Transcribed Obituaries

Sacramento County, California

Transcribed Obituaries

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AVIS, Marilyn A.
Died July 15, 2008 at age 75. Wife of the late Joseph Avis. Mother of Mike (Diane), Dan & Edward Avis. Grandmother of Michael, Jennifer and Spenser Avis. Sister of Edwyna Wanner. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at 12 noon at St. Peter's Church, 6200 McMahon Dr., Sacramento.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 7/31 to 8/2/2008 . Submitted by BLCW.

BAKER, Diana Kay
Diana, known by friends and family as "Kay", passed away at her home on July 29, 2008, at the age of 65. Loving wife of the late Dana E. Baker and devoted mother to Mark (Nancy) Baker of Arizona and Steven (Tamie) Baker of West Sacramento. Kay was the very proud and loving grandmother of seven. She is survived by her brother William (Lyda) Kroening and other family members and friends. Kay was preceded in death by her son Michael Baker, parents Wilbur and Wilma Kroening, and a sister Annette Kroening. Kay was devoted to her family, cherished her friends and maintained a positive outlook on life. She had a special flair for doing things, always doing that little something extra to add her personal touch. Kay had a remarkable attitude towards life, always had kind words to say and a smile on her face. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Kay was an exceptional cook and had a passion for culinary arts, which made her the perfect person to hold the position of Food Service Manager at Mercy General Hospital. Her working career at Mercy General exceeded 35 years. After retirement, she continued to provide service to Mercy Hospital as a volunteer. Friends are welcome for visitation noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, and are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5757 Greenback Ln., interment to follow at Sierra Hills Memorial Park. Memorials to American Diabetes Association or American National Kidney Foundation in her memory.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 8/1 to 8/2/2008 . Submitted by BLCW.

BECERRA, Joseph G.
Born March 19, 1939, and passed away on July 27, 2008, at the age of 69, surrounded by his wife and children. Preceded in death by his parents, Heliodoro & Otilia Becerra, sisters Dolores Hernandez, Consuelo Gomez, and granddaughter Tea Cepeda. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen; his children Monica (Andres), Vincent (Isela), and Marisa; brothers Manuel, Alfredo, Angel & Heliodoro, sister Gloria; 7 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Monday, August 4, 2008, from 4-8 PM, Rosary at 7 PM, at Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Chapel, and a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at St. Rose Catholic Church on Franklin Blvd. at 10 AM. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 8/1 to 8/3/2008. Submitted by BLCW.

BESKEEN, HARRIET LOUANN (KENNEDY)
Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away February 2, 2007 after a short fight against leukemia. She was born in Sacramento to Edgar Frank Kennedy and Ruth Alice Millon on October 15, 1926. Harriet moved to Sacramento as a young woman, living her childhood in Franklin, Thornton, and then Galt. She is survived by her husband, Richard James Beskeen, two children, Claudia Harriet LaMonica of Sacramento and Mark Richard Beskeen of Elk Grove, two grandchildren, Colin and Alison Beskeen of Elk Grove, one great-granddaughter on the way and twelve exchange sons and daughters from Brazil, Germany, Argentine, Denmark, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Finland. Harriet was an active member of Trinity Cathedral since before her marriage there in 1948. Over the years, she has volunteered her time with the PTA, Girl Scouts,Youth for Understanding, Student Exchange Program, Trinity Cathedral, and as an usher in the Community Center. The memorial service will be at Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM. A reception immediately follows in the Parish Hall. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. She will be missed. [ Sacramento Bee 2/8/2007. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

BOND, Jr., Nicholas A.
Nick was a retired professor of psychology at California State University Sacramento (CSUS). He died on July 25, 2008 at the age of 85 of complications from a fall. He is survived by his devoted family: Dorothy, his wife of 58 years, daughter Elizabeth Kerkstra of Stamford, CT, son Nicholas of Seattle, WA, and son Jeffrey of Oakland, CA, and grandchildren Alex, Nicole and Henry.
He was born on October 21, 1922 in Jackson, Tennessee to Nicholas A. Bond, Sr. and Keturah Lamberth Bond. His higher education began at the University of Tennessee. These studies were interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a member of a team tasked to decode German field communications.
After the war, he resumed his studies at the University of Southern California (USC), culminating in 1952 with a Ph.D. in psychology. He continued his research on the design of man-machine interfaces at USC as part of a group receiving funding from the Department of Defense.
The next main chapter in his life began in 1961 when he joined the faculty of the Department of Psychology of the California State University of Sacramento (then Sacramento State College). The courses he taught ranged from an introductory survey of psychology, to more specialized treatments of statistics and experimental psychology, and a personal favorite, a course entitled "The Psychology of Jokes". He also was a mentor for a number of graduate students, a sought-after reviewer for a variety of academic journals, and served on several Naval Research Advisory Committees and with the Office of Naval Research (ONR). He also carried out his own research, receiving an outstanding paper award from the Journal Human Factors in 1973, receiving a Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the Navy in 1984, and being named a fellow of the American Psychology Society in 1992.
A highlight of Nick's career was the period of 1981 through 1985 during which he took a leave of absence from CSUS to work overseas as a liaison scientist for ONR. This activity played to his strengths, namely his ability to see the big picture in a scientific issue, his ease in what for most would be awkward social situations with strangers, and his love for travel. He returned to CSUS and resumed teaching through 1993.
While he was highly successful in his career, his other talents were in many ways as noteworthy. He was a talented musician from an early age, and taught himself how to read music using a piano in the family home. As an adult, he was a member of the musician's union in Sacramento, playing tenor saxophone in swing and big band ensembles. In recent years, he particularly enjoyed attending "big band" elder hostels. During his late 50s he began a new hobby as an artist, and quickly demonstrated considerable talent. His focus was on sketches and line drawings, often of classic art-deco buildings, but he also did paintings and caricatures. He received numerous awards for his pieces in local art competitions.
Last and by no means least, Nick should be recognized for his eccentricities. He sported an extreme buzz cut, and his large and shiny skull, in combination with the hot pink '55 T-Bird he drove from the mid-1960s through the 1970s, made him a highly recognizable figure on campus and in his neighborhood. He took up jogging in the 1960s as it was just beginning to become popular, preferring to run in the Arden/Carmichael neighborhood during rush hour in shorts at least a size too small. Beginning in the 1960s and continuing to recent years, Nick and Dorothy traveled extensively, both in the US and abroad, staying in cheap hotels and eating exotic, local food. He was a born story-teller, and liked to hold forth in social settings. He was served well in this regard by his wit, knowledge, good cheer, and southern drawl, which he could turn on and off to the extent he deemed fit. He was a truly remarkable man, and will be remembered well, and fondly, by all that knew him.
A tribute is being planned for late summer or early fall. It was his wish that a fellowship for graduate students studying quantitative psychology be established at CSUS. Gifts may be made to The University Foundation at Sacramento State for the Nicholas Bond Memorial Fund. Checks should be mailed to the Sacramento State Development Office, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6030. Remembrances are also encouraged to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) or to a charity of your choice.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 7/30 to 8/3/2008 . Submitted by BLCW.

CARO, George
10/6/43 - 7/15/08
George passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Del Paso Heights, not far from where he grew up. He was a soft spoken man with a light heart and a quick wit. A spiritual man and backyard philosopher, George marched to the beat of a different drum and never took things too seriously. He loved gardening, guitars, camping and fishing, but what he valued most in life was his family. A craftsman by trade, he felt himself a king rich beyond measure with the love and laughter of family and friends. He lives on in memory of his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and cats. A memorial will be held at his home on Aug. 16th at 3:33pm.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 7/31 to 8/3/2008. Submitted by BLCW.

