Carl Thornburg

October 18, 1953 - November 10, 2023

We mournfully announce the passing of Carl Carland Thornburg, 70, of Galt. Carl passed away on 11/10/2023.

Carl, born to Hayden Thornburg and Clara Mae Hickman , took his first breath on 10/18/1953. Carl was employed at Robert Mondavi Winery for a time but most of his years he worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gold panning and camping. In his later years, he found joy in his morning coffee at McDonald’s with friends, the company of the good people that sorrounded him at DaVita during his dialysis sessions, occassional trips to Jimboys, calls and visits from family and friends, and birthday gambling trips where he searched for the hot slot machine and looked forward to the buffet.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara, and father, Hayden, brothers; James Thornburg, Larry Thornburg, Hayden Thornburg Jr, Charles Thornburg, Phillip Thornburg, sisters; Mae Wilson, Evelyn Wilson.

He is survied by sons; Toby Thornburg and Chris Thornburg, daughters; Cynthia Sayler and Tonya McGarrah, grandchildren; Joseph Thornburg, Steven Thornburg, Jared Thornburg, Jaylen Beach, Haylee Thornburg, Nathan Thornburg, Nevaeh Sayler, and Johnny Sayler and great grandson; Colson, brothers; Ray Lewis, David Lewis, Freddie Thornburg, sisters; Ann Midgley, Barbara Newby.

Graveside services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on 12/1/2023 at 1:00pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Thornburg family.

Marietta Quizana

March 25, 1940 - October 7, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 7:00pm on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A second visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Monday, November 13th, 2023 at the Church of the Presentation located at 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Quizana family.

Richard Constancio

March 29, 1968 - November 6, 2023

Richard Raymond Constancio passed away with family at his side, on Monday, November 06, 2023, after a difficult battle with cancer.  He was 55 years old.  Richard was born in Stockton, California, on March 29, 1968, to Ramon and Frances Constancio.  Sharing the same birthday as his mother, and being her last born, Richard was a “special” birthday gift! 

Richard grew up in Stockton with his four siblings, Frank, Virginia, Rebecca and Mona.  He attended schools in Stockton and graduated from Franklin High School in 1986.  Richard loved sports, and when he was young, played “Little League” baseball.  As he grew older, his love for sports continued, especially with baseball, basketball and football.  Whether it was the “World Series”, the NBA Playoffs” or the “Super Bowl”, Richard was a fan.  He enjoyed watching “the game” with friends, playing a game of pool, dominoes or cards, and taking a little ride to the casino.

Richard also loved working in the yard and kept his front and backyard immaculate!  You would often see him mowing, edging and watering his grass.  He took great pride in having the “best looking lawn on the block”!

But most of all, Richard loved working with his hands.  He was crafty and creative and could turn an ordinary object into something really cool!  Richard would spot something, and his mind would start thinking “what can I do with this”?  He would get a vision and get to work, and you would be amazed at the finished product Richard would create! 

On June 19, 2023, Richard chose to be baptized and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior!  He held close to his heart the promise of going to heaven and being with family and friends once again!  Richard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who loved and knew him.  

Richard is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ramon and Frances Constancio, his brother-in-law, John Chavez and his niece, Stella Chavez.  

He is survived by his brother Frank Alveras, his three sisters, Virginia Chavez, Rebecca Chavez and Mona Amador (Ron), his daughters, Carissa Constancio and Christina Zavala, his granddaughters, Adelina and Isabell Buenrostro, and many nieces and nephews.  

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Constancio family.

Charles Salzenstein

August 15, 1932 - November 4, 2023

Charles Stanley Salzenstein, 91, of Stockton, California, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice House of San Joaquin. Chuck was born on August 15, 1932, in Peoria, Illinois, to Charles and Jane Salzenstein. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Wight and Laura Duarte; his grandchildren, Joshua Wight, Megan Harris, Nicholas Duarte, Katelin Wight, Gavin Harris, Lauren Fields and Holland Counts; and his great-grandchildren, Landon Wight, Claire Wight, Evelyn Wight, Jolie Grady and Ella Fields. Chuck was predeceased by his parents; his late wife of 47 years, Claire Salzenstein; second wife, Elaine Salzenstein of 17 years; his sister, Sue Dietsch; and daughter, Suzanne Salzenstein-Counts.

Chuck attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and joined the United States Navy, where he served as an Air Traffic Controller stationed in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After his Naval career and honorable discharge, Chuck returned to Peoria, Illinois, where he co-owned the most notable and famous Schradski’s Company. In 1970, Chuck and Claire moved their family to Stockton, California, where they became proud Stocktonians and owners of Hickory Farms of Ohio, leaving an indelible mark on the local Stockton community. He had 47 years of sobriety and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous, where he began his last career before retirement as a counselor for ARC of Stockton.

