LAKEPORT, Calif. – Maxine P. Lotsey, age 88, of Lakeport died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, due to complications of pneumonia.

Born Nov. 26, 1927, in Pierre, South Dakota, she has been an active resident of Lake County, Calif., for 30-plus years.

Maxine was the founder of the Meals On Wheels Thrift Store in Lakeport and continued to be an avid volunteer at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center until her health prevented her from doing so.

Maxine is survived by daughter, Kathleen, and son-in-law, Al Reasner; son, Robert Burns and daughter-in-law, Carolyn; grandchildren, Tonya Coughlin, Michelle Smith, Kamron McKeever, Ryan Burns, Jodi Franchi and Ross Burns; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Coughlin, Desiree Troumbla, Lola Franchi and Joey Franchi; sister, June Mahlberg; and longtime partner, Doc Starin.

Services will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport. Visitation will be on Monday, Jan. 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions in Maxine's memory are welcome at Lakeport Senior Activity Center, 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport CA 95453, telephone 707-263-4218.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

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Published: 07 January 2016

CASEY CHRISTOPHER QUARRY

"SMILE"

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Retired U.S. Army sergeant major.

Born Mark Thomas Qually on July 3, 1952.

Died as happy as could be with his feet on the ground on Dec. 18, 2015, of natural causes at home.

"BLUE SKIES"

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Jan. 1, longtime resident Wilma McKinley was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Wilma was born Nov. 19, 1937. She was a dedicated employee with the Lake County Tax Collector's Office from March 1970 to December 1998. 

Wilma found the most joy in giving and caring for her family as a wife, mother and grandmother and a great friend to many. 

Wilma is survived by her daughter, Deborah Bills; son, Michael McKinley; six grandchildren, Briana McKinley, Brandon Bills, Shane McKinley (Chelsea), Nicholas Bills (Miranda), Christopher Bills and Benjamin McKinley; and three great-grandchildren, Noah McKinley, Owen McKinley and Josiah Bills.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Larry McKinley Sr., and her son, Larry McKinley Jr. 

Wilma will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street, downtown Upper Lake.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

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Published: 06 January 2016