CROWDER, Renee
Born on October 8, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2008. Preceded in death by father and mother William and Virginia Guarienti and brother Ralph Guarienti. Survived by her daughter Robin (Walt) Schommer and son Ric (Angelece) Wilhelm, 4 grandchildren Achelle, Cameron, Straton and Ajae and 2 brothers Richard (Faye) Guarienti and Roger (Gen) Guarienti. Her generosity and thoughtfulness will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her. All are welcome to join the family for a memorial service honoring Renee on Saturday, August 2, at 10am at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. A celebration of her life follows afterwards at 12:00pm at Cornerstone Christian Church, 931 Lassen Ln, El Dorado Hills, Ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society ( www.cancer.org).

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 7/31 to 8/1/2008. Submitted by BLCW.

DAVIS, ALICE LEORA (KENNEDY)
DAVIS - In Sacramento March 7, 1973. Lenora A. Davis, beloved wife of the late Herman T. Davis, sister-in-law of Laura D. Wilson and Frank E. Davis of Sacramento and Marion Davis of Carmichael, a native of Florin, aged 86 years. Friends are welcome at the Mission Chapel of Andrews & Greilich, 3939 Fruitridge Rd., and are invited to attend the funeral Friday at 9 AM. Interment Odd Fellows Lawn (private). [Sacramento Bee 3/7/1973. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

FRANK, Daniel C.
Passed away at his home in Grass Valley on July 29, 2008. Friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday, August 4, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church, Nevada City, Calif. Dad was 80 years old. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on Feb. 16, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents George Sr. and Ethel Frank and his younger brother George Jr. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 50 years, Millie of Grass Valley, his son David of Grass Valley, his sister Nancy Hafner of Miami, Fla., and his grandchildren Samantha (22) of Los Angeles, Robbie (20) of Rocklin, and Tommy (18) of Grass Valley. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1948 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry, then served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War. He later obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami. He worked 37 years as a Pharmaceutical salesman for Parke Davis Drug Company until approximately 1992. Dad was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandpa and friend, who always put his family ahead of work. Yet he was one of Parke Davis Drug Company's top salesmen during the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. He loved to play golf and use to say that his handicap was his stroke. God even blessed him with not just one, but three holes-in-one! Eat your heart out, Bill Pilkington! Most of all, he treasured playing golf with his son, David. Though he sufferred terribly from a variety of health problems the last year of his life, he never complained and would always say he felt "FANtastic" when asked how he was doing. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy in his son and grandchildren, of whom he is very proud. We will miss you Dad, but know with certainty and blessed assurance that someday we will be reunited with you in Heaven with Jesus. We praise God for that, and for the life He gave you here on earth. God bless you, Dad, and remember, "Keep your eye on the ball and swing easy, Pal." Arrangements are in care of Chapel of the Angels Mortuary, Grass Valley, CA -530-273-2446.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on 8/1/2008 . Submitted by BLCW.

GLANTZ, Orlan
Went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2008. Born on June 29, 1918, in Tampa, Kans., to David and Anna Glantz. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clarence and Ervin Glantz, sister Helen Leach, son Gary and great-grandson Kyle Glantz. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen Glantz, sister Clara Piazza and brother Harold (Eve) Glantz, daughter Donna (Dale) Sassman, sons Orlan (Carol), Jerry (Lillian), daughter Deanna Glantz, seven grandchildren, Dale, Denise, Dane, Brian, Derek, Leslie, and Christy. Also 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Special nephews Tom Leach and Dale Glantz, and nieces Barbara Krebs and Arlene Geddis, and many more nieces, nephews, and friends. Your family loves you and will dearly miss you. Visitation on Sunday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN ELK GROVE MORTUARY, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., and on Monday at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 8701 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 8/1 to 8/3/2008 . Submitted by BLCW.

GERMAN Jr., Andrew Byron
''Drew''
Our beloved Drew was born on January 21, 1999, to Andrew and Julie German was welcomed to heaven on July 23, 2009. He was big brother to Jaxson and Jenna. He was preceded in death by Grandma Fran and Grandpa Don. He leaves behind Grandma Patricia and Grandpa Jim as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins and his loving nurses and doctors. While his life with us was short, he touched the lives of many and brought lots of love and joy to all those who knew him. Drew's strength is to be admired. He will be forever loved and never forgotten. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at East Lawn Cemetery, 5757 Greenback Ln, Sacramento 95841, from 4-8 pm. A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, F.O. 95628, at 2 pm.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on 7/26/2009 . Submitted by BLCW.

KEEMA, James Ward
Memorial services for James Ward Keema, a native of Sacramento, will be held Monday in Hermosa Beach. Keema, 42, died of cancer last Monday. A 1954 graduate of Grant Union High School, he was director of student activities at Redondo Beach High School until just before his death.He was the son of Elwood J. "Bud" and Ruth Keema of Sacramento. The elder Keema was superintendent of Grant Union High School District for 25 years and chancellor of Los Rios Community College District. James Keema joined the South Bay High School District in 1962 after three years in the Navy, including duty as the communications officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kearsage, the flagship of the US Seventh Fleet. For a time, he was athletic director at the Naval Center at Newport Beach.
Sacramento Bee 5-9-1979. Submitted by KKM.

KEEMA, John Milford
Keema, Chairman of Supervisors' Board, Succumbs Death Causes Second Vacancy in Organization in Recent Weeks John M. Keema, 64, chairman of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, died today shortly after 1 PM in the Sutter Hospital following an operation for a stomach ailment. The supervisor was taken to the hospital ten days ago for observation for an illness that had troubled him for several weeks. His death makes the second vacancy to occur on the board in recent weeks. The first was caused by the resignation of Supervisor Ollie Mapes of North Sacramento, Clarence Champlin of Orangevale, former North Sacramento publisher, was appointed by the board to fill the vacancy. A successor to Keema must be named by the board within thirty days or Governor Frank F. Merriam will be called upon to make the appointment. Keema was a road foreman in the fifth supervisor's district for years under the late Supervisor John Scholdfield. He first ran for the board in 1926 but was defeated by Perley K. Bradford, also deceased. He defeated Bradford in 1930 and was made chairman in 1932. He was reelected to the board in 1934. The supervisor, a member of a pioneer Sacramento County family, is survived by his widow Mrs. Emma Kloss Keema, and three children, Elwood Keema, a teacher in the Grant Union High School; Milford Keema, a road foreman; and Mrs. Gussie Mae Rice of Sacramento. He also leaves two brothers, Fred W. Keema and Henry N. Keema, and a sister Mrs. L. R. Hess.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the Miller and Skelton Funeral Chapel. Sacramento Bee, 6-7-1937. Submitted by KKM.

KLOSS, LEONA
PNEUMONIA IS FATAL TO MRS. LEONA HELEN KLOSS
A severe attack of pneumonia proved fatal yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Leona Helen Kloss, well known resident of Franklin, where her husband Edward C. is engaged in the cattle business. Mrs. Kloss was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, who reside at Elk Grove and are among the oldest settlers in Sacramento County. Mrs. Kloss was a native of this county, aged 33 years, and beside her parents and widower, is survived by two children, Helen and Harold Kloss. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock from the family residence. Sacramento Bee 3-8-1916. Submitted by KKM.

JACKSON, CATHERINE AUGUSTA ( KENNEDY )
Died. Jackson. In Arbuckle, August 24, 1913, Katherine Augusta Jackson, wife of the late Harry J. Jackson of near Elk Grove, mother of James L. Jackson, Mallet C. Jackson, Mrs. Mary A. Dart, Joseph E. Jackson, Mrs. Katie A. Johnston, Mrs. Nancy C. French, Jack L. Jackson, and the late Henry W. Jackson and Mrs. Hattie Simons; a native of New Brunswick, aged 93 years 2 months 11 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from M. E. Church, Florin. [ Sacramento union, 8/25/1913. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

MILLER, FRANK J.
Frank J. Miller, 82, died yesterday in the home of a nephew, Albert Sutter, at 1833 Commerical Way. Miller, a native of Switzerland, had lived in Sacramento two years. The survivors are two other nephews, Hans and August Sutter, both of Sacramento. A requiem mass will be offered at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow, followed by interment in St. Mary's Lawn. The George L. Klumpp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may call at the Klumpp Chapel at 8 o' clock tonight, when roasary will be recited.
Sacramento Bee 12/18/1942, p 23. Submitted by BLCW.

