Cora Sparrowk Committal to follow service on Friday, January 8, 2016 in the 3 Flags Lawn Area at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane at Highway 99, Lodi, California 95240.
Shirley Ann Feikert Miller
Shirley Ann Feikert Miller
4/17/1924 – 1/2/2016
Dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley Ann Feikert Miller, died peacefully in Lodi on January 2, 2016 . She was born in Reno, Nevada on April 17, 1924, to Erma and Clyde Vernon and was adopted by Elfie and Ted Hinzman three years later. Shirley lived in Lodi for the remainder of her life and graduated from Lodi High School in 1941. She subsequently completed a secretarial course at Maud Cornwell’s School for Secretaries in Stockton. In 1943, she married the love of her life, Albert G. Feikert, who preceded her in death in 1980.
Shirley led a busy and fulfilling life, lovingly raising her family of four children, working as a legal secretary, and serving as president of Needham School PTA, as well as being a founding member of Y'ves Club. An accomplished pianist, Shirley often shared her talent, playing at numerous functions and clubs throughout the years, including the Emblem Club, among many others. She was a vivacious and sociable person by nature, loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Gail Ann Feikert of Stockton, Gary (Patti) Feikert of Santa Rosa, Suzan (Jim) Gillette of West Linn, Oregon, and John (Bernadette) Feikert of Sonora. Shirley was very proud of her four grandchildren, Neal (Gwen) Starr, Jr. of Nashua, New Hampshire, Claire (Shane) Feikert Moore of McMinnville, Oregon, Marisa Feikert of Santa Rosa, and Noah Feikert of Sonora. Great-grandchildren Audrey and Lena Starr arrived in 2008 and 2011, respectively.
SERVICES
At Shirley's request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to http://www.als.org/ in the name of Albert G. Feikert.
Mildred Dittus
Mildred Dittus 1919 - 2015 A service in the Chapel of Flowers on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Juwan Small
Juwan Small 1997 - 2015
Church service on Monday, January 4, 2016 followed by committal in the Garden of Tranquility at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane @ Highway 99, Lodi, California 95240.
Delano Weaver
Delano Weaver 1997 - 2015 Interment following a church service on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in the Garden of Memories at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Irene Glos
Irene Glos 1917 - 2015 A graveside service on Monday, December 28, 2015 in the Garden of Hymns at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Barbara Thiesen
Barbara Thiesen A graveside service on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m in the Garden of Angels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Raymond Hernandez
Raymond Hernandez Interment following the church service in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
David Bernal
David Bernal Graveside service on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Albert Frank Rica
Albert Frank RicaApril 17, 1931 – December 15, 2015
Al lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 12/15/15. Al was born in Stockton to Frank and Bruna Rica. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Stockton High School. He later worked for Thermovac Incwhere he was active in the introduction and 
growth of 55 gal lined steel drums as sterile shipping containersfor concentrated products for the Canning Industry.
In 1966 he and partner Lloyd Hay formed FranRica Inc, named in memory of Al’s late father. A key part of the new company’s early product line was a simplified aseptic Drum Filling system conceived by Al’s father. Valley Tomato Products in Stockton was the first of 14 tomato processing plants the company would have either a complete or a majorrole in designing. A full line of aseptic process and evaporation systems weredeveloped and shipped around the world. Eventually the steel 55 gal drum gave way to less expensive and lower weight plastic containers. A patented improvement to the bag gave birth to the FranRica Bag Filler for 300 gal bag-in-box and 55 gal bag-in drum. Soon nearly all the tomato paste in California, and many spots around the world, was being packed in FranRica bag fillers, as dominating as the 55 gal steel Drum Filler before it.
In 1998 the California League of Food Processors presented their Distinguished Service Award to the FranRica founders. The name Al Rica was known everywhere in the world where tomatoes were processed.
Al is survived by wife of 52 years Jan, Brother Richard(Jean), daughters Debbie(Wayne), Poppy(Mario) and Cindy.Grand children Jessie, Dorie, Janice (Alex), Joseph (Maria) and Christopher. Great grand children Joshua and Olivia. He waspreceded in death by his mother and father, son Michael and grandson Chris.
Special thanksfor your help and support: Nick Rica, Debbie Pierce, Chris Rufer, Jerry Hougland, Rick Behlen, Lloyd and Charlene Hay and all the caring staff at Vienna Convalescent Hospital in Lodi.
SERVICES A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 30th at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club. Located at 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton
Albert F. Rica
Albert Frank Rica
April 17, 1931 – December 15, 2015
Al lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 12/15/15. Al was born in Stockton to Frank and Bruna Rica. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Stockton High School. He later worked for Thermovac Inc, where he was active in the introduction and growth of 55 gal lined steel drums as sterile shipping containers for concentrated products for the Canning Industry.
