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Sarah Lois "Sally" (aka Mickey) Vella Born Sarah Lois Wright on March 22, 1931 in Geneva, IL to William Rosslyn Wright and Dorothy Overman. Sally was two when she and her family came to San Francisco for a job her dad got here. She and her younger brother Bruce grew up in Marin County. They roamed all over a yet to be developed Marin and as far as the coast on their horses with their dad, and as part of a riding club. Sally felt that her love of the outdoors and natural wonders...

Robert “Bobby” Travelstead, 40, of Sonoma County California formerly of Galatia, IL passed away September 1, 2021 in a California hospital due to complications of COVID-19. He passed peacefully surrounded by family. Bobby was born to Debbie Moore in Lufkin, Texas on May 19, 1981. He was a graduate of Galatia High School, Galatia, IL in 1999. During Bobby’s elementary and high school years he was a proud Bearcat and enjoyed playing every sport the school offered. He...

Joseph William Byrne passed away Aug 26, 2021, after suffering a pulmonary embolism and massive stroke. He was 82. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Mary Lynch, his daughters Marianne “Mimi” Richardson, and Erin Byrne, grandchildren Clint and Colton Richardson, his man’s best friend Alfie, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Anne Byrne, siblings Maureen Plume and Colleen Garvey, and nephews Tom Plume, Gary Plume,...

Joseph James "Jake" Wade IV, 37, died on August 18, 2021 in Santa Rosa, California. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. Born April 17, 1984 Jake learned from a very young age the value of family, love of nature and hard work. His first job started in grade school, working in his father’s local Wine Country Pasta shop and continued through his high school years at Justin Sienna. Attending Diablo Valley College, he became interested in finance and went on...

Tammra (Tami) Lynn Hughes, left this world unexpectedly, at 63, on August 15, 2021, at her home. A beloved daughter, mother, sister, cousin, and friend, she will be deeply missed. Born in Sacramento, California on July 4, 1958, to Ray and Dorothy Hughes. Tami is survived by her Daughter Ciara Hughes, Mother Dorothy Hughes, Brother Ray Hughes Jr., and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her Brother Ron Hughes, Father Ray Hughes, Grandparents Angelina and Albert Hughes, Saverio and Cora...

Marilyn Hilen, a long-time resident of Santa Rosa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend died peacefully on August 12, 2021. She was 88 years old. Marilyn is survived by her children Karen Hilen Teague, Keith Hilen, Chris Hilen, Kent Hilen and Kim Hilen Baldovino; daughters-in law Valerie Hilen and Sarah Hilen; sons-in law John Teague and Rommel Baldovino; sister-in law Ann Wright; 11 grandchildren, Elisa and Aaron Edgington, Nicholas and Lindsey...

Carol Josephine Bayer Young Schwartz, 97 years of life on this earth, was born December 17, 1923 and passed away quietly July 21, 2021. She is survived by her son, Robert, and daughter, Aleta, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Her loving family were by her side the last few months. Aleta and Rob were with her when she went home to be with Jesus - her Savior, Lord, best friend, strength, and guide throughout her life. Carol was one of four children born to Oscar and Josephine Bayer...

Rosella Ann Basurto On July 12, 2021, Rosella Ann Basurto passed away peacefully at age 84 surrounded by loved ones in Santa Rosa, CA. Rosella was born in Altus, Arkansas to Pauline and Mathew. At the young age of 4 Rosella’s father died in a tragic coal mining accident that unfortunately was all too common in those days. Although the time she had with her father was brief she never forgot the love they shared and always spoke fondly of him.  Shortly after his passing, Rosella...

Melvin Bacon, Jr., died peacefully on June 20, 2021 in Yountville, CA. Melvin was born on September 6, 1929 in Sebring, FL to Melvin and Hattie Bacon. He worked as a bell captain at the Cherokee Hotel in Sebring, Fl. At the age of 18, Melvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on August 18th, 1952. He served in the Korean war and also spent three years in Japan and spoke some Japanese. Melvin also served as an advisor for the Vietnam War. He left Florida to be stationed in Hawaii...

Weisheit, Robert Carl “Bob” (aka “Fuzzy Bob”), 73, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 28, 2021 in Napa, CA. Bob was born in Huntington Park, CA on April 20, 1948 to Carl and Eileen Weisheit. He was the only boy in the family having an older sister and two girl cousins. Bob was a fourth generation Californian and attended St. Helen’s Catholic Elementary School in Huntington Park, South Gate High School, in South Gate. He received his Bachelor’s...