PLETCHER, John
Died peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2009, with his daughter, Bonnie and son-in-law, Ken Parsons at his side. Born in Somerset, PA on January 19, 1920. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Pletcher; his father and mother; and all of his brothers and sisters. He will be greatly missed by daughter and son-in-law, Ken and Bonnie Parsons of Foresthill, CA; his grandson, Randall E. Pletcher & wife Sharon; great-grandchildren, Logan, Daniel and Caden Pletcher of Lafayette, LA; his best friend and niece, Alice-Joan Presock of Mt. Pleasant, PA. Also many other relatives in Pennsylvania, and many friends, near and far. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran and belonged to the American Legion, Odd Fellows, and VFW. He was also a volunteer for many charitable organizations in Foresthill. His favorite pastimes were fishing, slot machines (rarely), and playing poker with his buddies on Wednesday nights. He loved joking around and had a good sense of humor. He lived a good life and was very lucky. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and friend to many and always helped his family and friends in times of need. He wanted me to tell everyone that he wishes them well. Couldn't leave a much better legacy than that! Services will be held at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA at 9am, Tuesday morning, July 28, 2009. Color guard interment will follow at Foresthill Cemetery at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice, 11775 Education St, Ste 201, Auburn, CA 95602. Without these wonderful people, a lot of us would have been lost. Thank you so much!

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on 7/26/2009. Submitted by BLCW.

TRUDEL, JULIA
Mrs. Julia L. Trudel, 58, a past regent and an active member of the Women of the Moose No. 550, died last night in a Sacramento rest home after a long illness. She was the wife of Edward Trudel, foreman of the C.E. Holmes ranch in Clarksburg, Yolo county. The Women of the Moose will conduct the funeral rites in the George L. Klumpp Chapel at 2 P.M. Monday. Entombment in the East Lawn Mausoleum will follow the services. Mrs. Trudel, who was known widely in Sacramento, lived in the Clarksburg area almost 20 years. She was a native of Utah. She was the sister of Mrs. Gussie McGill of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Selma Meany of Bakersfield, Calif.; Mrs. Lillian Penfold of Fort Mason, Colo., and Emil Peterson of Murray, Utah. She was the aunt of Harold Ercikson of the United States Army. Sacramento Bee 12/18/1942, p 23. Submitted by BLCW

KROGER, HAZEL B.
Widely-Known Matron Dies of Brief Illness
Mrs. Hazel B. Kroeger, wife of John Kroeger, Elk Grove dairyman, died yesterday at the Sacramento Hospital, following an illness of one week. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Miller & Skelton chapel.Mrs. Kroeger, who was widely known in Sacramento County and was a member of Royal Neighbors of Franklin, leaves, besides her husband, five children, Howard, Bruce, George, and Alvin King, and John Kroeger, Jr. She was the sister of Edgar and Dr. John E. Kennedy and Mrs. W. S. LeNoir. Mrs. Kroeger was a native of California. [Sacramento Bee, August 19, 1930. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

ALLEN, JEAN WINONA
Jean K. Allen
A memorial service for Jean Kennedy Allen will be at 2 PM Tuesday in All Saints Memorial Episcopal Church, 2076 Sutterville Road. Mrs. Allen died Saturday in her east Sacramento home after a short illness. She was 62.Mrs. Allen, who suffered from a heart condition, was the daughter of the late Dr. John E. Kennedy and Winona McConnell Kennedy, natives of Elk Grove. Dr. Kennedy was a member of the Sacramento school board for a number of years. A native of Sacramento, Mrs. Allen was a graduate of Sacramento High School and the University of California, Berkeley, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was an active member in a number of civic organizations. Her many friends remember her helpfulness whenever a call went out for volunteers. Mrs. Allen was a teacher in the Sacramento City Unified School District, a former secretary of the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club, a former board member of the Sacramento Zoological Society, and a sustaining member of the Junior League. She is survived by her husband, Alfred J. Allen, retired Sacramento Bee columnist ("On The Light Side") and makeup editor; sons, Mark K. Allen of Dallas and Michael J. Allen of Santa Rosa; brother, Dr. Douglas L. Kennedy of Sacramento; and a granddaughter. [Sacramento Bee, March 2, 1987. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

CLARKE, BERNICE HUGHES

Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Bernice Hughes Clarke on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 2 PM in the chapel at Fremont Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow in the Church hall. Bernice passed away peacefully on October 30, 2000 a few weeks short of celebrating her 91st birthday. A native Sacramentan, Bernice was born on November 24, 1909. She married Lowell Marsh Clarke on August 31, 1935 and they had many happy years together before he died in 1962. Her brother Everett Hughes also preceded her in death. A life long resident of East Sacramento, Bernice graduated from Sacramento High School. In 1957 she returned to work at the California EDD, from which she retired in 1977. She enjoyed her retirement years visiting with friends, doting on her grandchildren and traveling to many countries. Bernice was a member of Fremont Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serving as a deacon, participating in Mariners and volunteering in the church office and bookstore. She also volunteered with the Heart Association and the Sacramento Food Closet. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Linda Clarke Molloy, and her son William Lowell Clarke and daughter-in-law Diane Clarke. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Julia Clarke, Gregory Molloy, and Jeffrey Molloy and her sisters-in-law Vera Frohwek, Enid Olive, and her brother-in-law Warren Clarke. Private family services were held November 3rd. Memorial remembrances may be made to the Fremont Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Sacramento Bee, 11/19/2000. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

HUGHES, EVERETT WILLIAM

Everett Hughes, DMV Supervisor, Dies At 59Funeral services for Everett William Hughes, 59, an electronic data processing supervisor with the State Department of Motor Vehicles, will be held at 11 AM tomorrow in the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 808 O Street. Hughes, who died Wednesday of pneumonia, had worked for the DMV for 26 years. He was born in Sacramento. He was a member of the California State Employees Association and president of the Automation Club and once was active in the Sacramento Junior Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; sister, Bernice Clarke; and several nieces and nephews. Sacramento Bee, 1/27/1972. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

HUGHES, WILLIAM THOMAS

HUGHES - In this city, December 1, 1948, William Thomas Hughes, dearly beloved husband of Nettie May Hughes, loving father of Mrs. Bernice Clarke and Everett Hughes, grandfather of Billie and Linda Clarke, all of this city, brother of Mrs. Carrie Haas of Hayward; a native of Stockton, Calif., aged 71 years, 2 months, 10 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 808 O Street. Interment Odd Fellows Lawn. Sacramento Bee, 12/3/1948. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

JACKSON, HENRY JAMES

Died. Near Florin, July 29, H. J. Jackson, a native of New York, aged 67 years, 5 months and 16 days. Sacramento Bee 7/30/1886. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

JANSEN, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN
Joseph C. Jansen of Route 2, Box 2883, long an active member of Sacramento Chapter No. 6 of the Disabled American Veterans, died last night at a local hospital following a short illness. He was 53. Jansen, a native of Mills Station, was a veteran of navy service in World War I. Military burial honors will be provided by the Veterans Affiliated Council of Sacramento, which will furnish a firing squad and a bugler. The burial will be at Odd Fellows Lawn Friday with the service beginning at the George L. Klumpp Funeral Home at 1:30 PM. Rev. James C. Smith of Carmichael Community Church will officiate. Jansen is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Jansen; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Culbertson of San Jose and Nadine Jansen of Sacramento' and three brothers, Carl and Fritz of Sacramento and William Jansen of Grimes, Colusa County. Friends may visit the body at Klumpp's any time before the burial. Sacramento Bee, 9/15/1948. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

