Nancy Moffet

February 05, 1952 - April 11, 2021

Nancy passed away on April 11, 2021, after losing her long-fought battle with diabetes and COPD.

She was the daughter of Clyde "Gene" McQueen, long time baker at Cottage Bakery, and Joyce McQueen. She was sister to Mike (Vicki) and Brian McQueen (Jackie), Mary Diacon and Beth Preszler (Joe).

Nancy was a homemaker and her home was always open to her family; nieces, nephews, her mother and sisters all had lived with her and Scott at one point or another. Nancy loved to cook and especially bake. She was a Past Madam President of the Lodi Eagles 848 Auxiliary twice and was loved by many friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Mary; mother and father; and her brother, Mike.

She leaves behind her husband, Scott; daughters, Patti Sonnenburg (Tim), Michele Herbert (Nate); 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Nancy adored all of her grandkids.

She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.

Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday April, 22 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240..

A celebration of life will follow at Lodi Eagles Hall.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Moffet family.

Michael Keener

September 16, 1962 - April 10, 2021

Michael Aaron Keener, 58 of Acampo CA., passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1962 in French Camp, CA.

Michael was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing, gambling, playing baseball and watching sports. His favorite teams were the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Dolphins. His sense of humor and zest for life were admired by friends and family alike. Some of his fondest memories were playing baseball with his friends on the Galt Pirates where he was an outstanding first baseman.

He is survived by his mother, Margarette Keener; his daughters, Erin Keener and Amber Miller; his grandsons, Dillon Rempfer (17) and Aiden Fields (9); his sister, Deborah Amos; one nephew and two nieces. Preceding him in death are his father, John Keener; his Beloved sister, Patty Keener; and his grandparents.

A memorial service will be held in his memory on Monday April 19, 2021 for his family and friends.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Keener family

Ryan Hughes

September 14, 1982 - April 10, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00pm - 12:00pm on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 12:30pm on Saturday May 1,  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 Hughes family.

Rose Origone

April 10, 1921 - April 7, 2021

Rose Origone passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on April 7, 2021, missing her 100th birthday by 3 days.  Rose was born in New York and raised in Italy.  She received a teaching degree and was teaching school when she met her future husband, August Origone.  Rose married and came to America with August, where they raised 3 sons and worked the family farming business.  Rose was a leader, and played a significant role in the daily operation and success of the family business.  She was devoted to her family and liked to say “Family is the most important thing”. Rose was a fabulous cook and took pride in preparing lunch everyday for her husband and 3 sons.  She was an excellent hostess and would never let her guests leave without filling them with cookies, candies or other treats.  She was the best mother and Nonna and her memory will forever live in our hearts.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, August Origone and her brother Lino Lavagnino.  She is survived by her sons John, Carlo and Larry Origone and their wives, nephews Ruani and Claudio Lavagnino, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 from 12:00p.m. noon to 4:00p.m. at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, California.

Mass
Mass will be held the following day on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Private entombment at the Catholic Cemetery,  following the funeral service.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at 1:00 pm at the Italian Athletic Club, 3541 N. Cherryland, Stockton, CA.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Origone family.

Donald Curtis

October 19, 1946 - April 6, 2021

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 from 1:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
A service will be held the following day on Sunday, April 18th, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Curtis family.

Virda Spurgin

January 18, 1922 - April 06, 2021

At the ripe old age of 99, Virda Taylor Spurgin left this earth on April 6th, 2021.  She was born on January 18, 1922 at the home on the family farm.  She was one of six children born to Cora and Howard Taylor.  She married Wayne Spurgin during World War II, and together they raised 3 children: Karen, Lynn and Tim. 

Virda was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne in 2005, and her son Timothy in 2003.  She outlived 3 of her siblings: Bing Taylor, Wilma Morken and James Taylor.  And is survived by sisters Loella Womble and Darlene Houston.

She is survived by 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Diaz, Natalie Smalley, Heidi Goodman, Timothy Hildenbrand and Jeff Hildenbrand.  She had 13 great grandchildren.

Virda is greatly loved by all her family. She resided over her home place of Turner Road across from Lodi Lake for 65 years.  Their home was the centerpiece for 4th of July celebrations that included innumerable friends and family.  Watching the fireworks at the lake from her front lawn was a beloved tradition.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vitas Hospice of San Joaquin County.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Spurgin family.

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Arleen Weisz

March 19, 1932 - April 5, 2021

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 from 4:00p.m. to 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 Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Weisz family.


Delmona Ruby

December 1, 1930 - April 4, 2021

Service
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ruby family.

Ralph Hiatt

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December 31, 1931 - April 4, 2021

Missionary Rev. Ralph Wesley Hiatt was born on December 31, 1931 to Lester and Rachel Hiatt in Portland, Oregon. He went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the age of 89. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, his sister, Joyce Solomon, and his brother, Melvin Hiatt. He is followed in death by his sister, Joanne Stradley, five days after his passing. He is survived by his sister, Carol Six of Washington State. Ralph is also survived by his recent wife, Janie Hiatt Flatt, his sons and their wives, Ron and Elisabet Hiatt, Tim and Cheryl Hiatt, and Mike and Mary Hiatt, and his grandchildren, Michelle and Tyler Slacks and Evan Hiatt. 

