Shirley Knott

February 28, 1940 - August 29, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Knott family.

Shirley Andrews was born February 28, 194o to Jasper Andrews and Louvenia Andrews (Williams) in Robersonville, North Carolina. She was the youngest sister of six children.

Shirley attended East End High School in Robersonville, North Carolina, where she enjoyed sports such as Track and Field, and enjoyed the academic atmosphere of learning. After high school, Shirley attended Durham Business College, studying Business and receiving certifications for her secretarial skills.

Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Roberson Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served in varying groups and auxiliaries.

Shirley married Woodrow Knott, Jr. on March 26, 1967 and enjoyed 50 years of marriage together, before he passed away, just 7 months ago. Their marriage union was blessed with two children. Initially they lived in Fresno, California before moving to Stockton, California for the past 45 years and where they raised their two kids.

While living in Fresno, Shirley worked for the Internal Revenue Service. In 1973, when the family decided to move to Stockton, Shirley continued to work for the IRS. And she also worked for the Department of the Navy as an executive secretary, before retiring early to care of her son who was involved in a serious automobile accident.

Shirley desired to be obedient to the Lord and raised her children to admonish the Lord. She served in Sunday School as a teacher at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Stockton, California. And later when her late husband “Chuck” was called to ministry as an assistant pastor, she faithfully followed him to join and serve True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, California.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, two sisters and one brother (Carrie, Hazel, and Russell).  She leaves to cherish her memory her children, daughter Melanie D. Knott and son Kevin D. Knott both of Stockton; also her siblings Vernell Burns of Robersonville, North Carolina, and Mary Martin of Baltimore, Maryland.  Shirley also has many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Shirley passed from this life on August 29, 2018.  She was a faithful wife, being called the “Rock of Gibraltar” by her late husband, amazing mother, loving sister, and wonderful friend, dearly loved in so many ways.  She leaves a legacy of service, dedication and love.

She will truly be missed.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 7th, 2018, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Services

A service will follow on Friday, September 7th, 2018, at 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park.

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Glenn Taylor

June 23, 1920 - August 28, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Taylor family.

Glenn Lavern Taylor, 98, died at his home in Roseville, CA on August 28th, 2018. He was born in Dundee, Iowa on June 23, 1920, and lived most of his early life on farm with his parents, Walter and Edith Taylor and his sister Lenore (Taylor) Mohrmann.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy as a Quartermaster 3rd Class. He was so proud of his military service. After the war he attended Iowa State University and received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry. He left farming in Iowa and moved with his first wife (Vera Cook) and three children, to California where he worked for the California Farm Bureau in Visalia and then as a feedlot manager for Will Gill and Sons in Madera. In 1979 he married Vi Taylor and moved to Lodi, CA. That was his home until 2016 when he entered hospice care in Roseville.

Glenn loved life and was blessed with a long one. He enjoyed every minute he could spend with family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Lenore Mohrmann, his three children, Jeannette Stephens, Carol Vickerman (Dave), Walter Taylor (Kim), and grandchildren David Vickerman (Kristy), Amy Pastorino (Nick), Karen Moreland (Justin), Lisa Kowalik (John), Austin Taylor (Juanita), and six precious great grandchildren.

A service celebrating his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lodi, CA on September 4th at 12:00 PM. A private burial service at Cherokee Memorial Park will precede the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the United States Navy Memorial or the First United Methodist Church in Lodi.

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George Shelton

April 2, 1920 - August 28, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Shelton family.

Visitation:

The visitation for George will be held on Tuesday September 4, 2018 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.

Services:

Graveside services will follow Tuesday September 4, 2018 at 2:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.
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Gurdev Singh

July 4, 1954 - August 27, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Singh family.

VISITATION:

There will be a visitation held on Friday, August 31, 2018  from 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA  95240.

SERVICE:

A service will be held on Sunday September 2, 2018 at 11:00am, followed by a witness cremation at 1:30pm, at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

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Gladys Mangili

December 9, 1919 - August 27, 2018

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On Monday, August 27, 2018, Gladys (Sug) Mangili, passed away at the age of 98.  Gladys was born in DeQueen, Arkansas and moved to California where she met her husband of 76 years; Erminio (Joe) Mangili. They had 3 children; sadly Peggy Jo preceded Gladys in passing.  Gladys is survived by her husband, Erminio; her children; Larry and Jo Ann; and her granddaughter Elora. Gladys was a loving wife and the best mother on the face of the planet according to her children. 