JANSEN, NADINE JUNE
A jazz genius who performed for 5 decades in the Phoenix area, passed in her native Northern California August 7, 2008 at age 79. Nadine was a super-wonder of the music world, renowned for playing piano with the left hand and trumpet with the right at the same time, and for her lustrous locals. She was a gifted musician and known for her clever wit. Born and raised in Sacramento to Joseph and Mildred Jansen, Nadine attended Sacramento City College and San Jose State College until being discovered in the 1950's by famed bandleader, Horace Heidt. She was featured on tours with his orchestra for several years. In 1959, Nadine relocated to Phoenix and throughout the years performed to SRO audiences at various clubs and restaurants. In the 80's she performed a Gershwin tribute with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and concertized with Marian McPartland and Judy Roberts. Nadine's final steady-gig years were at J. Chew & Co. in downtown Scottsdale where she packed the tiny tavern to overflowing. Nadine will be forever moved and missed by her sister, Betty Jansen Culbertson, and her 3 nephews and their families. A Graveside Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Sacramento. A public Celebration of Life jam session is being planned in Phoenix, AZ for early next year with proceeds going to Nadine Jansen Jazz scholarship administered by Young Sounds of Arizona, c/o Professional Musicians of AZ, Local 586 AFM, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, AZ 85006. For further information call Chapel of the Lakes, 707-263-0357, 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com. Sacramento Bee, 8/19/2008. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

KEEMA, ELWOOD JOHN

Civic, Sports Leader - Educator "Bud" Keema Dies in Capital HospitalCivic leader and sports enthusiast Elwood J. "Bud" Keema, who spent 25 years as superintendent of the Grant Union High School District, died in a Sacramento hospital Saturday from respiratory failure after a lengthy illness. He was 69. Mr. Keema's wife Ruth said no funeral services would be held. A memorial service is planned for shortly after New Year's.Sports and education were Mr. Keema's two lifelong interests. Born in Bruceville, near Elk Grove, he was an athlete at Elk Grove High School. He graduated from Sacramento Junior College and received bachelor and master of science degrees from Oregon State University where he was a boxing and baseball star. Three months later, Mr. Keema began his career with Grant as a science teacher. Two year later in 1936, he was appointed vice principal at Grant High, and married a fellow teacher, Ruth Sheffield of Lathrop. He also turned down an offer to play professional baseball with the San Francisco Deals. A gunnery officer in the US Navy, Mr. Keema served in the South Pacific during World War II.In 1947 he was named superintendent for the Grant district as well as for Grant Technical College, the predecessor of American River College. Under his leadership, the Grant Union High School District grew from one high school with 927 students to a district with five high schools, eight junior highs, and a student enrollment of 13,729. He retired in 1972.He ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors that year. A few months later, he received the William S. Rockwell Memorial Award from the California Coaches Association for his contributions to the advancement of interscholastic sports. He was the first non-coach to win the honor.In 1974, Mr. Keema was named chairman of the Sacramento Sports Facility Committee, an ad hoc group studying the fate of Hughes Stadium and a possible new sports complex.He was named an interim superintendent of the Los Rios Community College District in 1975, which led him to resign from the Sacramento County grand jury because of a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Keema subsequently served as acting chancellor for Los Rios for a six-month period in 1976, which a new chancellor was being sought. The district has named its new office headquarters after Mr. Keema.He received numerous awards and honors during his life, including the California Community Junior College Alumni of the Year Award in 1976 and an honorary law degree from the McGeorge School of Law. He was a member of several civil and service organizations, including the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife, Mr. Keema is survived by a daughter Carol Whitelaw of Sacramento and three grandchildren. A son, James W. Keema, died earlier this year at Manhattan Beach. Sacramento Bee, 12/23/1979. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

KENNEDY, DOUGLAS LEE

Longtime Sacramento dentist Douglas L. Kennedy, 83Dr. Douglas L. Kennedy was unsure of what career to pursue after serving in World War II. After speaking with his father, he decided to follow in the elder Kennedy's footsteps and become a dentist. He went on to practice in Sacramento for nearly four decades before retiring in the late 1980s."He enjoyed being a dentist," said Barbara Kennedy, his wife of 56 years. "He liked his patients. He loved his work. He loved to go to work every day."Dr. Kennedy died February 12 of heart failure. He was 83. Nearly 6-foot-5, Dr. Kennedy was nicknamed "Packy" - short for pachyderm - because of his strength, said longtime friend Charles F. Gray Jr. Dr. Kennedy also had large hands, which skillfully handled dental instruments. "I often wondered how a big man could be so dexterous," Gray said.A fourth-generation California, Dr. Kennedy was raised in Sacramento. He played varsity basketball and football at Sacramento High School, and varsity basketball at the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating from Berkeley in 1942, he served four years in the US Army infantry, and was part of the occupation of Japan. He became a captain, and his duties included helping guard Japanese gold and disposing of Japanese munitions.Upon returning from the war, Dr. Kennedy attended College of Physicians and Surgeons dental school in San Francisco. His first practice was at Ninth and J streets in Sacramento, next to his father's office.Over the years, Dr. Kennedy became president of the Sacramento District Dental Association and was state director of the California Dental Association. Friendly and sociable, Dr. Kennedy wasn't bothered by the negative reputation of dentists, son John Kennedy said."He felt that despite the reputation of dentists - that people dreaded to see (them) - that he was one of those that people liked to see," he said. "And he liked to take care of them."Dr. Kennedy was an avid golfer. For years he could be found playing at Del Paso County Club on Wednesdays and Saturdays. "Doug was not the world's greatest golfer, but he was competitive," Gray said, adding that they placed 50-cent bets on the game. "He was a good putter."For many years, Dr. Kennedy organized annual golfing trips for his buddies, the last of which was in 1990. A sports enthusiast, he knew statistics for football and basketball players, wife Barbara said. "He had a wonderful memory with history and names," she said.Dr. Kennedy enjoyed attending sporting events, including UC Berkeley football and basketball games and San Francisco Giants and 49ers games."He will be sorely missed," Gray said. Sacramento Bee, 2/19/2004. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

DAVIES, DOROTHY PEARL

Final rites for Mrs. Dorothy Pearl Davies, daughter of an early settler in Florin, will be held in the George L. Klumpp Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 PM. Entombment will be in the East Lawn Mausoleum. A native of Florin, she died yesterday in her home at Route 4, Box 3136 where she had lived since 1909.Mrs. Davies; father, W. H. Kennedy, came to Florin in the 1870s and began farming. Her husband, Clyde M. Davies, operates a grape vineyard in Florin.Mrs. Davies was a member of the Elk Grove chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Noveta Council No. 151, Degree of Pocahontas. She also leaves her children, Stanley of Sacramento, Darrell of Florin and Donald of the United States Air Force; her sisters, Mrs. Nettie Hughes and Mrs. Myrtle Hack of Sacramento, Mrs. Rose Green of Mills Station, and Mrs. Reba Hastie of Elk Grove, and two grandchildren. Sacramento Bee, 2/19/1953. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

MILLER, GUSSIE MAE
MILLER, Gussie Mae
In Sacramento, March 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Miller, loving aunt of Carol Whitelaw, Sue Ann Keema, and John Keema. A native of California, age 96 years. At Mrs. Miller's request, no funeral services will be held. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Sacramento SPCA. W. F. Gormley & Sons, Funeral Directors. Sacramento Bee 3/9/2005. Submitted By Kathie Kloss Marynik.

