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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.

Ruby Elizabeth Baugher

Ruby Elizabeth Baugher

Jun 1, 2023

Ruby Elizabeth Sykes Baugher died peacefully on June 1, 2023 at 103 years of age. As a lifelong resident of Glen County, she was born May 9, 1920 to Horatio Edwin Sykes and Elizabeth Graham Sykes of Willows.

She was the oldest of 4 girls: Judy (Johnson), Eleanor (List) and Margaret (Weisler)

Ruby married Delbert...

Douglas Otto Ehrk

Douglas Otto Ehrk

May 21, 2023

Doug was born in Long Beach California on Wednesday, September 9th 1942 and passed away on Sunday, May 21 2023 in Chico, after a long battle with cancer.

Doug is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vernetta A Ehrk and his two sons, Douglas E Ehrk and John W Ehrk all living in Northern California. Doug...

Arlin Dale Barron

Arlin Dale Barron

May 11, 2023

Dale passed over night May 11, 2023 at home, after some time with an ongoing lung condition. He is survived by his wife of Marian of 42 years, sons Ben, Andrew, and James, one daughter Audrea, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Jean, Charlie, and Dovie, and one brother Randy. He was preceded in death...

Betty Louise Koehn

Betty Louise Koehn

Apr 27, 2023

Betty Haynes Koehn was born to William and Shirley Haynes on November 27, 1942, at Middleton, Michigan . She was eighty years old when she went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2023 . She left us while hospitalized at Enloe Medical Center, Chico, California . Her passing was due to complications of congestive...

Gloria Mirage Manezes

Gloria Mirage Manezes

Apr 11, 2023

Gloria Mirage Manezes of Orland passed away on April 11, 2023 at 99 years old. Gloria was born on February 28, 1924 in San Jose, Costa Rica to Faris Mirhige and Maybell LeBrun.

Gloria loved the beautiful flowers in her garden particularly her roses.

Graveside service was held on Wednesday April, 19, 2023 at I.O.O.F....

Larry Jay Knecht

Larry Jay Knecht

Apr 8, 2023

Larry Knecht passed away at his home in Hamilton City, CA on April 8, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born in Corning California to Dan and Amy (Lepper) Knecht on April 1, 1942. Larry graduated from Hamilton Union High School in 1960 where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track. On April...

Elaine Joyce Vaz

Elaine Joyce Vaz

Apr 3, 2023

Elaine Joyce Vaz of Orland passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2023 at the age of 91. Elaine was born on March 17, 1932 in Tomales, California to Tony Azevedo and Rose Pacheco.

Services will be held at St Dominic Catholic Church on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11 am. Interment will be private....

John Everett Edmondson Jr.

John Everett Edmondson Jr.

Mar 10, 2023

John Everett Edmondson Jr. of Orland passed away on March 10, 2023 in Chico, California at the age of 81. John was born on March 29, 1941 to John and Corrine Edmondson in Whittier, California. John and Margaret Edmondson have been married for the last 60 years. John will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A Memorial service...

Michael Ray Jones

Michael Ray Jones

Feb 28, 2023

Michael Ray Jones, 70, of Orland, California, peacefully passed on February 28, 2023 surrounded by his love ones, after a 32 year battle with Lymes Disease. He was an old school cowboy with the biggest heart and was one of the strongest men you'd ever meet. Michael was born to John Jones and Maxine Benhart on September 17, 1952. Michael...

Breanna Michelle Barker

Breanna Michelle Barker

Feb 26, 2023

Breanna Michelle Barker at the age of 35 left this world peacefully Sunday February 26 th at 3:56pm

Breanna was born in Paradise, CA on January 8 th , 1988. She graduated from High School and grew up in Willows, CA. She then went to Chico State and graduated with a bachelor's degree. She enjoyed the outdoors,...

Leo Raymond Emery

Leo Raymond Emery

Feb 22, 2023

Leo Raymond Emery passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 99 in Redding, California. Leo was born on July 18, 1923 to Clifford and Hester Emery in Watonga, Oklahoma.

Services are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary

Reuben Lima

Reuben Lima

Feb 15, 2023

Reuben Lima was born on October 12, 1987, in Goias, Brazil, to Antonio Alves de Lima and Juanita Rose Loewen Lima.  As his daughter Tatiane said, he left us while doing what he loved, at sunset on February 15, 2023, near Corning, California.

He grew up in Brazil, where he enjoyed driving a tractor even when he...

Michele Teresita St. Louis

Michele Teresita St. Louis

Jan 16, 2023

Michele Teresita St. Louis passed away on Monday, January 16 th , in Chico after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by loved ones.

Michele was born in Chico, California, on October 17, 1963, to George Francis and Teresita Adeline St. Louis.  She was ironically born on her mother's 21 st birthday.

Michele grew up...

Scott Anthony Miller

Scott Anthony Miller

Jan 12, 2023

Scott Anthony Miller of Hamilton City passed away on January 12, 2023 at the age of 58. Scott was born on October 16, 1964 to Donald and Louise Miller. A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11 AM out at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Orland, CA. Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen...

James Ralph Testerman

James Ralph Testerman

Jan 11, 2023

James Ralph Testerman, age 82 passed away on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Chico, California on August 30, 1940. He graduated from Willows High School in 1958. Then Jim worked for the Finch Ranch, attended Shasta College and Chico State where he received a BS in Agronomy. While attending college...

Steven Nels Hanks

Steven Nels Hanks

Jan 7, 2023

Steven Nels Hanks 71, of Orland passed away on January 7, 2023. Steven was born on August 5, 1951 to Dale Hanks and Nellie Hanks.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 3pm. Please contact Renee Hanks for more information on the Celebration of Life.

Arrangements are held under...

Shirley Joan Cauble Nielsen

Shirley Joan Cauble Nielsen

Dec 31, 2022

Shirley Joan Cauble Nielsen peacefully passed away December 31, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born to John and Vera Nielsen on August 4, 1929 in Pomona, California.

Shirley graduated high school in Grants Pass, Oregon in 1947 and worked at the local hospital there. Just four months later she would marry the love of...

Natibida Joan Perez

Natibida Joan Perez

Dec 9, 2022

Natibida Joan Perez, age 84, passed away at home on December 9, 2022 with her loving family at bedside. She was born in Midland, TX on July 24, 1938 to her loving parents Angelita Ramirez & Cirilo Ramirez.

She enjoyed baking, working in her garden, with her flowers and being a grandma. She worked in the field...

Robert Gaines Volz

Robert Gaines Volz

Dec 6, 2022

ROBERT GAINES VOLZ

Robert Gaines Volz, 67, of Willows was born July 3, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Wilbur and Kathleen Volz. He passed away on December 6, 2022 at his home in Willows, CA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Robert attended school in Wisconsin Rapids...

John - Silva, Jr.

John - Silva, Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

John Silva Jr of Durham, California passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 89. John Silva Jr was born on April 21, 1933 in Oakland, California to parents John and Emily Silva. He grew up in Castro Valley, California with his sister Lillian, and brother Robert. At a young age john went to work with his father...

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