Frank Hernandez

January 9, 1948 - June 10, 2022

God visited us on June 10th to take the hand of one of his children. Frank Hernandez  was born on January 9, 1948 in Dinuba, California to Mary and Jess Hernandez, raised in San Jose and later moved to Stockton, California to be with his wife Ritchie. They were happily married for 35 years.

Frank worked for the San Jose Sheet Metal Workers Union for 30 years. After an apprenticeship and moving up the ranks, he became the foreman of a strong crew. He retired at the early age of 55, after which he and his wife followed their dreams of owning multiple real estates to care for their family. Frank and Ritchie loved to DIY fixer uppers and create loving homes, going so far as to build an extended addition to their first home. He was also a great artist and loved to build and fix items for his children and other family members. Frank had an avid love for the outdoors and enjoyed 4th of July camping with his close friends and family and loved fishing and deer hunting with his brothers.

Frank was a devout Catholic and a loyal parishioner to St. Bernadette's church. He volunteered at the annual rummage sales and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul  gathering food and clothing for those less fortunate. Frank also had a deep love for all animals and even participated in many dog shows winning blue and yellow ribbons with his Akitas. Later on having a big heart for Dachshunds and cats. In addition he was a loyal fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland A's and would occasionally take his nephews to games. He relaxed by reading murder mystery, fantasy and science fiction novels and had a love of Mexican and Motown music.

Frank is survived by his wife Ritchie Hernandez, 5 daughters Lori Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez, Elizabeth Granados, Reina Calder, Veronica Hernandez and a son Tony Hernandez; brothers Daniel and Ruben, Sister Rosie, along with 15 grandchildren.  He will always be remembered as a caring, loving man who touched many hearts and lives without want for anything in return.
SERVICES:

His funeral services will be held Friday, June 24th at St. Bernadette’s Church in Stockton, CA. The Viewing will be from 9-11 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial will be at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, CA


Judith McCarty

June 22, 1939 - June 9, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, June 27th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday June 28th 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the McCarty family.

Beulah Barham

November 13, 1925 - June 9, 2022

SERVICE
 A graveside service will be held at 10:00pm on Friday, July 1st 2022 at Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, located at 905 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA 95350.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barham family.

Joseph Olsen

March 30, 1958 - June 7, 2022

Joseph Louis Olsen, 64 years old, passed away suddenly at 12:10pm on June 7, 2022, in Sacramento. He left this world to be with his partner Brian Wroe.

Joseph was born in San Francisco on March 30, 1958.  Joey and Brian’s favorite activities revolved around watching old movies, westerns and soap operas. They loved listening music, especially anything Stevie Nicks. Joey was an avid reader loving all things, Jackie Collins.  He enjoyed writing and talking to everyone either in person or on the phone. It was also one of his great joys in life to be around his family.

They will both be dearly missed.

Predeceased by his mother and father Lou & Laurie Olsen, nephew Chad Olsen, brother and sister-in law Kirk & Anna Olsen and his loving partner of 45 years Brian Wroe.

He is survived by this brother Greg Olsen (Barbara Mustain). Niece and nephews; Alexis Williams (husband Chris), Daniel Olsen (wife Alysha) and Anthony Olsen. Great niece and nephews; Jaxsin, Sharlie, Khylin Olsen and Landon Williams.

SERVICES:

The visitation for Joseph will be held on Thursday June 23, 2022 at 12:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N Beckman Rd Lodi, CA 95240.

The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Olsen family.

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Janice Young

December 12, 1961 - June 5, 2022

Janice “Jan” Louise Young (Silva)-

Jan was born on December 13, 1961 in Stockton, California. She attended Madison Elementary School, Webster Jr. High and Stagg High School. She worked in customer service in the accounting and insurance industries. Jan was married to her loving husband, Bill, for 34 years and was a Mom to Tasha and Gia, her beloved poodles.

