Gordon Bennett

December 12, 1935 - January 15, 2021

Gordon J. Bennett 85, of Stockton, California passed away peacefully on January 15. 2021 at Dameron Hospital. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado to Ellen Marie Oliver and Robert T Bennett.  He was #3 of 7-Brothers.

Throughout his life he was a hard working man, a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.  He was an avid fisherman and loved the game of baseball, which all 3 of his boys played. He even coached a Babe Ruth League for a couple of years.  He also loved the outdoors and took his family camping every year to a different place, also loved to just pack a lunch and do weekend road trips, country rides.

Gordon is survived by Daughters Tina (Jess) Castro, Christine (Steve) Revill of NC and Dean (Kelly) Bennett. Also 10-grandchildren, 15-great grandchildren, and 2-great-great grandchildren whom he adored as they are babies who loved to get grandpa’s attention and get him out of his chair!

He is also survived by Brother’s Dean (Anita) Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Max (Donna) Recod of NC, Eugene Recod, and Edward Recod of UT.

Gordon was preceded in Death by his Parents, Wife Aiko (2006) sons Michael Thomas Bennett (1990) James G. Bennett (2019) and grandson Thomas Michael Bennett JR. (1991) and one Brother Robert O. Bennett (2000).

He will sadly be missed by all.

Services provided By Cherokee Memorial on Friday January 29. 2021 11:30.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bennett family.

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Joseph Moya

April 10, 1960 - January 15, 2021

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. On Friday, January 15, 2021, at 22:03, God has taken Jo Moya from this life. He was surrounded by his wife, Lourdes Moya, and his three children, Kristin Moya, Andrew Moya, and George Moya, as he peacefully took his final breath.

By God's grace, Jo lived a very accomplished life despite his infirmities. He consistently and generously shared his wealth, resources, time, expertise, and knowledge, not only with his family, but with the local and international communities. Jo dedicated his life and career to helping and giving to those in need. For over 30 years, he provided acute dialysis services for the Central Valley hospitals. As a long-time Rotarian, Jo, local Rotarians, and local physicians were able to build and supply numerous health care facilities in India and the Philippines, through Rotary International. Additionally, he was a member of numerous other charitable organizations in Stockton, California.

Jo is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lourdes Moya; his children, Kristin Moya, Andrew Moya, and George Moya; his son-in law, Walid Mesallem; his daughters-in-law, Robin Agsao Moya, and Jennifer Fernandez Moya; and his three granddaughters, Kristyn Shay Moya, Kelsey Brooke Moya, and Emily Nadine Moya, whom he lovingly adored. He also leaves behind his mother, Fe Garbanzos, brother, Valiant Vasquez, and sister, Stephanie Vasquez, and numerous other extended family members in the United States and in the Philippines. His love of cooking and joy of bringing people together will be remembered fondly, forevermore.

On January 26, 2021, a Viewing will be held at the Vineyard Chapel, at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi, CA, from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. A live streaming Celebration of Life Mass will be held for Jo via St. Bernadette's Catholic Church's Facebook, on January 27, 2021, at 10:00am. Additionally, a burial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi, CA on January 27, 2021, at 11:30am, and is open for the community to attend.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Marianna Sperling

February 22, 1933 - January 14, 2021

Marianna Victoria Sperling died on 14 January 2021 at the age of 87. Prior to her death from SARS-CoV-2, she was at an advanced, debilitating stage of Parkinson’s disease. She was a first generation American, born in San Francisco.  Her mother, Vera Frances Borg (née Volkert), emigrated as a young child to the United States from Australia at the turn of the century and her father, Emanuel Angelo Borg, emigrated as a young man in the late1920’s from Malta.  She attended and graduated from Lowell High School, the elite public high school in the Bay Area, in 1950.  She attended business school, but left without graduating and moved to Winnipeg, Canada.  Shortly after she returned to San Francisco, she married Vernon Paul Sperling in 1956 and moved to Lodi in 1959, where she lived—with an extended residency in Stockton—until she died. They amicably divorced in 1972 and continued to share Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July holidays to minimize the impact of the divorce on ‘the kids’.  She was a homemaker until the mid-1960s when she entered the workforce, initially as a bookkeeper at Lodi Truck Service and then at James Allen’s Meats.  She then embarked on a career as a budget analyst for the U.S. Navy at Rough and Ready Island in Stockton.  She retired from the Department of the Navy after 25 years of service. Her exacting bookkeeping and budgeting skills rubbed off on each of her children and was a great gift; we can all stretch a dollar beyond belief.

