This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8425 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 14, 2005 DANIEL L. O'NEIL 1948-2005 Ridgecrest resident Daniel L. O'Neil passed away Tuesday May 24, 2005 at West Los Angeles Veteran's Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 56. A graveside service will be held Saturday June 18 at 10 am at Desert Memorial Park. Pastor Jim Walden of the Community of Christ Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at Desert Memorial Park. Mr. O'Neil was born Sept. 11, 1948 in Los Angeles. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1967 to 1973 and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was employed as a paper carrier by The News Review and was active with the Community of Christ Church. He is survived by his mother, Barbara O'Neil of Ridgecrest, his ex-wife Carmen O'Neil of Los Angeles, daughter Wendy O'Neil of Los Angeles, brother Don O'Neil of Burbank, sister Peggy O'Neil of Idaho and two grandchildren. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 DANIEL L. O'NEIL Daniel L. O'Neil died May 24, 2005 at West Los Angeles Veteran's Hospital. He was 56. Graveside services will be held Saturday June 18 at 10 am at Desert Memorial Park. Pastor Jim Walden of Community of Christ Church will officiate and the US Marine Corps will give military honors. Mr. O'Neil was born Sept. 11, 1948 in Los Angeles. He served in the Marine Corps from 1967-73 and was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict. Employed as a paper carrier, he was active with the Community of Christ Church. He is survived by his mother Barbara O'Neil of Ridgecrest, ex-wife Carmen O'Neil of Los Angeles, daughter Wendy O'Neil of Los Angeles, brother Dona (sic) O'Neil of Burbank, sister Peggy O'Neil of Idaho and two grandchildren. Interment will be at Desert Memorial Park. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8424 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 14, 2005 MARGARET B. EVANS 1921-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Margaret B. Evans passed away Thursday June 9, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 84. Services will be private. Inurnment will be at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside. Mrs. Evans was born Feb. 13, 1921 in Ohio. She moved to Ridgecrest in 1953 and was a homemaker. Her family says this about her: "Margaret loved to travel to Laughlin, Nev. and play her poker machine. She loved to have her family around for her to give advice and to boss around. She loved to have her friends stop by and talk about the old days." She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Judy and Mitch Howard of Boron, daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Jerry Mitchell of Palmdale, step-son Edward Evans of Reno, Nev., 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 15, 2005 MARGARET B. EVANS Margaret B. Evans of Ridgecrest died June 9, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 84. Inurnment was at Riverside National Cemetery. Mrs. Evans was born Feb. 13, 1921 in Ohio. A homemaker she had lived in Ridgecrest since 1953. "She loved to travel to Laughlin, Nev. to play on poker machines," said a loved one. "She loved to have her family around for her to give advice and boss around. She loved to have her friends stop by and talk about the old days." She is survived by her daughters Judy and husband Mitch Howard of Boron and Elaine and husband Jerry Mitchell of Palmdale, stepson Edward Evans of Reno, Nev., 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8423 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 12, 2005 EDNA M. NEIMAN 1920-2005 Ridgecrest resident Edna M. Neiman passed away Saturday June 4, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. She was 84. Graveside services will be held Monday June 13 at 11 a at Mountain View Memorial Park in Barstow. Asa Saunders will officiate. Mrs. Neiman was born June 28, 1920 in Kansas City, Mo. She was a homemaker and had lived in Ridgecrest since 1987. Spent a lot of time in Baker and Barstow and truly loved living and being active in the desert. She was preceded in death by her husband John McGrath. She is survived by a son David Decker of Kingman, Ariz., grandson Jason D. Decker of Newhall, granddaughter Cindy Decker of Long Beach, great-grandsons Justin Decker, Nathan Decker and Patrick Decker, all of Ridgecrest. Arrangments and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 EDNA M. NEIMAN Edna M. Neiman died Saturday June 4, 2005 at the Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. She was 84. A graveside service was held Monday June 13 at 11 am at the Mountain View Memorial Park in Barstow. Asa Saunders officiated. Edna was born on June 28, 1920 in Kansas City, Mo. A resident of Ridgecrest since 1987 she spent a lot of time in Baker and Barstow. She was a homemaker and truly enjoyed living and being active in the desert. She was preceded in death by her husband John McGrath. She is survived by her son David Decker of Kingman, Ariz., her grandson Jason D. Decker of Newhall, her granddaughter Cindy Decker of Long Beach, and her great-grandsons Justin, Nathan and Patrick Decker of Ridgecrest. Interment was at Mountain View Memorial Park in Barstow. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8422 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 16, 2005 ELMO EUGENE SLATON 1923-2005 Ridgecrest resident Elmo Eugene Slaton went "home" on Monday June 13, 2005. He was 82. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 18 at 1:30 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 571 N. Norma St. Mr. Slaton was born Jan. 4,1923 in Branson, Mo. He attended Oak Grove School, a one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade. After school he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and Boeing before he was drafted into the Army Air Corp in 1943. He proudly served his country during World War II as a Corporal in England. At the close of the war he was discharged and married the love of his life Ivol Taves in December 19745. He began his civil service career in Hawthorne, Nev. as an ordnance man, which eventually brought him to China Lake in 1955. He was promoted to ordnance man leader. He retired from Federal Service in 1978. He was a member of the 96th Bomb Group Association. During his retirement years he enjoyed social functions at church and around the community, traveling the country and world with Ivol and friends from church and playing Santa Claus for his granddaughter. He served his church as an usher and treasurer for the senior citizens. Although the accomplishment he is most proud of is his family. He will be remembered by his community as a good neighbor and a proud, patriotic American, by his church as a faithful servant and by his family as an excellent provider, an honest man and a man of integrity. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Edmond and Gertie Slaton, sister Mildred, brother Troy, children Dave and Baby Mae and wife Ivol Slaton. He is survived by a daughter Nancy Jenkins, granddaughter Jennifer Jenkins, son-in-law Larry Jenkins, brothers David and Don Slaton and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8421 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 16, 2005 ELLEN SCHATZ 1906-2006 Ridgecrest resident Ellen Schatz passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. She was 98. No services are planned. Inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M. Ms. Schatz was born Sept. 5, 1906 in Shelbyville, Mo. She was at teacher at the Indian School in Albuquerque, N.M. for 35 years. She retired in 1967. She lived in Woodlawn Hills prior to moving to Ridgecrest in 1988. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and needlepoint. She is survived by a sister Edith Bachand of Ridgecrest, niece Freda Beth Humble and husband Lee of Ridgecrest, niece Ann Knight of Bakersfield, nephew Larry Schatz of Florida and numerous other nieces and nephews. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspape Ridgecrest CA June 22, 2005 ELLEN SCHATZ Ellen Schatz died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. She was 98. A Gathering of Friends memorial service is planned for Wednesday June 29 at 2 pm at the United Methodist Church, 639 N. Norma St. Ellen was a longtime member. Ellen was born Sept. 5, 1906 in Shelbyville, Mo. After residing in Albuquerque, N.M. and Woodlawn Hills, Calif. she had made her home in Ridgecrest since 1988. Ellen was a teacher at the Indian School in Albuquerque. She retired in 1967 after teaching for 35 years. In addition she enjoyed sewing, embroidery and needlepoint. Ellen is survived by her sister Edith Bachand of Ridgecrest, niece Freda Beth Humble and husband Lee of Ridgecrest, niece Ann Knight of Bakersfield, nephew Larry Schatz of Forida and numejrous other nephews and nieces. The placeof interment was Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, N.M. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8420 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspape Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 9, 2005 HELEN KRAYNYK DRAGOVICH 1918-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident Helen Kraynyk Dragovich passed away Griday May 27, 2005 in Rideout Memorial Hospital, Marysville. She was 87. Funeral services were held June 4 at the Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery Chapel with Father Michael Polosky officiating. Mrs. Dragovich was born May 23, 1918 in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Tekla Sokolowsky Kraynyk. She worked at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, from 1953 to 1973. While at China Lake she belonged to the Ceramics Club and the Naval Center's bowling league. She finished her career working for the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) in Santa Monica as an accounting analyst. She later moved to Chico where she worked part time at the Elks Club and did volunteer tax preparation for the elderly. In 1990 she moved to Yuba City to be closer to her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers John Kraynyk, and infant brothers Michael, Nicholas and Martine, three sisters Catherine Moros, Mary Hausehaulter and Tillie Medianowsky. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law John and Cynthia Dragovich of Yuba City, two grandchildren Dionne Del Carlo and Darren Dragovich, two great-grandchildren, two brothers Peter Kraynyk of Moon Township and Michael Kraynyk of California, three sisters Ann Wuycik of Ambridge, Stella Cox of California and Rose McCarthy of Mount Lebanon. Arrangements provided by john Syka Funeral Home in Ambridge. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 25, 2005 HELEN KRAYNYK DRAGOVICH Helen Kraynyk Dragovich died Friday May 27, 2005 at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She was 87. Funeral services were held Saturday May 28 in the S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery Chapel. Father Michael Polosky officiated. Born May 23, 1918 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Helen was the daughter of the late Peter and Tekla (Sokolowaky) Kraynyk. She worked at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake from 1953 to 1973. While at China Lake she belonged to the Ceramics Club and the Naval Center's bowling league. Helen finished her career working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Santa Monica where she worked part time at the Elks Club and did volunteer tax preparation for the elderly. In 1990 Helen moved to Yuba City to be closer to her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her four brothers John Kraynk and infant brothers Michael, Nicholas, and Martin and three sisters Catherine Moros, Mary Hausehaulter and Tillie Medianowsky. She is survived by her son John Dragovich and wife Cynthia of Yuba City, two grandchildren Dionne Del Carlo and Darren Dragovich, two great-grandchildren, two brothers Peter Kraynk of Moon Township and Michael Kraynyk of California, and three sisters Ann Wuycik of Ambridge, Stella Cox of California and Rose McCarthy of Mount Lebanon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8419 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 9, 2005 JULIETTE IRENE RYAN 1912-2005 Former longtime Ridgecrest resident Juliette Irene Ryan passed away Monday June 6, 2005 at her Tehachapi home. She was 92. Visitation will be Friday June 10 from 5 to 7 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 11 at 1:30 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Jim Hammett will officiate. Mrs. Ryan was born Aug. 12, 1912 in Nashua, N.H. one of 18 children. She moved to China Lake in 1945 but had spent the last 15 years in Tehachapi. She was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoor life - camping and fishing. She was know as "Nana" and truly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Dan and Ann Ryan of Ridgecrest, daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Kenneth Hignite of Tehachapi, son Ronald L. Ryan of Ridgecrest, son and daughter-in-law Leo and Sandy Ryan of Palm Springs, grandson and wife Richard and Diane Ryan of Philadelphia, Pa., granddaughter and husband Julie and Mike Sorenson of Ridgecrest, granddaughter and husband Cathy and Mike Braem of Ridgecrest, grandson and wife Eddie and Justine Whittington of Ottawa, Ill., grandson and wife Ronnie and CarolineRyan of Bakersfield, grandson and wife Jeremy and Jenna Ryan of Chicago, Ill., granddaughter and husband Trisha and Chris Truitt of Bakersfield, grandson NathanRyan of San Luis Obispo, granddaughter Tara Nowak of Wausau, Wis., granddaughter Lori Wolff of Magalia, granddaughter Rosie Ryan of Palm Springs, brother Leo Rioux of Ridgecrest, brother Jerry Rioux of Nashua, N.H., sister Lorraine Smith of Northfield, N.H., and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 JULIETTE IRENE RYAN Juliette Irene Ryan died Monday June 6, 2005 in her home in Tehachapi. She was 92. A funeral service was held Saturday June 11 at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Jim Hammet officiated. A visitation was held the evening before also at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Juliette was born Aug. 12, 1912 in Nashua, N.H. one of 18 children. She moved to China Lake in 1945 then spent the past 15 years in Tehachapi. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the outdoor life - camping and fishing. Juliette was known as "Nana" and truly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son and wife Dan and Ann Ryan of Ridgecrest, her daughter and husband Patricia and Kenneth Hignite of Tehachapi, her sons Ronald L. Ryan of Ridgecrest and Leo and wife Sandy Ryan of Palm Springs, her grandsons Richard Ryan and wife Diane of Philadelphia, Pa., Eddie Whittington and wife Justine of Illinois, Ronnie Ryan and wife Caroline of Bakersfield, Jeremy Ryan and wife Jenna of Chicago, Ill. and Nathan Ryan of San Luis Obispo. Also surviving are her granddaughters Julie and husband Mike Sorensen of Ridgecrest, Cathy and husband Mike Braem of Ridgecrest, Trisha and husband Chris Truitt of Bakersfield, Tara Nowak of Wausau, Wisc., Lori Wolff of Magalia and Rosie Ryan of Palm Springs. More survivors are her brothers Leo Rioux of Ridgecrest and Jerry Rioux of Nashua, N.H., her sister Lorraine Smith of Northfield, N.H. and 17 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Desert Memorial Park. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8418.1 Message Board Post: William, You might check the CA Death Index: http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8418 Message Board Post: Looking for info on George Calderwood who married Mungee Lunge. They had a son Leslie who was born in 1905 in Bakersfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8417 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 10, 2005 WINNIE MAE RETZLOFF 1934-2005 Ridgecrest resident Winnie Mae Retzloff passed away Wednesday June 8, 2005 of lung cancer at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 70. A memorial service will be held Monday June 13 at 1 pm at Family Bible Church. Pastor Lindell Bowman will officiate. Mrs. Retzloff was born Sept. 8, 1934 in El Reno, Okla. She had lived in Reno, Nev. prior to moving to Ridgecrest 19 years ago. She worked as a grocery checker for Albertson's Market until her retirement. She was married to her husband Charles for 49 years and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was active in her church, Family Bible Church, and helped wherever necessary. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Charles R. Retzloff of Ridgecrest, sons Charles R. Retzloff Jr. of Bishop, Thomas H. Retzloff and Ronald A. Retzloff, both of Elko, Nev., daughters Charlene K. Mansfield of Wimer, Ore., and Iris A. Butler of Medford, Ore., brothers George James, Wayne James and Donald James all of Porterville, sisters Marjory Lee of Reno, Nev., and Jane Elder of Illinois, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 16, 2005 WINNE (sic) MAE RETZLOFF Winnie Mae Retzloff died Wednesday June 8, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 70. Memorial services were held Monday June 13 at the Family Bible Church. Pastor Lindell Bowman officiated. Winnie was born Sept. 8, 1934 in El Reno, Okla. She was a retired grocery checker at Albertson's Grocery Store and a resident of Ridgecrest for the past 19 years. She was married to her husband for 49 years and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was an active member of the Family Bible Church, willing to help out whenever necessary. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Charles R. Retzloff of Ridgecrest, her sons Charles R. Retzloff Jr. of Bishop, Thomas H. Retzloff and Ronald A. Retzloff of Elko, Nev., her daughters Charlene K. Mansfield of Wimer, Ore. and Iris A. Butler of Medford, Ore., her brothers George James, Wayne James and Donald James of Porterville, her sisters Marjory Lee of Reno, Nev. and Jane Elder of Illinois, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildre. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8416 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 8, 2005 LINDA R. BRANGWIN PANTER 1948-2005 Former Trona resident Linda R. Brangwin Panter passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005 of natural causes at her home in Boron. She was 57. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9 at 10 am at the Baptist Church in Boron. Mrs. Panter was born May 1, 1948 in Trona. She graduated from Trona High School and later entered dental school in Los Angeles. She worked several years locally as a dental assistant before getting married and moveing to Boron. For the past 15 years she has been the executive secretary for the I.L.W.U. Local 30 in Boron. She was a smile in everybody's day and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Ray Panter, daughter Tami Mitchell of Barstow, parents Joe and Merle Brangwin of Ridgecrest, sister Lori Acton of Oak Harbor, Wash., brother Mike Ray of San Jose and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 8, 2005 LINDA R. BRANGWIN PANTER Linda Brangwin Panter died at her home in Boron, Calif. June 4, 2005. She was 57. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 9 at 10 am at the Baptist Church in Boron. Linda was born May 1, 1948 in Trona. She graduated from Trona High School and later entered dental school in Los Angeles. She worked for several years locally as a dental assistant before getting married and moving to Boron. For the past 15 years she has been the executive secretary for the I.L.W.U. Local 30 in Boron. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Ray Panter, daughter Tami Mitchell of Barstow, parents Joe and Merle Brangwin of Ridgecrest, sister Lori Acton of Oak Harbor, Wash., brother Mike Ray of San Jose and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a smile in the day of everybody who knew her and will be missed by all.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8415 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 5, 2005 MARIE E. EDWARDS 1936-2005 Marie E. Edwards passed away Wednesday June 1, 2005 of natural causes at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 68. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be private. Marie was born Sept. 11, 1936 in Lawndale, Calif. She was an excutive secretary. She was a Ridgecrest resident since 1988 and a resident of Hawthorne previously. Marie was executive secretary at the Carriage Inn for a number of years and Secretary/Treasurer with GEBA for the past eight years. Marie was a very active member and Board Member of the Friends of the Fair for over 14 years. A former Campfire Girl Leader, Marie continued to enjoy volunteering throughout the community with different organizations. Her many hobbies included caring for personal ets and a variety of animals, hiking, camping and gem and mineral collecting. She truley enjoyed spending time with family. She is survived by her husband Norman A. Webb of Ridgecrest, adopted son Richard Howell, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Linda Edwards and Mark and Nancy Edwards, sister and brother-in-law JoAnn and Jim Doersam, special nephew Jim Doersam II, numerous nieces and nephews and special friend, her dog Sunny. Media information and arrangements by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 8, 2005 MARIE E. EDWARDS Marie E. Edwards died on Wednesday June 1, 2005 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 68. Marie was born Sept. 11, 1936 in Lawndale. A previous resident of Hawthorne, she was executive secretary at the Carriage Inn for a number of years and secretary/treasurer with GEBA for the past eight years. Maries was a very active member and boardmember with Friends of the Fair for more than 14 years. She was a former Campfire Girl and continued to enjoy volunteering throughout the community with different organizations. Her many hobbies including caring for pets and a variety of other animals, hiking, camping and gem and mineral collecting. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Norman A. Webb of Ridgecrest, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Linda Edwards, brother and sister-in-law Mark and Nancy Edwards, sister and brother-in-law JoAnn and Jim Doersam, her special nephew Jim Doersam II, her adopted son Richard Howell, numerous nieces and nephews and her special friend, her dog Sunny. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8414 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 5, 2005 FOREST LEALON POLLEY 1989-2005 In loving memory of a beloved son, Forest Lealon Polley, born Forest Lealon Polley, Jr. on Nov. 27, 1989 at the Ridgecrest Community Hospital. No matter what you'll always be in our prayers and you'll always be my son and a Polley. God has taken you at such a young age to get you away from bad and into good. Son, go with God and remember we will always love you - Dad, Granma, Uncle Dale, Uncle Bo and Raider. Information provided by the father of the deceased.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8413 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 30, 2005 MAN DROWNS IN LAKE ISABELLA Casand Dewey, 20, of Burbank, was reportedly swimming with a group of friends in the Boulder Gulch area of Lake Isabella when he apparently got tired and disappeared under the water about 4:45 pm on June 25. Kern County Sheriff Department's Search and Rescue group was called in. They found Dewey, deceased, about 10 pm and removed him from the lake. The case was ruled an accidental drowning by the Kern County Corner.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8412.1 Message Board Post: Can you please tell us which of these families you would expect to be in Kern Co? Neither San Francisco nor Pasadena are located in Kern County. Nor are they in the same county with one another. If you are unsure of the county where these ancestors might be found then your post should be placed on the Unknown County message board to get the best response. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: La Spada, Bella, Costantino, D'Agostino, Peters, Fugit, Wier, Downing, Hills, Kaa, Lucas, Jarrett, Buonopane, Mirabella, Resoucci, De Marco Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8412 Message Board Post: I am seeking descendants of Antonio & Giovanna Bella La Spada & of Antonino & Maria D'Agostino Costantino, who emigrated from Sicily to MA, during the mid or late 1870's. Known children of Antonio & Giovanna were Luigi, Joseph, & Maria. Known children of Antonino & Maria were Andrew, Domenica, Teresa, &, possibly, Carmello. Luigi La Spada met Teresa Costantino, in the Boston area, where they wed, in 1883. They moved to San Francisco, CA, in 1885, & to Pasadena, CA, in 1887. Their children were Giovanna, "Jenny", who wed Lewis Peters; Antonio, "Tony", who wed Leila Fugit; Joseph, "Joe", who wed Jeanette Wier; John, who wed Marian Hills & Jessie "?"; Maria, "Mary, who wed Henry Kaa; Lilla, who wed Henry Lucas; Margherita, who wed Hardin Jarrett; & Constantina, "Babe", who never married. Lewis & Jenny La Spada Peters had two children: Giovanna, "Vonnie", & Ivan. Tony & Leila Fugit La Spada had three children: Eleanor, Jack, & Robert, "Bob"; Joe & Jeanette Wier La Spada had two children: Jane, who wed "?" Downing, & Judith. "Judy". Jane & "?" had two children: Hollis & Laurie. Andrew Costantino remained in MA & wed Mary "?". Their children were Rosa, Teresa, Angelina, Domenica, Nellie, Antonia, Frances, Andriana, &, possibly, Pauline. Rosa wed Pasqual Buonopane. Teresa wed Peter Mirabella. Their children were Rose, Matthew, Andrew, & Marie. Angelina wed Frank Respucci; Frances wed Fred DeMarco. Carmello wed Josie A. "?". Their children were Carmello, Josephine, Maria, & Ella. If you are related to any of these people, please contact me & tell me what you know of our ancestors & about your own familes. Thanks, Teri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8411 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR ELIZABETH FLEMING BORN AROUND 1950 USED THE LAST NAME OF HOFFMAN.WANDA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8410 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: E 1/2 of A-3, Sec. 30, Blk. 1 Interred: Robert Alan Stout Color: Cauc Age: 0 years, 7 months, 15 days Place of birth: California Date of birth: Aug. 28, 1967 Sex: M Place of death: Lynwood CA Date of death: April 13, 1968 Name and address of undertaker: Paramount Mortuary, Los Angeles CA/Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park] Block 1, Row I, Space E 1/2 of 63 Headstone: Beloved infant son Robert Alan Stout August 28, 1967 April 13, 1968 Our Littlest Angel Relieve angels in corner, raised letters

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8409 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: D-2, Sec. 33, Blk. 1 Interred: James Edward Dingle Color: Cauc Age: 35 years, 0 months, 1 day Place of birth: Montana Date of birth: April 5, 1933 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: April 5, 1968 Name and address of undertaker: Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row K, Space 44 Headstone: James E. Dingle 1933 - 1968

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8408 Message Board Post: Desert Memorial Park Cemetery Ridgecrest CA Kern County Funeral Home Record Lot: B-6, Sec. 19, Blk. 1 Interred: Francis Morris Lacombe Color: Cauc Age: 63 years, 9 months, 11 days Place of birth: Michigan Date of birth: June 22, 1904 Sex: M Place of death: Ridgecrest CA Date of death: April 3, 1968 Name and address of undertaker: Turner Funeral Home, Ridgecrest CA Desert Memorial Park Block 1, Row H, Space 66 Double headstone: Lacombe Francis M. Elizabeth 1904-1968 1910-1989 Rose on either side of Lacombe, individual info in open book.