 Having graduated from Southern California College (now Vanguard University), Ralph received his ministerial license in 1955 with the Assemblies of God and his ordination in 1958. While serving as the Senior Pastor of Colfax Assembly of God in 1963 with his wife, Frances, they answered the call to missions. They became appointed missionaries to Argentina in 1963 and served faithfully for 46 years. During their tenure in Argentina they helped plant 43 churches and mentored Argentine believers to pastor each church. Through their evangelism work and partnership with the Church in Argentina, they made an eternal impact for the Kingdom of God. Upon moving back to the United States in 2001, the Hiatts continued to be a blessing to Argentina, congregations, missionaries, and the local church. In early 2010, Rev. Ralph & Frances officially retired as Assemblies of God missionaries and she passed away in late 2010. Ralph continued his call to the Lord and impacting the Kingdom right up to his final days.


Service
A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 16th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hiatt family.

Emil Reichert

November 07, 1923 - April 03, 2021

Emil Reichert was born 1923, in Isabel, South Dakota.  He passed away April 3, 2021, in Lodi at the age of 97, following a brief illness.  His wife Martha of 73 years of marriage, preceded him in death in 2018.  They are survived by both children; Jim Reichert (Linda), and Janice Hausmann (Don).  He has five grandchildren, Donald Hausmann, Jon Hausmann, Sarah Reichert, Allison Uhls, and Cynthia Reichert: five great grandchildren, Cassandra, Tasha, Kaitlyn, Robert, and Madison; he has two great-great grandchildren, Eva, and Evelyn.  Emil is survived by his brother Marvin Reichert (Deannie), and sister Gladys Patrick (Bob).  Proceeding Emil in death was his father John Reichert and mother Bertha Schnabel, his sisters Ruth Dague, Edna Sand, Martha Goodwyn, and brothers Eddie, Herman, and Frank Reichert.

Emil is a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Lodi.  His church family was especially important to him. 

Emil was raised on a farm, joined the Merchant Marines (Coast Guard) during WW2 and traveled the world.  He worked various jobs until 1956, he joined the Lincoln Village Fire Department.  After 9 years with the fire department, he went back to farming, then bought a truck and drove truck for over 20 years, traveling all over the USA.  He retired from trucking and enjoyed working on the landscape at Christ Lutheran Church.  In his retirement years, after his wife died, he enjoyed starting every day with breakfast at Richmaid Restaurant in Lodi.

VISITATION

A viewing will be held from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The family will hold a graveside service at 10:00a.m. on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Building Fund at Christ Lutheran Church, 13009 N Elderberry Ct, Lodi, CA 95242.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Reichert family.

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Michael Allen

July 15, 1952 - April 3, 2021

Michael Bill Allen of Acampo, California passed away on April 3, 2021 peacefully at home among loved ones.

Mike was born on July 15, 1953 in Anniston, AL to Wilson Allen and Hysie Harbin. He was successful with his companies; Allen & Sons Construction and Slipstone Inc. His highly ambitious nature affected all who interacted with him. Mike had a curious nature, he was always investigating the mysteries in life. Mike enjoyed building hot rods and put countless hours into his projects, he always finished what he started.

Mike treated everyone with respect, treating all as equals.

Mike is preceded in death by his father, Wilson, and his mother, Hyise. He is survived by his wife Pam, his two children Micheal and Jared, and his grandchildren Aaron, Lexy, Alicyn, Zack, and Bryson.
He will be forever loved & missed.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Allen family.

Victoria Frestedt

December 26, 1939 - April 3, 2021

Victoria Frestedt, a long-time resident of Stockton, California died peacefully in her home on Saturday April 3, 2021.    Victoria was born in Sonsonate, El Salvador on December 26, 1939 and immigrated to the United States in 1981.  She married Ray Frestedt in 1982, and they then settled in the Stockton area in 1986.  Victoria worked as a home health aide caring for elderly.  It was work that she loved, and she cherished the families she worked with. 

Victoria had a fierce love for her family and a great passion for life!  She helped anyone she came across who was in need.  She was generous, compassionate and if she met you, she likely treated you like family and welcomed you into her home.  She loved to talk about good times with friends and family. She loved to garden and cultivate beautiful, colorful flowers. She loved to collect angels, read her bible and go shopping.

Victoria was a member of Mayfair Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stockton. She was a great woman of faith who loved the Lord. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Frestedt, her mother Maria and father Carlos, her 3 sisters Rita, Mercedes, Julia and her 2 brothers, Alberto and Antonio. 

Victoria is survived by her son, Cesar Torres and his wife Yanira of Stockton; daughter Susana Nolley of Stockton; grandchildren, Cesar Jr., Bryant, Stephanie, Brenda, Edward, Jonathan and Aba; great grandchildren, Cesar, Bryan, Marley, Lukas, Amelia and Katharina. She is also survived by a large extended family of many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, and many close, longtime friends, both here in the United States and in El Salvador. Everyone that knew her will miss her love of life, her smile, her kindness, and generosity.

SERVICES:

Visitation will be held on Friday April 30, 2021 from 9am-12pm and memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m., all in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Pastor Rudolph Peters officiating. Caroline Jimenez of Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home assisting in the arrangements. 

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