Marianna Sperling was an active, long-time member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and St. Anne’s Seniors, she served on the church’s Outreach Program for 15 years, and she managed the tithes account for the church pro bono.  She was also a member of the Portuguese Club as well as a volunteer for the Lodi Police Department Partner’s program, Children’s Dream Works, and the Lodi Community Service Center. She had a strong sense of community and it was an article of faith that each person had an obligation to help the less fortunate or those in need. It is an obligation that she more than fulfilled and passed along to her children. Marianna also made deep and lasting friendships in these different capacities and her places of employment.  She forged long and enduring friendships with two of her colleagues at the Department of the Navy, Linda Patrick and Katie Roe, who kept in touch with our mother until the end.  Similarly, she had a sustained forty-year friendship with Nancy Haberman, with whom she shared mutual enthusiasms for ceramics, thrift store shopping, and eggplant parmigiana.

Marianna was not only a loving mother, but extremely proud of her children and their spouses: Jim Sperling (m. Joy Sperling), Gail Sanders (m. Jim Sanders), Mark Sperling (m. Rita Sperling), and Laurie Beach, all of whom survive her.  She took even greater pride in her grandchildren: Vincent Battilana, JD; Victoria Walker-Sperling, PhD; and Addison Beach, BA. She was predeceased by her sister, Verna Stewart.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Balance Assisted Living for their love and care of our mother. 

SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

We also request that you wear a mask and be vaccinated as soon as possible so a loved one will be spared the task writing a premature obituary for you.

 

 

Marlon Anderson

July 18, 1956 - January 13 2021

Marlon was born in Stockton on July 18, 1956 and passed away with his beloved wife, Betty Anderson, by his side, on January 13, 2021.

Marlon was preceded in death by his mother Mabel Brice, his father Marlon Anderson and his brother Curtis O'Hare. He is survived by his wife of nearly 38 years Betty Anderson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marlon graduated from Franklin High School in 1974 and began working at Holly Sugar in Tracy. He remained with the company for 36 years as an Extra Station Man before moving on to Penny Newman Grain as a millwright, from where he retired February 1, 2019.

Marlon was an avid outdoorsman who grew up hunting and fishing and loved spending his free time exploring new spots to do both. He was accompanied on most of these excursions by his wife Betty and one or more of their treasured dogs. He and Betty enjoyed cheering on their local sports teams every season, including the Stockton Ports and the Stockton Heat. While Marlon enjoyed watching all sports, the Buffalo Bills held a special place in his heart and he was thrilled to see them heading towards their first playoff win in 25 years.

Marlon was a wonderful husband, a generous friend, and a favorite uncle. He was truly loved, will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

An outdoor memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery on Feb. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m.

SERVICE

A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday February 12, 2021 at at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Anderson family.

Donald Keller

November 01, 1932 - January 13, 2021

Donald Jim Keller, 88, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at his home in Lodi, CA.

He was born on November 1st, 1932 in Nebraska to Henry & Lizzy Keller. He was raised & schooled in Galt, CA. Don served in the Air Force after high school as an airplane mechanic. Don moved to Stockton in the late 1950's becoming a member of the Longshoremen Labor Union (ILWU), contracted with Pacific Maritime Association. Also a local business owner, D.J. Keller Trucking in Lodi, CA for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Randy, Eddie and Linda; sisters, Lorraine Steelman, Gladys Campbell and Joanne Steelman; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

VISITATION
Viewing services will be held at Cherokee Memorial, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA on Friday January 22, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Keller family.

Douglas Manser

October 19, 1933 - January 11, 2021

Douglas L. Manser, 87, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born on October 19, 1933. His parents were Anton J. and Gertrud Manser. Douglas graduated from West Point High School and later married his high school sweetheart, MaryAnn. They moved to California in 1958, settling in Gilroy.

Douglas was always involved in Retail Sales – worked at and managed a Grocery Market for years – then opened Sunnyside Produce Mini Mart and gas. After retiring he worked as a Resident Manager at Central Storage. Douglas enjoyed working with people and traveling. He toured parts of Europe, took cruises to Mexico and even enjoyed quick day trips going to the casino and the Delta. He had always wanted to travel to Alaska, but never made it. He was a member of Gilroy Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gilroy Lions Club, and a Friend of Bill W. for over 30 years.

Douglas is survived by his wife, MaryAnn Manser; children, Michael (Kimberly) Manser, Sheila (Scott) Lundgren; grandchildren, Lisa (Tim) Aguirre, Dominic Manser, Kelsey Lundgren, Kolby Lundgren, Alexandra Manser, and Matthew Lundgren; great grandchildren, Weston Aguirre and Ryder Aguirre; as well as, Larry Meyer.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Anton J. Manser and Gertrud Manser.

Graveside Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park January 21 at 1:30 pm. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, or any other charity you may prefer.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Manser family.

Wilbert Henneberg

April 01, 1921 - January 11, 2021

Wilbert Henneberg, aged 99 died peacefully at home on January 11th, 2021 in Lodi, CA surrounded by family. Wilbert was born April 1, 1921 in Kulm, North Dakota to Gottfried Henneberg and Lydia Hildebrand, as the sixth of seven children. He was drafted in 1942 and served as an X-ray technician in the U.S. Army in England during World War Two. When he returned in 1946, he moved to Lodi where he met the love of his life, Ruby Krueger, whom he was married to for 73 years. He had a successful career in steel manufacturing, retiring as President of Lodi Metal Tech.

He and Ruby were lifetime members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Wilbert served in many leadership roles at the Fairmont SDA Church. It was through the Maranatha Volunteer International ministry that Wilbert and Ruby visited 20 countries building churches and schools. Their love of adventure brought them to 63 countries in their lifetime.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; his children, Miletus McKee and Gene Henneberg (Susan); and his three grandchildren, Corinne, Linda and Elizabeth.

A memorial will be planned for a later date. The family would like to express gratitude to Hospice of San Joaquin for their support and care. Memorial donations for Wilbert can be sent to Hospice of San Joaquin and/or Maranatha Volunteers International.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Henneberg family.

Sedonia Butler

December 29, 1944 - January 11, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Butler family.

Ruby Altnow


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Ruby Elaine Altnow passed away peacefully at home after her 7 year battle with cancer on January 10, 2021 in Lodi, CA. She was born on September 27, 1932 in Lodi to Emma Bohnet Littke and Vernon Littke. 

Ruby attended local schools graduating from Lodi High in 1950. She began working at Lodi Truck Service/Tiger Lines where her future husband, John Edward Altnow was also employed. They were married on May 25, 1951 and welcomed their only daughter, Renee in 1958. 

Ruby worked at Lodi Truck Service until 1958. From 1966 to 1977 she was the very competent secretary at First Baptist Church. Following this, she worked in accounting at Goehring Meat Company which included becoming office manager until 1991. Then she helped set up the computer accounting system at Westside Assembly and worked there part time until her retirement in 2001. 

Ruby was an involved and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their many school concerts and sports activities. She was very creative and had multiple hobbies over the years including painting landscapes, tole painting, cross stitching, collecting Precious Moments and Beanie Babies, candle making and decorating. 

She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church and served in many different areas. She worked with children, sang in the choir and ensembles, participated in Women’s Ministries, coordinated weddings, and attended regularly until she needed to care for John at home. Most recently she enjoyed watching the online services every Sunday. 

She is survived by her loving daughter Renee Somers-Beerden and son-in-law William Beerden of Orangevale, CA, grandson Shawn Somers and his wife Sarah, great grandchildren Gabriel and Hannah of Citrus Heights, CA, granddaughter Corinne Brodnicki and her husband Clarke, great grandson Levi of Roseville, Ca, sister Violet Fischer of Lodi, and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 on the Welcome Terrace of First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Ave. Lodi.  

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 267 N. Mills Ave. Lodi, CA 95242. Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/guestbook.

Tony Andress

December 30, 1937 - January 9, 2021

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Tony D. Andress was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 9, 2021.

Tony was born on December 30, 1937 to Marvin and Polly Andress. The family settled in Breckenridge, Texas where Tony excelled in football and baseball at Breckenridge High School.  In 1961, he graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.  

