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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.

Stanley Ray Cooper

Stanley Ray Cooper

Aug 12, 2024

Stanley (Stan) Cooper passed away at home in Orland on Monday, August 12, 2024, two weeks shy of 73 years old. He was born in Clovis, California on August 26, 1951 to Claud and Leona Cooper, the ninth of twelve children.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from December 1970 to January 1978 as SSGT. He...

Russell Robert Rehse

Russell Robert Rehse

Aug 9, 2024

Russell Robert Rehse was born in Willows on February 2, 1951, to Dorothy and Vernon Rehse. On August 9, 2024, he passed away at home at the age of 73, after a lengthy illness. He grew up in Orland the oldest of three boys that included brothers Randy and Dennis. The Rehse boys, along with numerous cousins, enjoyed their...

Jared Austin Eyslee

Jared Austin Eyslee

Aug 9, 2024

Jared Austin Eyslee, age 24, of Yankee Hill, California, passed away on August 9th, 2024. Born on April 4th, 2000, in Paradise, California to Lori and Fariss Eyslee. Jared was a dearly beloved son, brother, friend, and life-long disciple of Jesus Christ as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

From a young...

Lilly "Faye" Jaquith

Lilly "Faye" Jaquith

Aug 2, 2024

Faye Jaquith, 81, passed away on August 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her family. Faye was born on June 12th, 1943, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Jack and Jessie Reese. Her family moved to California when she was 3 years old.

Faye attended Ord Bend Elementary School and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1961. A few years after...

Euretta Mae Pereira

Euretta Mae Pereira

Aug 1, 2024

Euretta (Retta) Mae Eastlick was born to Pearl and Aletha Eastlick on February 7, 1932, in Oro Fino in Northwest California's beautiful rural mountains. Retta grew up in Scott Valley in Siskiyou County, was musically talented, played many musical instruments, and aspired to be a band teacher as an adult.

She met Edward (Ed) Pereira shortly after...

Gary Lee Myrick

Gary Lee Myrick

Jul 26, 2024

Gary Lee Myrick, 67, of Orland, California passed away on July 26, 2024 in his home with his loving family by his side.

Gary is survived by his wife Rhonda Myrick, son Steven, son Timothy Salgado, daughter Elisha Rodgers, daughter Summer Toth Yergenson, daughter Amy Brashears, brother Mark Myrick, sister Janet Myrick, sister Debbie Tucker, and 20...

Sharon Kay Rowe

Sharon Kay Rowe

Jul 24, 2024

Sharon Kay Rowe, of Orland, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 years in Willows, California on July 24, 2024.

Sharon is survived by her daughter Rebekah Rowe Oberdorf, brother Olan Long, sister Dale Stockard, granddaughter Holly Oberdorf, granddaughter Hannah Oberdorf, caregiver Lydia Allen, and caregiver Joyce Streelman.

Graveside services will be held...

Dorothy June Howard

Dorothy June Howard

Jul 21, 2024

Dorothy June Czarnek (better known as Dottie) was born June 8th,1922 in Loop City, Nebraska to George & Clara, the first of 6 kids.

They left Nebraska in 1934 to move to California. They settled in the San Marcos area. She met and married Ed Rose and they had Jacquie. After they divorced Dottie and Jacquie moved...

Doris Jo Pihaylic

Doris Jo Pihaylic

Jun 28, 2024

Doris Jo Pihaylic of Willows, California passed away at 91 peacefully in Chico, California on June 28, 2024. She was born in Neosho, Missouri on November 17, 1932, to Fred and Ada Leach. For all her education she attended schools in Orland.

Doris had married her Husband, George Pihaylic in 1950. She worked as a CNA for...

Shirley Ann Clark

Shirley Ann Clark

Jun 22, 2024

Shirley Ann Clark peacefully entered rest on June 22, 2024, at the age of 84 at her home in Orland, California. Shirley was born to Quiller and Lavern Ross in Denair, California on February 27, 1940. She had moved to California from Artesia, New Mexico in 1953 but moved to Orland in 1957.

