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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:25; 01 June 2023

Martin Lemke

We are sad to announce the passing of Martin Lemke, of Fernandina Beach, Florida.

He died at 82 years old on May 17, 2023.

He was born on April 26, 1941, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Harold and Faye Lemke.

Martin graduated high school at Upper Lake High in 1959, and was an artisan of body and fender work and a boat captain in Hawaii.

He was a lifelong biker who enjoyed boating, fishing, and hunting.

Martin was funny, caring, outgoing and quite a character.

He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Lemke, and leaves behind his sons, Brad Lemke, Rodney Lemke and Joseph Sweeney-Lemke, and his daughter, Martinique Lemke-Figus.

He also leaves behind his two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Nancy Zimmerschied; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; also, his beloved pup, Elsa.

There will be a service at Upper Lake Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, at 4 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at Upper Lake County Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to attend.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Sunday, 28 May 2023 01:21; 28 May 2023

Virginia Fleenor

Virginia Nelle Fleenor
October 28, 1923 — March 16, 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Virginia Nelle Fleenor, 99, left for Heaven on March 16, 2023, at Meadowood Nursing Home, with her daughter, Donna Bowen by her side.

She was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was the daughter of Joel Charles and Lulu (Eddy) Blair.

Virginia graduated from Grand Junction High School, Class of 1941. She moved to Denver, Colorado, and married James Francis Light in 1944, and had three children, Donna (Light) Bowen, Stephen Lowell Light, and James McAvoy (Mac) Light.

After divorce, Virginia and children moved to Littleton, Colorado, where she worked at Wolhurst Country Club as a waitress and later as a bartender. She then moved to Castle Rock and then to Littleton, Colorado, where she worked as a pharmacist assistant until retirement.

In 1975, Virginia married Paul Fleenor. They were married until his death in 1990.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles, and Joel Jr.

Surviving in addition to her children, Donna Bowen, Stephen Light and wife Nancy, Mac Light and wife Margaret, grandchildren; Monte Light and wife, Drew Cotten (deceased) and family, Deb Cotten and family, Doug Cotten and family, Dusty Cotten and family; Paul’s children, Joan Faccinello, Pat Deneke (deceased), Jim Fleenor, and Paulette Turner; many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren which one would imagine having lived for 99 years.

Virginia was an amazing woman who dedicated her life to her family and to helping others. She single-handedly raised three children without depending on others.

She was passionate and generous and very active in her church, Valley View Christian Church. She loved music and played by ear. She could play almost any song that was requested. She also sang and danced and played kazoo with the ladies’ band that she formed called the MusiGals.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Valley View Christian Church, 11004 Wildfield Lane in Littleton, Colorado 80125.

Those who want to remember Virginia in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Valley View Christian Church.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 20 May 2023 02:22; 20 May 2023

Delphine Higgins

**Delphine “Babe” Higgins. Courtesy photo.**

Delphine ‘Babe’ Mae Higgins (Randolph)
Dec. 3, 1939 — May 10, 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Delphine “Babe” Mae Higgins, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed peacefully at home on May 10, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved most.

She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Norris Higgins; her son, Richard Kettwig (Christine); brother, Clarence Randolph (Glendine); stepchildren, Cindy Smith (Kevin), Bonnie Hoeck (Walter), Harold Higgins and Bruce Higgins (Marilyn); 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Steve Higgins.

Graveside services will be held on May 31 at 10 a.m. at the Upper Lake Cemetery.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 31 May 2023 01:43; 31 May 2023

Phil Liberto

Phil Liberto
Feb. 8, 1966 – May 19. 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Phil died tragically on May 19, 2023. He was 57 years old. A life cut too short, with so much more living to do.

Phil was a goofball at heart. He loved music, his friends and playing with his grandkids, even though they wore him out.

Phil had a talent for turning things into works of art. From custom paint on vehicles, to custom paint on a guitar and everything in between. He took pride in his work and it showed in the result. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix.

The only thing Phil loved more than his ‘59 El Camino was his daughter Annalyssa — he was so proud of her.

Phil leaves behind his daughter, Annalyssa Shipley, and son-in law, Jerry; grandkids, Bella and Roman Shipley; sisters, Debbi Liberto and Gina Barnes; his girlfriend, Jessica Rehder; a nephew and nieces; and so many people left broken-hearted, too many to name in this space, that will forever hold a special place in their hearts for their friend.
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Join us in “gettin’ ice” in Phil’s honor to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at Marc Rivas’ home, 3129 Scotts Valley Road in Lakeport.

Everyone who knew Phil is welcome.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 27 May 2023 01:13; 27 May 2023

Anna Rose Ravenwoode

Anna Rose Ravenwoode
Born: Dec. 2, 1950 in Oakland, California
Died: April 26, 2023 in Kelseyville, California

Anna is survived by sisters, Marie K. Struven, John dec., Helen Kimberly Sharrocks, Clive and brother Bill Kuziara, Debra; nieces and nephews, Bailey and Gavin Sharrocks, Dell Dellinger, Jacqueline Dellinger Hall, and John and Camille Kuziara.

Anna attended Santa Rosa Junior College and graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 1975 in environmental sciences, natural resources. She graduated from Empire Law School in 1995.

A lifelong teacher, Anna taught high school mathematics, science and history in several Sonoma County schools before relocating to Lake County in 2000 where she taught school in Lake and Mendocino counties.

Anna was a grant writer, who successfully wrote grants to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management to protect and restore the water quality in the Clear Lake Watershed Basin. She also obtained funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for water quality standards for Clear Lake on tribal lands.

In 2018 Anna was elected to the Lake County Board of Education and reelected in 2022. Anna counted among her many friends the staff of the Lake County Office of Education.

Anna was an avid horsewoman, getting her first horse at age 9. She owned and rode horses all of her adult life. Anna was one of the founders of the Lake County Horse Council who strive to provide humane treatment of aging horses. Anna met many lifelong friends along her way in her charitable works for animals.

Anna belonged and was generous to numerous charitable organizations including Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, Humane Society, St. Joseph’s Indian School, Habitat for Humanity, Friends of Boggs Mountain and Lake County Land Trust, among many others.

Anna was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County where she met and enjoyed the company of many friends.

The most enduring memories of Anna’s family and friends is her easy laugh, smile and being a true believer, she could make the world a better place for nature, animals, education and her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County, 3810 Main St., Kelseyville, on Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m.

Anna wrote poetry all her life. The family offers copies of some of her poems at the celebration.

In lieu of flowers Anna Rose would have preferred donations to the Lake County Horse Council.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the lakes Mortuary, telephone 707-263-0357, www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 20 May 2023 02:18; 20 May 2023

Chris Aaron Burrows

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Chris Aaron Burrows passed away on May 16, 2023.

Chris was welcomed home to his eternal resting place by his parents, Anna Marie John and Kevin Levi Burrows.

He is survived by his children, Chris Jr. and Christina Burrows; Godmother, JoJo Gomez; and numerous family members that will miss him.

Traditional visitation will start at Big Valley Gym on Monday, May 22, at 11 a.m.

Graveside funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery on Thursday, May 25, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

Obits

Martin Lemke

Virginia Fleenor

Delphine Higgins

Phil Liberto

Anna Rose Ravenwoode

Chris Aaron Burrows

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