White cursive text reading “Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary”
Black Greek key border along the top edge on a white background.
Black Greek key border along the top edge of a white background.

Obituaries

Obituaries in Glenn County, OH

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.

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...

Marc Peter Piazza

Marc Peter Piazza

Feb 17, 2021

Marc Piazza passed away on Feb.17 th , 2021. Born at home on June 3, 1926 he was a lifelong resident of Orland.

Before graduating from High School in 1945 he was a member of the Orland Trojan undefeated football team of 1944. Marc also served in the USAF and was stationed in Anchorage Alaska working as...

Diana Agnes Jongsma

Diana Agnes Jongsma

Feb 12, 2021

Diana Agnes Jongsma went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12th, 2021.

Diana was born on July 16, 1947 in Dedgum, Friesland, the Netherlands, to John and Betty Jouwsma. She was the youngest of four children.

Diana's family immigrated to the United States in 1953. In 1964 she met...

Eileen Olive Roeder Varner

Eileen Olive Roeder Varner

Feb 5, 2021

Eileen Varner

June 11, 1939- February 5, 2021

Eileen Olive Roeder Varner, 82 passed away on February 5, 2021 due to a long battle with cancer. Eileen Olive Roeder Varner was born June 11, 1939 to Ervin and Verna Roeder in Wisconsin. Eileen was married to her best friend of 30 years Duane Varner together...

Rosemary Smith

Rosemary Smith

Feb 1, 2021

Rosemary Smith November 10, 1921 – February 1, 2021

Rosemary Smith was born on November 10, 1921 in Fort Ransom, ND to Nora & Emil Hovgaard. She fell asleep in Jesus arms on February 1, 2021, at the age of 99 years.

Rosemary was raised in Fort Ransom, ND, along with her eight brothers &...

Claire Irene Smith

Claire Irene Smith

Jan 31, 2021

Claire was born and raised in San Francisco and she was a city girl through and through.  It all changed in 1952 when she married Edward Smith who was attending Veterinary School at Davis.  Upon graduation, they moved to Corning and shortly thereafter to Orland.  Claire lived in Orland until moving to the Inn at the Terraces in Chico...

Joan Katherine Aguiar

Joan Katherine Aguiar

Jan 26, 2021

Joan Katherine Walker Aguiar, 84 passed away on January 26, 2021 at Enloe Hospital due to complications of COVID-19. Joanie was born October 13, 1936 to parents Robert Lester Walker and Helen Evelyn Greenlalgh Walker of Kirkwood. She attended the Kirkwood School and graduated from Orland High School in 1955. She married James Edward Aguiar on September 9, 1956....

Taylor N Chambers

Taylor N Chambers

Jan 25, 2021

Taylor N. Chambers, 83, of Orland, passed away January 25, 2021, at Enloe Hospital. He was born October 23, 1937, in Texas and moved to California as a child. He enjoyed watching Western movies, playing cards and poker, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children; Sandella, Nelia, Cassie and Isaac Chambers, his grandchildren, great...

James Edward Aguiar

James Edward Aguiar

Jan 22, 2021

James Edward Aguiar, 85 passed peacefully on January 22, 2021. Jimmy was born on July 19, 1935 to Frank Vieira Aguiar and Eliza Luis (Lewis) Aguiar of Orland as the youngest of four sons. After graduation from Orland High School in 1953, he attended Chico State. He later joined his parents and brothers as framers of Aguiar Ranch. In...

Vernon Keith Dyck

Vernon Keith Dyck

Jan 20, 2021

My husband, our father, and grandfather, Vernon Keith Dyck was born to Elmer and Edna Koehn Dyck on September 19, 1942. He was born in Hillsboro, Kansas, and lived in an adobe house there until he was five years old. He peacefully passed away from complications of Covid related pneumonia on January 20, 2021 in Chico, California.

...

Barbara Jeanne Thomas Lohse

Barbara Jeanne Thomas Lohse

Jan 19, 2021

On January 19, 2021, we lost a beautiful soul, Barbara Jeanne Thomas Lohse, age 92.

Barbara was born in Oakland on August 29th, 1928 to Frances and Trevor Thomas, being the fourth of six children. When she was young, her family moved to Orland, where she attended local schools and graduated from Orland High School. In 1948,...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.