Gilda Wolf

May 12th, 1947 - February 28th, 2023

It is with deep personal loss we announce the passing of Gilda Darlene Wolf. Our beloved Gilda lost her five-year battle to cancer February 28th while under hospice care at her home in Stockton.

Gilda Darlene Eller was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 12th, 1947, to Quentin and Marilyn Eller, where she was raised with her two siblings.  She is survived by her brother, Mickey Stevens Eller of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and sister, Allison Marlaine Gibson of Worthington, Indiana. Gilda spent her teenage years in Indianapolis, playing violin, enjoying Cheer block, History Club, and Drama Club while a member of the first graduating class of Northwest High School in 1965.

Gilda was a loving wife to her husband of 54 years, Richard (Dick) of Stockton, and a devoted mother to her three children, Richard Jr. of Fresno and his wife Tonya, Nicole Alyson of Pacifica and Ryan Douglas of San Francisco and his wife Flo. She adored her four grandchildren, Jacob and Colby Wolf of Fresno and Emily and Alexander Wolf of Stockton.

Gilda was a faithful and devoted follower of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, accepting Him to guide her from a very early age. She was active in her local church as a choir singer, Bethel Series bible teacher and, later, a member and group and children’s leader in Bible Study Fellowship International. Gilda loved her Lord and is with Him, completely free from the pain and suffering she strongly endured these final few months.

Gilda was, first and foremost, a homemaker for her family, yet still found time to work in the medical field and start her own childcare business.  Gilda always displayed a servant’s heart for kids, donating time at her children’s schools, carpooling to their many sporting events, recitals, and performances, and broadening her learning experiences by serving on various Parent Clubs, vacation bible schools and other activities.

Gilda touched countless lives with her energy and selfless nature.  Throughout her life, Gilda continued to plant seeds of faith beyond her own.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on April 8, 2023, at Wine & Roses in Lodi, California.

 

Gerald "Jerry" Rostomily

November 3, 1926 - February 28, 2023

Gerald Robert Rostomily, “Jerry”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by loving family.  Jerry was born in Tolstoy, South Dakota, on November 3, 1926, to parents, Otto and Mildred Rostomily.  The family moved to Lodi in 1938.  After attending local schools and graduating from Lodi High School in 1944, Jerry enlisted in the Air Force.  He served in both Italy and Germany and was honorably discharged in 1946.  Shortly after his return to Lodi, Jerry was hired by the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 45 years.

Jerry met Veda McIlnay in 1948 at Karen’s Cafe, where Veda worked.  After a first date at the Lodi Grape Festival in September, Jerry proposed on Christmas Eve, and they were married on Easter Sunday,1949.  This was the beginning of an incredible marriage that lasted almost 74 years.

Jerry was a faithful, dedicated, Christian family man who was always soft-spoken, thoughtful, and an inspiration to everyone who knew him.  Jerry was an active member of Temple Baptist and Faith Community churches.  Jerry enjoyed visiting family, friends, camping trips, and sports, especially baseball.  A life-long Yankees fan, Jerry never missed watching or listening to a game.  Jerry and Veda also took special trips including Alaska and Branson.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Joyce and Minerva (Marty) Martella; brothers Donovan and Wendell; sister-in-law Bobbie (Wayne).  He is survived by his wife, Veda; son Don (Sandi); daughter Diane (Rick) Bruno; grandchildren Teri (Dustin) Smith, Tami (Corbin) Emslie, Joshua (Jenna Packer) Bruno, Ryan (Gianna) Bruno, Andrew (Lauren Givens) Bruno; great-grandchildren Chayse, Rena, Emilie, Bryce, Mason, Rosie, Damon; brothers Wayne and John (Joan); sister-in-law Vivian (Wendell); and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Faith Community Church, Acampo, at one o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to Grace & Mercy, Lodi (gracemercyfoundation.com)

Santiago Borjon

August 6, 1949 - February 27, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 14th 2023 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 Borjon family.

Diana Adamson

March 18, 1937 - February 24, 2023

Born in Wishek, ND, on March 18, 1937, Dianna went to her heavenly home on February 24, 2023, at the age of 85.  She grew up on a farm outside of Wishek.  Dianna Herr married Leon Adamson in 1959 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage.  The couple moved to Lodi, CA in late 1961 and loved living there.  Dianna enjoyed playing Scrabble, baking pies and cookies, and playing card games with friends.  She was an active member of Germans from Russia.  She enjoyed making kuchen and teaching others to do the same.  She also enjoyed keeping in touch with her siblings in the Midwest and her many nieces and nephews.  But most of all, Dianna loved Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was an active member of GracePoint Church for almost 60 years.  She loved her Friday Bible Study group.  Her life centered around Jesus, telling people about Jesus and showing the love of Jesus to others.

Dianna is survived by her daughter Doreen Logan (Steve), her sister Nancy Aubin and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Adamson, her daughter Leonda Cook and siblings Irene Bechtold, Alma Dockter, Marcella Bauer, Luella Woehl, Floyd Herr and Joyce Barbour.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to GracePoint Church, Lodi, Gideons International (gideons.org) or ASON International (ASON.org). 

SERVICES:
A memorial service is planned for March 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm at GracePoint Church, located at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA  95242. 

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Adamson family.

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