Modesto Bee obituary index Saturday May. 19, 2001 Daniel P. Bargas       Jan. 28, 1928 -- May 13, 2001 Dean Barnett       Feb. 17, 1921 -- May 17, 2001 Leo R. DeAguiar       Feb. 23, 1925 -- May 15, 2001 Kenneth DeSignori       April 12, 1925 -- May 15, 2001 Peggy L. Dwiggins-Griffith       June 8, 1928 -- May 15, 2001 Harbans Kaur       Jan. 7, 1933 -- May 15, 2001 Sarah L. Leverett       March 25, 1985 -- May 15, 2001 Jannie L. McGrew       Sept. 22, 1924 -- May 14, 2001 Carl E. Merritt       Jan. 5, 1920 -- May 12, 2001 Samuel D. Pereira       Sept. 4, 1921 -- May 15, 2001 Jack Ramey       June 5, 1917 -- May 16, 2001 Vivian M. Stewart       Feb. 21, 1923 -- May 9, 2001 Leah M. Reese       Oct. 30, 1919 -- May 7, 2001 Clay Wilson       Nov. 30, 1923 -- May 13, 2001 Donald H. Landes For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11251 Surname: Findley, Justus ------------------------- Looking for info on my aunt Arrie Elizabeth Justus Findley. Born 5/1900 and died 6/1974 in or around Stockton, CA. She married Ed Jesse Findley. Born 4/1898 and died 9/1969 in Empire-Modesto, Stanislaus Co.CA. Their children are: Troy D., Elwyn C. and Lucille G. Any info on her or her family will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, T. Justus

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11250 Surname: desoto ------------------------- If you are searching for DeSoto family roots, please come and join us at DESOTO-L-request@rootsweb.com. You send a message there and type SUBSCRIBE in the subject title and ony SUBSCRIBE, leave it blank after that. This will connect you to others searching for there DeSoto heritage. How it works: You send messages with your family search info and others send theirs, everyone thats a memeber receives these messages via email, you exchange family information on the SURNAME that you find, even when you find DeSoto information that isn't your line you can pass it along to someone who can use it. I have been doing this on my other family lines and received information from other countries that I could not have obtained so easily. If this interests you please come and join at the above mentioned address and Good Luck. Thanks-Lisa

