Jeannine Burns

Jeannine Burns

May 13, 1934 - March 20, 2026

OBITUARY

Jeannine was born the youngest of five children to Earl and Leona Thompson in Pendleton, Oregon, a ranching community known for wheat farming and sheep ranching which provided the wool for the famous Pendleton Woolen Mills.  Her early life was spent on the family ranch where - in Jeannine’s own words - she liked to play with her trucks and spend time in the vegetable garden with her mom. 

 After her father passed away, when Jeannine was only seven, she and her mother moved from the ranch into town. Living in town opened up many options for Jeannine. She was able to have a more active social life as well as being able to enjoy all the town had to offer. 

 Jeannine was by nature a highly motivated individual. Consequently, she kept an ambitious schedule in high school while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.  Her schedule included being the editor in chief of the yearbook, editor of the Pendleton High School newspaper, secretary in student government, member and active participant in various clubs, school plays, high school sports and the honor society.  Of course she graduated as Valedictorian receiving several scholarships. And what college might the valedictorian from Pendleton, Oregon set her sights on?  Stanford University in Palo Alto California readily accepted Jeannine to the class of 1957.

 During her studies at Stanford University she grew to love California, and soon met her future spouse and life partner, Darrell Burns Jr. on a blind date. They were married in the Stanford Memorial Chapel. Jeannine supported Darrell as he finished medical school and completed his residency. Much of this time she worked as a buyer for department stores including Macy’s. This experience had a lifelong influence in both her enjoyment of home decorating, and how she always presented herself with panache’.

 The couple welcomed their son Keith and daughter Kathleen in the early years of their marriage. Jeannine always took on an active and supportive role in the children’s interests and extra curricular activities. Later she was instrumental in helping Darrell establish his private practice in Stockton, California,  where she eventually acted as his office manager and chief financial officer. After retiring from the office Jeannine took on the same active support with her grandchildren Darrell and Caleb Ortis. 

 Jeannine valued community involvement, and throughout her life she modeled the importance of giving back to her community. She did this through being involved at all levels in various charitable organizations, and just to name a few:  Junior Aide, Children’s Home, United Way, ALSSOA, Rotary, Women’s Center, Medical Alliance and Hospice of San Joaquin.

 Throughout her life Jeannine also valued friendships and connection. She belonged to a group known as the Older Than Dirt Goddesses which consisted of friendships she maintained since kindergarten and her early school years. They got together annually well into their 80’s. She was also active in book and play reading groups and bridge groups, taking photography and computer classes and traveling with friends and her husband.

 The couple had a strong and supportive partnership that continued over the 68 years of their marriage. Jeannine Burns passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20th.  She is preceded by her husband Darrell, and is survived by her children, Keith and Kathleen, her three grandchildren, Bethany, Darrell and Caleb, and her two great grandchildren, Thea and Robert. She will be remembered as a loyal friend, dedicated mother, supportive spouse and devoted grandmother - whose passion for life, family and community will be a lasting influence on all those who knew her.

 

Celebration of Jeannine’s life will be held on April 25, 2026 

 Central United Methodist Church of Stockton

 Service from 11:00 AM to 12:00

 Followed by a Reception


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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Burns family.

Robert Rutledge

Robert David Rutledge

May 6, 1953 - March 19, 2026

OBITUARY

Robert David Rutledge Sr was just six weeks shy of his 73rd birthday when he passed away on March 19, 2026 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, California from congestive heart failure with complications of diabetes, kidney failure, and gangrene. He was born to David Lee and Elizabeth (Betty) Louise (Garland) Rutledge in San Diego at Balboa Hospital.

Prior to his retirement in 2020, Robert thoroughly enjoyed being an over-the-road truck driver, deep sea fishing, and going on cruises. For nearly 55 years, Robert was the most beloved husband of Bambi Lynne (Schuett) Rutledge. He was the loving father to Heather Joy (Dino) Campagna and Robert David Rutledge Jr. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, Amanda (Jill) Colbert, Angelina Campagna, Dante (Adriana) Campagna, and Thomas Rutledge. He also leaves behind one great-grandson, Dominic Campagna.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his stepfather, his grandparents, his brother, and both sisters.

At his request, there will be no services. Robert simply asked that his family get together, enjoy a meal, and remember him fondly.

Robert will truly be greatly missed!


Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rutledge family.

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Magdalene Schmidt

Magdalene M. Schmidt
March 5, 1930 - March 18, 2026

Magdalene Schmidt was born March 5, 1930 in Muden-Dieckhorst Germany, and passed away in her sleep at her home in Lodi California on March 18, 2026 at 96 years of age. She immigrated here in 1953 to marry her sweetheart, Dagobert Schmidt, only to find he had been drafted into the US Army. After securing a three-day pass, they were married on Christmas Day. They soon left family in California to relocate across the country when stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. After an honorable discharge they began the long drive across the United States back to Lodi where they soon built their home where Magdalene lived for nearly 70 years.

