June Bernice Goettsche, nicknamed “Bunny” by her friends, passed away peacefully July 5, 2012, in Lakeport, Calif., shortly after her 91st birthday.

She was born to Sophius and Henrietta Knudtsen June 17, 1921, in Petaluma, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Goettsche; sisters, Sophia Flach and Lee Heintz; and brother, Harry Knudtsen.

Bunny is survived by her son, Douglas Bjorn and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Bjorn of San Francisco; grandson, Erik Bjorn of San Francisco; cousins, Zelda Anderson and Marion Kleinecke and their families; nephews and nieces, Allan, Donald, Frank, Roberta, Jeanne, Karen and their families.

Prior to moving to Lake County in the early 70s, Bunny lived in San Francisco. After graduating from Girls’ High School ( http://goo.gl/Uv7pV ), she went to work for the Pacific Fruit Exchange and then as a bookkeeper for Graybar Electric Co. for more than 30 years.

Bunny lived in many places in her life. One of her favorites had to be her home on the Mesa in Bolinas, Calif.

Years ago, she resided at the Will-O-Point Resort where she once owned Will-O-Point Marine and managed the resort and campgrounds with her husband in the 1970s to 1980s.

Bunny had a wonderful sense of humor and her laughter was often compared to Laughing Sal’s. She enjoyed going for early morning walks, reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching the classics on the AMC movie channel.

Bunny will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Many thanks to Linda, Evelyn, Maria and the rest of the staff at the Edelweiss Guest Home in Lakeport for their loving care and devotion.

Dorothy Lorraine Beck was born on May 3, 1926, to Joseph Henry (Hank) and Hazel Marie Ryan in Galena, Kansas.

Dorothy was born in her dear Uncle Jake and Aunt Addie's home. Dorothy passed from this earth on July 3, 2012. She passed peacefully, in her home in Lakeport, which was her wish, looking out at the lake that she and her husband so loved, with a full moon.

Her energetic soul has now passed to her children, sisters – and the so very many people she touched throughout her life.

Dorothy lived in many places throughout her life. She lived in Bremerton, Wash., during World War II, where she was proud to be a part of the Pacific war effort.

Dorothy married and settled in beautiful Northern California, raising and caring for her family in Napa and Glen Ellen.

She was an acknowledged member of the Business Womans Professional Club. She was very generous and always had an open to door to friends and family.

Dorothy was an active member of the Moose Lodge, and loved to be a part of the events shared through her membership.

Dorothy and her husband William (Bill), retired in Lakeport, Calif., as they had always wanted to do.

Dorothy was a beautiful woman who managed a career while always having time for her family. Dorothy truly enjoyed her time with family and friends. She enjoyed people, gardening, boating, water skiing and dancing. She loved the outdoors and sharing her time with others.

Dorothy will be missed greatly and will be remembered in our hearts forever.
 
Dorothy is survived by her four children; three sons, Michael (Diane) Beck of Middletown, Calif., William H. (Michelle) Beck III, of Folsom, Calif., Rodney Beck of Nice, Calif., and her daughter, Carrie (Lionel) Robertson of Liberty, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Beck, Matthew Beck, Shawn Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Hank Beck, Kristopher McClain; and 11 great grandchildren.

Dorothy is also survived by her sisters, Beverly Robbins, Donna Jenkins, and Yvonne Mack, as well as her double cousins Gordon Ryan and Karen Kerr.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, William H. Beck Jr.; her grandson, Rodney Beck Jr.; her sisters, Joanne Kingsland and Barbara King; her brother, Donald Ryan; and her double cousin, Jerry Ryan.

Services for Dorothy will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July, 9 at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Hartley Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

William O. Bethke, born July 11, 1927, passed away June 30, 2012, at his home following a long struggle with emphysema.

Bill moved to Buckingham in 1978. He served in the Marine Corps from May 1945 to May 1949 as private first class.

Known as the “Master of Steel” he was a master machinist for 40 years, owner of B&B Precision Machine Shop in Paramount, Calif., for 10 years, and had a passion for making miniaturized replicas of airplane engines.

Bill is survived by his four children, daughter, Sandra (Steve) Foulkes; sons, Bill (Mary) Bethke, Rick (Pam) Bethke, and Mike (Joan) Bethke; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his longtime companion of 35 years, Helen Bacin.

We will miss his sense of humor.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the funeral service following at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

He will be laid to rest at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Katherine Colborn passed away after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Colborn; children, Diane (Mike) Hodgins, Tony Spriggs, Danny (Roberta) Spriggs and Shelly Spriggs; and her grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport, Calif.

Following will be a potluck at the Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Carol Jean Cobb
1933-2012

Carol Jean Cobb of Kelseyville passed away June 28, 2012 at the age of 78.

Carol was a caring woman.  She was strong, brave, and beautiful, but most of all, loved.

She loved to plant flowers and play cards.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry; one sister; six daughters; three sons; and lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Carol was very wise and had the most beautiful red rosie cheeks. She had a heart the size of a watermelon and a very giving soul.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, Calif.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Richard Lee Benjamin died June 26, 2012, in Redding, Calif., while traveling to visit family in Oregon.
 
He was born June 1, 1929, in Scandia, Kansas, to Leota and Harold Benjamin.

The family moved to Culver City, Calif., when Richard was about 9 years old. He graduated from Hamilton High School.

He was married to Marjory Ann Coleman from 1950 to 1970 and had two children, Rick and Susan.

After working at Studebaker as car parts manager for five years, he began his career with Pacific Telephone in 1954 as a frameman in Beverly Hills. He progressed rapidly and enjoyed many assignments in the plant, marketing and administration departments in the Los Angles area.

He transferred to San Francisco in 1978 and his job duties were transferred to AT&T at divestiture of the Bell System. He retired as staff manager-real estate in 1985. In 1988 he moved to Lake County.

Richard had a love of cars, planes, boats and motorcycles. He also enjoyed hunting, RVing and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Benjamin; son, Rick (Louise) of Damascus, Oregon; granddaughters, Amy Aivaliotis and Kimberly Benjamin; great-grandson, Gabriel Benjamin; sister, LeVonne Cooke of San Diego; and brother, Don of Lake San Marcos.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paden Anne Cormack also known as Susan Anne Benjamin;  brother Harold; and sister Georgalee Works.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Peter’s Church, Kelseyville. A reception at Glebe Hall will follow.

His remains will be interred at a later date in San Diego.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .