July 9, 1942 - October 11, 2022
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sceile family.
April 11, 1932 - October 13, 2022
A life spent confronting sorrow, caring for others in their greatest times of need and creating a faith-filled home ended when Elinore Kasper Brecht joined the many angels of her life on Oct. 13, 2022.
Elinore Kasper was the last of six children born on a farmstead outside Golden Valley, N.D., to Ukrainian immigrants August and Amalia Kasper. She recalled sleeping in the barn loft on warm summer nights, and how a single stove warmed the house during cold prairie winters.
August passed in 1938 followed by Amelia in 1941, leaving 9-year-old Elinore in the care of relatives in Bismarck. She learned the pain of loss but also the strength of faith and how to rely on herself.
She attended a boarding school in Dickinson, where she completed a year of college and was assigned to teach younger students. But Elinore made frequent visits to Golden Valley, where she often encountered Keith Cornelius “KC” Brecht, who had been born on a farm 7 miles from the Kasper farm.
By 1951, she was working as a switchboard operator in Tacoma, Wash. That’s where Keith’s frequent letters, mailed from Korea where he served in the Navy, found her. Upon his discharge, Keith joined his mother in Lodi and the correspondence continued. Soon, Elinore arrived in Lodi on a bus from Tacoma, moving in with Keith’s Aunt Norene. Soon enough, Elinore and KC were married.
While Elinore worked in banking, Keith found his calling with the Stockton Fire Department. They moved to a home east of the University of the Pacific, where KC’s brother Jim was a frequent guest.
Tammy, Elinore and KC’s only child, arrived in 1961. She was Elinore’s everlasting project. She never missed one of Tammy’s St. Mary’s performances (under the inspired direction of Joan Topp), and every Sunday she and KC would accompany Tammy to St. Luke’s, where she played the organ. Their lives revolved around church, school and the fire department.
Each summer, KC, Elinore and Tammy drove to North Dakota to spend weeks working on family farms, fishing, celebrating and renewing family bonds. They often stayed with Deen and Leona Brecht, and later at the home of Deen and Darlene Brecht and their children David, Dawn and Dustin. Sometimes they would help make repairs on the old Brecht farm with help from nieces and nephews Deen, Danny, Bonnie and Lee John.
Throughout her life, Elinore responded when others were in need. When refugees began to arrive from Vietnam, she worked with a church group to ensure they were fed, clothed and had clean lodging.
When niece Bonnie Stern contracted breast cancer, Elinore flew to North Dakota to care for Bonnie’s sons Casey and John and her husband Myron.
It was through Bonnie, Elinore often said, that she learned to believe in angels. When John was married, it was his Aunt Elinore he asked to accompany him down the aisle.
Luann Hyde helped Tammy find a job at the Stockton Record where she met reporter Mike Dunbar. They were married in 1985, and Elinore’s first grandchild – Maggie Amalia – was born in 1989. William Shelby Brecht Dunbar followed in 1991, providing Elinore two new projects.
KC and Elinore were season-ticket holders for UOP basketball, often attending with John and Debbie Agello – who continued to take Elinore to games after KC’s death in 2014. During that time, Elinore got a call almost every day from Elouise Schneider – “just to check in” on her close friend.
Years ago, she chose her pall bearers – all women, because she knew the strength of women. Most are gone now, but she wanted Elouise, Darlene and Debbie to help carry her into the next life.
Elinore was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, and brothers Jake and Tony and sisters Frieda, Erna, June and Billie. She will be buried, with the remains of Keith wrapped in her arms, at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. A service will be conducted Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Park’s Vineyard chapel.
Elinore Kasper Brecht withstood enormous hardships but emerged with an everlasting faith in God and a devotion to helping others. She expressed that love through unflinching and clear-eyed service and devotion. She loved deeply and was deeply loved.
February 23, 1927 - October 12, 2022
Norma Clay was born February 1927 in East Long Meadow, Massachusetts. She was the fourth of five children and grew up during the Great Depression, which had a lasting impact on her throughout her life.
In May of 1944, Norma attended nursing school for the US Army in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1948 and continued her education to earn her bachelor's degree in Nursing, graduating alongside her oldest daughter, Donna, in the 1990’s.
With the war over and no available nursing jobs on the East Coast, she and four of her fellow graduates rode the California Zephyr to San Joaquin County. They not only began their new nursing careers but also enjoyed many adventures together.
