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Rose Ellen Geiger

Rose Ellen Geiger

Sep 1, 2016

In lieu of flowers, Rose’s family requests that donations may be made in her honor to South Coast Youth Symphony Orchestra (SCYSO), www.scysomusic.org. Checks should be made payable to SCYSO and may be mailed to:

SCYSO 30025 Alicia Parkway Box 114 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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Rose Ellen Geiger What an amazing woman!...

Donald C. Dougherty

Donald C. Dougherty

Aug 30, 2016

Donald C. Dougherty lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on July 19, 1940 and passed away on August 30, 2016.

Ann Stipher

Ann Stipher

Aug 29, 2016

Ann Wilkinson Stipher, 69, passed away at 7:00am, on Monday August 29 after a long battle with cancer.

Ann was born in LaPorte, IN on June 23, 1947 to Jeanne and Ken Wilkinson. She was raised in South Bend, IN with her five siblings. Ann attended Ball State University and then became a flight attendant for TWA....

Anna Marie Schmutz

Anna Marie Schmutz

Aug 28, 2016

Anna Marie Schmutz lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on December 14, 1931 and passed away on August 28, 2016.

Robert T. Mccorkle

Robert T. Mccorkle

Aug 28, 2016

Robert Tremier McCorkle Johnson was born on October 3rd 1978 in Silvis, Illinois. On the evening of Sunday August 28th 2016, Robert was involved in a car accident in Oceanside, CA that took his life. At a very young age, it was obvious that Robert was going to be a strong man, with a big heart for a lot...

Urban Joseph Schreiner

Urban Joseph Schreiner

Aug 24, 2016

Urban Joseph Schreiner, 85, of Orange County, passed away on August 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1931 to Urban Joseph Schreiner and Mabelle Bendfelt Schreiner of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

He attended Culver Military Academy, followed by Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Illinois. He attended Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New...

Bertha T. Swaby

Bertha T. Swaby

Aug 23, 2016

Bertha T. Swaby lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on July 12, 1930 and passed away on August 23, 2016.

Thomas C. Twentyman

Thomas C. Twentyman

Aug 21, 2016

Thomas C. Twentyman, 81, of Lake Forest, California passed away August 21, 2016.

Tom was born on January 13, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in various locations, ultimately settling with his mother, Margaret Twentyman (nee Cuzzell, known to everyone as "Grandma Margaret"), in Asbury Park, NJ. He enjoyed spending time with cousins, hanging out at...

Frieda Martha Birner

Frieda Martha Birner

Aug 21, 2016

In the early morning hours of August 21, 2016 Frieda Martha (Quade) Birner passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Frieda was born in Freistatt, Missouri on August 5, 1924 to John B. Quade and Helene Anna Osterloh. Frieda was the fourth of seven children. Siblings preceding her in death: Ferdinand Quade; Hulda (Quade) Hamm; Hubert (Pete) Quade;...

Norwood C. Horne

Norwood C. Horne

Aug 19, 2016

NORWOOD CASWELL HORNE May 26, 1921 – August 19, 2016

Norwood Caswell Horne was born in the very small North Carolina town of Magnolia. In his teens he worked summers driving trucks along the east coast, setting up pins at a bowling alley, and lifeguarding at Wrightsville Beach, NC. He later attended North Carolina State University for...

Patricia Brady

Patricia Brady

Aug 18, 2016

Patricia Brady lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on April 10, 1924 and passed away on August 18, 2016.

Gary John Lavoie

Gary John Lavoie

Aug 17, 2016

Gary John Lavoie lives in , passed away at the age of 5 months. Born on March 20, 2016 and passed away on August 17, 2016.

Thomas F. Adamson

Thomas F. Adamson

Aug 15, 2016

Thomas F. Adamson lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on August 19, 1938 and passed away on August 15, 2016.

Oscar M. Thomas

Oscar M. Thomas

Aug 15, 2016

Oscar Thomas passed away on August 15, 2016. He was born on December 1, 1946.

Oscar leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Sandra Thomas; his daughter Jennifer Snow, her husband Manny Santos, and their children Sierra and Paxton; and his son Justin Thomas, his wife Rocio Thomas, and their daughter Sofia Thomas. He also leaves behind...

Barbara Joan Benom

Barbara Joan Benom

Aug 14, 2016

Barbara Joan Benom lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on January 10, 1940 and passed away on August 14, 2016.

Emma A. Medina

Emma A. Medina

Aug 12, 2016

Emma A. Medina, 91, of Laguna Woods, California passed away August 12, 2016.

One of five daughters, Emma was born July 24, 1925 on Terminal Island, California to Jose Maria and Esperanza Aranda. Emma grew up in San Pedro where she attended Barton Hill Elementary, Richard Henry Dana Jr. High and San Pedro High School.

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Olivia Alicia Thomson

Olivia Alicia Thomson

Aug 9, 2016

Olivia Alicia Thomson lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 16, 1924 and passed away on August 09, 2016.

Walter R. Schaer

Walter R. Schaer

Aug 8, 2016

Walter R. Schaer lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on March 14, 1932 and passed away on August 08, 2016.

Irena Mickle

Irena Mickle

Aug 7, 2016

IRENA KURASIEWICZ MICKLE

Irena (Renee) Kurasiewicz Mickle passed away on August 7, 2016, in the presence of her children and husband after suffering from Alzheimer's for several years.

Renee was born in North Tonawanda, New York, on January 3, 1935, to Adam and Charlotte Kurasiewicz.  She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BS...

Nellie Davini Prioli

Nellie Davini Prioli

Aug 7, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Nellie Davini Prioli, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She passed on Sunday August 7, 2016 at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones.

Nellie is survived by her husband, Gene, sister Flora Giannini, three daughters: Stefanie Zoellner,...

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