KENNEDY, JOHN ELMER
John E. Kennedy, Dentist, Civic Leader, Dies At 75
Dr. John E. Kennedy, 75, widely regarded as an elder statesman of the dental fraternity, died in a local convalescent home after a lengthy illness. He retired in 1963 after 47 years as a practicing dentist in Sacramento. A native of Elk Grove, he was graduated from the Elk Grove High School in 1909. He studied engineering for three years at the University of California at Berkeley and returned to Elk Grove as an elementary school teacher for a year. He then enrolled in the UC dental college and was graduated in 1916. He began his Sacramento practice after six months of practice in Elk Grove.He was a dentist in the Army during World War I and continued his Sacramento practice after the way. During the depression of the 1930s, he helped organize the Sacramento Free Dental Clinic.He was a past president of the University of California Dental Alumni Association and a past president of the Sacramento Dental Society. He was honored by the society at a special banquet in 1958 for his years of community service. Until he resigned in 1958, he had been a member of the County Health and Welfare Board for 25 years. The board advised the County Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the County Health Department and the Sacramento Hospital. In 1960 he ended another long tenure -- 22 years as a member of the city's Board of Education -- when he chose not to seek office when the board became an elective group. He served as board president five times. Kennedy also was a member of the Sutter Club, the Grandfathers Club of America, and the Sacramento Camellia Society. He had belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Sacramento since 1919 and twice was president of the Del Paso Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Winona of 1320 39th St., a son, Dr. Douglas Lee Kennedy, also a dentist; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Kennedy Allen, a former Sacramento school teacher; and five grandchildren. [Sacramento Bee, June 20, 1967. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KENNEDY, JUDY L.
Judy L. Kennedy
Memorial Services for Judy L. Kennedy, 28, a native of Sacramento, will be at 11 AM Saturday in the Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5700 Carlson Drive. Miss Kennedy, who died Wednesday following a long illness, was a junior executive in Macy's Department Store in San Francisco, where she worked the last four years. A 1969 debutante, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Arizona State College. Surviving are her parents, Dr. Douglas L. Kennedy and Barbara Kennedy of Sacramento; sister, Kristie Carling of Reno; and brother, John H. Kennedy of Sacramento. The family requests that any remembrances be sent to the Mercy Hospital Memorial Fund or to the Cancer Society. The Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman and Son has charge of arrangements.[Sacramento Bee, March 2, 1979. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

CLARKE, MARGARET E.
CLARKE - Entered into rest in this city, April 26, 1938, Margaret E. Clarke, beloved wife of Albert H. Clarke, daughter of Mary and the late Samuel W. Kennedy, sister of Mrs. Herman T. Davis; a native of Florin, Calif., aged 60 years. Friends are welcome at the Mission Chapel of Andrews & Grelich, corner of 28th and @ Streets, and are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 PM. Cremation, East Lawn [Sacramento Bee, April 27, 1938. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

HUGHES, NETTIE MAY
Last rites will be held at 1:30 PM tomorrow in the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers for Nettie May Hughes, 87, of 363 33rd Street, a native of Sacramento. Mrs. Hughes died Thursday in a local rest home. She was the widow of William Thomas Hughes, a Southern Pacific Company employee who died in 1948. Mrs. Hughes leaves her children, Mrs. Bernice Clarke and Everett Hughes, and sisters, Mrs. Rose Green and Mrs. Myrtle Hack, all of Sacramento. Two grandchildren also survive. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery. [Sacramento Bee, January 14, 1962. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

HASTIE, REBECCA MARIE
Rebecca Hastie Services Held
Funeral services for Rebecca M. Hastie, 80, were held October 12 at the Citizen's Mortuary Home followed by interment in Odd Fellows Lawn, Sacramento. She died in a Sacramento Hospital, October 10, after being in ill health for several months. Mrs. Hastie was a native of Florin and had lived all her life in the Elk Grove - Florin area, moving to her home on Kent Street when their only child, Leonard, started grade school. She and her late husband Harrie Hastie had been married 45 years at the time of his death in 1954.Mrs. Hastie was known for her fondness for children. Nearly all the children in the neighborhood received a birthday cake from her, and she took many of them on vacations. She also liked to entertain. On her 80th birthday she cooked a big dinner and entertained a large group of friends. Mrs. Hastie leaves her son, Leonard; grandchildren, Robert, Susan, and Patrick Hastie, of Elk Grove; sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hack, Mrs. Rose Green, and Mrs. Nettie Hughes, all of Sacramento, and numerous other relatives. [Elk Grove Citizen, October 18, 1961. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

GREEN, ROSE B.
Rose Green
Final rites will be held at 11 AM Monday in the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers for Mrs. Rose B. Green, a resident of the Sacramento area all her life. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Green died Wednesday in a rest home at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late William and Georgiana Kennedy. Her father came to California in a covered wagon from what is now Wyoming with his parents in 1852. They homesteaded in Florin. Mrs. Green was born in Florin, lived in Mills Station for many years and moved to Sacramento 15 years ago. Her husband, Clem N. Green, died 10 years ago. He farmed in Mills Station.She was the mother of Mrs. Mildred I. Bialas of 2336 Anita Ave.; grandmother of Betty Culbertson of San Jose and Nadine Jansen of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister of Mrs. Myrtle Hack of Sacramento, and the great-grandmother of three. [Sacramento Bee, July 14, 1967. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

TAYLOR, SARAH CORNELIA
TAYLOR - In this city, August 21, 1903, at her residence, 2822 Pine street, Sarah C. Taylor, wife of the late F. F. Taylor, and mother of Mrs. Hampton S. Field and Edward J. and William F. Taylor. (Sacramento, Cal., papers please copy.) Interment private in Sacramento, Cal., Sunday, August 23 at 12 o'clock noon. [Daily Morning Call, San Francisco, August 23, 1903. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