While working at San Joaquin General Hospital, she met and married Doyle Clay and together they had four children. David (Dorothy), twins Doyle (Shelley) and Donna (Rocky), and Diane (Mario). They were blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
During her long nursing career, she worked for more than twenty years at Dameron Hospital where she served as Head Nurse of the Burn Unit, a job she took great pride in. She then semi-retired and worked in home health care while helping to raise four of her rambunctious grandsons.
Norma took great pleasure traveling across the world, often sharing those experiences with family and friends, particularly her sister Jean. She especially enjoyed time at the beach and would often be found silently orchestrating the waves from the shore.
A two-time breast cancer survivor-once in her forties and again in her eighties-Norma was a symbol of strength, courage, and determination to all around her. She also served as an example of great love and support to her family, friends, patients, and strangers alike.
Norma passed away peacefully in her home on October 12, 2022. It has been said she lived and died on her own terms.
SERVICES:
We will be honoring this spectacular woman on Friday December 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm. Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park (Highway 99 and Harney Lane) in the Evergreen Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her beloved grandson, Adam Beck, by her side.
They will be missed, always loved and never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Hospice of San Joaquin, the Butterfly Auxiliary-Hospice of San Joaquin, or to your preferred charity.
February 23, 1927 - October 12, 2022
SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Clay family.
June 20, 1945 – October 10, 2022
Linda Louise Jones, 77, of Stockton, California passed away on October 10, 2022 in Carlsbad, California. She was born on June 20, 1945 to Frank and Marie (Wingate) Spiekermann in Tilden, Nebraska. She grew up in that area, attending Bunker Hill Elementary, a one room K-8 school house in the country, and Tilden High School ’63.
She then went on to the University of Nebraska and became the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in history. This is also where she met her future husband of 54 years, Corwin. After graduating from UNL, they were married and moved to southern California, where she became an elementary school teacher and a few years later welcomed their first child, Sharon. She helped support the family while her husband went back to school to transition from electrical engineering to dentistry. In 1976, they moved to Stockton, California to start Corwin’s dental practice, and a month later welcomed their second child, Bryan. Stockton was their home for the next 45 years, having one more child, Melinda.
Linda took a break from teaching, shifting her focus to raising her family, with many years also helping in Corwin’s dental practice. Linda rarely missed a game, performance or awards ceremony and often volunteered in her children's classrooms. After her children graduated high school, she went back to teaching, this time teaching first grade at Colonial Heights, until she retired in 2010. In 2005, she was awarded one of the highest honors, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National PTA, a first for any teacher at her school. She had a tremendous impact on so many lives. Linda was described by a principal she worked with as a model of motherhood, teaching, and matrimonial devotion.
Although many knew her as their teacher, she was also a talented piano player since her youth. Her children always knew she was in a good mood when she sat at the piano and started to play. She shared her love of music and passed it on to her children with piano lessons and choir at school and church. All three of her children sang in the Chamber Ensemble in high school, and she was at all of the performances, helping with extra practice, if needed. She also loved holidays, sharing traditions, decorating and creating magical moments for her children.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Corwin Jones (passed November 7, 2021) and parents Frank and Marie Spiekermann of Tilden, Nebraska; and survived by her children, Sharon Hughes (Chris) of Fremont, California, Bryan Jones (Shari) of Fallbrook, California, Melinda Decker (Bill Sunick) of Malvern, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Lauren and Jared Hughes, who are both in college; her brothers, Rich Spiekermann (Carol) of Peoria, Illinois, and Charles Spiekermann (Linda) of Redondo Beach, California and many special extended family members.
SERVICES:
Her service will be held on Monday November 7, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of San Joaquin.
February 26, 1972 - October 10, 2022
SERVICES:
The service for Donald will be held on Tuesday November 8, 2022 at 11:00am at the Stockton Central SDA church located at 1314 North Madison St. in Stockton, CA 95202.
Burial will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Garden of Angels located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, Ca 95240.
A reception will follow the burial at Lodi Fairmont SDA Church located at 730 South Fairmont Ave. in Lodi, CA 95240 around 2:00pm.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Simmons family.
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March 3, 1959 - October 8, 2022
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fitch family.
October 28, 1930 - October 5, 2022
SERVICE
A service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A graveside service will be held at a later date at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gutierrez family.
