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/8239.1 Message Board Post: Judy, Please check the Calif. Death Index (CADI) for their deaths. It is free and easy to use. It was created by the state from the info on death certificates issued by the various counties within CA. This particular one has deaths from 1940 thru 1997. http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi If you find the date of death and they did die in Kern Co., I'll be happy to check for an obituary for you. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer