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Obituaries

Obituaries in Glenn County, CA

The obituaries in Glenn County reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness, complexity, history and identity of Glenn County.

Diana Helen Ellis

Diana Helen Ellis

Jun 11, 2021

Helen "Diana" Ellis passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 at her Chico home while sleeping, with Granddaughter, Heather Black, at her side and her daughters close by.  She was born in Oakland, California on June 20, 1931 to Esther Patch Camper and Allison Wesley Camper.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Neal Ellis, adopted son,...

Shannon Marie Garnett

Shannon Marie Garnett

May 29, 2021

Shannon Marie Garnett passed away on May 29, 2021 at the age of 44 in Sacramento, California. She was born on November 22, 1976 in Willows, California to parents Steve and Deborah (Forrister) Yeager. She attended Butte College and California State University, Chico.

Shannon was married to Lance J Garnett for 22 years. They had two daughters,...

Daniel Timothy Karkoski

Daniel Timothy Karkoski

May 29, 2021

Daniel Timothy Karkoski, peacefully passed away at his home in Orland, California on may 29, 2021. He was born February 1, 1950 in Ticonderoga, New York.

He is survived by his Wife Melinda, his Children Chris and Jessica; Grandchildren Christopher, and Shyann; his Brother Tommy and Sister Frances. He is preceded in death by his Parents Emil...

Gary Dean Goings

Gary Dean Goings

May 13, 2021

Gary Dean Goings was born on May 24, 1956 in Corning, California to Fred Junior and Lunetta Goings. As a child and into his adult life, he enjoyed many camping trips with family and friends. He would go fishing, taking long rides in the mountains, scouting for deer, and making many memories with family at one of their favorite...

Beverly Jean Lefanto

Beverly Jean Lefanto

May 9, 2021

Born June 29, 1936 on a kitchen table in New Jersey a beautiful hazel eyed girl began her life. Bev had an interesting upbringing because of the era she was raised. At the time families had a lot of children that often had to help with thier family businessses due to lack of child labor laws. She was asked...

María Elena Santos-Meza

María Elena Santos-Meza

May 1, 2021

En memoria de nuestra querida y inolvidable: María Elena Santos-Meza

Madre, esposa y abuela simpre ocuparás un lugar especial en nuestro corazón. Te fuiste por un tiempo, pero siempre esperaremos para verte de nuevo.

1/10/1950 - 05/01/2021 Entro en descanso.

El Señor es mi pastor, nada me faltará. En prados cubiertos de...

Marjorie May Costa

Marjorie May Costa

Apr 30, 2021

Marjorie May Costa (LaVigne) passed away April 30, 2021. Marjorie was born in Grants Pass, Oregon on July 19, 1924 to William Henry and Louisa LaVigne. She married her war time love Robert Costa in 1942.

Marjorie was an author who wrote a full length novel, along with many short stories, and poems for which she won...

Stephen Dennis Lienhard

Stephen Dennis Lienhard

Apr 30, 2021

Stephen Dennis Lienhard died on April 30, 2021 in Chico, California. He was born on November, 9th, 1940 to Gus and Goldie Lienhard. He lived in Santa Rosa working for Mayflower as a driver and Brueners Furniture Store as a furniture mover for 10 years before moving to Orland. Lienhard worked at Orland High School as a custodian and...

Jose Jesus Moreno

Jose Jesus Moreno

Apr 29, 2021

Jose Jesus Moreno passed away on April 29, 2021, in Chico, California. He was 92 years old. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 2, 1928, to parents Epimenio and Josefina (Mesa) Moreno. Jose was a resident of Orland for 49 years.

He married Nicolasa on September 26, 1952, and enjoyed 68 years with her....

Dale K. Montgomery

Dale K. Montgomery

Apr 22, 2021

Dale K. Montgomery, 80 years old passed away April 22, 2021 peacefully in his home. He is greatly missed. Dale was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 10, 1940 to Kenneth G. Montgomery and Lois L. Montgomery.   Dale attended Aquinas High School in Fort Madison, Iowa. When Dale finished High School, he then attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska....

