Leona Schmierer

August 10, 1952 - December 16,2021

Leona Emma Schmierer, 87, of Lodi, passed away on December 16, 2021.

Leona was born in Sacramento on April 1, 1934. She graduated from McClatchy High School. She married Leland Schmierer on August 10, 1952 and they were married for 69 years. She worked at the State Unemployment Office and 20 years for All State Packing. She became a Christian at a young age and served her Lord and Savior as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and a choir member for 62 years. She was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She liked camping, visiting Monterey, going on cruises, reading books, scrapbooking and baking cookies.

Leona is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Landuk and Florence Fassler.

Leona is survived by husband, Leland Schmierer; daughters, Denise Siewit (Robert), Terri Nakabayashi (Ron); brothers, Leonard Landuk (Helen), Mike Fassler; grandchildren, Jennifer Siewit, Christina Vega (Mark), Bryan Nakabayashi, Lauren Nakabayashi; and great granddaughter, Amelia Vega.
Memorials may be given to World Vision or a charity of your choice.

The family of Leona Schmierer wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Areeckal and Nurse Frey.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 22nd at Gracepoint Church (formerly known as Temple Baptist Church).

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schmierer family.

Vivian Machell

August 29, 1922 - December 15, 2021

Vivian Marie Garloff Machell ended her "good fight" here on earth on December 15, 2021 at home with many loved ones by her side. She's now with her Jesus and husband Leon of 72 years. She was a godly woman loved by many.

Vivian was the oldest of 5 children born to Benjamin and Charlotte Garloff in an upstairs apartment over a butcher shop in the country 4 miles south of Sebastopol, CA. She would spend the first 13 years of her life in the countryside outside of Sebastopol before moving with her family to San Francisco, San Bruno then Redwood City.

It was the fall of 1939 when Vivian met Leon at the First Baptist Church in Redwood City. It was the beginning of a lifelong courtship of more than 70 years, married December 12, 1942. While living in Redwood City their 2 children, Brett and Denise, were born. 1958 was the year they moved to Lodi residing in the same home for 60+ years. After retirement the two of them spent much of their time in their motor home traveling. Also touring the New England states, Israel, England, Germany and Hawaii. She also took classes in oil painting and watercolor; painting pictures of their travels.

Vivian was active in the church all her life, serving the Lord wherever needed; as a Sunday School teacher, deaconess, the helpline for The Center of Hope, Salvation Army, Temple Baptist Church. She never knew a stranger and was always sharing Jesus with all she came in contact with.

She started each day with Psalms 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Vivian was preceded in death by her loving husband Leon in 2015. Survived by her children, Brett (Linda) Machell and Denise (Ed) Surprenant; 9 grandchildren and their spouses, 23 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Vivian and Leon's final wish is to see each one of them in heaven some day.
A huge thank you to Denise, Brett, Morganne, DeEtte, Brianne, Rosie, Kat, Mary, Stephanie, Sylvia, Kevin, A+ Hospice, you're the reason she could stay at home.

There will be a celebration of life on January 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at GracePoint Church in Lodi, gracepointlodi.com/memorial-services. Interment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Machell family.

Roberta Sampson

February 20, 1938 - December 13, 2021

Roberta "Bobby Lou" Sampson, age 83, of Lodi, CA passed away December 13, 2021.

Roberta was born on February 20, 1938, to Miles and Helen Johnson. She spent her childhood living with her mother and grandparents in Berkeley. Roberta graduated from Lodi High school in 1956 and soon married Elbert Sampson. She was married for 25 years and had 3 beautiful daughters.

Roberta volunteered for many years as a George Washington Elementary's P.T.A. president, while her children attended, and later volunteered for several years for the V.F.W. She worked 25 years as a CNA at Vista Ray and Wine Country. Miss Roberta lived her final years at Arbor Nursing Home.

Roberta enjoyed any chance to be with her family; to play games, have clam dip, and give warm hugs. She found peace at the ocean with the sand between her toes. As an animal lover, Roberta had a special fondness for cats and skunks.

Roberta is survived by her 3 daughters, Susan Veach, Shirley Sampson, and Sherri Sampson (Robby); 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday December 29, 2021, at 1pm at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Cemetery 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA

In lieu of flowers please donate to your local SPCA or Planned Parenthood.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sampson family.

Alice Mentelos

October 15, 1954 - December 9, 2021

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday December 23rd, 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 Mentelos family.

Richard Capuccini

July 17, 1950 - December 7, 2021

Richard Alan Capuccini of Lodi, California passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday December 7, 2021.

He was born on July 17, 1950 in Sonora, California. His family moved to Lodi, California when he was six where he attended local schools. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973 during the Vietnam War before starting a career in truck driving for several years, moving on to becoming a technician with the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District for over 30 years.

Richard enjoyed putting puzzles together and making people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his father Vincent Capuccini, his mother Roso Capuccini Plines, and his step-father Albert Plines.

He is survived by his two sons, Shawn Cauccini of Stockton, California and Mark Capuccini of Lodi, California and grandaughter Chloe Capuccini, his sister Linda Newton, step-sister Sharon (Jack) Linn and step-brother Brian Plines.

SERVICES:

The visitation for Richard will be held on Friday January 7, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Capuccini family.

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Frances Pinkham

November 15, 1923 - December 07, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:30am - 10:30am on Monday December 20, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

FUNERAL SERVICE

The funeral service will follow at 10:30am on Monday December 20, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday December 21, 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 Pinkham family.

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