Robert Dyer

Robert Jordan Dyer, baseball lover, business owner and master storyteller, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. A Northern California native, Robert grew up when you could cross Highway 99 on horseback and when driving a car at 13 years old earned you only a warning by your local police officer. Called Bobby in his youth, he was known to get in his fair share of trouble and laughed about it for many years into the future. During the Korean War, he proudly served his country and was awarded both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, but rarely spoke of either. Instead, he preferred to talk about how great our country is and how lucky we were to inherit it. Robert learned of his first daughter’s birth while overseas, and upon returning home filled out his family with two more boys and two more girls, whom he talked about often. Over the years, Robert owned and operated several businesses, including convenience stores and liquor stores, coached youth baseball teams and laughed easily. His undying love for the Oakland Athletics was rarely rewarded but never seemed to fade. In his later years, Robert reveled in being a grandfather, talking often of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Easygoing and quick with an encouraging word (or a gentle tease), Robert always looked sharp in one of his many brimmed hats.

Time with Robert, Bob, Dad, Gramps and Grampa Bob meant entertaining stories, lots of laughs and a general feeling that you were exactly who you were supposed to be. It’s these simple times that will be missed the most.

Robert is survived by his five children, Tracy, Linda, Chris, Mike and Roxanne, 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brothers Al and Dean and sister Beverly.

Services

A memorial service will be held at the Evergreen Chapel at Lodi Memorial Cemetery (Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi) at 1 p.m., June 20, 2017, followed by gathering at 1111 Brighton Ave., Lodi.

Kathleen Felkins

July 5, 1922 - June 12, 2017 Kathy (Ahrweiler) Felkins was from a proud family of German immigrants who came to America late in the 19th century.  Settling in southeast Iowa, the Ahrweilers grew to prosper as farmers and owner-operators in the coal mining business.  Kathleen Elizabeth Ahrweiler was born in 1922 near Oskaloosa, Iowa, the first child of Charles and Marjorie Ahrweiler.  She passed away in Lodi on June 12, 2017.

Kathy married her teenage sweetheart, Keith D. Russell, in 1941, who shortly thereafter was drafted into the Army as World War II began.  During his long absence in Europe, Kathy worked in her family’s business as a bookkeeper.  Keith remained in the Army after the war, bringing frequent relocations for his wife and young son over the next several years.

The Russells arrived in Stockton in 1952, where Kathy continued her bookkeeping career with California Welding Supply Company, then with the Stockton Record.  Over the years she did bookkeeping for numerous small businesses and as a volunteer for various associations that she joined along the way.  Most notable among those was the San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society, with which she enthusiastically participated for more than twenty years.

Kathy and Keith were divorced in 1954.  She married Ira J. Felkins in the following year, but that union also ended after 24 years.  Thereafter, Kathy enjoyed an exceptionally happy and active retirement, selflessly devoting countless hours to the benefit of various individuals and organizations.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Charles Ahrweiler, Jr., and her sister Anne Jean Koopman.  She is survived by her son Ronald Russell, daughter-in-law Frances Russell, grandson Michael Russell, and great-grandson Carson Russell, all of Lodi; by her niece Stacy Ahrweiler Martin of Reno, and by her nephew Charles Koopman of Ponca City, Oklahoma.

SERVICES

A celebration of life for Kathy will conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19th, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.

INTERMENT

She will be interred next to her parents at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

LeRoy Modkins

December 6, 1936 - June 9, 2017 Le Roy Modkins was born to Willie B. and Ruby L. Modkins on Dec. 6, 1936 in Palmer Texas. He was the 2nd oldest of six children. Le Roy was previously married and had 4 children, Denise, Kenneth, Marlene and Robert who is deceased. Le Roy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, CA. Le Roy was called to active duty in the U.S. Navy on April 6, 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1958 after serving for two years. Le Roy went on to work for the V.A. Hospital in L.A. He was later employed at the mare Island Naval Shipyard. He retired from Mare Island after 37 years of service. Le Roy was united in marriage to Geraldine Crutchfield on June 22, 1983 in Reno, NV. No children were born to this union but Le Roy became the loving stepfather to Gerry’s four children: Michael, Sonya and Dedra Crutchfield and DeShawn Ray. Some of Le Roy’s Favorite pastimes were Bowling, Fishing and Traveling around the country. Le Roy loved spending quality time with his family. He was a true family man. Le Roy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife: Geraldine Modkins, four step children: Michael (Carmelyn) Crutchfield, Sonya (Bernard) James, Dedra (Uli) Sonndermann and DeShawn Ray, His Three sisters Adella Anderson. Ethel Modkins and Ella Modkins and two brothers Billy Ray and James Willie Modkins both of who preceded him in death. a host of grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, other family members and friends.

SERVICES

Funeral services for LeRoy Modkins will be held Thursday, June 22  at 11:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

INTERMENT

A graveside service is scheduled on Thursday, June 22, at 2:00 at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, CA 95322.

 

Ramona Navarro Venegas

HOY LA FAMILIA ALVAREZ ,VENEGAS LES COMPARTIMOS NUESTRO GRAN DOLOR AL AVER PERDIDO EL PILAR DE NUESTRA FAMILIA . EL TESORO MAS VALIOSO Y UNICO , NUESTRA MADRE QUERIDA. ELLA FUE UNA PERSONA DE FE Y NOS INCULCO QUE PONGAMOS A DIOS PRIMERO. ELLA FUE Y ES MUY QUERIDA POR SU 14 HIJOS , NIETOS ,BISNIETOS, FAMILIA Y POR LA GENTE QUE LA CONOCIO. SU HUMILDAD Y SU CARIÑIO NOS GUIO POR BUEN CAMINO  , Y NOS ENSEÑO LO QUE ES EL VERDADERO AMOR PURO Y SINCERO. SIEMPRE FUE FUERTE, LUCHADORA ,BONDADOSA Y TRABAJADORA .UNA GRAN MUJER QUE DABA TODO POR NADA Y SIEMPRE TENIA PALABRAS DE CONSUELO. SU UNICA META EN LA VIDA ERA QUE SU FAMILIA ESTUBIERA UNIDA Y QUE NUNCA DEJARAMOS DE LUCHAR POR NESTRAS METAS. ESTA MUJER ES NUESTRA MADRE UNA GUERRERA QUE JAMAS OLVIDAREMOS.  GRACIAS POR SER UNA GRAN MADRE, HIJA , ABUELITA, HERMANA,TIA , ESPOPSA ,SUEGRA ,AMIGA ,MAESTRA PERO SOBRE TODO UNA GRAN MUJER. GRACIAS POR LUCHAR AUN CUANDO YA NO TENIAS FUERZAS. DESCANSA EN PAZ MI MADRE LINDA  MI RAMONCITAY AUNQUE DEJAS UN ENORME HUECO EN NUESTRO CORAZON SIEMPRE TE AMAREMOS Y RECORDAREMOS . ESTO NO ES UN ADIOS SINO HASTA PRONTO !

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