McCARTHY, VIVIAN WINONA
McCARTHY - In this city, December 15, 1965, Vivian McCarthy, beloved aunt of Ellis D. and Dr. Kenneth K. Hodge and Mrs. Barbara Kuykendall. A native of California, aged 59 years. Services 3 PM Friday at the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 808 O St. Interment Odd Fellows Lawn. Contributions to the Mercy San Juan or Methodist Hospital Building Fund preferred. [Sacramento Union, December 17, 1965. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KENNEDY, WILLIAM DUNNEDGE
DIED
KENNEDY - Near Florin, May 15, 1905, William D. Kennedy, father of W. H., S. W., and F. F. Kennedy and Mrs. H. W. Jackson, brother of Mrs. Kate Jackson, a native of Maine, aged 82 years, 8 months, and 15 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Wednesday at 1 PM from the residence of his son, S. W. Kennedy, near Florin. Interment San Joaquin Cemetery, Upper Stockton Road. [Sacramento Union, May 16, 1905. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KENNEDY, WILLIAM HENRY
SACRAMENTO COUNTY PIONEER DIES AT FLORIN HOME
FLORIN (Sacramento Co.), Nov. 27. - William H. Kennedy, 78, pioneer resident of Sacramento County, died at his home near here last night. Death was the result of a stroke of paralysis which came upon him six months ago. As a lad of ten years, Kennedy arrived in Elk Grove with his parents in the Fall of 1855, and has been a resident of Sacramento County almost continuously since that time, for the most part at or near Florin. For forty-five years he lived in the same house at Florin.
Celebrated Anniversary
In last July, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a celebration which was attended by their seven children with their families, as well as the entire community. In his younger days, Kennedy was in the employ of the Sacramento-Placerville Railroad. He was fond of telling how, as an adventurous youth, he "stole" a ride on the first train that made the run over the first railroad in California.
Services To-morrow
Funeral services will be held at Miller and Skelton's undertaking parlors to-morrow afternoon. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Among the surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Georgia Kennedy, a brother, F. F. Kennedy, and a sister, Mrs. Cecilia Jackson, both of Elk Grove. [Sacramento Bee, November 27, 1923. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KING, OSCAR AARON
KING - In Franklin, Sacramento county, 12 January 1926, Oscar Aaron King, husband of Hazel King; son of Aaron and Elizabeth King; father of Howard, Bruce, George, and Alvin King of Franklin; brother of Frank T. and James King and Mrs. J. A. Smith of Franklin, Mrs. L. Co and Mrs. P. L. Shipley of Oakland, a native of California, age 42 years. Miller & Skelton funeral directors. [ Unknown Paper, January 1926. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KING, ALVIN OSCAR
Alvin O. King
Alvin O. "Pud" King, a native of Sacramento County, died Oct. 2 at the age of 80. Mr. King was born Oct. 14, 1915 in Clarksburg and was a graduate of local schools in both the delta and Elk Grove. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and was a charter member of the Franklin Trap Club.He spent many years in the meat business and retired from Elk Grove Meat Company in 1975. Mr. King and his wife Elsie would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 26.Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Larry Saner, Sr. of Fair Oaks; his grandchildren, Sonia Mauldin, Stacey Anderson, and Larry Saner, Sr., all of Sacramento; and his brothers, Bruce and George King also of Sacramento, and John Kroeger Jr. of Mulege, Mexico. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard King.Lay pastor Bill Toy of the Church of the Nazarene officiated at memorial services which were held Friday at South East Lawn Chapel in Elk Grove. Soloists were Sue and Dave Keen. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. [Elk Grove Citizen, October 9, 1996. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KING, GEORGE ALDEN
In Sacramento, CA March 12, 2001. Husband of the late Barbara R. King. Father of Selby Fermer (husband Donald) and Beverley Gonzales (husband John). Brother of John Kroeger. Grandfather of Donald and Sondel Fermer and Laura Gonzales. A native of Courtland, CA, aged 86 years. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arranged by George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers.
[ Sacramento Bee, March 15, 2001. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KING, HOWARD KENNETH
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Howard K. King, 58, in the N. G. Culjis & Son Chapel of the Valley, 1525 Alhambra Blvd. King, a Sacramento resident 37 years, died Saturday. He was an employee of the Broadway Hardware Store. He formerly was a butcher and had been a longtime member of the Butcher's Union Local 498.He was the husband of Edith King, personnel manager of Crystal Creamery, and the father of Barbara Muhs of Nebraska and Sharon Bozaich of Wilton. He also is survived by brothers Bruce, George, and Alvin King of Sacramento, five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.The funeral will be at 2 PM with cremation at East Lawn. [Sacramento Bee, Tuesday, May 16, 1967. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, ADOLPH CLARKE
KLOSS - In Franklin, Sacramento County, July 15, 1924, Adolph Clarke Kloss, son of Adolph and Ora E. Kloss, brother of Myrtle Kloss; a native of California, aged 14 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral from the home of Miller & Skelton, 1015 20th Street, Friday at 10 AM. Interment Franklin Cemetery. [Sacramento Bee, July 16, 1924. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, AUGUST CHRISTIAN CONRAD
KLOSS - In Franklin, June 18, 1929. August Kloss, husband of the late Amelia Kloss, father of Mrs. Emma Keema of Elk Grove, Edward C., Adolf G., and August H. Kloss of Franklin, brother of Conrad Kloss of Franklin; a native of Germany, aged 83 years 4 months and 15 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Harry A. Naumann & Son, 2021 28th Street. Interment City Cemetery.Officers and members of Schiller Lodge No. 105 IOOF, you are requested to meet at the parlors of Harry A. Naumann & Son at 12:45 PM Thursday for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, August Kloss. [Sacramento Bee, June 19, 1929. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, AUGUST HENRY
Services Held For A. H. Kloss
Services were held yesterday at 1:30 PM in the East Lawn Chapel followed by entombment in the East Lawn Mausoleum, for August H. Kloss who passed away suddenly November 17 in Franklin.Mr. Kloss was the son of August H. Kloss, a native of Germany, and Amelia Rott Kloss. He was born in Sacramento and was raised on his parents' ranch in Franklin, the ranch on which he died Friday.He married Gussie M. Walter of San Joaquin County in August of 1912. The couple spent all of their wedded life on the Franklin ranch. At that time, the ranch was also planted in grapes and grain as well as being used for dairy purposes. In 1928 Kloss completely converted the ranch into a dairy.Four years ago, his son E. Henry Kloss took over the operation of the dairy, and August Kloss spent his retired years traveling with his wife Gussie. He was preceded in death by a brother Edward C. and a sister Emma M. Keema. Beside his wife Gussie and son E. Henry, he is also survived by a brother Adolph, two grandchildren Lynn and Jarrett Kloss, two great grandchildren Laurent and Craig Kloss, all of Franklin. [Elk Grove Citizen, November 22, 1961. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, CONRAD LUDWIG
Conrad Kloss
Funeral services for Conrad Kloss, 87, who died Saturday, will be held at 1 PM tomorrow in Miller & Skelton Chapel, followed by cremation in East Lawn. Kloss was an uncle of Mrs. John M. Keema, wife of a Sacramento County supervisor; Ed E., Adolph, and August Kloss, Jr. [Sacramento Union ,Monday Morning, November 11, 1935. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, EDWARD CONRAD SR.
Edward C. Kloss, 83, a cattle buyer in the Sacramento Valley for many years, died yesterday morning in his Elk Grove home. He retired about six years ago because of poor health. Kloss was born in Sacramento and reared in the Franklin district where his parents, August and Amelia Rott Kloss, farmed. When he was 16 years of age, Ed Kloss began raising stock and in later years he went into the business of buying and selling cattle in wholesale lots. For many years he lived a mile south of Franklin but for the last 21 years he had resided a mile north of Elk Grove.Surviving are his wife Anne; sons and daughters Mrs. Helen R. Clements of Yuba City, Sutter County; Harold Kloss of the Town and Country district; Mrs. Frances Bettencourt of Sacramento; and Edward C. Kloss, Jr. of Elk Grove. Last rites will be held in the East Lawn Cemetery Chapel at 2:00 PM tomorrow. Entombment will follow the services. Arrangements for the funeral were made in the Miller and Skelton Funeral Home.He was the brother of Adolf and August Kloss of Elk Grove and the late Mrs. Emma Keema. [ Sacramento Bee, January 5, 1959. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, EDWARD CONRAD JR.