October 5, 1938 - October 4, 2022
Molly Lou Stiles of Galt, CA passed away on October 4th 2022. She was born on October 5th 1938 in Santa Monica, CA to Leonard and Edith Peterson Stiles. She was 83 years old and one day short of her 84th birthday.
Molly graduated from Venice High School in Venice, CA in 1957 and retired from Papermate/Gillette Company in Santa Monica, CA after 35 years of service.
She is survived by her sister And brother in law Adena and Ed Hauschildt of Galt, CA and brother L.B. Stiles of Erie, PA.
Mollys nieces that she loved and treated as her own daughters. Tammy VanBrunt and husband Darrell and great niece Kylee. Christy Meadors and great nephew Cody Swafford of Hindsville, AR
A sister in law Carolyn Wall of Fayetteville, AR and a beloved 4 legged friend Susie.
Molly loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. Molly always loved her trips to Arkansas in October to celebrate her birthday.
SERVICES:
The family will receive friends and family on October 7, 2022 at 10:00am to noon at Cherokee Memorial Park in The Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, in Lodi, CA.
A Celebration of Life will be held afterwards at 1:00 pm at her home in Galt, CA
Interment will be held at the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, CA
October 12, 1929 - October 4, 2022
Nicole Catherine Chauveau, 92, of Lodi, California, passed away on October 4th, 2022 from an ischemic stroke. Nicole is survived by her husband, Jean, her son, Claude, her daughter, Myriam; and two sisters, Claire Armagnac, 90 and Huguette Laporte, 88, along with nieces and nephews, who all reside in France.
Nicole was born to Roger Castaing and Yvonne Martin in Saint Selve, France, on October 12, 1929. She and her husband emigrated from France to Montreal, Canada in 1952, and from Canada to Lodi, California in 1965.
She was an amazing loving mother; wonderfully gifted seamstress; gourmet chef; and dedicated wife, homemaker, caregiver, and friend. Her incredible spirit touched all of us. She will be sorely missed.
Her memorial will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from noon to 1:00 pm at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California, followed by a burial service at 1:45 pm at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family requests that all flowers and notes be sent to Cherokee Memorial Park.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Chauveau family.
November 5, 1947 - October 2, 2022
SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ghuman family.
September 11, 1956 - October 1, 2022
Michael Stephen Hodges, 66, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA with his family by his side. He was born in Newport, RI to Jacky L. and Mary D. Hodges. He was raised with his three siblings John, George and Kathleen. At the age of 4 his family moved to Long Beach, CA when his father was transferred by the Navy. They lived on the Navy base. Later when he was 11, his father was relocated again to Stockton, CA.
For the majority of his working life, Michael was a truck driver and he prided himself on his experience driving for Swift all across the United States. He was a life-long 49ers fan, avid poker player and a gritty motorcycle rider. He also could be found by the river fishing or on the porch strumming his guitar. Additionally, he enjoyed caring for pets of all kinds throughout his life ranging from doves to rabbits to pitbulls. Michael and his partner Teresa had two children, Patrick and Stephen. He loved spending time with his family and was a proud father.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Hodges, and his brother George Hodges. He leaves behind his two sons, Patrick Hodges and Stephen Hodges both of Stockton. His brother John Hodges and sister Kathy Nilmeyer both of Stockton. He also has a niece, Nicole Graf (Cory) of Oregon and great niece Dorothy Graf, a nephew Gary Nilmeyer (Chasidee) of Watsonville and great nephew Colby Nilmeyer. Michael will be remembered for his hearty laugh, unashamed boisterousness and constant humor.
SERVICES:
A private memorial service will be held to honor Michael's life at Cherokee Memorial Park by his family.
December 21, 1964 - October 1, 2022
SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tucker family.
November 13, 1948 - October 1, 2022
To many Art was known as Pastor but to us he was known as husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a big heart and a special love for his family.
He was also a musician and loved to teach others how to play different instruments.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
He was the founder and served as Senior Pastor of Connect City Church of Stockton for 42 years.
He became involved in the Community and served as a Chaplain for the Stockton Police Department for 14 years.
His smile, his laughter, and love for people will be greatly missed.
To the one known as “God’s Favorite” it’s not goodbye but see you later!
SERVICES:
The service for Art will be held on Saturday November 12, 2022 at 10:00am at Quail Lakes Baptist Church located at 1904 Quail Lakes Drive in Stockton, CA.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Valenzuela family.