Jan is survived by her husband, William A. Young; mother, Glenda Lou Silva; brother, Perry A. Silva; Sister-in-lw, Maria Silva, and many other extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her Father, Ernest P. Silva.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA.

SERVICES:

The graveside service for Janice will be held on June 20, 2022 at 10:00am in Cherokee Memorial Park located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Young family.

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John Dale Putman

October 31, 1940 – June 5, 2022

John Dale Putman of Stockton, CA passed away on June 5, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was born October 31, 1940 at his family home in Prescott, WA to George Putman and Hazel (Callahan) Putman. He graduated from Prescott High School in Washington and then enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years. Upon his return, he married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Jean Doering, and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage until her passing in 2019.

John is survived by his daughters Jenine Norman of Canada; Judy (Bradley) Putman Fenz of Alamo, CA; Janice (Richard) Putman Gonzales of Stockton, CA. He leaves behind grandchildren Joshua, Nicholas, Katelyn, Daniel, Geoffrey, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Harriet Putman Dutton and Doris Putman Worby.

He will be laid to rest at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery and there are to be no services at his request.

The family immensely thanks Hospice of San Joaquin for the wonderful support and kindness they provided.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Putman family.

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Joanne Miller

November 21, 1938 - June 5, 2022

God visited us on June 5th to claim one of his dear children. Joanne Miller was born on Nov 21, 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to Stockton California with her husband James Miller in 1964. They celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Joanne worked for Bank of Stockton for 23 and a half years before retirement, after which she and her husband then followed their dreams of living in the country, and moved to Lodi California. Joanne and Jim loved camping and did so several times a year with their longtime friends Elmo & Jeannette Hutchinson.  As an active member in the Elks Lodge, Joanne held positions as President of the Iris Club (2002-2003), and as Emblem Club associate. Her and Jim also volunteered for many years as Mr. and Mrs. Clause at the Elks Lodge, and at the Christmas in the Village event in Fair Oaks California. In addition Joanne spent many happy hours playing Mexican train dominoes with her Red Hat sisters Darlene and Doreen.  As she became less mobile one of the things she enjoyed was spending “date time” with her son in law William whenever Jim had to run errands.

Joanne is survived by her husband James Miller, daughter Debora Miller, Sons Patrick Miller (his wife Stacey) and Charles Miller (his husband William Mercado), along with her grandchildren: Shawn Staat, Elliot Miller, Jeanne Miller; great-grandchildren and all her adopted family members that she cared so much for…being the saint she is.

SERVICES:

Her memorial will be held on July 2nd at 10AM at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi California in the Vineyard Chapel, with gravesite placement to follow.

Mary Kirsten

May 12, 1928 - June 4, 2022

Mary Ann Kirsten passed away on June 4, 2022, with her family by her side.  Mary Ann was born in Denair, California on May 12, 1928.  She attended College of the Pacific from 1946-1950 where she was president of the Associated Women Students, a member of Alpha Theta Tau Sorority and was bestowed honorary membership in the Rhizomia Literary Fraternity.    Mary Ann met her husband, Roy Kirsten at the College of Pacific.   After graduating, they married on the UOP campus at Morris Chapel in 1950.  She and Roy had been married 72 years this month.   She later returned to University of Pacific to earn her MA ED and then continued her long and rewarding teaching career with Lincoln Unified School District. 

Her family and her teaching profession were her highest priorities.  She also enjoyed traveling the world, golf, gardening and spending time with dear friends.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were a great sense of pride and joy.  

Mary Ann is survived by husband Roy Kirsten and their children Bruce Kirsten (Terry Loomis) (Ann Dowdy), David Kirsten (Patty Kirsten), and Carol Miller (Mark Miller); her grandchildren Aaron Kirsten, Kevin Burnett, Mark Kirsten, Carolyn Montgomery, Alex Miller and Kelsey Miller; great grandchildren, Jack, McKenna, Rhys, Ryleigh, Nolan, Jack and sister Barbara Siebert. 