Longtime Rancher Passes Away
Ed Kloss was descendent of Elk Grove pioneers
Edward Conrad Kloss Jr., "Professional Bull Shipper" and lifelong resident of the Elk Grove area, died July 20, 2006 in Sacramento at the age of 85. Mr. Kloss was born March 29, 1921 in Franklin to Edward Conrad Kloss Sr. and Annie Belle Kloss. He grew up here, attending Franklin Grammar School and graduating from Elk Grove High School. He attended the University of California, Davis, for a brief time but was called home due to his father's illness, and thus started in the cattle business at age 19. He remained in the business for 63 years, some years driving up to 200,000 miles, and buying cattle from customers who included Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, and Tennessee Ernie Ford.Mr. Kloss was a descendent of several pioneer families in the area including the Glanns and Keemas. He was a 60-year member of the Native Sons of the Golden West. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Stohlman, Harold Kloss, and Frances Bettencourt. Mr. Kloss is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Jean Schneider Kloss; son Sterling Edward Kloss and wife Tina of Elk Grove; daughter Korreen Ann Evers and husband Devin of Yuba City; grandchildren Eric Edward Kloss and wife Janine of Carmichael and Heath Edward Kloss of Elk Grove; and many cousins in the Sloughhouse area.Graveside services took place July 25 at the Franklin Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815. Arrangements were by Elk Grove Funeral Chapel. [Elk Grove Citizen , August 2, 2006. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, EDWIN HENRY
Ex-Supervisor E. Henry Kloss dies at age 75
E. Henry Kloss, a political moderate who served four terms on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, died Wednesday at the family ranch in Franklin where he was born 75 years ago. He had been in critical condition since suffering a stroke Oct. 13 and was returned home from the hospital Sunday.Known for his sense of humor and dedication in representing the sprawling, mostly rural 5th Supervisorial District in the southern part of the county, Mr. Kloss retired in 1979 after spending 16 years on the board."He was a big-hearted, honest person who would go to any length to try to protect the small person from being hurt," recalled Pat Melarkey, a Sacramento dentist who served as a county supervisor with Mr. Kloss.He first won election to the board in 1962 with the backing of a loosely knit coalition of rural and urban property owners dissatisfied with the performance of incumbent Jack Mingo. Sacramento businessman Jack Vandenberg, who helped persuade Mr. Kloss to run, said that Mr. Kloss proved to be enormously popular. He was just the right guy at the right time for everybody."He was just an enormously generous and compassionate guy who went out of his way to help people," Vandenberg said. "He had no peer."His former administrative assistant Mary "Dayo" Hagen said he was a "non-politician politician. He got things done without a lot of the political gimmickry that goes on today.""He was very accessible," Melarkey said. "There wasn't anybody who couldn't talk to him And to his credit, he never graduated to the era of fancy polls and modern politics. It was just a one-on-one deal." Melarkey remembered Mr. Kloss as a supervisor who "had a true feel for the land and the farmers and their problems -- being pushed up against an urban area with the water table dropping and all that kind of stuff. He really felt for 'em."Mr. Kloss also was known for displaying an even-handed approach to his job on the five-man board, where he served four one-year stints as chairman. Using a low-key approach that belied his effectiveness as one of the county's policy makers, Mr. Kloss "was such a straight guy, he didn't even know what a deal was," according to Melarkey. "For him, a deal with somebody was them buying him a beer. He never accepted any money. If he helped you, he did it because he thought you had a good cause."In his initial campaign in 1962, Mr. Kloss believed county government was spending too much money. His campaign slogan was "Stop Runaway Taxes." As he left office, however, he acknowledged that it wasn't as simple as it seemed. "I found out that the largest portion of county spending is mandated by the federal and state governments," Mr. Kloss told an interviewer in 1978. "I found it was difficult to reduce taxes. It has been frustrating. The same people who want lower taxes want more services."Reared and educated in Sacramento County, he took pre-law courses at Sacramento Junior College, now Sacramento City College, before devoting full time to the family's agricultural interests. He also worked as a farm credit appraiser and loan officer and was one of the organizers of the First Security Bank of Elk Grove.Mr. Kloss was a trustee of the Elk Grove Unified School District for 21 years, a past president of the Sacramento County School Boards Association, and a member of the Elk Grove Lions Club, Elk Grove Rotary Club, Elk Grove Lodge No. 173 F&AM, Sacramento Scottish Rite Bodies, Ben Ali Temple of the Shrine, and Elk Grove Grange.He guided development of the Elk Grove softball complex which is named for him, and in 1977 was named Elk Grove Citizen of the Year.Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman &* Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd. Private burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery.Survivors include his wife Margit Olson Kloss; sons Lynn and Jarrett Kloss, both of Franklin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family requests that any contributions be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1701 19th Ave., San Francisco 94122; Ben Ali Burn Transportation Fund; or the Scottish Rite Almoners Fund. [Sacramento Bee, October 27, 1988. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KEEMA, EMMA WIHELMINA
EMMA W. KEEMA, WIFE OF LATE SUPERVISOR, DIES
Mrs. Emma W. Keema, mother of Elwood J. Keema, superintentent of the Grant Union High School and Technical College, and wife of the late J. M. Keema, former Sacramento County Supervisor, died today in the home of her son at 2701 Olive Way. She had been in ill health a long time and suffered a heart attack this morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in the Miller and Skelton Funeral Home followed by entombment at the East Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Keema was a member of a pioneer California family and was born in Sacramento County June 28, 1882. She had lived in this area all her life. Her home was at 3916 U Street. Her husband died June 7, 1937. He was a retired contractor and first ran for the Board of Supervisors in the Fifth District in 1926 but was defeated. He ran again in 1930 and won. Keema was named Chairman of the Board in 1932 and was reelected in 1934. He was serving his fourth term when he died at the age of 64. His father, Henry M. Keema, came to Sacramento County in 1851 and settled near Folsom. Mrs. Keema was a member of the Elk Grove Rebekeh Lodge. She leaves in addition to her son, her children Mrs. Gussie Mae Rice of Sacramento and George Milford Keema of Sacramento; her brothers, Edward C. Kloss of Elk Grove and Adolph and August Kloss, both of Franklin, and her grandchildren, Sue Ann, James W. Carol, and John M. Keema. [Sacramento Bee, August 20, 1952. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, GUSTAV ADOLF
Gustav A. Kloss Services Held
Services were held Friday at 1:30 PM for Gustav A. Kloss who died Wednesday from gunshot wounds. Mr. Kloss had been in state of despondency over ill health. Mrs. Kloss was the eldest son of August H. and Amelia Root Kloss. Born in 1877 in Sacramento, he was raised on his parents' ranch in Franklin. In1906 he married Ora E. Beckley of Franklin, and the couple spent all of their married life farming on the Bilby Road ranch. He retired from farming in 1946.Mr. Kloss served as trustee on the Franklin Elementary School board from 1927 to 1945. After his retirement, his nephew Henry filled his position. He also served 12 years on the Elk Grove High School board and many years as a trustee of the Franklin Cemetery district. He was preceded in death by a son Clark, brother Edward C. and August H, and a sister Emma M. Keema. He is survived by his wife Ora E., a daughter Mrs. Myrtle Hoertling, and four grandchildren, Phillip, Gerald, Orion, Elizabeth, and Myron.[ Elk Grove Citizen, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1961. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, FRIEDRICH CARL
DIED
Franklin, April 12 - Friedrich Carl, son of August and Amelia Kloss, a native of California, 10 years, 4 months, and 1 day. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the German Lutheran Church, corner Twelfth and K streets, tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 o'clock. [ Sacramento Daily Record-Union, Saturday, April 13, 1889. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

