Elsie Marie Adamski passed away April 9, 2016 in Lodi at the age of 85. Elsie was born in Stockton on September 19, 1930 to Everett and G. Marie Smith. She was a long time resident of Lodi. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, gardening and watching baseball with her husband. She was always so proud of all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They brought her great happiness.
She is survived by her husband Gerard E. Adamski of Lodi; children: Steven Michael Henderson of Los Gatos, Jeffrey Alan Henderson (wife Karen Marie) of Rio Vista; former daughter in law Mary Henderson Of Idaho; stepchildren Thomas Anthony Adamski and Andrea (Adamski) Bender; grandchildren: Amanda Michelle Boyle, Jennifer Lynn Henderson, Jeremy Alan Henderson, and Jason Charles Anthony Henderson; great-grandchildren: Cody Michael, Braydan Edward, Marlys Rose, Hannah Marie, and Zakary Ryan. Her parents, brother George Smith and her former spouse Donald Dean Henderson precede her in death.
SERVICES
Private services were held at Cherokee Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to Salvation Army.
Mr. Handel was born July 28, 1921 in Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota to John F. Handel and Emelia Neuharth Handel. His family farmed wheat, corn and oats south of Menno, South Dakota. The family moved to Lodi in 1935 after the death of his father. He graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1939 and later took Business courses at Forkners’ Business College in Stockton. In 1941 he was hired by the federal government to work at the Port of Stockton as a warehouse supervisor. He helped train women to operate forklifts when women were hired to replace men that had gone into the service. During that time German POW’s were housed in a stockade at the Port and used to help with warehouse duties. Bert was called upon to act as a German interpreter. Over the years, he worked for Railway Express Co., Sharpe Army Depot, Cloverleaf Milk Co. and Daisy Bread Co.
On June 20, 1942, Wilbert married Emma Christina Brenner at the Lodi Baptist Church. The couple met when Miss Brenner's aunt suggested she meet the boy next door who was sitting on his front veranda playing the guitar. In 1945, Bert and Emma moved to Stockton. In 1961, Bert was hired as a delivery driver for the owners of Quality Cleaners. He and Emma eventually became the owners and added the Country Club Cleaners. They retired in 1993.
born on August 4, 1956 to Ted and Melvina Sivils in Arizona. He has lived the past 43 years in Stockton and worked for over 36 years a Teamster (Local 439), most recently working with Safeway before retiring in 2013. Tim was a HAM radio operator (K6TRK).
He is survived by his wife Rita Sivils; mother Melvina Sivils; sons: Justin and David Sivils; stepsons: David, Patrick, Clarence and Kevin Hammick; 3 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; a brother Bill Sivils, 2 stepsisters and numerous other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm on Thursday April 14, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com
James Ernest Heckenlaible, 62 of Gold River, CA passed away in his sleep the morning of April 3, 2016. Jim was born in Lodi, CA July 2, 1953. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1971. After a few years of driving “Big Rigs” cross-country he decided to settle down, marrying his soulmate Gloria Dinsmore in 1982. Jim made the decision to return to college where he received his Bachelor Degree at Cal State Stanislaus and subsequently became a CPA. He started his accounting career with Ernst and Whinney. In 1992 he was employed by the State of California as a settlement officer, in the legal division, with the Franchise Tax Board.
He enjoyed being involved with the family vineyard business as well.
Jim loved traveling, especially to tropical destinations where he enjoyed all aspects of the ocean - including diving and sailing. Jim learned piano at a young age which fostered his passion of music.
Fun-spirited, friendly, engaging, loyal, sensitive and bit of a rascal could all be used to describe his nature. A surprise to some was his love of cats. He was intrigued with the wildness of them while, at the same time, they are house pets.
James was preceded in death by his father Ernest Heckenlaible. He is survived by his wife Gloria of 33 years, of Gold River, CA; mother Julia Heckenlaible of Lodi, brother Dwayne Heckenlaible (Vicki) and niece Ashley Heckenlaible of Lodi, CA; mother-in-law Barbara Buck of San Antonio, TX and brother in law David Dinsmore of Honolulu, HI. Jim is also survived by his rescue cats Elmo and Lenny.
October 20, 1953, Jeannette attended Franklin High, and retired from St. Mary’s Dining Hall and Stockton Emergency Food Bank as a pantry clerk.
Jeannette leaves behind her children, Angela Simon, Jeffrey Zarate, Jr, Sarah Almazan, and grandchildren, Andrew Klein, Thomas Stallkamp, Joseph Stallkamp, Christian Reyes, Elias Estrada, Roxanne Stallkamp, Abram Almazan, and Emilio Almazan. She will also be missed by her sisters, Carolyn Schneider and Nancy Brumbaugh.
away on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, CA. She was born to parents Rosalyn and Richard Lucas on May 31, 1920. The decision Alys made at 8 years of age to ask Jesus to be her Savior, formed the direction of her life. She and her family were members of Bethel Open Bible Church. Graduating from Lodi High with top honors in 1936 at age 16, she chose to pursue Biblical training at Bible Standard College in Eugene, OR. Her future husband Harvey Klapstein of Lodi, also graduated from the same school. They were married in Lodi in 1940. During their 60-year marriage, they served together in many types of Christian ministry. Alys always cared for others in her roles as a Bible College teacher and Dean of Women, missionary, pastor’s wife, and head of Open Bible’s Women’s Ministries on the West Coast. Alys was also a credentialed minister with Open Bible Standard Churches for 70 plus years.
Harvey Berndt peacefully went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He will be missed by many, especially his family: wife, Ruth Violet (Weigum); daughter and son-in law, Mike and Debby (Berndt) Walker; son, John Berndt; and grandchildren Steven Walker, Jenna Berndt, Jesse Berndt, and Brianna Berndt; brother, Bob Berndt; and several cousins including his very special cousin, Vern Weigum. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Melitta (Frank) Berndt and sister, Viola (Berndt) Strobel.
Early February 7th, 2016, our beloved Wife, Mom and Gram passed away in her home of 43 years in rural Lodi. She was surrounded and held by her family as she slipped from us at the age of 77.
Connie was born in Utah in 1938 to Afton and Willard Dillon, followed by two sisters, Vickey and Loma. She grew up mostly in Long Beach, California where she met her husband of 57 years, C.M. “Mike” Copulos. They had three children, Tina, Craig and Chad before moving to Lodi in 1973. It is here in Lodi that Connie created a home filled with love and happiness for her husband, children and grandchildren. Through the years she was known for her sewing, baked goods and jams, enjoyed by all that knew her. Connie was a tremendously devoted, giving person who provided comfort and care for everyone around her.
She is remembered by her husband, Mike Copulos; daughter Tina & her husband, Barry Elzig; son, Craig & his wife, Cindy Copulos; son Chad Copulos & his husband, Anthony Belef. Connie is Gram to five grandchildren, Joshua, Sara & Allie Elzig, Justin and Casey Copulos.