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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Shirley Ann Perea entered into rest in Clearlake on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016.
A native of Van Dyke, Michigan, Shirley had been a resident of Lake County for 10 years.
She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Queen of Peace Women’s Guild. Shirley lovingly “worked” as Nana to her granddaughter, Valerie Antus.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 25 years, Alfredo Perea of Lower Lake; son, Scott Antus and his wife Nathalie, and granddaughter Valerie Antus, all of Clearlake; brothers, Donald Liford (Joan) of Dundee, MI, Hubert Liford (Elouise) of Monroe, MI, Ronnie Liford (Sherry) of Newport, MI, and Danny Liford (Belinda) of Monroe, MI; sisters, Sharlene Olsen, Sue Stump (Jim) all of Monroe, MI; and many friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, two nieces, one nephew, four brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, one great-nephew and one-great niece.
Friends and family are warmly invited to attend a memorial Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Clearlake on Saturday, Jan. 30, beginning at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the reception hall. There will be another memorial service in the spring in Monroe, Mich.
Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving thoughts and memories of Shirley by signing her online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .
In lieu of flowers, in keeping with Shirley’s wishes as Nana, donations may be made to Valerie’s college fund. Please make checks payable to Valerie Antus, c/o P.O. Box 396, Clearlake Park, CA 95424, or to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, P.O. Box 460, Clearlake, CA 95422, or to CCHAP, 8050 Lake Street, Ste. A, Lower Lake, CA 95457 (with checks being made payable to CCMC).
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Tom F. Wright
April 18, 1940 – Jan. 22, 2016
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born in Kelseyville, Calif., to John and Ruby Wright he was their youngest child and brother to Ema, Evadine, James and J.D.
Married in 1960 to his high school sweetheart Sharon. He is survived by his children, Kelly Sears and
husband Joe Sears, and Thomas Wright and granddaughter Laynie Wright.
Tom was a truck driver for 40 years, retired in 2005 and enjoyed being involved in car racing with his son, bass fishing, camping and going to watch his granddaughter show cattle.
Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Konocti Growers, 2550 Big Valley Road, Lakeport. Bring a dish if you wish.
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CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Richard J. Sustachek, 84, passed away on Jan. 16, 2016, while surrounded by family at his home in Clearlake Oaks.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1931, in Racine, Wisc., to Richard F. and Abbie (Heinisch) Sustachek.
Richard grew up in Racine and graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1949.
After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, working as an aircraft and engine mechanic. He became an advanced technical instructor and during the Korean War he worked on and tested B-29s, which he enjoyed immensely until given an honorable discharge upon the death of his father.
Rich returned home and worked for John Oster Manufacturing Co. in Racine as a general foreman where he worked for five years, then continued in the manufacturing field in Milwaukee before moving out to Granada Hills, Calif., in 1969 to work for a company in Vernon, Calif.
Rich also was a licensed real estate broker for many years. He owned and operated two restaurants in Burbank, Calif., and drove semi trucks for Guthmiller Trucking Inc. prior to owning and operating his own trucking company.
He then worked at Sabina Electric and Engineering in Anaheim, Callif. At the same time, he also worked as the night shift security guard for Mr. Bob Hope, which he entirely enjoyed, in spite of working two jobs simultaneously.
Rich decided it was time to retired in 1989 and moved to Clearlake Oaks with his wife.
Rich married Beverly in 1983 in Burbank, and they were happily married for 32 wonderful years.
He enjoyed ham radios and held his amateur radio operator license since he was a young. Rich was a pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for years and loved flying his small plane often.
Rich enjoyed traveling by RV to Wisconsin to visit family and the Osh-Kosh Fly-In, and numerous camping trips at various lakes. He especially loved feeding and watching all types of birds and ducks who frequented their yards.
Rich was easy going, could still play the harmonica, had an entrepreneurial spirit and a fun sense of humor.
He is survived by his spouse, Beverly Sustachek, of Clearlake Oaks; his children, Karen (Mike) LePine, Gretchen (John Chong) Sustachek, William (Hongcha) Sustachek, Elizabeth Doty, David (Laureen) Sustachek, Sue Hintz, Sally (Chris) Galewski, Paul (Dina) Sustachek and Natasha (Cindi Herrera) Sustachek; stepchildren, Daniel (Rose) Oliver, Susan (Don) Rosenberry, Mary (Ray) Friedrich, Mark (Sue) Oliver, and Jane (Alex) Gonzalez; 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; sister, Dolores Sorenson; brother, Kenneth Sustachek; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents and a baby boy, Joseph Sustachek.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Clearlake Oaks, 12821 First St., Clearlake Oaks, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, with Pastor Greg Holmes officiating.
The children would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Marc Shapiro for his years of care, to Brook at DaVita Lakeport Dialysis for his love and support, and to the staff at Hospice Services of Lake County, especially David, Annina, Sabrina, Bess and Laurie. We are blessed by all their authentic, loving care given to Rich “Pops” and the support they showed to our entire family.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