Outside of his career, Chuck was a devoted Christian, which was the cornerstone of his life, guiding him through joy and sorrow. He also was an avid golfer and had an affinity of snow-skiing, where he was instrumental in developing and encouraging the sport in all three of his daughters. Chuck also had a recreational pilot’s license, several sports cars that he thoroughly enjoyed, and was passionate about gardening, focusing on Bonsais.

After Claire’s passing, Chuck moved to the greater Portland, Oregon area, where he met his second wife. After she passed away in 2020, Chuck returned to Stockton, California, to live with his daughter, Laura (Luis) Duarte.

A memorial service will occur at Multnomah Falls, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of San Joquin in Chuck’s honor.

As we bid farewell to Chuck, may his soul find eternal peace, and may the memories of his love and kindness provide solace to those who mourn his passing. He will be forever remembered as our “Pappy” and deeply missed.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Salzenstein family.

Karen Pulliam

February 11, 1942 - November 4, 2023

Karen Louise Pulliam (née Eighenhuis), 81, of Stockton, CA was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, CA following a few weeks spent in the ICU.

Karen was born in Pasadena, CA on February 11, 1942, the second child of the late Thelma (Scarbourgh) and Rev. Clarence Eigenhuis, Sr.

On February 14, 1975 she married her sweetheart, Glenn Lee Pulliam. Together they enjoyed traveling in their fifth wheel, visiting with family, and spending time at the ocean.

Karen made her career working in retail administration and ultimately managed the Stockton/Lodi KOA alongside her husband for 16 years, prior to their retirement.

Karen loved gospel music and spent a number of years in her childhood singing gospel music on a daily radio program with her siblings. She and Glenn attended Horizon Christian Fellowship in Stockton. She loved to socialize with friends and family, including playing Bingo and Bunco with her friends in the senior community. She loved freely, and enjoyed helping others when she could. Karen will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. 

She is survived by her husband of 48 years and 9 months; as well as three daughters, Sherrie (Jim) Suhrie, Denise (Robert) Serio, and Kim (Dane) Claussen; one son, Leo Martin Jr.; and 16 Grandchildren, Ryan (Toni) Suhrie, Kayla Suhrie, Kevin Suhrie, Amber (Andrew) Chalupa, Joseph (Leslie) Nunes Jr., Angela (Seth) Harney, Chris Serio, Justyn (fiancée, Brittany) Martin, Jacob (Karenna) Martin, Jeremy (Katie) Claussen, Jason (Mandi) Claussen, Joshua (Nicole) Claussen, Scotty (Kayla) Claussen, Chris Grover, Manda Grover, and Jenny (fiancé, Beau) Grover. She is also survived by 27 Great Grandchildren: Kanin Chalupa; Joseph and Juliana Nunes; Imogene, Geneva, and Violet Harney; Trevan, Trenton, Oliver, Olivia, and Lola Claussen; Chance and Chad Claussen; Shakoya, Isabella, and Jayden Claussen; Macy, Cameron, and MaKenzy Claussen; Abbygail Grover; Mac Ballard, McKinley and McKaley Grover; Peyton and Mason Saunders; Bella Petersen, and Lane Woodford; as well as a special grandniece, Sarah (fiance, Jesus) Macias and great grandnephew, Cameron Macias; two sisters, Sandi Johnston and Lorri (Greg) Herrick; a brother, Doug (Krista) Eigenhuis; a sister-in-law, Vera Macias; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan Grover (surviving husband, Bob); a grandson, Gregg Grover (surviving wife, Melissa); a sister and best friend, Sharon Field; a brother, C. Gilbert Eigenhuis, Jr. (surviving wife, Joan); a brother-in-law, Jim Johnston; two nephews, Wesley Field and David Macias; and a niece, Taige Sullivan (surviving husband, Patrick).

A Viewing will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 9am-12pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N Beckman Road, Lodi, CA. A graveside service (open to all) will follow at 1pm with Pastor Gary Greeno presiding. Interment will be in the Garden of Trees at Cherokee Memorial Park.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pulliam family.

Jeffrey Bechthold

August 25, 1965 - November 3, 2023

Jeff was born on August 25, 1965 and brought nothing but joy to our lives from the moment he entered this world. With a contagious smile and unwavering determination, he pursued his passions and inspired all of us with his unique style.

Our hearts are heavy as we acknowledge the loss of our precious son, brother and friend. The tragic and sudden nature of his passing has left us shaken. Though we may never understand why, let us take solace in knowing that we have all been blessed with the time we shared with him.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bechthold family.

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