James E.L. Freeman

James E.L. Freeman Sr.,  77 of Stockton , passed away May 1, 2015.  He was born August 4, 1937 in Paris, Arkansas.   He was preceded in death by Floyd and Velma Freeman.  Brothers; Billy and Leroy Freeman.  Sisters; Margaret Billy, Helen Cates and also his son, James Freeman Jr. James is survived by his loving wife Marlene Freeman of 54 years. Son Jeff Freeman Sr. and daughter Julie Freeman. Grandchildren: Samantha Rodriquez (Richard), Jefferey Freeman Jr. (Nicki). Great Grandchildren: Jefferey Freeman III, Lilly Freeman, Ella Freeman, Brianna Rodriquez, and Julian Rodriquez.

James retired from Pacific Bell after 35 years. He loved to fish and gamble. Friends are invited to attend Services. In lieu of flowers family has requested donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Lilybeth Rosales

Lilybeth Rosales INTERMENT Committal following service on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

Barbara D. Spitzer

Barbara Spitzer passed away April 26, 2015 after a valiantly waged battle with ovarian cancer.Barbara was born and raised in LaPorte, Indiana. She worked many years as an orthodontic technician with TP Laboratories and moved to California at 18 when the company opened a branch in Lodi. After marrying, she took a break from career to stay home and raise her two babies and also began art and business classes at Delta Junior College. Barbara excelled in calligraphy and creative sign design, eventually opening two businesses-- Signs by Sienega, and later, Vital Signs. She found her niche in screen printing, working at Gary’s Signs for seven years and Lodi Screen Arts for 18 years where she eventually became production manager. Barbara loved to cook and won many national contests for her recipes that were published in numerous magazines and cookbooks. Her love of cooking turned into a love of writing. Answering an ad in the Lodi News-Sentinel in 2005, Barbara started writing her popular food column, “From Barbara’s Kitchen: Questions and Answers for the Home Cook.” She cherished this connection with the community of Lodi, where she made many treasured friendships and which she has been proud to call home for 51 years. Barbara is survived by her two adoring daughters, Deane M. Sienega and Corey A. Sienega, the shining lights in her life; her stepdaughter, Nicole Spitzer, who is an exemplary mother to the only grandchild, Dustin Huntzinger. She is also survived by her sister Joan Hupp; a niece, Linda Hupp; a nephew Drew Hupp and their loving families. She was preceded in death last year by her beloved husband of 33 years, Fred Spitzer; her parents, Jayne and Don Neff; and her brother, Brent Neff, who added much joy to her life.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude place, Memphis TN 38105 in Barbara’s name because, as she has always said, “no child should ever have cancer.” (Her family would like to amend that to, “No one should ever have cancer” and add that Barbara’s love, laughter, support, fantastic cooking and legendary Christmas parties will be how they will remember her.)

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95242.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95242

Anita S. Enderlin

Anita S. Enderlin, a 69 year resident of Lodi, passed peacefully on April 24, 2015 after suffering a stroke. She was born in San Francisco on October 24, 1914. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Euvelle R. Enderlin, her parents Luise and Herman Sanwald and her sister, Elizabeth Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Thalia (Jim) Rott, Margot (Leigh) Leidig and Anita (Clyde) Hinsz; 6 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Anita was a graduate of UC Berkeley; a retired RN and PHN and served the San Joaquin County Health Department for 40 years. She was a 60 year member of the Lodi Chapter #150 OES.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Euvelle R. Enderlin Memorial Book Fund, c/o UOP Dean of Library, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211-0110 or Hospice of San Joaquin Hospice House, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

No services will be held.

INTERMENT

Interment will be private.

Sonya Lynn Stancil Stirm

It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce that on Saturday, April 11, 2015, Sonya lost her battle with cancer. Sonya was a remarkable woman, she always put others before herself.  She adored her family more than you could imagine.  We're so happy for the time we had with her and memories that will last a lifetime.  Sonya will be greatly missed by everyone who got the chance to know her. Sonya is survived by her husband, Dale Stirm;  children, Teri Stirm-Heibel and Troy Stirm;  grandchildren, Taylor Heibel and Emma Anders;  sister, Barbara Drake (Mike);  brother, John Stancil (Judy) ; niece, Roberta Tirapelle (Cliff) and nephew, Rick Stancil (Lindsey).

