Gail Schmidke

September 7, 1936 - August 3, 2019

Gail Herman Schmidke passed away on August 3, 2019 in Lodi, CA at the age of 82.  He was born on September 7, 1936 to Emil Schmidke and Lydia Fuller in Woodland, CA.  He served his country honorably in the US Air Force for 4 years. Gail was a fireman for 16 years then he became a captain. He was known as “Big Dad.”

Gail is preceded in death by his parents Emil Schmidke and Lydia Fuller, brother Bill Schmidke and granddaughter Lindsey Gayle Wendell.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Dorothy Schmidke; children Michael Schmidke (Pennie), Cheri Wendell (Dan), Kenneth Schmidke (Susan); grandchildren Sharon De la Torre, Malissa Truhitte, Tony Hill (Alicia), Dallas Wendell (Jayme), Ryan Wendell, Thomas Schmidke, Derek Schmidke; also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and sister Nadine Smith.

SERVICE

A graveside inurnment will take place at 1:00p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schmidke family.

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Daniel Husebye

November 6, 1942 - August 3, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation for Daniel will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm with an evening prayer service starting at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
The graveside service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Husebye family.

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Herbert McGehee

April 27, 1930 - August 2, 2019

Herbert McGehee passed away on August 2, 2019 in Stockton at the age of 89. He was born on April 27, 1930 to James and Cordelia McGehee in Stratford, OK. He served his country honorably in the US Army, and was a long time resident of Stockton.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby, and nine siblings. He is survived by his daughter Gail L. Amo, granddaughter Victoria Amo (Clifford Wright), and a sister Berthalene Bailey.

SERVICE:

A graveside service will take place at 11:00am on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Linden Cemetery on Cady Lane. Donations are preferred to flowers to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the McGehee family.

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Edythe Harriss

September 15, 1919 - August 1, 2019

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8th, 2019 at 12:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service
A service will be held the following day on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at 1:00p.m. at Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will conclude at graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, Located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Harriss family.

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Betty Hunger

February 24, 1930 - August 1, 2019

Betty Ella Hunger, 89, passed away August 1, 2019 in Lodi, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 24, 1930 in Lodi at the Buchanan Hospital to Clive and Clara Dutton. She married her high school sweetheart Daryl DeJong in 1950 and together they had three children; David DeJong, Denise Englemann, and Julie Robbers. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Carl "Fred" Hunger, adding his two sons, Dennis Hunger and Douglas Hunger, to the family. They had twenty-five beautiful silver years together until his passing in 1995. Betty enjoyed oil painting, gardening, and was a member of the Manteca Quilters. She is survived by all five of her children, all ten of her grandchildren, all twelve great-grandchildren, and her great-great-grandchild.

SERVICE

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on August 6th Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Gerry Boles

06/17/1942 - 07/31/2019

VISITATION
There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 from 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
There will be a graveside service to follow on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Paul Peterson

05/16/1961 - 07/30/2019

Paul Eric Peterson passed abruptly, but peacefully on July 30th with his wife Kala by his side. Paul was a lifelong resident of Linden, California where he began his life, attended Kindergarten and High School and he met and later married his high school sweetheart Kala. They were happily married for 34 years and were blessed with three children and later three grandchildren, that were the focus of both their life's.

Paul loved sharing his grilling skills with anyone and everyone, riding his motorcycle, and fishing. Gardening with Kala was his passion, especially growing the hottest peppers known to man. Paul's infectious smile and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but never forgotten. Paul was truly an honest, hardworking, outstanding family man and human being. A tribute for his children to emulate as they continue his legacy.

Paul is survived by his loving, devoted wife Kala Peterson, his daughter and son in law, Deanna and Andrew Farmer, his son and daughter in law Matthew and Mersades Peterson, and his son Eric Peterson. He also leaves behind his biggest and most cherished gifts, his grandchildren, Drew and Derek Farmer and his little princess McKenna Peterson and of course his four legged friend Gemma. Paul will be greatly missed by his Parents, Robert and Marie Peterson along with many more family members who loved him dearly.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 5th, 2019 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a vigil at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
There will be a service the following day on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, located at 18633 E Front Street, Linden CA, 95236. There will be a private service that will then conclude at graveside at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane.