Obituaries for Archives Index only Modesto Bee Friday May. 18, 2001 Daniel P. Bargas       Jan. 28, 1928 -- May 13, 2001 Dean Barnett       Feb. 17, 1921 -- May 17, 2001 Leo R. DeAguiar       Feb. 23, 1925 -- May 15, 2001 Kenneth DeSignori       April 12, 1925 -- May 15, 2001 Peggy L. Dwiggins-Griffith       June 8, 1928 -- May 15, 2001 Harbans Kaur       Jan. 7, 1933 -- May 15, 2001 Sarah L. Leverett       March 25, 1985 -- May 15, 2001 Jannie L. McGrew       Sept. 22, 1924 -- May 14, 2001 Carl E. Merritt       Jan. 5, 1920 -- May 12, 2001 Samuel D. Pereira       Sept. 4, 1921 -- May 15, 2001 Jack Ramey       June 5, 1917 -- May 16, 2001 Vivian M. Stewart       Feb. 21, 1923 -- May 9, 2001 Leah M. Reese       Oct. 30, 1919 -- May 7, 2001 Clay Wilson       Nov. 30, 1923 -- May 13, 2001 Donald H. Landes For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Modesto Bee Thursday May. 17, 2001 Elsie Beyer dies at 95,after years of teaching, traveling. Elsie Beyer lived a long, full life, teaching school for 47 years and touring the world during a retirement that lasted 32 years. Ida Anderson       Jan. 17, 1904 -- May 13, 2001 Donna Biever       Feb. 2, 1938 -- May 15, 2001 Eddie Brooks       Aug. 21, 1930 -- May 15, 2001 Eduardo Castro       Oct. 25, 1962 -- May 15, 2001 Joel D. Clark       Oct. 30, 1980 -- May 15, 2001 Myrna J. Claypoole       May 6, 1939 -- May 16, 2001 John DeBoer       May 17, 1919 -- May 13, 2001 Peggy L. Dwiggins-Griffith       June 8, 1928 -- May 15, 2001 Elvira Perez Garcia       Aug. 1, 1929 -- May 15, 2001 Arvill H. Higginbotham       Dec. 28, 1926 -- May 14, 2001 Dorotha Jaco       March 17, 1924 -- May 15, 2001 Doris Kaiser       March 4, 1920 -- May 13, 2001 Donald H. Landes       Feb. 11, 1920 -- May 15, 2001 Robert J. Lingo Jr.       Dec. 19, 1941 -- May 15, 2001 Wanda L. Luke       Sept. 21, 1933 -- May 15, 2001 Evelyn Maestas       Nov. 20, 1911 -- May 13, 2001 Beatrice B. Mason       May 14, 1921 -- May 15, 2001 Acy L. Owens       Oct. 25, 1935 -- May 15, 2001 Louise Richison       May 12, 1934 -- May 15, 2001 Thelma Wightman       Dec. 10, 1905 -- May 16, 2001 Henry Christian Jr. For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Modesto Bee May 14, 2001 Russell J. Baker March 9, 1921 -- May 11, 2001 Dorothie E. Brock June 17, 1910 -- May 9, 2001 Loretta A. Buckley Nov. 27, 1950 -- May 12, 2001 Cuba Bullock Dec. 14, 1912 -- May 11, 2001 Margareta M. Headrick Feb. 21, 1931 -- May 12, 2001 John H. Jones Jan. 6, 1926 -- May 12, 2001 Barbara Lancaster Sept. 29, 1921 -- May 11, 2001 Irvil Phelps Sr. March 31, 1915 -- May 11, 2001 For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Modesto Bee Wednesday May. 16, 2001 Cancer claims history instructor at Ceres High School       Patricia "Kay" Beaver was a take-charge person who never quit learning, making friends or volunteering for a good cause. Billy J. Basinger       Sept. 2, 1930 -- May 7, 2001 James A. Beeber       March 17, 1929 -- May 13, 2001 Violet M. Bonacci       June 5, 1913 -- May 11, 2001 Dorothy M. Burns       May 8, 1930 -- May 14, 2001 William Coppetti Sr.       May 24, 1922 -- May 14, 2001 Berneice G. French       Nov. 17, 1915 -- May 13, 2001 Charles W. Gellner       July 24, 1930 -- May 15, 2001 Elizabeth A. Hansen       Jan. 23, 1919 -- May 12, 2001 William Hardcastle       Jan. 29, 1940 -- May 13, 2001 Margareta Headrick       Feb. 21, 1931 -- May 12, 2001 Carol M. King       March 30, 1933 -- May 10, 2001 Evelyn R. Love       Feb. 1, 1915 -- May 15, 2001 Margaret E. McDonald       July 1, 1913 -- May 14, 2001 John B. Monroe       Jan. 20, 1910 -- May 13, 2001 Hazel Newton       Oct. 27, 1925 -- May 13, 2001 Esperansa Quinones       Jan. 1, 1960 -- May 10, 2001 Rufus F. Reed       Oct. 16, 1907 -- May 13, 2001 Betty L. Riede       Dec. 9, 1924 -- May 13, 2001 Jaspinder Singh       Aug. 21, 1974 -- May 12, 2001 Samuel N. Tickenoff       Dec. 12, 1950 -- May 8, 2001 Janis A. Trillo-Bernal       May 26, 1970 -- May 13, 2001 Keith J. White       Sept. 4, 1915 -- May 13, 2001 For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Dear Listeners: I haven't seen anyone posting the local obituary index for the Modesto Bee. If there are no objections. I think this is a good idea, that I have seen elsewhere as well. Let me know what you think folks. Here are todays index only. Cathleen Modesto Bee Tuesday, May. 15, 2001 Henry Christian, 98, golfer       Del Rio Golf and Country Club lost its oldest member when Henry Christian Jr. died Sunday at his Modesto home. Wyona M. Asplin       May 7, 1923 -- May 13, 2001 Kathleen J. Bowen       Oct. 12, 1938 -- May 12, 2001 Edward Christian       Jan. 1, 1920 -- May 11, 2001 Rudolph D. Deleon       Sept. 3, 1930 -- May 12, 2001 Charles J. Guevara       May 5, 1920 -- May 12, 2001 Jeanne Helgeson       Sept. 14, 1932 -- May 8, 2001 Leona W. Henson       Dec. 23, 1906 -- May 12, 2001 Rudolph Kelly       July 4, 1923 -- May 11, 2001 Alvin I. Koehn       Oct. 9, 1913 -- May 13, 2001 Mehi Lal       Feb. 2, 1939 -- May 13, 2001 Peggy L. Mullins-Ferguson       Feb. 4, 1919 -- May 12, 2001 Alvin E. Orpen       Dec. 17, 1919 -- May 13, 2001 Daren S. Pahl       July 12, 1933 -- May 11, 2001 Nora P. Petty       Nov. 2, 1921 -- May 12, 2001 Arlene F. Riehs       Dec. 21, 1947 -- May 11, 2001 Nelio R. Rotelli       Jan. 19, 1916 -- May 11, 2001 Jerry R. Ruggles       Feb. 7, 1949 -- May 7, 2001 Ethelene Russell       Sept. 27, 1920 -- May 11, 2001 Jessi L. Adam Casaus Shook       Jan. 1, 1929 -- May 11, 2001 Connie Starn       Jan. 11, 1945 -- May 12, 2001 Ligia Tascon       July 19, 1910 -- May 13, 2001 Clay Wilson       Nov. 30, 1923 -- May 13, 2001 For the Modesto Bee Front Page http://www.modbee.com/frontpage/index/0,1112,,00.html For the Modesto Bee Obituaries http://www.modbee.com/obituaries/index/0,2131,,00.html