Visitation:

Viewing will be held in the Zinfandel room in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240 from 12pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. 

Services:

A Celebration of her Life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

The family asks that in lieu flowers, please make a donation in Gladys' name to the San Joaquin hospice house.

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Rita Graham

December 30th, 1942 - August 27th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Graham family.

Rita Anne Graham, 75, of Lockeford, California, born to Bud and Berniece Fink of Maryland, on December 30th, 1942, went to be with the Lord on August 27th, 2018. Rita married the love of her life, John Graham, on May 6th, 1961. In 1977 the Graham family moved from Maryland to California. Rita worked as a Systems Analyst at Delicato Winery for over 30 years. Her passions in life included raising her goats, love of all animals, and cruising to many destinations.

Rita is survived by her daughter Sheri Walker (husband, Wayne), son Mike Graham (wife, Crystal), son Jeff Graham (wife, Krissy), along with grandchildren Rebecca Weiss (husband, David), Johnny Graham (wife, Selena), Joe Graham, Jake Strong, Riley Strong, and great-grandson John Aiden Graham. Rita is also survived by her sister Janet Crusenberry, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband John Graham, her parents Bud and Berniece Fink, and her brother Alan J. Fink.

Rita had a celebration of life on August 12th, 2018, at her request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin or the FFA Chapter of your choice.

Her final wish was to be laid to rest in the waters of Alaska.

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Richard Hogue

August 28, 1957 - August 27, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hogue family.

Services:

A graveside service will be held after on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.
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David Yetter

December 19th, 1931 - August 27th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Yetter family.

Visitation

There will be a visitation on Thursday, August 30th, 2018, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 31st, 2018, at 11:00am, at the Home Church, located at 11451 West Lane, Stockton CA, 95242.

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Allen Reichenberg

November 9, 1932 - August 26, 2018

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Bill Mintun

May 8, 1940 - August 26, 2018

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Bill H. Mintun of Woodbridge

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Bill H. Mintun, 78 of Woodbridge, passed away on August, 26 in Lodi.

Bill was born in French Camp to Helen and Leslie Mintun on May 8th, 1940.  He graduated high school at Lower Division Stockton College in Stockton. He married the love of his life Deanna Winter on June 25th, 1960 at Eastside Presbyterian in Stockton. He worked for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for 43 years and served in the Coast Guard Reserve for 33 years. He was a member of the Lodi Elks Lodge 1900.

Bill is survived by his wife Deanna sons David, James, Brian and Michael, and grandchildren Andrew, Daniel, Kirsten, and Roan.

Services:

Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Friday, August 31, 2018 at Cherokee Memorial Park with Bradley Winter officiating.

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Mary Bartlett

January 18, 1939 - August 24, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bartlett family.

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Bingshao Zhou

November 26th, 1938 - August 22nd, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Zhou family.

Service

Services will be held on Friday, August 31st, 2018, at 1:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Kara Bisla

June 6, 1975 - August 22, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bisla family.

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 8:00pm on August 27, 2018 at the  located at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

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Savario Sasso

March 25th, 1924 - August 21st, 2018

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Jiyoun Park

December 14th, 1954 - August 21st, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Park family.

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, from 8:00am to 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES:

A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, at 11:00am in

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Wallace Case

April 19, 1932 - August 21, 2018

VISITATION

There will be a visitation from 9:00am - 10:00am on Friday August 31, 2018 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

SERVICES

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday August 31, 2018 at Cherokee Memorial Park  at Harney Lane and Hwy. 99, Lodi, CA.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday August 31, 2018 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Case family.

Edward Freitas

July 9th, 1932 - August 21st, 2018

Edward Anthony Freitas, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Lockeford, CA, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was born to John and Erma Freitas in Lathrop, CA on July 9, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Okinawa from 1952-1954. Edward married Frances Lois Ward on September 10, 1955. He graduated from Patterson Union High School in 1950.