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Q. Stancil and Mary Stancil;  brother, Ronnie Stancil;  niece, Karen Drake and nephew, John John Stancil.

The family asks that you make a donation to your favorite charity.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

No services will be held.

Earl S. Klingensmith III

May 28, 1963 – April 14, 2015 Son of Betty Hapsic and Earl S. Klingensmith Jr., he is also survived by his siblings Trace Kent, Leslie Perez, Melissa McCoy, and Keith Klingensmith; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He served for two years in the Army in Germany. He loved baseball and played little League and in an adult league for several years. He is very much loved and will be greatly missed.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Church, 7170 N. West Lane, Stockton, CA

Rodney Tate, Sr.

Rodney Tate, Sr. 1960 -2015 INTERMENT Committal following service on Monday, April 20 in the Garden of Inspiration at Cherokee Memorial Park at Hwy 99 & Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

David Michael Schacht

David Schacht, a life-long Stockton resident, was born on June 8, 1948 and passed away on April 12, 2015 after a brief illness. He worked as a welder-fitter for 40 years, until his retirement in 2012. David was also licensed as a general contractor. He cherished his family, and especially loved gathering everyone together to cook for them. David was a fabulous mechanic and had a passion for all things mechanical. He shared a fascination for airplanes, with his dad, which led him to attending the Reno Air Races, yearly, for the past 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patti, his two sons, David (Tasha) and Charlie (Stephanie); his mother, Marie Schacht; his siblings, Deborah (Stephen) Jackson and Eric Schacht. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand Schacht. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren David, Symphoni, Kaitlyn, Zachary and Logan. David was a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

Wanda Ellen McMahan

Wanda Ellen McMahan, lovingly known as Nana, passed away in Stockton at the age of 85 on April 10, 2015. She was born in El Reno, Oklahoma where she met and married her husband, Arthur Duane McMahan. They raised their family together in San Leandro for 37 years before moving to Stockton in 1990. Wanda was a homemaker and crossing guard for the San Lorenzo Unified School District. She was a strong, vivacious woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, holiday gatherings, traveling, and beautiful gardens. She was happily married for 53 years before becoming widowed in 2000. She is also preceded in death by her son, Larry McMahan. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Linda Hamlin of Delhi and grandchildren, Anthony Souza of Tracy, Janice (Souza) Miller of Stockton, Sheila (Souza) Fox of Ceres, Melissa (McMahan) Barry of Carson City, and Michelle McMahan of Carson City. She has ten adoring great- grandchildren, Anthony Jr, Daniel, Nathan, Janelle, Brandon, Kailee, Serena, Billy, Robby, and Trinity, and four great- great- grandchildren.

The family would like to express gratitude to her companion Wally Wickum of Stockton for lovingly caring for her in her final years of life. We are forever grateful.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held prior to the service on April 17, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, lodi,CA 95240

SERVICES

Services will be held on April 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Gary Kiyoshi Fujihara

Gary Kiyoshi Fujihara, 61, entered into rest on April 10, 2015 in Stockton, CA.He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Sandi Fujihara, mother, Barbara Fujihara, sisters Susan (Brian) Ishimaru, Patti (Steve) Sue, nieces, Lisa & Lynsie Ishimaru, Amanda (John) Saldana, aunts, uncles, & cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbie Fujihara, and father-in-law, Clyde D. Webb. Gary was born in Stockton, CA, attending local schools. He graduated from UC Davis and began teaching for Lodi Unified. He first taught art at Lodi Sr. Elementary, then to Lodi High School. His love of art, boundless energy and enthusiasm touched the lives of his many students during his 35-year teaching career. The family would like to extend appreciation for all the outpouring of love and support. The family will hold a private service.