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10997 Surname: dollahite ------------------------- would love to be contacted by his descendants! Trying to prove a connection to him and whom I believe to be his grandfather. they have a stanislaus Co. connection

Need to remove your post to the obit board - once you have an obituary you're welcome to post it but your request belongs on the query board.... CADI: FLEMING JANET LOXLEY 01/28/1920 BLOOD ROBERTS F CALIFORNIA STANISLAUS 03/30/1991 558-70-6001 71 yrs Add CABI: ROBERTS JANET 01/28/1920 FEMALE BLOOD SAN FRANCISCO Add maybe a sister: ROBERTS PHYLLIS P 10/01/1921 FEMALE BLOOD ALAMEDA Add maybe not but it's odd that they have the same birthdate but not the same mother's maiden name SOLINSKY PHYLLIS ROBERTS 10/01/1921 OLIVER ROBERTS F CALIFORNIA ALAMEDA(01) 07/11/1984 572-24-7214 62 yrs Add IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT that you visit the online CADI database http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi (or in the case of births http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi) and use the "ADD" link at the far right to leave any other information you might have and maybe someone will contact you. (The password is something you create so no one can edit your entry). Also, use the Social Security Number link to the SSDI and leave a message there the same way using the POSTEM link. JANET FLEMING 28 Jan 1920 30 Mar 1991 95361 (Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA) 94804 (Richmond, Contra Costa, CA) 558-70-6001 California SS-5 Letter Add Post-em I've cc'd a volunteer who can help you with an obituary. If you need clarification on any point, please include the previous message in your response. Colleen Norby Rootsweb sponsor ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean Murray <jmurray@rsvlonline.net> To: <CASTANIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 12:47 PM Subject: [CASTANIS] JANET LOXLEY FLEMING > Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10996 > > Surname: BLOOD, ROBERTS, OLIVER > ------------------------- > > Janet Loxley Fleming died in Stanislaus County 3/30/1991. > An obituary, if available, would be very much appreciated! > >

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10996 Surname: BLOOD, ROBERTS, OLIVER ------------------------- Janet Loxley Fleming died in Stanislaus County 3/30/1991. An obituary, if available, would be very much appreciated!