KLOSS, HAROLD EDWARD
Harold E. Kloss
In accordance with his wishes, no funeral services will be held for Harold E. Kloss, a descendant of two pioneer Sacramento County families. A Folsom resident, Mr. Kloss was a tool control specialist for Aerojet before he retired 15 years ago. Mr. Kloss, 77, died Wednesday in Fort Bragg after becoming ill while on a visit there. Born in Franklin, he descended from the Kennedy and the Kloss families. Mr. Kloss is survived by his wife, Isabelle; son, Gordon of Folsom; daughters, Harlene Kelsey and Kathie Marynik of Roseville, and Marsha Johnson of Sacramento; brother, Ed of Elk Grove; sisters Helen Stohlman of Yuba City and Frances Bettencourt of Sacramento; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family requests that any remembrances be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. [Sacramento Union, September 22, 1984. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik. ]

STOHLMAN, HELEN RAMONA
Helen Stohlman
A graveside service is scheduled for 3 PM Wednesday at Sutter Cemetery for Helen Ramone Kloss Stohlman, 88, of Yuba City, who died Nov. 27, 1993, at Lorel Way Care Center. A resident of the Yuba-Sutter area for 65 years, she was born in Sacramento and farmed in the Sutter area from 1928 to 1962.Survivors include a grandson, Harold L. Stohlman of Sutter, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband August "Gus" Stohlman in 1950; and two sons, Darwin Stohlman in 1931, and Harold Stohlman in 1962.The Rev. Chris A. Kersting of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will officiate at the service. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM at Chapel of the Twin Cities. [Paper Unknown, November 1993. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KLOSS, JARRETT MERLYN
Jarrett Kloss
Services will take place today for Jarrett M. Kloss, a lifelong resident of the Franklin area, who died Dec. 9, 2001 following a short bout with cancer. Mr. Kloss was born June 1, 1944, attended Elk Grove schools and graduated from Elk Grove High School. He then served in the US Navy on the USS Hornet aircraft carrier. Mr. Kloss owned a pump shop in Franklin and enjoyed creating there, as well as playing the game of golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Henry and Margit Kloss, and his brother Lynn Kloss. Mr. Kloss is survived by his wife Renee Kloss of Franklin; his sons Clinton Kloss and Justin Kloss and wife Jacqueline; his granddaughters Samantha and Kaitlyn Kloss; nephews Laurent and Craig Kloss; great-nephew Kurt Kloss and great-nieces Amber Kloss and Gina Wardlaw. Services will begin at 11 AM at South East Lawn Mortuary, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery, and a reception for friends and family will follow in the SES Hall, 10427 East Stockton Blvd. [ Elk Grove Citizen, December 14, 2001. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

KLOSS, LYNN MILON
Lynn Milon Kloss, a lifelong resident of Franklin and a captain with the Elk Grove Fire District, died April 5 of lung cancer at the age of 54.Mr. Kloss graduated from Elk Grove High School and served with the Seabees Naval Reserve. He managed the family dairy in Franklin during the 1960s and early 1970s when his father, the late E. Henry Kloss, served on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.He worked for the fire department for 20 years and was a captain at the main station on Elk Grove Boulevard where he was responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance for the district. He was a member of the California Fire Chiefs Association and Elk Grove Lodge No. 173, Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Kloss leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Kloss; his sons Laurent H. Kloss of Herald and Craig C. Kloss of Franklin; his mother Margit O. Kloss of Elk Grove; his brother Jarrett Kloss of Franklin; and his grandchildren Amber, Gina, and Kurt Kloss. Services were held Wednesday at George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers followed by interment in the Franklin District Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association, 909 12th Street, Sacramento 95814. [ Elk Grove Citizen, April 10, 1992. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.]

ALLEN, ALFRED JOHN
ALFRED ALLEN, EX-COPY EDITOR, COLUMNIST AT BEE Alfred J. Allen, for three decades a rewrite man, copy editor, and columnist at The Sacramento Bee, died Tuesday of injuries he suffered in a weekend accident. Mr. Allen, 70, retired from The Bee in 1985 and lived in Campus Commons. He was a native of Ireland whose experiences ranged from working in the gold mines of South Africa to fighting Gen. Erwin Rommel in North Africa to his varied newspaper efforts. He was injured Sunday night when he fell down a flight of stairs while on an annual holiday excursion to a coastal resort near Watsonville with a group of friends from Sacramento. He died in Watsonville Community Hospital. Mr. Allen was born in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland, on July 14, 1920. When he was 16 years old, he visited Germany as an exchange student and had the experience of hearing Adolf Hitler speak at a rally. He left home at age 18, traveling to South Africa where he attended a technical college in Johannesburg and studied metallurgy. He worked in the mines for nine years. With the outbreak of World War II, he served with the 6th South African Armored Division, which saw combat in North Africa and Italy. When the war ended, he immigrated to the United States, where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Stanford University. Before joining The Bee in 1955, Mr. Allen worked for newspapers in Walnut Creek, Chico, and Marysville, and for a Stockton radio station. It was during his career with The Bee that he authored the column On the Light Side, which he described as concentrating on human foibles. A memorial service for Mr. Allen will be held at 2 PM Friday in All Saints Memorial Episcopal Church, 2076 Sutterville Road, where he was a longtime member and served on the vestry. He was a member of Toastmasters and SIRS No. 117. He also had been a member of the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. Mr. Allen is survived by his sons, Mark K. Allen of Carrollton, Texas; and Michael J. Allen of Oakland; a brother, Desmond Allen of Dublin, Ireland; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Kennedy Allen. The family requests that any remembrances be made to the Heart Association. Sacramento Bee 11/14/1990. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

BAKER, LAURENCE
Services will be held at 11:30 AM tomorrow in the Miller & Skelton Funeral Home for Laurence W. Baker, 54, an owner of the Valley Grain & Hay Company at 2229 S Street. Baker died yesterday in his home, 3917 U Street, of a heart ailment. Born in Elk Grove and reared in Lodi, San Joaquin County, he was the son of the late William and Caroline Baker. He lived in Lodi most of his life and then in Stockton, San Joaquin County, for five years before moving to Sacramento 10 years ago. He was a member of the Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 and the Moose Lodge No. 1020. Surviving are his wife Gussie Mae, the daughter of John M. Keema, county supervisor who died in 1937; brothers Walter L. of Downey, Los Angeles County, and James G. of Stockton; a sister, Mrs. W. H. Thisby of Acampo, San Joaquin County. Sacramento Bee 1/16/1959. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.

BARTHOLOMEW, ALVIN DORSEY
Civic leader Alvin Bartholomew dies
Alvin Dorsey Bartholomew, whose latest dream was to see Elk Grove become a city, died just three days before the election. Mr. Bartholomew, 90, passed away March 4 following a long illness. The fourth-generation and lifelong resident of Elk Grove was known throughout his life for his deep interest and hard work for the betterment of his community. He was a charter member of many Elk Grove service organizations, including the Elk Grove Sewer District, Elk Grove Businessmen's Association (replaced by the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce), the Elk Grove Historical Society, the Elk Grove Masonic Lodge No. 173 and the Rotary Club of Elk Grove, and was active in many others. At an age when most people would be taking life easy, Mr. Bartholomew once again took up the fight for city hood, celebrating his 90th birthday at the building owned by the family on Elk Grove Boulevard, the use of which was donated to the incorporation committee for the campaign. Mr. Bartholomew was born June 29, 1909 to Charles and Nancy Bartholomew in the family home, which stood where South East Lawn Memorial Park now is. He attended local schools, graduating from Elk Grove High School in 1928 and then receiving a business degree from Sacramento Junior College. On March 19, 1933 he and Amy Sweet were married. They operated a land leveling and contract harvesting business, originally founded by Mr. Bartholomew's grandfather, Cameron Bartholomew, in the late 19th century. In 1956 Mr. Bartholomew and the late Harry Markofer built the Elk Grove shopping center on the Elk Grove-Florin Road, and the subdivision behind it. Two of the streets, Barth and Mark, are named for the founders. In the 1960s the Bartholomews helped found a local, independent bank -- First Security Bank of Elk Grove, now River City Bank. In addition, they helped found the area's first skilled nursing facility, the Elk Grove Convalescent Hospital, now SunRise Care and Rehabilitation. Like his father before him, Mr. Bartholomew served on the board of trustees of Elk Grove Union Grammar School. He also served as president of the chamber in 1962, and was a lifetime member of the Elk Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Bartholomew was the second person to be named Elk Grove Citizen of the Year in 1955, and in 1997 he and Amy were honored by the Elk Grove Community Services District when the Alvin and Amy Bartholomew neighborhood park was dedicated. The park is located on the old Hollister ranch formerly owned by them. Other awards included being named Paul Harris recipient by the Rotary Club, and serving as Grand Marshal of the 1996 Western Festival parade. Besides his wife of 66 years, Mr. Bartholomew is survived by his children, Nancy Douglass and husband Gordon of Orinda, Wayne Bartholomew and wife Jacque of Davis, and Hal Bartholomew and wife Beverly Brautigam of Elk Grove; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be on Saturday. Times and places will be in Friday's Citizen. Elk Grove Citizen 3/8/2000. Submitted by Kathie Kloss Marynik.