John "Jack" Gerlack

December 30, 1933 - December 26th, 2020

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Jack Gerlack. Born In Burley, Idaho to David and Emma Gerlack. His family moved to Sacramento in 1935 and then to Stockton. Jack graduated from Lodi Academy in 1952. He volunteered for the draft in the summer of 1954.

He served two years in the Medic Corps, station in Japan. He was discharged in 1956 and returned to Stockton, working for the Pacific Bell, General Mills and the Lodi Fire Dept. retiring in 1989 from the fire dept. Jack was a very hard worker. Working two to three jobs in his younger years.

He met is wife, Mandy at the Lodi Lake, summer of 1957. Married in April 20, 1958. They had been married 62 years. They have two children. Son Rick (Pam) Gerlack and daughter, Mitzi Gerlack. Four Grandchildren, Nicole Baller (Nivo) Gonzalez, Janelle, Brent and Brianne Gerlack. Three Great Grandchildren; Dante and Penelope Gonzalez and Braelyn Sciolla . He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. He will truly be missed.

Jack was a member of the Lodi Silver Bells R.V. Club and the Stockton Yacht Club. Jack enjoyed traveling with wife Mandy, some of their travels include Aruba, Fiji, Spain, St. Martin, Hawaii and Turks & Caicos. They also loved spending their winter in Yuma, Ariz. He also enjoyed his yearly hunting trips to Alaska.

Preceded in death by his parent, David & Emma Gerlack and sister, Irene Alway. Survived by is wife, Mandy Gerlack, son Rick (Pam) Gerlack, daughter Mitzi Gerlack. Grandchildren, Nicole Baller (Nivo) Gonzalez, Janelle, Brent and Brianne. Great grandchildren, Dante & Penelope Gonzalez and Braelyn Sciolla. Sisters, Gladys Dollinger, Dorene Hirschkorn, and brother Ken (Gay) Gerlack. Numerous nieces,nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jacks name to the Lodi Salvation Army, 622 N. Sacramento St., Lodi, 95240 or choice of donor.

There will not be a funeral, due to Covid restrictions.

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Freddie Daniel

May 4, 1945 - December 26, 2020

Freddie G. Daniel a resident of Stockton California, passed away on December 26, 2020 from complications due to Covid.

He was born in Lodi, Ca. He graduated from Galt High School. He served honorably in the United States Army. He worked for many years at the Silgan Manufacturing Corporation in Lodi Ca and later for Masonite Corporation in Stockton before retiring.

Freddie was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord and served Him with all his heart. He was kind and generous man with unshakeable Faith.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Bessie Daniel, his parents Fred and Hattie Daniel, brother Randy.
He is survived by daughter Christine Kosier granddaughter Brianne Laing, great grandson Emiliano Solis, brothers Allen, Lawrence and Charles Daniel, sisters Mary Daniel Breckenridge and Betty Daniel Nelson and many nieces, nephews, and cousins and a friend to many.

Funeral services will be held on January 11, 2021 viewing time 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Graveside services immediately following at 12:30 pm, handled by the Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi Ca, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife Bessie.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. noon at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside will follow on Monday, January 11th 2021 at 12:30p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Dale Morris

February 25, 1936 - December 26, 2020

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. noon at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE
A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 12:30 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Satnam Kooner

June 10, 1962 - December 25, 2020

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. noon at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service
A service will follow on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Alfred Rathjen

February 28, 1942 - December 25, 2020

Alfred Lee (Al) Rathjen (78) of Stockton, California, passed away on December 25, 2020, after a series of complications following a stroke earlier in the year.

Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carole, son Jeffrey Rathjen of Galt, daughter Cheri Di Dio of Foresthill, and sister Sharon Faulkner of Peoria, Arizona, as well as his three granddaughters Kayla Watts, Jordan Di Dio, and Megan Stickel, and four great-grandsons Brody, Weston, Colton, and Tanner Watts. Al was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Grace Rathjen, his younger brother Dennis Rathjen, and his step-son Jeffrey Enos.

Al was born on February 28, 1942, in Lodi, California, and lived his entire life in the San Joaquin Valley. He married Carole Schwager Enos in 1967, and they made their home in Stockton.

Al worked for nearly 50 years as a commercial carpenter installing acoustical ceilings and wall panels mostly in the Bay Area on large jobs like PacBell Park, Moscone Center, Bank of America (once one of the tallest buildings in San Francisco), the Yerba Buena Park skating rink, and the IMAX theater in San Francisco. He joined the Carpenters Local Union No. 152 in 1961, and was a member in good standing for more than 59 years. He loved his job! Al retired in January 2008 and soon discovered a passion for golf. He played often and made at least a few trips to the course each week, as long as he was able.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Al will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on a date yet to be determined.

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Walter Fredericksen

November 10, 1929 - December 24, 2020

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 11th, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held the following day Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Stockton Rural Cemetery, located at 2350 Cemetery Lane, Stockton, CA 95204.

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Beatriz Salcido

July 29, 1932 - December 24, 2020

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 from 9:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
A service will be held afterwards on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Salcido family.

Keleni Afu

August 29, 1956 - December 22, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday December 31, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Afu family.

Edilberto Melchor

September 27, 1935 - December 21, 2020

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. noon at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service
A service will follow afterwards on January 6th, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Melchor family.

Barbara Giusto

December 13, 1930 - December 20, 2020

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Barbara was born on December 13, 1930 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2020. She was the eldest daughter of Mike and Dorothy Voitich.

Born in Stockton, California, Barbara attended St. Mary’s High School where she graduated.

Barbara attended the College of the Pacific nursing program; however she chose a different career path later. Barbara worked with her husband Francis “Fran” Giusto in the family boat business and later in the real estate business as a salesperson and broker. When traveling through Acampo and the Lodi area, she would point out properties she sold with pride.

She was a lifelong lover of animals and owned many dogs, horses and cats. She enjoyed attending horse shows as well as watching events on television. Barbara was also an avid golfer and enjoyed watching women’s professional golf events. Barbara also loved being outdoors tending to her garden and flowers spending hours pruning and planning the next season of vibrant colors.

Crossword puzzles were also a passion for many years and she always kept a crossword dictionary close at hand.

Barbara loved to play piano, always one of the dogs at her feet, she was very talented and it was always a joy to hear her play.

Many holiday and community events were blessed by her cooking, decorating, and organizing skills.

Barbara is survived by her two sons, Michael (Jo) Giusto and Marc (Liz) Giusto, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and her 3 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.

Barbara is proceeded in death by her loving husband Francis Giusto, sister Caroline “Sweetie” Voitich, and her parents Mike and Dorothy Voitich.

Barbara loved to worship her Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the Cowboy Church in Clements.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Giusto family.

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