In 1966 he and partner Lloyd Hay formed FranRica Inc, named in memory of Al’s late father. A key part of the new company’s early product line was a simplified aseptic Drum Filling system conceived by Al’s father. Valley Tomato Products in Stockton was the first of 14 tomato processing plants the company would have either a complete or a majorrole in designing. A full line of aseptic process and evaporation systems were developed and shipped around the world. Eventually the steel 55 gal drum gave way to less expensive and lower weight plastic containers. A patented improvement to the bag gave birth to the FranRica Bag Filler for 300 gal bag-in-box and 55 gal bag-in drum. Soon nearly all the tomato paste in California, and many spots around the world, was being packed in FranRica bag fillers, as dominating as the 55 gal steel Drum Filler before it.
In 1998 the California League of Food Processors presented their Distinguished Service Award to the FranRica founders. The name Al Rica was known everywhere in the world where tomatoes were processed.
Al is survived by wife of 52 years Jan, Brother Richard(Jean), daughters Debbie(Wayne), Poppy(Mario) and Cindy.Grand children Jessie, Dorie, Janice (Alex), Joseph (Maria) and Christopher. Great grand children Joshua and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, son Michael and grandson Chris.
Special thanks for your help and support: Nick Rica, Debbie Pierce, Chris Rufer, Jerry Hougland, Rick Behlen, Lloyd and Charlene Hay and all the caring staff at Vienna Convalescent Hospital in Lodi.
SERVICES
A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 30th at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club. Located at 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton, California
James West
James West 1927 - 2015 A graveside service Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the Garden of Serenity at
Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Landon Lane
Landon Lane 2015 - 2015 Committal following the service on Friday, December 18, 2015 in the Precious Memories Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park,Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Frank J. Curtis
Frank J. Curtis
Frank J. Curtis passed away December 12, 2015. Born June 14, 1930 to late Frank and Florence Curtis in Oklahoma. Frank was beloved husband of Shirley Curtis for 62 years. Loving father of son Ron Curtis and wife Vickey, daughter Cheryl Curtis, Grandkids Amanda and Mike, great grandson Michael.
SERVICES
Friends and Family are invited to attend a viewing and Funeral Service Thursday December 17, 2015 1:00 p.m. @ Cherokee Memorial Park (Evergreen Chapel) Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA..
Betty Elinor Murphy
Betty Elinor Murphy
Betty passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. She was born in Ione, California on March 17, 1920 to Ila Silbole and Jack Leonesio. She is survived by her 
son Sam Matranga (Yoli), stepdaughters, Sharon Garibaldi, Corie Coleman, and Marilyn Lewis, stepsons, Brandon Murphy and David Murphy, granddaughters, Lisa Matranga, Kelli Ann Gai, Tara Ransfer, Andrea Murphy-Lawton; grandsons Eric Chaney, Todd Garibaldi, Kaleb Lewis, Aaron Murphy, Mathew Murphy, Dennis Murphy and many wonderful great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Eugene Murphy, stepdaughter, Melanie Sue Bowers and grandsons, Mark and Frank Matranga and Ryan Murphy preceded her in death.
Betty was a lifelong resident of Stockton retiring from Pacific Bell after 30 years of service as an office supervisor. She enjoyed connecting with people through many activities. She was a Pink Lady for 30 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary; she was a member of the Lodi Widow Persons Association, the Morada Art & Garden Club and the Philomathean Club.
VISITATION
Friends are welcome to a visitation on Thursday, December 17th between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
SERVICES
The family is honoring her wishes by having a private service.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to: Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204-1953.
Mary Margaret Thompson
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, 53, of Acampo, CA, passed away December 10, 2015 after a battle with colon cancer, in the presence of family and loved ones.
Peggy was a 1980 graduate of Galt Hight School and went on to earn her LVN from Sacramento City College, where she won the "Most Spirited" award in her class. She worked 35 years at the Golden Living Center in Galt, CA and also spent time volunteering for Children's Dream Works and participating in Relay for Life. Peggy dedicated her free time to completing her "bucket list", which included kayaking, zip-lining, hot air ballooning, pulling pranks on friends and being an "excellent golfer".
Peggy is survived by her husband of 31 years Russell "Rusty" Thompson, daughters Jacquie Nunez (Benny), and Tabatha Thompson (Whitney), two grandchildren Anthony and Azalea Nunez, siblings Howard Garner (Marci), Linda Garner, Michelle Anderson, Jayda Davis (Charlie), Ed Machado, Joe Machado, Julie Greenhalgh (Carl), Tony Machado, Melodee Machado (Greg Seifert) and BFFs Lisa Pollard-Lagomarsino and Teresa O'Bryan.
In Lieu of flowers Peggy had requested that a donation be made to Children's Dream Works, 11797 East Hwy 12, Lockeford, CA 95237.
SERVICES
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on December 19, 2015 at Seifert Brothers Hay location at 25801 N. Sowles Rd, Acampo.
Ramona Kroll
Ramona Kroll 1934 - 2015 Interment following a service on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the Garden of Azalea at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Evalani Gordon
Evalani Gordon 1946 - 2015 A graveside service on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Freedom at
Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Way, Lodi, California 95240.
Ella Buffington
Ella Buffington 1935 - 2015 A service in the Chapel of Flowers on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:oo a.m. followed by committal in the Garden of Trees at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Calvin Miller
Calvin Miller 1917 - 2015 A graveside service on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of the Gospels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.