Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Root family.
Services
An inurnment will take place on Friday, September 7th, 2018, at 9:30am in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.
June 6, 1949 - May 10, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramirez family.
Visitation
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Vineyard Chapel, located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240. A rosary will begin at 6:30pm.
Service
Services will be held on Thursday May 24th, 2018 10:00am located at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 215 W. Walnut St in Lodi, CA 95240.
November 13, 1952 - May 9, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gritts family.
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Randall Dwight (Randy) Gritts of Victor, CA is no longer with us. He departed this world on May 9, 2018 surrounded by friends, doing what made him happy; playing pool as part of the Lodi Pool League. He was born in San Francisco, CA on November 13, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Marquetta (Lamb) Gritts, his sister, Christy Jan (Gritts) Bristow, his daughter, Lesli Carin (Gritts) Diehl, his son, Justin Randall Gritts, and two grandchildren, Caleb Matthew Parkerson and Jordan David Gritts. He is preceded in death by his father, John Dwight Gritts, and his brother, Mark Douglas Gritts.
Randy attended Lodi High School. In 1970, he was awarded a full scholarship from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance from CSU Stanislaus in 1974.
Randy was an entrepreneur at heart. He owned and operated Resort Property Management in Fairfield Bay, AR from 1980-1991. He also designed, built, owned & operated Junction 659 Steakhouse and Saloon in Clinton, AR from 1991 to 1998 and was voted Best Steakhouse in ’95, ’96 & ’97 by the Arkansas Gazette. He had many other noteworthy accomplishments, most of which involved award-winning service at various resorts in the vacation industry. But the one he was most proud of; the one he would want you to know about is his work for the Three Rivers Indian Lodge. As Executive Director, Randy founded Three Rivers Indian Lodge in 1974 and facilitated its move from Stockton to Manteca, California. Their mission was, and continues to be, a place of recovery and new beginnings for the Native American.
A local tribe elder interviewed in 2001, admitted that Native Americans had a problem with alcoholism, but that they couldn’t get the help they desperately sought from their own people. They were ashamed, and wouldn’t admit there was a problem due to the negative stigmata that accompanied it. In this interview, the elder gave credit to Randy for convincing him that a facility run by Natives for Natives was possible. Randy made no empty promise. He brought it to fruition by securing the grants that ultimately funded the facility that still exists today.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, he was even more revered as a son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin - and most importantly, friend. He was a kind and generous soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service in the Evergreen Chapel followed by a scattering ceremony at the Cascade Scattering Garden will be held on Friday, May 25th at 1 PM at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Hwy 99 & Harney Lane in Lodi, CA. A celebration of life will immediately follow at the First United Methodist Church located at 200 W Oak St, also in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to the Randy Gritts Memorial Fund (In care of Lesli Carin Diehl) at any Golden 1 Credit Union or mailed to 2681 Ponderosa Dr, Lodi, CA 95242.
February 2nd, 1924 - May 8th, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Morris family.
Visitation
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, from 10:00am to 8:00pm, at the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240.
Service
Services will be held on Friday, May 18th, 2018, at 1:00pm, at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park.
October 21, 1947 - May 8, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wolf family.
It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Marilyn Wolf on May 8, 2018 due to complications with her cancer diagnosis. Born in Des Moines, IA on October 21, 1947, Marilyn was one of three loving children to Alice A. Charles and Roger L. Sullivan. She moved to Lodi in 1967 to be with her husband Kenny. She was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife and mother.
Noted for her exemplary cooking, attention to detail and keen wit, Marilyn carried a passion for her family and dedication for the baseball careers of her son and grandson. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father, mother, and husband. She will be fondly missed by her sister, Marlene Pierce, brother, Michael Sullivan (wife Teresa Sullivan), brother-in-law, Steve Wolf and family, and mother-in-law, Virginia Wolf. She will also be missed by her daughter Karrie Walding with grandchildren Mitchell and Morgan, son Steven Wolf and daughter in law Kathy Wolf with grandchildren Taylor and Cooper, and daughter Kelly Broderick and son in law Sean Broderick with grandchildren Cameron and Jorie.
Private services will be held at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Village in Lodi or the local charity of your choice in her name. Marilyn was an integral part of her family and her spirit typifies the love that built this community. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by us all.
August 25th, 1925 - May 8th, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Singh family.
Service
Services will be held on Tuesday May 15th, 2018, at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240. A witness cremation will follow at 11:45am on Tuesday May 15th, 2018.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cavender family.
Visitation
A visitation will take place from 4:00pm -8:00pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Vineyard Chapel, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road in Lodi, CA, 95240.
Services
A service will take place at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
September 17, 1926 - May 7, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ruhl family.
Service
Services will be held on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 4:00pm located at English Oaks Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1260 W Century Blvd in Lodi, CA.
June 5th, 1955 - May 6th, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored the serve the Phommalath family.
Services
A service will be held on Sunday, May 13th, 2018, at the Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee Temple located at 11253 Thornton Rd, Stockton, CA 95209, followed by a witness cremation at 3:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240.
November 13, 1925 - May 6, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Prohaska family.
Doris Prohaska died peacefully in her home surrounded by family early Sunday May 6, 2018. She was born in Monett, MO and is preceded in death by her parents Curg and Bryana Lines, her brother LE and her beloved husband Dale of 67 years. She is survived by her son Dale (Gwen), and daughters Sandy Conner (Ed) and Dorana Prohaska (Robin VanderHamm), 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Doris sold Avon for 55 years and worked with Dale at the Montgomery Wards catalog store in downtown Lodi. She was active at Temple Baptist Church, Women's Missionary Fellowship, Gideons, and a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was a faithful friend, never knew a stranger and you always knew where you stood with Doris's feisty nature. Doris loved her Golden Retriever comfort grand-dogs Amica and Morgan. Special thanks to caregivers Rosie and Juliana, and her neighbors.
Private memorial for family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Canine Companions and Hospice of San Joaquin County.
August 13, 1935 - May 5, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Statham family.
Beloved Husband and Father, Kennith W. Statham, 83, of Lodi passed away May 5, 2018 at home with his family at his side. He was born to William Statham and Cora Statham on August 13, 1935 in Howe, OK. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1957. Retired from San Jose Mercury News in 1997
He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Foley Statham and sister, Lucille Foley, sister-in-laws, Norma Statham and Shirley Statham, children, Gail Lavery, Cheryl Kesinger, Jayne Statham, Judy Pickrell, Ted Foley and Trina Ward. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He has many grandchildren and many more great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers Kennith requested donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.
Visitation
Monday May 14, 2018 from 9:00am to 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.
Service
Services follows on Monday May 14, 2018 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.