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11249 Surname: HINTON ------------------------- A wonderful article on the Rose Ranch and its owners, the Hintons, appeared in the Modesto Bee, Living/Garden section, Friday, May 11, 2001, pG1. Wonderful story. La Grange also has a wonderful Historical Museum, cared for and stimulated by descendants of some of the early families of the area. Displays of early dredging and hydraulic golf mining equipment, artifacts from the various cultural groups who helped work the mines (Chinese, Mexican, French, etc.). Photos of the La Grange school and community. Lake Don Pedro has stimulated recreational growth and Stanislaus County Parks has provided nice facilities in the town. The Modesto Bee, Saturday, May 5, 2001 had an extensive article about the La Grange Annual Homecoming Celebration held on Sunday, May 6 in the community.

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11248 Surname: Fairbanks ------------------------- Following was posted for Joe Fairbanks, please refer communication to him: James Goddard Fairbanks removed to Stanislaus County in 1858 or 1859 with his family. His daughter Emma Fairbankswas born in Mike's Gulch (4 Oct 1859), as was his son Robert B Fairbanks (16 Apr 1862) and his son deLos Fairbanks (16 Feb 1864, d. 25 Jul 1866 Oakdale, Stanislaus, California). Is it possible to further define where in the gold fields Mike's Gulch may be? Ellen (Smith) Fairbanks, wife of James Goddard, apparently had enough of living in Mike's Gulch, and they moved into Oakdale, where Ellen bore triplets 23 Jan 1867.. I would suppose it to be an item of notoriety to have triplets, and wonder if there arte news accounts of the event? Hannah Fairbanks was born in Oakdale 29 Apr 1870, as were Thomas Fairbanks on 25 nov 1872, George Fairbanks on 20 Nov 1874, Grace Fairbanks on 29 Jul 1876 and Minnie Fairbanks born 26 Apr 1878.. He must have moved in 1878 or 1879 to the gold fields of North Idaho, because he is found in the 1880 Idaho Census at Camas Precinct which is on Gold Hill in Northern Latah County, though at that time it was part of Nez Perce County. I would suppose Mike's Gulch would be near Oakdale. Is it possible that one of your members have knowledge of some of the gold fields? Is someone willing to look up any Fairbanks in the county Every Name Index? Being disabled, it is not possible that I research this myself, nor do I have funds to purchase that index. I thank you for any consideration that you may offer. Joe Fairbanks beaumont@pullman.com 508 E Street; P. O. Box 506 Albion, Washington 99102-0506

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10995 Surname: PERRY, RAU, SOUZA ------------------------- Independent Journal Friday, December 26, 1980 Page 4 WILLIAM W. PERRY A Mass of Christian Burial for William W. Perry, a Merced resident formerly of West Marin, will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Mill Valley. He died at his home on Wednesday after a sudden illness. He was 50. He was born in Patterson, Stanislaus County. He and his mother, Rosemary Rau, have lived in Merced since 1971. Before moving there, he had lived in Point Reyes Station for seven years. He also had lived in Forest Knolls for 10 years. He had been a maintenance worker with the City Sewer Service in Point Reyes Station before retiring aand moving to Merced. He was a member of the I.D.E.S., a Portuguese fraternal organization, in Merced. Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister, Dorothy Souza of Planada, Merced County. Visitation will be held at Russell and Gooch Funeral Chapel in Mill Valley after 10 a.m. Sunday. Private burial will be at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael. _______________ A death notice in the same paper mentions that he was the son of the late Sebastian Perry. ________________ Poster's Note: the Independent Journal is a Marin County, CA paper.

