Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life for “BBQ” Bob Krucker

Please join the family in the Celebration of Life for “BBQ” Bob Krucker Sunday June 11th Noon-3pm, 111 N. Cloverdale Blvd.

Joe Hawley – In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Joe Hawley of Cloverdale, California, who died peacefully on April 19th, 2023, just a few days after his 85th birthday. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones, and knew he was loved by students and colleagues far and wide. His great...

Welcome to the World Ellis Reed Wheeler!

Congratulations toJace and Jenessa!

Donald R. Goodman 7/13/1939-4/29/2023

Please join us to Celebrate Don Goodman, the Voice of Cloverdale Sports, on June 3rd at 11am at Cloverdale High School football field. In the tradition that our Dad would love, the snack shack will be open for snacking and all proceeds will go directly to support Eagle Pride Booster Club. Please...

Celebrate Barbara Talmadge

Barbara Jane (Tichenor) Talmadge passed away on March 23rd, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born in Southern California in 1925 to George and Huldah Tichenor. In 1943 she married James Talmadge (nee Joseph Keaton) becoming the daughter-in-law of comedian Buster Keaton and spent many evenings...

Happy 13 year Anniversary

Patrick & Cami Smook

In Loving Memory of Bandita & Sophia

This is a tribute to our two amazing and beloved feline companions who brought us so much joy over the years. Though sent over the Rainbow Bridge, we honor and miss them and know they will forever perpetuate happiness. Steele Holmes & Judy Skelton15 years19 years

Celebrate John William Duffy

May 15, 1929 - April 4, 2023 John William Duffy, a 40-year resident of Cloverdale, passed away at the age of 93 on April 4, 2023. He was born May 15, 1929 in Haydock, England to an English mother and Irish father. After earning a Higher Level National Certificate, John joined the Royal Air Force...

Celebrate John Harrington

John Harrington’s Celebration of LifeSunday May 21st, 202311:30am Poker Flat Picnic Grounds at Lake Sonoma (Across from the Fish Hatchery) Please RSVP by May 13th, 2023tammytaha@gmail.com

Congratulations to Ariana & Elliott

Ariana Mendoza and Elliott Nixon were married on March 18th, 2023 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Mission Church. Ariana is the daughter of Genaro Sr. Mendoza and Estela Velasco, and sister of Genaro Jr. and Joel Mendoza. Elliott is the son of Michael and Denaire Nixon, and brother of...

Celebrate “BBQ Bob” Krucker

Born and raised in Kansas City, MO with BBQ in the blood, Bob Krucker lived in Israel for 27 years and then came out to Cloverdale, California to make BBQ, Burgers and more at The Hamburger Ranch. Our condolences to Bob’s wife Joanne and his entire family.

Celebrate Kenneth Hamilton Wilson

January 3, 1945 - March 8, 2023 Ken was born on January 3, 1945 in North Plains, Oregon. His heart never left Oregon when he moved to Cloverdale in the mid 1950’s. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pamela Petersen Wilson, sons Brandon Lenn and Travis, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and...

Love Album

Celebrate Lester Milfred Herring

1924-2023 Lester Herring passed recently in McMinnville, Oregon, age 98. A celebration of life will be held February 18th at the Church of Christ in McMinnville, Oregon. Lester, the first of three children born to Lester Lee and Minnie Maude (Carter) Herring in Fresno, CA, attended school in a one...

Celebrate Ernest Nicholas Frandsen

Ernest Nicholas Frandsen passed away on Wednesday, January 18th after a sudden decline in health caused by pneumonia and cancer. He was vibrant and physically active until December 29th. At age 92, he loved to shop, read, go out to dinner with family and friends, watch movies, decorate, give See’s...

Celebrate Courtney Jade Davis

In Loving MemoryFebruary 6, 1991-January 5, 2008 Courtney, Hey There….Here’s looking at you, Now, you would be age 32, A short life…if we only knew, Cancer sucks…that is very true. Happy Birthday Courtney. Love, Dad and Mom Hope to see anyone who would like to join us at the Cloverdale River Park...

Celebrate Alan Dale Chestovich

January 8, 1952 - December 12, 2022 Al Chestovich, long time Cloverdale resident, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 12, 2022. Al was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. At the age of 19 he came to California. He was a machinist for PG&E at the Geysers. He continued his career at...

Celebrate David Stapp

January 11, 2023 David Stapp, loving husband and father, fell asleep in death on January 11th, 2023. He was preceded by his devoted wife Marilynn in September 2016. Dave was raised in beautiful Paradise, CA as the middle child of three. He found life to be an adventure, enjoying camping,...

Courtney Jade Davis ~ February 6, 1991 – January 5, 2008

This picture of Courtney was taken at 8th grade promotion and was the last carefree day of her life. Her life fell apart a few days later with a cancer diagnosis…Ewing’s Sarcoma. Who had ever heard of such a thing? On this 15th anniversary, we would like to share a few borrowed and slightly...

Celebrate Mary Catherine (Gambetta) Nichols

Mary Catherine Nichols, 81 of Bloomington, passed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home. Mary was born April 3, 1941 in Sonoma County, daughter of Albert and Dena (Santich) Gambetta, Sr. She married Richard O. “Nick” Nichols on August 15, 1965 in Cloverdale. He preceded her in death on September...

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