MaryAnn will be laid to rest on June 16th at Cherokee Memorial Park during a private family service.

 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kirsten family.

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Howard Wells

June 9, 1928 - May 31, 2022

Howard C. Wells, Sr. of Stockton, California passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born in Groveton, Texas on June 9, 1928. He was a dedicated Man of God who knew the Bible front to back. There is no doubt, Howard is in Heaven.

In 1942, Howard moved to California with his parents, Howard Harvey and Katie Bell Wells. His parents were farmers. Howard was the third oldest of twelve children. He was often responsible for his younger siblings. He worked one summer just to buy his first bicycle. He was proud to have been a golf caddy at Stockton Golf and Country Club. It was 5 miles one-way from home to the golf course on his new bike.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, his wife of 56 years, Mary (1948 - 2005). daughter Tierena Johnson of Stockton, son Timothy Wells of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his second wife, Evelyn Looney of French Camp. Howard and Evelyn were married eleven years, 2009 - 2021.

Having outlived two wives, he focused on watching TV Westerns. His favorite actor was John Wayne. He knew the story lines and the movie title before the credits even started!!

Howard is survived by his sister, Betty Yount of Austin, Texas and his brother Jack Wells of Fresno, California. He is also survived by his son Howard, Jr. (Arletta) of Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho; daughter Vickie (Bruce) of Stockton; grandsons Kristopher and Morgan Johnson; Britt, Jason and Daniel Wells; granddaughter Michelle Fowler; great-grandchildren include Makaila, Jean, Little Howard and Franklin Johnson.

In 1986, Howard retired from the lumber industry. He worked 40 years at the Stockton Box Factory also known as American Forest Products and Bendix Corporation in Stockton. After Mary passed away, Howard remained active in church as an usher, a member of the prayer circle and worked on his farm and orchard.

At the age of 79, Howard married Evelyn Looney on March 28, 2009. The newlyweds were members of Community Bible Church in French Camp. Howard’s and Evelyn’s family included those mentioned above and Evelyn’s daughter, Yvonne Weldon (Tom) of Tracy, California, son Larry Looney of Weiser, Idaho, granddaughters Jennifer Looney of French Camp and Roxy Looney of Stockton, great-grandaughter, Evie Looney and great-grandson, Mordecai.

Howard enjoyed visiting with his extended family. Many considered Howard as their Dad, Grandpa & Popa!

In March 2021, Howard moved from his beloved farm and orchard into Vickie and Bruce’s home in Stockton. Two of his three dogs moved with him. With Howard gone, the Wells Family will never be the same. However, knowing Howard is in Heaven makes his passing a bit easier!

Carol Ricketts

September 19, 1952 - May 29, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, June 9th 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day at 10:00am on Friday, June 10th 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ricketts family.

Banh Norawong

October 1, 1928 - May 28, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 8th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 8th 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Norawong family.

Margaret Hillious

March 23, 1939 - May 26, 2022

Margaret Dolores Springer Jones Hillious was a very special person. Born March 1934, she lived to be 83. She had her daughter at her side when she passed on May 26th 2022. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, a talented and beloved educator.

Marge was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she lived until she was 2 years old and orphaned. She then was adopted by her great-aunt Mary Jones of Vallejo, California and grew up alongside her nephews. After high school she became a Catholic Nun named “Sister Paul” and devoted her life to God. It was at this time that she went to college and received a degree in teaching. Marge had taught in Southern California for 11 years when she felt the Lord calling her elsewhere. She moved to Calaveras County where she taught 25 years before she retired. Marge was introduced to Robert Hillious, thanks to her soon to be sister-in-law Eileen Hillious, in 1976 and they married almost right away. They lived a very happy life until he passed in 2002.

Marge would often share memories of her teaching days with her grandchildren; reminiscing on the joy it brought her. She had befriended many of her past students on Facebook and enjoyed seeing their lives now and the adults they had become. To her students she was known as Ms. Jones or Mrs. Hillious. Marge was only 4’9 and a 1/2”’s small but mighty. A loving and supportive teacher to her “kids”, her students. Some would say, the best teacher they ever had and a gift from God. Marge played the guitar in her younger years. One student said God needed another guitar player in Heaven.

She and Robert loved to gamble and watch football together. She enjoyed playing video games with her grandkids. Gma Marge was known as the “Donkey Kong Champ!”

In 2012 Marge was reunited with her long lost brothers Robert and Charles Springer. They had been separated as children when they went into the orphanage. She looked for her brothers for years without any luck. They had been looking for her as well. It was her niece, Rusty Springer Rodriguez of Southern California, who reunited all of them. This was a wish she always had as a child and she was blessed to see it come true in her lifetime thanks to her niece Rusty.

Marge was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Barbara and Robert Springer of Tennessee, her husband Robert Hillious of Lodi, California, her brothers, Robert Springer of California and Charles Springer of North Carolina, her children Elizabeth Hillious and Larry Hillious.

Marge will be remembered and is survived by many including: her daughter Cheryl Hillious Ellison and son-in-law Brian Ellison. Grandchildren: Magenta McNabb, Connie & Konrad Schwartz, Jesse and Mackenzie Ellison, Sabrina and Micheal Jeffcoat, and Becky Hillious. Great Grandchildren: Coral and Lauren Ellison, Wyatt and Westin Schwartz, Karin Jeffcoat, Alex Hillious and a few more. Hillious Family: Eileen Hillious, Stacy and Bill Huneke and the Springer Family nieces and nephews. Life long friends and so many students!

SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on June 26, 2022 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney Lane and Highway 99.

Ruth Inez Withee

December 29, 1929 - May 25, 2022

Ruth Inez Withee “Mimi”, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2022 in Stockton CA. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and worshipped at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Stockton for many years.

Ruth was born on December 29, 1929 in West Palm Beach, FL to James Ralston “Jack” and Gladys (Gray) Moore. She loved to talk about her childhood in Florida — especially her grandmother’s cooking, her unusual pets (including a squirrel and an alligator), and the beautiful fruit and flowers that were available year-round.

After high school, Ruth attended college in New Jersey where she studied to be a teacher. She was outstanding in her vocation and loved and believed in each of her students. Some of her best memories were working in Chicago, where one of her favorite places to visit was the old Chicago Library and where she and her class would travel to field trips on the “L”.

Ruth married George A. Withee Jr. in 1959 and they had five children together. When he died in 1967, she returned to the classroom and taught in Oakland and Pacifica for 25 years. After serving as a nanny for several years, she retired, having invested in the lives of thousands of children over the course of her career.

Ruth raised five children as a single mother. Her perseverance and strength were an inspiration to all who knew her. After she retired, her great joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She celebrated their talents and bragged about them to anyone who would listen. 

Ruth is survived by her children: Georgia (Bobb) Joseph of Brookfield Wisconsin and grandchildren Kerrigan (Laura), Reid (Kim), and Lydia; Marian Gomez and grandchildren Erik, Ryan, and Tyler (Kelsey); Robert (Patty) Withee of Stockton, CA and grandchildren Melissa (Ben), Patrick, and Kyle; Jay Withee (Ambi Tandel) of Sacramento, CA; and George Mitchell (Susan) of Fountain Hills, AZ. She is also survived by sisters Mary Ballard of Connecticut and Jacqueline Hiers of Florida, and four great-grandchildren whose video antics brought her great joy in the last weeks of her life. 

Ruth was predeceased by her husband, George A. Withee Jr. and a son, Ronald Withee. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Windsor Hampton Care Center and St. Joseph Medical Center for their care of Ruth during her final illness. 

Family and friends may call at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi on Friday, June 17, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Jonathan Merica officiating. Interment Cherokee Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gospel Center Rescue Mission in Stockton or by slipping a homeless person some cash.

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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