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Mardonio Alvarado Rodriguez

December 23, 1951 - July 30, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held for Mardonio on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a vigil at 6:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held the following day Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 10:00am at the St. Anne's Catholic Church    located at 215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Alvarado Rodriguez family  

Louisa Birrueta

October 23, 1949 - July 30, 2019

Louisa Birrueta Oct. 23,1949- July 30,2019 Louisa Birrueta was born October 23, 1949 and passed into heaven on July 30, 2019. Louisa retired as the executive secretary for Senator Patrick Johnston, and worked for the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce for many years. She also organized the first Latina Business Woman's Luncheon in San Joaquin county and was a major collaborator for major community based organizations such as LULAC, (League of Latin America Citizens and COMA (Coalition of Mexican Americans). She was a liaison for the Hispanic community for many years and received many awards for her work helping the community. However her proudest accomplishment were her grandchildren: Isaac Herrera, Isabella Herrera, Benjamin Herrera and Abigail Herrera. She is preceded in death by her mother, Delia Gonzales, Father Rodolfo Gonzales, her son Raymond Castellanos, her cat Kuko and her dogs Chiqueta and Cha Cha. She is survived by her Daughter Veronica Herrera, Son in Law Richard Herrera, her 4 grandchildren and dog Lulu.

SERVICE

A celebration of Life will be held on Thursday August 8, 2019 at 1pm, at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Birrueta family.

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Cora Lachenmeier

April 11, 1927 - July 28, 2019

On July 28, 2019 Cora Lachenmeier went home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cora was born in Fredonia, North Dakota on April 11, 1927 to Fred and Ida Becker. She was one of eight children. She married Henry Lachenmeier in 1944 before moving to Lodi, California in 1955. They had three children and were married for 53 years. Cora worked as a cake decorator at Cottage Bakery and owned Towne Haus Fashions in Lodi until she retired. Cora genuinely loved the Lord and her faith guided everything she did in life. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lodi for 64 years, the Soroptomist Club, and also was a faithful volunteer in the gift shop at Lodi Memorial for over 1500 hours. She was a wonderful seamstress, loved to cook and bake, play games with family and friends, travel, and enjoyed being involved in numerous bible studies.

Cora was preceded in death by her husband Henry, one brother, and two sisters. Cora is survived by her children Jerry (Sharon) Lachenmeier, Karen (Jim) Worthington, and Angie (Mike) Reiswig, grandchildren Gina (Robert) Aki, Tara (Mike) Silva, Corrine (Patton) Werner, Nicole (Brian) McKilligan, Ryan (Jamie) Reiswig, six great grandchildren, three brothers, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Cora was dearly loved and will be missed by all of her family. Our family would like to give special thanks to Brookdale Memory Care in Lodi for their love and care.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2nd , 2019 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 3rd , 2019 at 9:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice of San Joaquin, or First Baptist Church of Lodi.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lachenmeier family.

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Donald Pace, Jr.

May 8, 1941- July 27, 2019

Donald was taken from us suddenly on July 27, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1941 to Dr. Donald M. Pace, Sr and Norma Holland Pace. The family then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where he grew up with his two siblings, James and Norma. Donal met his wife Karen in Lincoln and they married in January of 1963. Donald introduced Nebraska football to Karen and she shared his love for it which never faded. In 1971, Donald and Karen with their daughter, Kelly, followed his parents and siblings to Stockton, CA where his father was a professor at UOP and their lives continued here. Donald worked almost 20 years in an employment agency, which closed its doors and left him without a job. This eventually led to his working for the State of California Employment Development Department as a Job Service Rep where remained until he retired in 2007. During his time with the EDD he made many friends and many have remained friends to this day.

Donald graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1966 with a B.S. in Education and in 1968 with a M.S.T. Master of Secondary Teaching Degree. He had many interests including fishing, geology and music. He loved animals and became devoted to cats. But the two interests in his life that stood out the most were his love of the soil (gardening) and weather. He loved growing things and when he moved to California he had the opportunity to help his dad out and do just that. In 1986 the family was introduced to a Bay Area Nebraska Alumni Assn. picnic and that found they had corn as part of their menu. He told them that he would like to grow the corn for the picnic the next year and he did and continued every year. This is the first year that he missed the picnic.