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Mae Becker

Mae Becker 1914- 2015SERVICES 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Garden of Memories, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, Ca 95240

Johannes Petrus Smit

It is with a heavy heart that we said good-bye to our wonderful husband, brother, father, and grandfather Johannes Petrus Smit on the evening of April 8, 2015. He spent 85 beautiful years on this earth with his family and friends.John was born on January 23, 1930, a cold blustery day in the Beemster, Netherlands. His family lived on a 5-hectare dairy farm where he learned how to work with cows and agriculture alongside his brothers, Pete, Nico, Paul and Laus. In the winters, he ice skated with his sisters Riet, Sjaan and Alida to school on the canals and in the summers he biked and played soccer with his friends after work. He also competed in couples ice skating competition with his sister Alida. At 17, he won a race across a muddy field to win a bicycle of his dreams. In his adult life, John played soccer in a men’s group and took up golf in his later years. In January 2015, he won his last golf tournament. John was only nine when World War II began and his family was part of the Dutch underground movement. They hid soldiers under the parlor floor, capture goods in the middle of the night that had been air dropped by British planes, and smuggled weapons and ammunition in loaded milk cans across town. He witnessed the Germans soldiers committing brutal acts on Jewish people. Food was lean and work was hard during those years. John never forgot them and would share his stories in hope that people would continue to remember how to treat others respectfully, despite differences in religion. After the war, John attended Landbouw School, an agriculture college in Holland. He had an internship that allowed him to travel by bike across Holland and work in the providence of Gelderland. He brought his wife and children back to revisit this region in 2003 as a gift to us. In 1956, with no land to begin his own dairy farm, John immigrated to California. He landed on a train platform in Delano, California with 2 suitcases, $32.00 and not knowing a lick of English. He worked with the Russell family for a year before migrating up to Northern California to work on dairies with other Dutch owners. Quirina Van Warmedam saw this dashing young man and introduced him to a shy young gal named Clazien deGroot. They got married on August 8th, 1959.  Soon afterwards, 7 children came along: Alida, Johannes III, Rosemary, Cornelius, Roy, Steven and Paul. John finally achieved his dream and purchased a 160-acre ranch in Linden, California in 1969. He moved his family from Manteca and has lived there ever since. After selling the dairy, he thought of growing apples.  “All you have to do is plant a tree, grow the apples and sell them!” he said.  Little did he realize this new endeavor would take him to new adventures.  John and Clazien continue to sell their organic fruit at farmer’s markets and stores around Northern California. He leaves behind his lovely wife of 55 years, Clazien, his children and their families, his sisters and brothers in Canada and Holland and many friends. Mass of the Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m. We will celebrate his life at Saint Joachim’s Church, burial at Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery and then at the Smit Ranch in Linden, California.  If you wish to send flowers, please send them to Saint Joachim Catholic Church, 13392 Lockeford Ranch Drive, Lockeford, CA.

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VISITATION Private by family SERVICES St. Joachim Catholic Church, 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Rd. Lockeford,CA 95237 INTERMENT

Lodi Memorial Cemetery

5750 E. Pine St, Lodi, CA

Visitacion Tubera

Visitacion Tubera1924 - 2015 INTERMENT Committal following service on Monday, April 13 in the Court of Valor Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

Vivian Gale Freiberg

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great- Grandmother

The world lost one of its most caring and generous souls on April 5th, 2015 - Easter Sunday. She was a strong woman full of kindness and found great joy in making the people around her happy.

She enjoyed life with her best friend, soul mate, and husband, Duane Freiberg. They were married just 10 days short of 55 years. She was born August 13, 1943, in Anniston Alabama.

In addition to her husband, Vivian is survived by her brother, Thomas Moncrief. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters Connie Barnet and Linda Mcwithey, and 3 brothers: Gerald Stiles, Steve Stiles and Theodore Stiles. She had 4 children: Steven Freiberg, Sheila Freiberg, Colleen Farrer and Amber Hughes. She had 9 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. She touched the world with a positive light, leaving a legacy of love, generosity, and passion to help others. Vivian and her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all family, close friends, and medical team members who have offered their support and love throughout the years. You make a huge difference in our lives and we truly appreciate you.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel , Cherokee Memorial Park , Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA

INTERMENT

A graveside service will immediately follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Benjamin J. Seibel

  Ben was born in Lodi, California, on March 11, 1923 to John L. and Susanna Neufeld Seibel. He passed in Elk Grove, CA on April 5, 2015 at the age of 92. He was the youngest and last survivor of 13, children.

