Modoc County Record – December 7, 2006 Janice L. Clough Janice Lee Clough, 62 of Alturas, CA, passed away from breast cancer on Wednesday November 29, 2006, in Portland, OR. Janice was born in Durant, OK on January 31, 1944, to Russell & Velma Aldridge. Her family moved briefly to Massachusetts before settling in Oakland, CA where she lived until completing high school at Oakland Tech. Janice moved to San Jose, CA where she met and married Richard Clough on June 27, 1964 in Oakland. She gave birth to two of her three children and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from San Jose State College. In 1968, Janice moved with her family to Alturas, CA where she taught Art and English for the Modoc Joint Unified School District. Janice soon earned her credentials to practice Speech Therapy and became a Speech Therapist for the Modoc County Office of Education, retiring from there in 2004. In addition to her work and family, she enjoyed such hobbies as sewing, pottery, art, stained glass, gardening and computers. Janice was survived by her mother Velma Aldridge of Vacaville, CA, husband Richard Clough of Alturas, CA, daughter Kristin Clough of San Diego, CA, daughter and son in-law Colleen and Jeff Roden of West Linn, OR and granddaughters Audrey and Allie Roden. Jan also had a son, Aaron Clough, who preceded her in death in 1979. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Federated Community Church, 307 E. First Street, Alturas, CA. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. A pot-luck reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Janice Clough to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. www.komen.org Albert J. Mitchell Longtime Alturas resident Albert Joseph Mitchell died December 1, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Mr. Mitchell was 79. He was born March 6, 1927, in Lovelock, NV to Albert and Aileen Freeman Mitchell, the second of four children. In 1949, the family moved to the Madeline Plains at which time Albert Sr., worked as a telegraph operator for the railroad. When he died in 1957, the Mitchell's moved to Alturas. After his mother died in 1981, Albert began attending Modoc Work Activity Center and was an active participant for the remainder of his life. The staff and consumers who attended the center through the years were like his second family. He truly loved going to the Center. In earlier years, he enjoyed walking, square dancing and pottery. An avid sports fan, he liked watching baseball and football. His favorite professional football team was the San Francisco 49'ers. In 2003, he became a resident of Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility where he was quick to make friends with fellow residents and staff alike. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed teasing the nurses who cared for him. His sister Betty Mae and brother Paul and Vincent preceded him in death. He is survived by family members Donna Mitchell of Weaverville; Karoline and Too Nelson of Alturas; Paul and Adele Mitchell of Alturas; Fred and Lori Mitchell of Alturas; Smiley and Chris Glenn of Springfield, OR; Terry and Sue Mitchell of Red Bluff; Lauri and Tom Ziemer of Brookings, OR; Jeff and Mary Mitchell of Lafayette, CA and several great nephews and great-nieces. A graveside service was held Dec. 6 at Alturas Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiating. A reception followed at Modoc Work Activity Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Modoc Work Activity Center and/or MMC's Skilled Nursing Facility. Marguerite E. (Allen) Sherer Marguerite E. Sherer passed away in Alturas, CA on Thursday, November 30, 2006. She was 72. At her request, no ceremony will be held. Cremation was held at Eternal Hills Crematory in Klamath Falls, OR. Mrs. Sherer was born Marguerite Allen on January 16, 1934, in Blair, Nebraska and moved to California as a young girl. She lived in the Montague and Yreka area. She worked as a nurse's aid for nearly 30 years at various locations in Medford, Klamath Falls and Reno. She lived in Modoc County for the last 31 years. After her mother Charlotte married Earl Payne and moved to Canby, Marguerite was visiting her mother when she was introduced to Donald Sherer of Stone Coal Valley. She and Donald were married in Reno, Nevada on August 16, 1975. She enjoyed cutting and baling hay and was a member of the Ladies Club in Canby. Survivors include her husband, Donald Sherer of Canby CA; daughter Lydia Mercer of Lakeview, OR; grandson John Mercer of Lakeview, OR; brothers Jim Allen of Tidewater, OR; Ed Allen of Yreka, CA and Pat Payne of Gazelle, CA. Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Klamath Falls, OR, is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be directed to the American Heart Association in memory of Mrs. Sherer. Randy Kramer Services for Randy Kramer, 40, of Redding were held Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at McDonald's Redding Chapel. The Rev. Kent House officiated. Mr. Kramer passed away in a truck accident on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, in Crescent Mills, CA. He was born May 22, 1966, in Bieber and moved to Shasta County in 2001. He worked for Wheeler Logging in Red Bluff and was a member of an operators union. Survivors include wife Vicky; stepdaughters Jenny Cotton of Round Mountain, Jackie Neiley of Redding, Heather Neiley of Arbor, Mich., and Dana King of Redding; brother Rob of Bieber; parents Charles and Karen Kramer of Bieber; and grandparent Dortha Kramer of Bieber. Arrangements were handled by McDonald's Redding Chapel. Carmen Gonzales Alturas resident Carmen Gonzales, age 86, passed away December 5, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Mrs. Gonzales was born December 28, 1919 in Mexico and had made Alturas her home for the past year, where her son Mike Gonzales, also resides. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. James 'Curly' Spencer James "Curly" Spencer, 92, of Alturas, passed away December 3, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. Services will be Friday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Spencer was born in Ulysses, Nebraska on August 31, 1914. He had retired as a packing manager for a bakery. He is survived by his wife Connie of Alturas and grandson William "Billy" Jacques of Alturas. Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Marilyn Offield Marilyn Offield, age 83, passed away at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville, CA on December 4, 2006. She was born Marilyn Mims in San Francisco, CA on January 28, 1923. Mrs. Offield was a member of the Pit River Tribe and had resided at the XL Reservation. Her daughter Elizabeth Zimmerman lives in Lincoln, CA. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. >From our home to yours We wish you and yours the very best During this Holiday Season ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.