James Brant

July 26, 1929 - October 17, 2019

James "Jim" Leroy Brant July 26, 1929 - Oct. 17, 2019 James Leroy Brant passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019 at the age of 90. He was a member of Quail Lakes Baptist Church and a graduate of San Jose Bible College. He was also the owner of The Postal Center and a General Manager of a Montgomery Wards for 39 years. Dedicated to making a difference in the world he was also a member of El Dorado Kiwanis Clbu. He is survived by his wife, Joann Brant; daughter, Alice (Don) Kennelly; son, Gerald Brant; grandchildren, James Brant, Brian Kennelly and Mike Kennelly; great-grandchildren, Lochlan Kennelly, Rowan Kennelly, Jonathan Brant, James Brant and Isabella Brant. As well as other close family and friends, Bup Kennelly, Ron and Valerie Lane, Chendra Brant and Jalinna Allen. He was preceded in death by parents, Leroy and Hannah Brant; first wife, Geraldine Brant; sister, Rose Irene Brant and grandson, Gerald Brant.

SERVICE

Services will be held on Thursday, October 24th at 1PM at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Dr., Stockton, CA 95207. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Gospel Center Reserve Mission, 445 S. San Joaquin St., Stockton, CA 95203 or The Salvation Army, 1247 S. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205.

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San Khuon

May 29th, 1985 - October 17th, 2019

SERVICE
A service will be held on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 9:00a.m. with a witness cremation to follow at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95250.

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Elmer Ellwein

April 30th, 1926 - October 15th, 2019

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Randolph Van Nes

September 19, 1959 - October 15, 2019

Service
A service will be held on Sunday, October 27th, 2019 at 1:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Duane Simpfenderfer Sr.

June 17, 1950 - October 13, 2019

After battling type-1 diabetes for 55+ years, and fighting his best against cancer, Duane Arthur Simpfenderfer Sr., age 69, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, rid of all ailments and free of all pain. Big Duane was born on June 17th, 1950, in Lodi, CA, to Art and LaVerna. He graduated from Lodi High in '68, where he excelled at multiple sports, then majored in Hotel Management at South Dakota State.
While continually coaching his sons' sports teams, he was Exalted Ruler of the Stockton Elks Lodge, gave his time to the Lodi Chamber and multiple Street Faires, and led a few Grape Jam Hoop Shoots. When his body wouldn't let him work as a financial planner anymore, he headed up the Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group of Lodi to help other diabetics combat the disease.
Duane leaves behind his precious and gentle 95-yr old mother; his lovely wife of 38 years, Connie; wonderful sons, Duane Arthur, Michael, and Brian; beautiful daughter-in-laws, Sunelle (Michael) and Amy (Brian); and perfect grandchildren, Emmet and Haven, with two more little ones on the way; along with his sister, Joelyn Orchard; and brothers, Kendal and Terry.
Please join his family to celebrate his life at Faith Community Church on Sunday, October 27th at 2:00pm, with an early dinner and time to share at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club afterwards. Hubba hubba!

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Gary Guthrie

June 15th, 1945 - October 13th, 2019

Gary E. Guthrie passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 74 due to a year-long and complicated recovery after a triple bypass surgery. 

He will be greatly missed. 

Gary was born to Naomia “Jenny” Mitchell and Louis Terrill Guthrie in Pittsburg, Kansas. He had seven siblings, Preston, Alvin, Dennis, Joy, Dale, Steve and Terrill.

He moved to Stockton, CA around the age of 11 with his mom, and brothers, Steve and Terrill. He attended Fremont Elementary and graduated from Franklin High School in 1965 then joined the army. Once he was out of the army he started working at Defense Depot in Tracy, CA and retired with 39 years of service in 2001.

He had two sons with his first wife Donna; Gary E. Guthrie Jr. who preceded him in death in 1997 and James Guthrie. In 1986, he married his wife, Cora (Coco) of 34 years where they raised their daughter Kalia Johnston in Linden, CA.  

He was an ASA umpire for the City of Stockton and surrounding cities for many years in the 70’s and 80’s. He played men’s fast pitch softball as a pitcher for Ocie’s Glass along with his brothers Steve and Terrill. He was his daughters little league softball coach where he taught her and her team the tricks of the trade and how to be winners. He helped develop their confidence and how to play ball. 

After he retired from the Defense Depot, Tracy, he worked at Auto-Zone in Stockton, CA for 15 years where really enjoyed talking to customers and selling them car parts.

Gary will be missed incredibly by his family, his wife Coco, son Jimmy, daughter, Kalia, and grandchildren, Garrett Guthrie, Nicole Smith and Taylor Guthrie. He will also be missed by brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews.  He was known for being kind and down-to-earth. 

As calm and quiet as Gary was, he had quirks about him that made his presence be known at the least expected times such as whistling really loud or startling you with a loud noise. To know him was to truly love him. 

VISITATION
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26th, at 1:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Alita Coker

August 16, 1953 - October 12, 2019

Alita was born August 16, 1953 in French Camp, CA to William (Bill) and Willette Cody. She attended Franklin High School. Alita worked for San Joaquin county for 27 years. Before retirement, she married Virgil Coker on 9/8/02. Here interest included family, the outdoors and the golden oldies. She was devoted to her family and husband.

Mrs. Coker is proceeded by her father, William (Bill) Cody and is survived by her husband, Virgil Coker. Her mother, Willette Cody. Her sisters, Lorina and Ernie Cabanero, Flora Sims, Maryann and Rick Leyba. Her brothers, Eugene and Linda Cody, William Jr. and Doris Cody. Her daughter, Theresa Broadway. Her son, Christopher and Jenny Rowerdink. She had 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Too many nieces and nephews to count.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held for Alita from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will follow on Tuesday October 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Jason Wingate

April 2, 1966 - October 12, 2019

VISITATION
There will be a visitation held on Friday, October 18th, 2019 from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
There will be a witness cremation to follow on Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 3:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Patricia LeBard

September 3, 1951 - October 10, 2019

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Jack Morehouse

June 23, 1957 - October 10, 2019

Jack Morehouse was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 23, 1957 to Tomiko and William Morehouse. With over 20 years as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service, Jack was well known throughout the community. Jack was an avid fisherman, loved sports, and barbecuing.

He is survived by his sons Adam, Mitchell and Jacob (April); sisters Diana Laroza and Toyoko (Minoru) Ueda; and parents Tomiko and William Morehouse.

SERVICE
There will be a memorial event to celebrate Jack's life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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James Mitchell

May 14th, 1954 - October 9th, 2019

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Victoria Copeland

March 26, 1945 - October 9, 2019

Victoria L. Copeland Mar. 26, 1945 - Oct. 9, 2019 Victoria "Vicki" Lynn (Threet) Copeland went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2019. Vicki was born on March 26, 1945 in Texarkana,Texas to Travis and Zelda Threet. She was raised in Stockton and attended schools in the Stockton area. Vicki married Truman "Corky" Copeland and had two children; Michele and Tim. Vicki worked with Corky at their grocery store in Linden, Bi-Rite Market. Vicki is survived by daughter, Michele (Richard) Atkins; son, Tim Copeland; grand-daughters: Sharece Atkins and Kaitlyn (Lewis) Williams; grandson, Timmy Luke Copeland and brother, Sid (Illene) Threet.

SERVICE

Graveside services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. at 2 PM on Monday, October 14th.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or People Assisting Lodi Shelter (PALS).

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Alice Rodriguez Navarro

August 15, 1938 - October 9, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held for Alice from 8:30am - 10:00am on Monday October 21, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will follow at 10:00am on Monday October 21, 2019 at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Daljit Singh

June 14th, 1949 - October 8th, 2019

Service
A service will be held on Monday, October 14th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. with a Witness Cremation to follow at 12:00p.m. noon at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Mary Lee Williams

June 4, 2019 – October 8, 2019

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Mary Lee Williams, beloved mother of Marcus C. Williams, passed away at the age of 75 of a heart attack at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA.

Mary was born on June 4, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana. Mary Williams worked as a 7 th grade Social Studies teacher at John Marshal Middle School (Stockton Unified School District) for over 35 years.

SERVICE
Funeral Services for Mary Williams will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the March of Dimes or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Salvador Ceja

June 20th, 1960 - October 8th, 2019

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held for Salvador at 11:00am on Friday October 18th, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ceja family.

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Blake Guinn

August 3rd, 1933 - October 7th, 2019

SERVICE
A graveside service for Blake will be held on Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Guinn family.

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Javier Juarez

January 9th, 1957 - October 7th, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 21st, 2019 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a rosary at 6:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located at 215 W. Walnut Street, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will then conclude at a graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Juarez family.

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Victor Leyva

July 27, 1972 - October 6, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a vigil starting at 7:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located at 215 W, Walnut Street, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Leyva family.

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Frank Rubino

December 13th, 1919 - October 6th, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation for Frank will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:00am at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rubino family.

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