Gladys Rosa Ulen Jones

Gladys Rosa Ulen Jones

Apr 7, 2021

Gladys Rosa Ulen Jones, daughter of Gilbert and Rosie Sorbel Ulen was born on August 31, 1928 in Brown County, Minnesota. A long-time resident of Northern California. She quietly departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 92.

Gladys was a devoted mother and grandmother, and a loving wife to her husband Myrl...

Roger Joel Hansen

Roger Joel Hansen

Mar 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Roger J. Hansen announces his passing while at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday March 23, 2021; at the age of 63. Roger was born on September 6th, 1957 in Oceano California; son of the late Robert E. Hansen and Della F. Hansen. Roger and his brothers shared fond memories...

Stuart Delbert Hall

Stuart Delbert Hall

Mar 23, 2021

Stuart Hall departed this life on March 23, 2021 at the refined age of 94. He was born in the small town of Rio Linda, California on September 18, 1926. His parents were Delbert and Pearl Hall. Stuart graduated high school in Rio Linda and joined the US Marine Corp during World War 2 at the age of 17....

Juan Jose Reynoso-Garcia

Juan Jose Reynoso-Garcia

Mar 22, 2021

Juan Jose Reynoso-Garcia was born July 20, 1973 in Mexico to parents Marciano Reynoso-Franco and Maria Guadalupe Garcia. He came to Orland 25 years ago and was a dairy farmer for all that time.

He is survived by his wife, Ilda Andrade, and 3 children, Adrian Reynoso, Julian Reynoso, and Marlene Reynoso. He is also survived by...

Anthony Joseph Bettencourt

Anthony Joseph Bettencourt

Mar 20, 2021

Anthony J. Bettencourt born October 12, 1937; died Mach 20, 2021. He was born near Oroville in the home of his parents: Mary and Antone Bettencourt. He attended Central House School, a one room Country Schoolhouse up to 8 th grade. He attended Notre Dame School in Marysville for his 8 th Grade year. He graduated from Gridley High...

Elsie Marie Lorenzo

Elsie Marie Lorenzo

Mar 10, 2021

Lifelong resident of Orland, Elsie Marie Lorenzo passed away on March 10, 2021 of natural causes. Elsie was born on December 24, 1926 in Orland, Ca to John M. Silveira, and Maria Silveira. She graduated from Lake Elementary School in 1940 and Orland High School in 1944. She then went to work for Bucke's Feed and Grain in Orland....

Velma Elizabeth Crosby

Velma Elizabeth Crosby

Mar 10, 2021

Velma Elizabeth Crosby, 100, passed away on March 10, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born April 1, 1920 in Stigler, Oklahoma to John Cleveland and Emma Ary. She was the only girl and had eight brothers, Dave, Earl, Gene, Howard, Charlie, OB, JD, and JR who followed her everywhere. Howard told folks that she kept them...

Esther "Charlene" Creek

Esther "Charlene" Creek

Mar 8, 2021

Esther "Charlene" Creek was born on Feb. 24th 1926 in Orland Ca. She passed away peacefully on March 08, 2021 at the wonderful age of 95.

Jeanne Katherine Stephens

Jeanne Katherine Stephens

Mar 7, 2021

Jeanne K. Stephens age 78 passed away peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021 at Enloe Hospital Chico, CA. she was born November 15, 1942 in Alameda CA, to Lillian and Mervyn Wall. She married Stuart (Butch) Stephens on June 15, 1969. Though Jeanne held many positions and participated in many activities throughout her life, she was mostly proud of...

Ralph Conrad Hilzer

Ralph Conrad Hilzer

Feb 17, 2021

Ralph Conrad Hilzer went to the lord on February 17, 2021 while doing what he loved, skiing on the slopes of Mount Shasta. Ralph was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 16, 1940 to Ralph and Mickey Hilzer. He grew up in Orland with his beloved older sister Carol, helping out at Speck's Café and playing in the local...

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