Edward is survived by daughter Elayne E. Murray; son Mark E. Freitas; 9 grandchildren, Shandoah Weaver Janco, Colleen Rodgers, Siobhan Murray, Kellan Murray, Neil Polenske, Brian Hannameyer, Brenna Murray, Roman Quijano and Olivia Quijano; 3 great grandchildren, Chaz Williams, Avery French and Tristan Janco; also survived by sister Erma Gurrola and 2 brothers, John Freitas and Raymond Freitas.

He was preceded in death by parents John and Erma Freitas; wife Fran (Ward) Freitas; daughter Leslie Hannameyer; and 7 brothers and sisters.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 31st, 2018, at 10:00am in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Ruth E. Gritz-Weicker

February 17th, 1916 - August 20th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gritz family.

Mrs. Gritz was born in Eastern Colorado in 1916. The family moved their farm operation to Modesto, Ca., in 1919, where Ruth graduated from Modesto High School and Modesto Junior College. In 1937 she married Leoren E. Gritz and moved to Stockton, where Leoren worked for the telephone company as a cable-splicer. Two sons were born (Jerold D. in 1938 and William J. in 1941) and both attended local schools.

During WWII Ruth instructed the boys how to keep light from escaping the home, how to mix the white margarine to look like butter, how to clean and smash tin cans, and how to collect clothing and rubber for the home-front. After the war the family moved to the Oak Park area as many new homes were being built. Ruth took an active role in the boys' education through her volunteer work in the school.

Ruth was active in the P.T.A. while the boys were in school, and several school administrators suggested that she get a teaching credential; some 30 years after graduating from high school she attended U.O.P. and earned her credential. She was able to teach on a provisional credential while taking classes; her S.U.S.D. career spanned some twenty years.

After she began her teaching career, Ruth was able to contribute to the task of putting both boys through Stockton College and U.O.P., with Jerry becoming a high school history and English teacher and Bill (a science major) a San Joaquin County agricultural inspector.

From the post-war period and throughout the boys' school years Ruth and Leoren instilled the love of the outdoors by annual camping trips to the high Sierras. They taught the boys how to set up camp, cook over an open fire, and to fish, skills which they and their families still practice to this day.

After the boys left home and started their own families, Ruth and Leoren traveled, attended Grace Methodist church (Ruth serving as financial secretary for 17 years), working in their respective occupations, and interacting with their grandchildren.

Leoren died in 1974, and both boys were pursuing their careers and raising their own families. Ruth decided to take up golf, and she spent many happy hours and met many new friends. In 1989 she married a fellow golfer Adolphe Weicker, a widowed and retired dress designer. Together they played golf, traveled, attended both Grace and Central United Methodist churches (Al's church), and enjoyed the grandchildren and great-grandchildren for many years until Al died at age 94.

Ruth was preceded in death by her two husbands (Leoren and Al), her son Bill, her brother Al, sisters Mary and Helen, and her parents.

Ruth is survived by Debbie Gritz and her children: Jennifer (husband Mitch Carlson and great-grandchildren Madison and Blake) of Cottonwood, Ca.; David (wife Nichol and great-granddaughter Samantha) of Cottonwood, Ca.; and Emily (husband Tony McAuliff and great-granddaughter Mila) of Elk Grove.

Ruth is also survived by Jerry and Jo-Ann Gritz of Sonora and their children: Garrett (wife Nancy and great-grandson Chapton) of Alamo, Ca.; Melissa (husband Peter Ratkovich and great-gradnsons Nick and Nathaniel) of San Andreas, Ca.; and Galen of Sonora, Ca.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave, Stockton Ca., 95204 in memory of Ruth E. Gritz-Weicker.

Services:

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 11:00am at Central United Methodist Church located at 3700 Pacific Ave in Stockton, CA.

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Cathy O'Brien

Janaury 14, 1964 - August 20, 2018

Cherokee Memoiral is honored to serve the O'Brien family.

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Henry Swearingen

December 18th, 1925 - August 18th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Swearingen family.

Services:

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, at 2:00pm, at the Quail Lakes Baptist Church, located at 1904 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton, CA 95207. (209) 951-7380.

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