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December 22, 1985 - September 30, 2022
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
SERVICE
A service will follow at1 1:00am on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the McGranahan family.
September 17, 1943 - September 30, 2022
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Naik family.
June 12, 1934 - September 30, 2022
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, October 28th, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Alexander family.
August 26, 1962 - September 30, 2022
Efrain Flores “Fry” was born on August 26, 1962, in Raymondville, Texas. Born to Josefina and Rodolfo Flores and had five siblings; Rudy, Mario, Jose, Oscar, and Blanca. He is survived by his wife Elma Rose and three sons Anthony, Angelo, and Adrian; three grandsons Angelo, Jayden, and Michael; and many nieces and nephews.
Efrain worked at Stockton Steel companies for many years. He was very caring and loving man who was always there when you needed his or called. He enjoyed attending family gatherings with his loved ones and enjoyed going to car shows and listening to different kinds of music from Tejano to oldies, you name it and listened to it.
Services:
The visitation for Efrain will be held on Tuesday November 1, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, the rosary taking place at 6:00pm, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.
The services and mass for Efrain will take place on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at 11:00am in St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 215 W. Walnut St in Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Flores family.
January 14, 1962 - September 28, 2022
"Fast Freddy" is survived by his Mother Mary Jane Rathjen; Partner Anne Brennan, Children Jessica (Carlos) Serrato, Fredrick Rathjen Jr., Philip Rathjen; Grandchildren Eric Rathjen-Martinez, Carlos Serrato Jr., Sophia Serrato, Emma Munoz-Rathjen, Niyah Castro-Rathjen; Great Grandchildren Eric Jr. and Ace Rathjen-Martinez, and his sister Tina Luther and brother Jack Rathjen Jr.
He was preceded in death by his father Jack Rathjen Sr.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 12:00pm noon on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will follow at 12:30pm on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rathjen family.
April 21, 1936 - September 27, 2022
Jerry Allen Baker was born April 21, 1936, in Bristol, Oklahoma. He was raised by his dad, Virgil Baker and mom Muriel (Mann) Baker in San Francisco, CA, Richmond, CA, and in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was adventurous and athletic as a child and recounted stories of riding the streetcar to Playland Beach, moving to a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with his dad, mom, and two brothers, playing baseball and basketball, and getting suspended from Harry Elles Jr. High School for pulling a 7th grader’s pants down. He attended and graduated from Richmond High School with high marks and joined the Air Force. While serving in the Air Force he met and married his first wife, Eve, in Louisiana where he was stationed in 1956. Jerry and Eve had three daughters: Deborah, Cathy, and Vicki, but divorced in 1960. In 1962 jerry met his second wife, Rosella, in Castro Valley, CA, Rosella had six children from a previous marriage: Paul, James, Sharon, Shirley, Sandi, and John. Jerry married Rosella in 1964 and blended the two families. Jerry was a very devoted father and always made sure his wife and nine children were well taken care of. Rosella became ill and passed away in 2013, they had been together for 51 years.
In 2015 Jerry met Patsy through friends. They checked each other out through social media and found they had many things in common. Their first date was at the Redwood Café in Modesto, it went very well – love at first sight! Their relationship grew over the following years as they traveled and decorated their home in Manteca together. When Jerry became ill Patsy remained by his side and lovingly cared for him.
Jerry loved to spend his free time playing golf. He was an active member of the SIRS (Sons In Retirement) Branch 164 in Manteca where he played golf and became the Treasurer for the group.
Jerry was very friendly and could strike up a conversation with almost anyone he met. He was known for being very good with math and numbers. He was also very athletic and loved to play and watch golf. After retiring from his career working in the bread business, Jerry found his dream job working as a marshal at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, Ca. He also attended the Grace Community Church in Lathrop.
Jerry was preceded in death by his Dad and Mom, his older brother Floyd Baker and his younger brother Don Baker, his first wife Eve, his second wife Rosella, his daughter Cathy, his granddaughter Sabrian, and grandson Chad. Jerry is survived by his current wife Patsy Baker as well as 10 of his 11 children, 34 of his 36 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He entered into rest on September 27, 2022 in Manteca, CA. He will greatly be missed by his family and friends.
SERVICES:
The Service for Jerry will be held on Tuesday October 11, 2022 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Baker family.
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