Wilma E. Norris Wilma E. Norris passed away May 7, 2004, after a short illness, at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Wilma was born January 5, 1921, in Alturas to Ellen (Toreson) and John Ballard. She was the youngest of three daughters and spent most of her life in Alturas. Wilma graduated from Modoc Union High School in 1938, then married C. Donald Kerr on December 16 of the same year. In 1945, after Don's service in the U.S. Navy, Wilma and Don purchased Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. They owned and operated Kerr Mortuary serving the people of the Modoc area for almost 30 years. Don passed away on July 5, 1972. On April 28, 1975, Wilma Married Carl Norris in Carson City, Nevada, then moved to Sacramento to live until his retirement from PG&E in 1976, when they returned to Alturas to live. On May 16, 1990, Carl passed away. Wilma continued to make her home in Alturas until moving to Redding in 2000. In April of 2003, she returned to live in the care home of Cindy and Don Deiter. She was a 50-year member and active in Eastern Star, was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, and the Federated Community Church. She loved playing cards, especially Bridge. She also loved traveling. She and Carl, along with Wilma's sisters, Lillian Renner and Iva Simpson, traveled across the United States and back by automobile after Carl's retirement. She also enjoyed several senior bus tours, going to Branson, Missouri, the Lawrence Welk resort, and of course Reno. Wilma loved music, she played the violin and loved to dance. She is survived by two sons, John Kerr and wife Pat of Alturas; Jim Kerr of Corning; stepson Gary and Lois Norris of Sacramento; and stepdaughter Cheryl and Gary Crossley of Redding. Grandchildren include Jeff Kerr of Bend, Oregon; Cheryl Knoch of Alturas; Jami Thibodeau of Redding; Shani Kerr of Red Bluff and seven great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Sierra Kerr; Jordan, Tristan and Logan Thibodeau; Courtney and Melissa Knoch. She was preceded in death by both of her sisters as well as her husbands. Services were held Monday, May 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Kerr Mortuary Chapel and interment followed at the Alturas Cemetery. Dr. Ben Zandstra officiated. May 20, 2004 Mamie O. Johnson Mamie Ophelia Johnson passed away May 18, 2004 in Alturas, CA. Services will be held at graveside at Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. with fellowship to follow. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mrs. Johnson was born in Millerton, OK. on June 18, 1920. She had been an Alturas resident for 41 years. An obituary will be forthcoming Vonetia Heard Phipps Vonetia Heard Phipps was born on April 12, 1903, to William and Annie Heard, three miles north of Lake City, California. Vonetia spent all of her life with the exception of the last nine years, in Lake City, just one mile from the cabin where she was born She had three children, Joseph Lee Parman, Joy Lu Wimer Wilson and Freda Harriet Wimer Wilson. Vonetia passed away in Yreka, California, on May 16, 2004, after a short illness Vonetia was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joe. She leaves behind daughter, Freda and Jim Wilson of Yreka; daughter, Joy and Harry Wilson of Winnemucca, Nevada; Bettie Parman of Lake City; grandchildren Carol Green, Nina Heard, Bonnie Bunyard, Walter Wilson, Julie Wilson, Angela Estes, Shauna Wilson, Matt Wilson, Kelli Nichol; 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Vonetia died peacefully on this date following a fall four days earlier where she broke her hip. Vonetia had been a Christian all of her life. She has gone to her heavenly mansion, prepared for her by the Savior whom she loved and trusted. She is to be laid to rest in Lake City, California Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, California, 96097 Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lake City Cemetery in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City. Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka is in charge of arrangements William 'Bill' Lehmkuhl William "Bill" Lehmkuhl died May 5, 2004 in California Pines of an apparent heart attack. He was born November 25, 1942 in Missouri. His brother, Jim Lehmkuhl, is in rehab at the Northern California Rehab Center following cardiovascular problems. Jim is the owner of Jim's TV in Alturas, and William and he operated the store. The store is closed during Jim's rehabilitation Services for William have not yet been determined. Jonathan Dwain Davis Memorial services for Jonathan (Jon) Dwain Davis will be held on Monday, May 24, 2004, at the Fort Bidwell Indian gymnasium at 11:00 a.m. A potluck will follow. This day is special because it would have been his 29th birthday. Jon was born in Lakeport, CA. on May 24, 1975 and passed away from this life August 26, 2003 in Broken Arrow, OK Jon started his schooling in Clearlake, CA. and moved to good ole' Surprise Valley where he started third grade and graduated from Surprise Valley Elementary and Surprise Valley High School in 1994 He participated in the Sierra Nevada Job Corps and graduated from the Cement/Masonry trade. He later attended the Heavy Equipment Operators School in Springfield, OR. from which he successfully graduated. He loved to travel to different places and "see the world," as he would say Jon will be missed by his mother Glenda Frease and stepfather Bob Frease of Fort Bidwell, CA.; brothers: Teo Knight, Fort Bidwell, CA.; Derrick Garcia, Red Bluff, CA.; sisters: Ella Mae Davis, Tacoma, WA.; Kathy Bean, Coweta, OK.; Dorothy Davis, Redding, CA.; Cardina Frease, Mt. Vernon, WA.; uncles: Eugene Arnett, Cedarville, CA.; Ronnie Barr, Bishop, CA.; "Uncle Rogelio," Alturas, CA. He leaves behind lots of aunts, cousins, numerous relatives and friends. Jon was always happy, easygoing and such a conversationalist, he loved people He was preceded in death by his father Bruce Davis, maternal grandparents Rose Williams and McGill Arnett and paternal grandparents, Weldon and Florence Davis "bJon has a very special place in my heart and I will miss him very much. Love Mom." May 27th , 2004 Mamie O. Johnson Mamie Ophelia Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully May 18, 2004, in Alturas, CA. Born Mamie Ophelia Flowers on June 18, 1920, in Millerton, Oklahoma, she had 12 brothers and sisters. She married Alford Alonzo Johnson on June 22, 1940, in Idebal, OK. and was a homemaker, loving mother, and an Alturas resident for 43 years. She loved her garden and flowers and enjoyed the time she spent working in it. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and children. . She was preceded in death by two of her children, daughter Wilma Carol Johnson of Alturas, in 1997, and son Lyndale Johnson in 1974. Her husband of 63 years, passed away on January 12, 1980. She is survived by her son, Alford Lee Johnson of Alturas, CA.; daughters Myrita Vee Dial of Naples, Texas and Linda F. Beachell of Beaverton, OR.; son Larry Dewayne Johnson of White City, OR. She is also survived by brothers Joel Ray Flowers of North Bend, OR. and Elton Flowers of Salem, OR.; sisters Clauzell Smith of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Iona Jones, Houston, Texas; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Johnson also leaves many caring friends in Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted a graveside service at the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. A time of fellowship followed. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangments. Mary Ann Madden Alturas resident Mary Ann Madden, 56, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2004, in Redding, CA. Services will be held in Alturas with date to be announced. Arrangements are being made with Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, OR. Mrs. Madden was employed at Desert Rose Casino in Alturas. She and her family have made Alturas their home for over 14 years. Mrs. Madden's obituary will be forthcoming. Vicki Christensen A memorial graveside service for Vicki Anne Christensen will be held at the Likely Cemetery on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Born March 2, 1947, in San Francisco, Calif. to C. Brunel "Bru" and Barbara Don Christensen, Vicki was reared in Likely, graduated from South Fork Elementary School and Modoc High School. She died of natural causes in Carmichael, CA. on February 1, 2004. She is survived by her loving son, Gerald Watts of Sacramento; her mother, Barbara D. Reavley of Sacramento and sister Jan Christensen of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Cindy Stefani A memorial graveside service for Cindy Stefani will be held Saturday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at the Lake City Cemetery. Potluck fellowship to follow at the Lake City Fire Hall. The fire hall will be open ahead of time to accommodate remembrances and food dishes. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.