Ben is survived by his wife, Evelyn Ratzliff Seibel of San Jose, daughters Janys Anderson, Joanne Davis, and Deborah Roden, and son Dwayne Seibel. He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ben started his career as an Identification Technician in the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and retired as a Scientific Investigator and ID Bureau Chief in Santa Cruz County. He served as Master of Soquel Masonic Lodge, and was a member of Scottish Rite of San Jose, and Ben Ali Shrine of San Francisco. He also served as Worthy Patron of the Santa Cruz and Woodbridge Chapters of Eastern Star with his late wife Betty as Matron. Ben also held life membership as past president in the California State Chapter of the International Association for Identification and life membership in the Santa Cruz County Peace Officers Association. He was recognized for his outstanding work in the identification field by the American Legion, as well as by former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and Former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Ben also advanced his education in the field of law enforcement and taught courses at Cabrillo and De Anza Colleges.

After graduation from Reedley High School, Ben entered the Merchant Marines to serve his country in time of war. He sailed on tanker ships providing fuel and aviation gas to other ships and ports in the South Pacific. On one voyage in 1943, his unarmed ship was struck by a torpedo near Suva, Fiji. In recent years, his service was recognized as being part of the U.S. Coast Guard and he was given an Honorable Discharge as a First Officer and was awarded battle stars.

Ben and Evelyn enjoyed many journeys throughout the world. Their travels took them to Europe, Russia, Alaska, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and many more adventurous places. They also enjoyed visiting family throughout the United States.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at  Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy  99  at  Harney Lane,   Lodi ,CA  95240

Billie W. Mairel-Gray

Pushin’ and a Pullin’ Billie W. Mairel Gray, also known as “Nana”, age 88 or “Double 44” passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Born in Clayton, Oklahoma, she was one of ten children; Billie was a resident of Stockton for over 60 years.

She “ran her own railroad” and proudly worked at the Woodruff Cosmetology School for over 20 years until she retired and then began her volunteer career for another 15 years at the Cancer Society. She was a proud and active member of the Stockton Elks Lodge. Survivors include her son, Larry Mairel, grandson, Shayn Anderson, granddaughters, Leslie Cruz and Shelda Mairel and two special friends, Tom and Barbara Smith. Two husbands, Arthur, “Jack” Mairel and John Gray, as well as her daughter, Karen Anderson, preceded her in death. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society via the local chapter at 207 E Alpine Avenue, Stockton, California 95204.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Remembrance and Celebration of Live Service will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel,  Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane , Lodi , CA 95240

Ronald G. Spivey

Ron passed away suddenly at his home in Galt on April 2, 2015. He was born in Long Beach on June 28, 1949. He enlisted in the Air Force right out of high school and then served a tour of duty in South East Asia. After his discharge, he worked for the City of Menlo Park for 25 years before retirement. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Guan Spivey of Lodi. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Carol) Spivey of Galt; nephew Chad (Lori) Spivey of Elk Grove; grandniece, Emma Spivey of Chico; and grandnephew, Haskell Spivey of Elk Grove.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

No services will be held.

INTERMENT

Interment will be private.

Geraldine Warford

Geraldine Warford passed away in Lodi on March 31, 2015 at the age of 80. She was born on September 6, 1934 to Noble and Ethel Staggs in Oklahoma. Geraldine enjoyed all kinds of crafts, including painting, and crocheting. She was an exceptional cook and enjoyed traveling,  and most especially cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Aaron E. Warford who passed away in 2005, and by her son Ernest E. Warford. She is survived by her daughters: Jeannie K. Knutsen (Daniel), Karen A. Hovater (Pete) and  Marlene M. Warford; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 ,  at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel,  Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA

INTERMENT

Interment will immediately follow service.

Linda Gilmore Shaffer

Linda Gilmore Shaffer, 71, died after a long struggle with cancer on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Stockton, CA. She was born on March 25, 1944 in Union City, NJ to Ira and Sally Plancey. She attained her teaching degree from Rutger’s University in 1973 with a major in English literature, she obtained her Master of Education from the University of Missouri. Most of her life was spent in Stockton, where she worked as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher for 28 years in Stockton and Linden Unified Schools.

In 1977 she married Jim Gilmore; the marriage ended in divorce. In 2000 she remarried to Richard Shaffer, her loving husband for the last 15 years. Linda was particularly known for her work teaching English as a Second Language to immigrant children, especially Hmong children from Southeast Asia, whose lives she touched and who she treated like her own children. She was beloved by her sons, her grandsons and her schoolchildren, respected by her colleagues, and held in esteem by all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her sons David and Jonathan and her grandchildren Itamar, Rafael, Oliver and Estella.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015 at

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA 95240

INTERMENT

Interment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.