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10994 Surname: Decker, Scott, Mudgett ------------------------- Modesto bee March 29, 1942, page 5 Mrs. Helen Decker of Ripon Succumbs Mrs. helen Frances Decker, 79, a resident of Ripn nineteen years, died in her home there early yesterday morning. A native of Michigan, Mrs. decker came to California fifty five years ago. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Lindsay. Mrs. decker was the widow of William Duncan and sister of the late Christopher Charles Mudgett. She leaves a son and daught, Verne W. Decker of Perris and mrs. Lily Kendall of salem S.D. She was an aunt of Myron, Marion, Freeman and Francis Mudgett and Hattie Scott of Modesto and Mrs. Persis Flanagan of Vancouver, B.C. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in the Shannon Chapel with Rev. A.C. Hacke officiating. Interment will be in the Citizens cemetary. Trascribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10993 Surname: Mudgett, Scott ------------------------- Modesto Bee March 27, 1942 page 3 Mrs. Matte Belle Mudgett of Riverbank Dies Mrs. mattie Belle Mudgett, 74 a resident of Riverbank and Ripon for the past nineteen years, died in her home near Riverbank this morning. She was a native of Indiana. Mrs. Mudgett, widow of Christopher C. Mudgett, leaves three children, Mrs. Hattie Scott of Riverbank, Myron Mudgett of Modesto and Mrs. Persis Flanagan of Vancouver, B.C. She also leaves four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Shannon Chapel with Rev. Rambo officiating. Interment will be in the Citizens cemetery. transcribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11247 Surname: ------------------------- Hello, Paula - I drove to LaGrange today because I could not find out any information regarding your request. I stopped by the Lakewood Cemetery, but they said your aunt was not buried there. I may have given them the wrong first name, but will call them on Monday for further information. They did not have a Francis Emil Hinton listed either, but as you said, he died in Monterey County. The LaGrange Museum was open today, quite a nice museum, and a great study of the cultures (Indian, Chinese, Mexican and other prospectors), many artifacts discovered in the basement of the original buildings, and much memorabilia donated by local residents. None of them knew the name Hinton, but recommended I go to the Realty office. So I walked the block down the street to the Lake Don Pedro Realty, they gave me a map of the Lake Don Pedro area and showed me where Torre Road was and how to get there. They also gave me a couple of the newsletters they publish, and what appeared on the third page, but an ad for THE ROSE RANCH, Specialty Nursery. Opens beginning May 12, 10 am to 4 pm weekends only. Featuring Antique Roses, David Austin Roses, Unique Modern Roses, Climbers, Shrubs. 2877 Torre Dr, LaGrange, CA 95329 Mailing address: P O Box 326, LaGrange, CA 95329 Telephone: (209) 852-9220 Perhaps this information will yield you more information on your aunt. Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10992 Surname: crenshaw ------------------------- I am searching the crenshaw line.Is John William (Bill)Crenshaw the brother of Raymond Jess Crenshaw (Jess) b. 1907 died 1974? He had a sister named Opal along with sibling brothers Doc,Roy,& Richard (Dick)Crenshaw.Their parents were Eli Crenshaw b. 1874 d. 1958 Frances Crenshaw b.1882 d. 1930 buried at Shady Grove cemetary in Pittsburg County Oklahoma.Any info on this line would be greatly appreciated.E-mail debbo@cwis.net ph# 918-423-8257 thanx,James Crenshaw

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10991 Surname: DOLLAHITE, DUFUR ------------------------- Obituary from the Modesto Bee, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1984 pB4 LLOYD R. DOLLAHITE (Ceres) - A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Ceres Cemetery for Lloyd Raymond Dollahite, 62, who died Tuesday in Turlock. Mr. Dollahite was a native of Oklahoma. He moved to California in 1934 and to Ceres in 1978. He was a U.S. Army infantry veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Fannie of Ceres; one son, Steven Dollahite of Ceres; one daughter, Doris Dufur of Hughson; two brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Franklin & Downs Ceres Chapel. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10990 Surname: WELCH, YORK, BIRAM, WILSON, MCDONALD, WELCH, JOHNSON, ELKINS ------------------------- Obituary from the Modesto Bee, Tuesday, April 10, 1973 pB7 JOHN E. WELCH A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Jaroch Family Mortuary for John E. W4elch, who died Saturday in a local hospital following a long illness. Welch, 85, a native of Missouri and a resident of the Modesto area for 27 years, was a retired custodian for the Ceres Unified School District. Survivors include his widow, Effie, of Ceres, children Ruby York, Josephine York, Cecil, Biram and Geneva Wilson, all of Missouri; Myrtle McDonald of San Jose; Claude Welch of Fullerton; Georgie Johnson and Earl Welch of Oregon; a brother, Sam Welch of Ceres, and a sister, Clara Elkins of Waterford. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank