann Grupe, whom he married in 1964. They spent 55 years in a wonderful and exciting marriage.

Bill was a calf roper at heart, even roping buffalo in Burson. Bill received his Real Estate/Brokers License and sold Real Estate for 45 years in the Lockeford area. Bill and his family served as missionaries in Congo, Africa. They also traveled throughout Africa, Middle East, and Europe. He was President of Clement’s Buckaroos, member of Lodi Board of Realtors, Lockeford Community Service District, and developed Lambert Subdivision in Lockeford. Bill was also a member of the English Oaks SDA Church. He initiated the buying of Grace Church in Lockeford which is now Lockeford SDA Church. Bill was very active in his church and loved taking kids on pack trips to the Sierra’s with his horses and mules. Bill was such a fun, loving, and generous man. His strong integrity was always a role model to all of his family and friends.

Bill is survived by his wife Karla of 55 years, sons Cody Peterson of Sutter Creek, CA,  Jim (Cara) Peterson of Buffalo Wyoming, and daughter Kelly (Bill) Thomas of Big Horn, Wyoming. Grandchildren Leah, Grace, Karly, Lilly, and Nathan. Sisters Lea Henderson of Santa Cruz, CA and Susan Peterson of Sutter Creek, CA

Bill is preceded in death by his parents Dr L.J. and Miriam Peterson, brother Doc Peterson DVM (Pete) and brother Jack Peterson.

Private Internment will be held at Harmony Grove Cemetery by Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home.


SERVICES

Memorial Services to be held at English Oaks Church Friday, Feb 22 at 2:00pm. 

Reception immediately following.


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Erleen DuBose

February 3, 1924 - February 4, 2019

Erleen Dubose was born to Peter and Elizabeth Nightingale on February 3, 1924 in Shafter, CA, and was the first of two children. She graduated high school from Kern Academy and attended La Sierra college in Riverside. After her marriage to Robert DuBose, they moved to the Lodi area in the early 50's. She continued her college education at U.O.P, while raising their two children. She was a homemaker and entrepreneur. Every year they would enjoy a 10 day vacation to Yosemite.


Erleen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert, their son, and her brother.
She is survived by her daughter Valerie, 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the DuBose family.

Carolina Hortizuela

January 25, 1933 - February 4, 2019

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hortizuela family.

VISITATION:
The viewing for Carolina will be held on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm (with a rosary at 5:00pm), and will take place in the visitation rooms of Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES:
A memorial service will take place on Thursday, February 14th, 2019, at 10:00am, and will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located at 215 W Walnut St, Lodi, CA 95240.

The committal to follow will take place in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Terry Howard La Porte

November 26, 1946 - February 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Terry H. La Porte on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Terry La Porte started his career with the Division of Juvenile Justice (then known as the California Youth Authority) in 1968 as a youth counselor in Stockton. In 1979, he promoted to Senior Group Supervisor and continued to move up the ranks before retiring as a Senior Youth Counselor in 2000.

During his tenure Terry was known as an extremely supportive and understanding supervisor. He was a kind-hearted and loyal friend and was loved by so many. Terry always looked at the glass half full rather than half empty- he was a “prankster” always making staff and youth laugh. You always knew Terry was around because of his infectious “laugh” that would fill the room. Terry greatly contributed to staff and to the youth he served. Terry will certainly be missed by his family and friends.

Survived by: Barbara Bailey; Hollie Noel La Porte-Lopez (daughter); Justin Howard La Porte (son) and six grandchildren Justin, Efren, Sarah, Daniella and Eleazar La Porte-Lopez and Liam Noah La Porte. Preceded in death by; Howard Homer La Porte (father), John Escher (Jack step-father) and Maxine Victoria La Porte-Escher (mother)

SERVICE

We are having a “Celebration of Life” for Terry on: Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1204 N. Madison Street, Stockton, CA 95202.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the LaPorte family.

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