Donald is predeceased by his father, Dr. Donald M. Pace, Sr., his mother Norma Holland Pace, and his brother James R. Pace. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Karen, his daughter Keyll, his sister Norma Wunderlich, his brother-in-law William Wnderlich, his sisters-in-law Valerie Gearhart (James), Verlene Hobbs (Eugene), and Karlene Friesen (Clarence) and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICE

An informal celebration of his life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

If you wish to donate in his honor, two good causes are the Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pace family.

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Shannon Koepplin

May 1, 1970 - July 26, 2019

Shannon Carl Koepplin passed away at the age of 49 on July 26, 2019. He lost his battle with an aggressive form of leukemia (AML) he had been struggling with the last 6 months. He passed away peacefully and UC Davis Med Center with his loving wife Marni and family by his side.

Shannon was born to Gary and Patricia Koepplin in Lodi, California on May 1, 1970. He grew up in Lodi attending grade schools and high school locally where he participated in all the various sports activities. Growing up he and his family spent a lot of time fishing, snow skiing, motocross riding and camping. After he graduated Lodi High school in 1988, he gave junior college a try before heading to work in the family business of auto body repair at American Auto Body where he learned how to do what he did best. After a few years of honing his skills Shannon branched out and worked from his home-based business doing auto, boat and RV repair. He was extremely talented with custom paint and repair of hot rods and other specialized custom cars and was well known for his "need for perfection". Shannon loved to help his friends and was a very giving person. He would drop everything at a "moment's notice" to help a friend in need. Thus, he had a great support system these past few grueling months from those closest to Shannon which has been greatly appreciated by his wife and family.

Shannon really enjoyed working, and took a lot of pride in what he did, however whenever possible he loved to get away from it all. Some of his favorite places were Baja for fishing or heading up to the mountains to 4-wheel and spend time with his wife and friends camping. Most of all Shannon loved to spend time with his dogs Lucy and Lola. They were a huge part of his life and his daily routine. Whether he was working in his shop or running errands around town, those dogs loved to be with him.
Shannon is survived by his wife of 15 years, Marni Koepplin; father, Gary Koepplin (Katie); uncle, Max Koepplin; uncle, Dan Baker (Carol); father-in-law, Tim Fitzer; brother-in-law, Chris Fitzer (Jamie); and many cousins and extended family. Shannon had a special relationship his entire life with his second cousin Phil Katzakian (Chris) and their two children, Colin and Lauren. Shannon is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Koepplin; sister, Laura Koepplin; and mother-in-law, Sara Fitzer.

SERVICE
There will be a celebration of life in his memory on August 9, 2019 at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers Shannon's family encourages donations to a charity of your choice or to Delta Blood Bank.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Koepplin family.

Kenneth Freeman

05/16/1930 - 07/26/2019

VISITATION
There will be a visitation held on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at 9:00a.m. at Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
There will be a service to follow on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will then conclude at graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park , located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Freeman family.

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Greta Hermann

February 23, 1930 - July 26, 2019

Greta Hermann, RN Feb. 23, 1930 -July 26, 2019 Greta was born to Louis and Esther Gullekson in Virginia, Minnesota on February 23, 1930. She peacefully passed at home, with her husband at her side, on July 26, 2019. Her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when she was 12. She graduated from Saint Mary's School of Nursing in Milwaukee, where she met her husband Bob, Dr. Robert Hermann, MD. They were married on June 27, 1953. After Bob resigned his commission in the U.S Army Medical Corps in 1964, they moved to Stockton. Greta returned to practice nursing at San Joaquin General Hospital after her children were raised. She served in numerous community activities, receiving the California Medical Association Auxiliary's first Auxilian of the Year Award. She also received the first Auxilian of the year award from the San Joaquin County Medical Society. She received the first Auxilian of the Year award from the Child Abuse Prevention Council for her efforts promoting the Adopt a Family Christmas program. She also remained an active member of the Stockton Symphony Alliance. She was a devoted member of St. Michael's Parish and a member of the Divine Mercy Ministry. Greta is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bob, her son Mark (Sandy) Hermann, daughter Anne (Michael) Nickerson, son John Hermann, son Paul (Diana) Hermann and son James (Jennifer) Hermann. She is also survived by eight grand-children and eight great grand-children.

In lieu of donations may be made in Greta's name to St. Michael's Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society.

VISITATION

A visitation for Greta will be held on Sunday August 4, 2019 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a vigil at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, located at 5882 North Ashley Lane, Stockton CA, 95215. The final committal will be at 2:00 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hermann family.

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