Rex Leo Clark and...

John Henning Erickson

John Henning Erickson

Jun 18, 2024

John Henning Erickson (1955-2024) was born to Arvell and Joan Erickson on April 28th, 1955 in Chico, Ca. John was raised in Orland, CA, graduating from Orland High School in 1973. This is where he met Toni Trovao, his high school sweetheart, wife of 47 years and love of his life. Together they were blessed with three children: Katie,...

Gregory Grant Meredyk

Gregory Grant Meredyk

Jun 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Greg Meredyk

Gregory G. Meredyk, born in Detroit on January 28, 1946, a man whose life was as vibrant and fast-paced as the race cars he loved, passed away on June 16, 2024. Born with a passion for speed and a heart full of love, Greg left an indelible mark on everyone who...

Daryl Dean Gleason

Daryl Dean Gleason

May 25, 2024

Daryl Gleason, 90, of Orland, California passed away on May 25, 2024 in Chico, California.

He was born in Cowels, Nebraska , June 20, 1933 to Vern "Pop" Gleason and Edna(Erwin) Gleason.He moved from Nebraska to Orland California in 1948 where he graduated from Orland Joint Union High School in 1951. He met his loving wife, Mary...

Ladonna Marie Criss

Ladonna Marie Criss

May 23, 2024

Ladonna Marie Criss passed away peacefully in her home on May 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and dogs. Ladonna was born on December 28, 1967, to Ronald Cochran and Jeanne Lewis in Ceres, California. Ladonna is survived by her loving husband Mike Criss, son Evan Criss, mother Jeanne Cochran, brother Ronald Lee Cochran Jr., sister Julie Meehan,...

Ethel Louise Zielesch

Ethel Louise Zielesch

May 20, 2024

Ethel Louise Zielesch, a resident of Orland California passed away at Chico Heights Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was 95 Years old.  Ethel was born at home on August 9, 1928, in Esparto California. She was raised on a ranch and attended school in Esparto.

In 1948, Ethel married Bill Zielesch and...

Vada Fern Dyck

Vada Fern Dyck

May 1, 2024

Vada Dyck Obituary

Vada Fern Giesbrecht Dyck was born to Abe and Edna Giesbrecht at Turlock, California, on December 14, 1945.  She was a young girl when the family moved to Glenn, California in 1953.  She went to Glenn Elementary School for eight years.  She said that she could hardly speak English when she started...

Bernard Plants

Bernard Plants

Apr 25, 2024

Bernard Plants was born on January 1, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bernard F. Plants and Frona Plants, both of whom have since passed away. In 1946, during World War ll, Bernard joined the United States Air Force , being stationed at Englin Field, Florida. On January 14, 1948, Bernard received an honorable discharge. On January 31, 1949, Bernard...

Richard Estis Pack

Richard Estis Pack

Apr 12, 2024

Richard Estis Pack of Orland passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 78. Richard was born on January 31, 1946 to Aubrey and Geneva Pack. A memorial service will be held at the Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary chapel on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1pm.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary....

Alice Louise Bird

Alice Louise Bird

Apr 6, 2024

Our dear mother, Alice Louise Schuhart Bird, passed away April 6, 2024 at the age of 96 in Dallas, Oregon after a long, full life.  She was born March 31, 1928 in Hermosa Beach CA. She grew up following her late parents Melanie and Rudolph Schuhart to the various Dam camps in the west, Hoover and Shasta Dams for...

Marvin Ernest Forbes

Marvin Ernest Forbes

Apr 3, 2024

Marvin E. Forbes, a true man of God, a friend to all, a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather, and lifelong Orland, CA resident passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 91. He is survived by two sisters, Careen Keith (Bob) and Nina Bates (Sonny Simmons), his four children Brent Forbes (Kelly), Scott Forbes (Barb), Kelly...

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