In addition to raising their two children and home-making, Magdalene worked briefly as care-giver and at Diamond Foods before taking over the office and bookkeeping duties at their family machine shop & foundry. Always a hard- worker, she kept a spotless home and garden while managing the office. She finally retired in her seventies to enjoy her garden and spend more time with her loving family.

Magdalene was a 70 year member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi, serving in various capacities including as greeter & on altar guild for many years. She loved her large garden with many varied flowers, as well as good music & classic movies. She enjoyed cooking & baking for her family, with her Rouladen, Streuselkuchen & other special recipes all memories we still enjoy & cherish. Brisk walking five miles around northwest Lodi every morning at 5:30am was a healthy habit she maintained into her eighties; greeting her many morning-walk friends with her bright smile and bidding a cheery good-morning as she “zoomed-by”.

She was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always positive with a Christian attitude towards life and all that she met. Through a life with more than its share of difficulties, she kept true to her motto of “making the best of it” until the day she died. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Dagobert Schmidt, and survived by her sister Elfriede Reunig, children Susanne Schmidt and Dr. Norman (Lesa) Schmidt; her grandchildren Alexander (Kelly) Schmidt and Dr. Amanda (Kevin) Keller and four great-grandchildren (Charles, Liam, Elizabeth & Alayna).

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, March 31 st at 10:00 am at Cherokee Memorial, Evergreen Chapel, followed immediately by a private graveside service.

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Phuong My Ly

Phuong My Ly

Decemeber 18, 1960 - March 18, 2026

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 1:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ly family.

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Robert Gonzales

Robert Gonzales

July 14, 1946 - March 16, 2026

VISITATION

Visitation will be held at 9:00am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Service will be held at 10:00am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gonzales family.

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Cesario Viramontes Huerta

Cesario Viramontes Huerta

December 6, 1935 - March 15, 2026

OBITUARIO

Cesario Viramontes falleció en paz el Domingo 15 de Marzo de 2026, a la edad de 90 años en su hogar rodeado de su amada esposa Maria Viramontes, hijos y seres queridos. 

Cesario nació el 6 de Diciembre de 1935 en Cosalima Zacatecas, Mexico. En su tierra natal conoció y contrajo matrimonio con Maria, con quien formó una familia de 11 hijos. Fue un hombre trabajador, dedicado y profundamente comprometido con su familia. 

Durante su vida en México, Cesario disfruto montar a caballo y trabajar las tierras, actividades que reflejan su amor por el campo. Más adelante, se estableció con su familia en Lodi, California donde continuó  en la agricultura para brindarles un mejor futuro.

Cesario fue un Esposo, Padre, Abuelo, Bisabuelo, Suegro, Hermano, Primo y Amigo ejemplar. Se distinguió por su generosidad, su carácter alegre y disposición constante para ayudar a los demás. Su vida deja una huella imborrable en todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

VELACION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICIO

A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Huerta family.

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Joan Matsune

Joan Hiro Matsune
February 20, 1938 - March 15, 2026

Joan Hiro Matsune passed away on March 15, 2026 at her home in Stockton, California. Born on February 20, 1938 to John Masao and Ruth Toshiye Nakawatase, Joan lived her entire life in Stockton with detours at the Rohwer, Arkansas Relocation Center from 1942 to 1945 and San Jose State University from 1955 to 1959.

A good student from an early age, she graduated from Stockton College in 1955 and San Jose State University in 1959 where she prepared for a career in education. She went on to teach first or second grade for 35 years in the Stockton Unified School District, always striving to have an impact on her students.  

She was a lifetime devoted member of Calvary Church where she taught Sunday school, helped run the Sunday school program and later served as an elder. 

In 1961, she married her beloved husband Lester Matsune and they shared a 40 year marriage until his passing in 2001. 

Joan was known for her diligence, patience, perseverance and kindness. She was always there to provide company and comfort to her family and friends. But her greatest joy was being a grandmother to her three grandchildren, who were truly the light of her life.

She leaves behind her sons Lance Matsune (Karol) and Jon Matsune, grandchildren Kara Matsune, Kelsey Matsune (Preston), Matthew Matsune, and sisters Marsha Sayo Nakawatase and Kimi Diane Oliveira (Ed). Joan was proceeded in death by her husband Lester Matsune and her brother Wayne Susumu Nakawatase. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE
A memorial service to celebrate her life is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Calvary Church, 2343 Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204.

Donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA., 95204.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Matsune family.

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Willie Amancio Ladrido

Willie Amancio Ladrido

September 7, 1955 - March 14, 2026

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at St. Luke Catholic Church located at 3847 North Sutter St, Stockton, CA 95204

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ladrido family.

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Eloisa Velasquez-Barajas

January 10, 1939 - March 13, 2026

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
 Mass will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, located at 13392 E Lockeford Ranch Rd, Lockeford, CA 95237

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Velasquez-Barajas family.

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