Tony went to work for Celanese Corporation and McWood Corporation before forming LaJet Inc, in 1968, with Hal and Jack McGlothlin.  As president and CEO of LaJet, he designed and built a leading edge petroleum refinery that was among the best in the world.  In 1980, Tony realized a dream as a founder of Fairway Oaks Golf and Racquet Club in Abilene, TX.  He was also highly involved in philanthropy, including the creation and continued success of the LaJet Golf Classic, a PGA Tour event held at Fairway Oaks throughout the 1980s.  Tony’s deep Christian faith led him to establish The Andress Foundation, which sustained decades of charitable contributions to various churches, ministries, and outreach programs.

In 1998, Tony relocated to Houston where he enjoyed semi retirement.  Following a major stroke in 2007, he moved to Lodi, California where he benefited from the close company of his caring Alegre relatives.  Tony’s lifelong strength, fighting spirit, and unwavering faith in God carried him through those years with absolute grace and dignity.  

Legend has it that Tony never once missed a chance to crack a joke, take the stage, share a laugh, strum a guitar, swing a golf club, play a hand of dominoes, or help out a friend.  He will forever be remembered as a brilliant and loving father and friend with a larger than life personality. His kindness and generosity genuinely blessed all who knew him.  He leaves behind a trail of joyful memories in Breckenridge, Abilene, Horseshoe Bay, Aspen, Point Venture, Houston, Louisiana, and Lodi, California where he truly always was the life of the party.

Tony was preceded in death by his loving parents.  He is survived by his brother, Thurmon Andress and his wife, Lilly, of Houston;  his son, Tony (Andy) Andress Jr and his wife, Kara, of Houston; his daughter Kellie Andress Alegre and her husband, Tony, of Lodi, Ca;  his daughter Ashley Andress Timmons and her husband, JC, of Austin; as well as 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

 SERVICES:

A memorial celebration of Tony’s life will be held in Abilene on May 18th with interment at Breckenridge Cemetery.  The family invites Tony’s friends to honor him with love, laughter, and great memories. (Location and time to be announced)

 

Susan Crosby

September 25 1948 - January 09, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Crosby, 72, died peacefully in her home from natural causes on January 9, 2021.

Susan was born to Arnold and Elizabeth (Tibby) Bova on September 25, 1948 in Huntington Park, California. As the only sister to three wonderful and always-protective brothers, she loved to tell stories of their childhood in Canada and California. In Hermosa Beach, she found she had she embraced the role of California beach girl, which began a lifelong love with the water. During her time at the local pool as a synchronized swimmer, she met a handsome lifeguard with a convertible. Her short swimmer's haircut was perfect for Kenneth Earle Crosby because she didn't mind driving around Southern California with the top down. The lifeguard and the mermaid married August 19, 1967.

After some time in Alameda, California, where their first son, David, was born, they moved to Lodi, California, and had their second son, Kevin. She enjoyed her time as a school room mother, a secretary and costumer for the Lodi Community Theater, and travelling to Maine for summers on the lake and to Mexico for family fun in the ocean.

With her sons in school, Susan returned to college, earned her B.A. in English, and began a career as a writer, a lifelong goal. She became a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 40 contemporary romance and women's fiction novels.

After retirement, she became active in the senior citizen community by writing senior-focused articles for the Lodi News Sentinel and sitting on the Lodi Senior Citizen Commission. She was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church and provided counseling for those in need. She also helped new writers find their voice through groups and workshops at the Lodi Public Library. When she wasn't helping others, she spoiled her family, especially her grandkids.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; her parents; her brother, Tom Bova; and her parents-in-law, Ruth and Harold Barber. She is survived by her two sons; her brothers, Steve and Jerry Bova; her daughter-in-law, Leslie Crosby; her son-in-law-to-be, Mike Snow; and the best grandkids a Tutu could ever have, Austin, Molly, Nikko, Nyah, and Nellie.

One of her favorite sentences: And they lived happily ever after. She believed in the hope these words promised as they contained faith in the future and ever-after love. She had a gift for reaching out and healing hearts. She understood grief and picking yourself back up. She forged new paths and guided others to find theirs. She loved unconditionally and completely. Although her story has ended, a story others will continue to share and embrace, she truly did live happily ever after.

No services are currently planned. A celebration of life will be organized for Spring/Summer 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Hospice of San Joaquin County or Lodi House.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Crosby family.

Eulalia Cervantes

November 06, 1930 - January 08, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday January 22, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cervantes family.

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