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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jeanne Louise Masters
Apr 2, 2024
Jeanne Louise Masters, 71, of Orland, California passed away on April 2, 2024 in Chico, California. Jeanne was born on October 14, 1952 in Oakland, California to Stanley Sieber and Francis Petty.
Jeanne is survived by her sister Anne Graves-Bolger, granddaughter Amber Nash, and grandson in law John Nash.
Services are held under the direction...
Joetta Wigdahl
Mar 25, 2024
Joetta (Jo) Wigdahl peacefully entered rest on March 25th, 2024, in Chico, California at the age of 85.
Jo was born in Colton, California on May 4th, 1938, to William Ernest Mashburn and Leota Marie Mashburn.
Jo and Gerry Wigdahl have lived in the Orland, California area since 1992. Jo was a member/volunteer in many...
William Lloyd Coats
Mar 23, 2024
Billy "William Lloyd" Coats, age 57, of Orland, CA, passed away on March 23, 2024. Billy was born on January 18, 1967, in Gridley, CA, to William Lloyd Coats and Pamela Joyce Martin.
Billy, known for his artistry and talent as a tattoo artist, was a beautiful soul who deeply cared for his family and friends. His...
Thomas William Field
Mar 22, 2024
Thomas William Field of Orland passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 94. Thomas was born on August 21, 1929, to Edward and Jessie Field. Thomas is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Field. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Loretta Gail Kerrigan.
Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family...
Donald Steven Leeman
Mar 15, 2024
Donald Steven Leeman died on March 15, 2024, at home following a stroke. He was predeceased by his parents Bart and Pat, his brother Mike, and his beloved wife Mona. He is survived by his two daughters Melanie and Katie, his granddaughter Victoria and brother Gary. He was a US Navy Veteran. He had a long career as a...
Danny Philip Cuffman
Mar 15, 2024
Danny Cuffman passed away March 15, 2024 in Willows California from complications after he suffered a stroke.
Danny was born to Jack and Sally Cuffman in Napa California where he was raised. He graduated from Vintage High School and became an electrical engineer on naval submarines. Danny loved working cattle with his best friend and mentor Bob...
Jose Luis Hernandez Flores
Mar 11, 2024
Jose Luis Hernandez Flores, 57, of Orland, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 17, 1966, in Santa Ana Yenshu Centro, Mexico, Jose was the beloved son of Paula Carmen Flores and Adrian Florentino Hernandez.
Jose's journey through life was one of resilience and perseverance. At 19, driven...
Erna Amelia Garton
Mar 5, 2024
Erna Amelia Ozment Garton, "Grandma GG", 101, passed away Mar. 5, 2024, surrounded by the flowers she loved and first signs of Spring at her home in Orland, CA. She was born August 3, 1922, the 11th of 17 children of Hassie Genevia Parker Ozment and James Arthur Ozment in Sumterville, AL. She attended primary school in a one-room...
Jim Luis
Feb 23, 2024
Francis "Jim" Luis, 81, passed away on February 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. Jim was born on March 16, 1942 to Frank Luis and Evelyn Nunes Luis in Humboldt, California, he was joined by Sister Joyce Ann in December of 1943 and in 1946 the family relocated to Hamilton City, California where they established Riverview Farms off Highway 32 and...
George Philip Overton
Feb 19, 2024
George Overton passed away peacefully in his home in Orland, California on the eve of his 91st birthday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after three years of battling leukemia.
George was born February 20, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, the fourth of eight children to Theodore and Elizabeth (Piezuch) Overton. In December 1940, the...
