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Duane Kevin Toney
Dec. 1, 1970 – Feb. 11, 2015
It was nearly winter of 1970 when a miracle of life blessed the Toney and Williams families of El Sobrante, Calif.
Duane Kevin Toney was born in San Pablo, Calif., on Dec. 1 to parents Susan Carol Toney and Franklin Anderson Toney Sr., with older brother (late) Franklin Anderson Toney Jr. and big sister Lynette Sue Toney eager to greet him and take good care of him, along with grandparents Ernest and Adeline Williams, and Floyd and Grace Toney.
He arrived home just short of Christmas day – a real present for the whole family, including aunts Loretta and Nancy Williams, with whom he would share his first home.
Also there to greet him was numerous aunts and uncles: Jay and Pat Pirtle, Don and Pauline Williams, Ralph and Yvonne Williams, Bob and Louise Caver, Chris and Betty Holman, Jim and Pat Toney, and Phyllis Fruzza-Phillips, plus many cousins as well.
When Duane was just a year old, he and his family moved to Clearlake Oaks, Calif. It was there that he was raised by his parents Jim and Sue Burton, along with siblings Frankie and Lynette, as well as step-brother Tony Burton.
Duane attended East Lake School, Lower Lake Junior High and finally Lower Lake High School, where he was a graduate of the Class of 1989.
Nearly two decades ago Duane met the love of his life – his best friend and life partner Leticia Rodriguez, to whom he would remain married for the next 18 years.
Together they raised four children: Clorisse, Michael, Angelina and Susan. Further blessed, they have two granddaughters: Zoe Harper and Ellie Mae.
Duane lived with purpose and passion. Duane’s personality was larger than life – and he lived his life accordingly. He fought a great fight while also living a rich life full of love, laughter and joy.
Service's will be in Woodland at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
There will a memorial service at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, located at Highway 20 and Highway 53.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Carolyn Hergert, 71, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2015, at St. Helena Hospital in Napa Valley.
She was born Nov. 28, 1943 in Oakland, Calif., to Richard and Virginia Holdenried.
She was raised on the Holdenried Ranch and lived in Lake County all of her life. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper at the family business, Bob's Auto in Kelseyville, for over 40 years.
She is survived by her husband Robert; three children, Janet Bosse (Brenndon), Bruce Gard (Pam) and
Nikki Jones-Callaway; sisters, Sharen Alden (Dave) and Karen Evans (Larry); brother, Galen Campbell (Betty); stepmother, Marjorie Holdenried; mother-in-law, Elise Gunn; sisters-in-law, Mary Kelley, Kathleen Ira (Mike), Claudia Hergert and Cheryl Moll; and brother-in-law, Dennis Hergert (Kathy).
Carolyn was loving grandma to Brian Gard (Amber), Carolyn Lopez, Jessicca Carter, Garrett Dick (Bethany), Robbie, Courtney, Whitney and J.P. Jones, Lili and Walker Callaway, Mary, Spencer and Andrew Bosse (Tiffany), Monika Hanreich, Kaede Pelkey (Evan); and loving great-grandma to Brice, Beau, Scottland, Raea, Zander, Damion, Simona, Cecelia, Angelica and David.
She also is survived by lifelong friend Mary Keithly; many cousins; nephews, nieces and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, birthmother Hazel Benz Campbell (Les), step-brother Jim Kelley and brother-in-law Donald Hergert.
Forever in our hearts.
No services will be held at her request.
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Richard Frederick Jerram
Sept. 20, 1926 – Feb. 6, 2015
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Fredrick Jerram, age 88, was born in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 1926, and passed away at home Feb. 6, 2015, under the loving care of his wife and Hospice Services of Lake County.
His parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Jerram, came here from England in 1912 with two of his three sisters; his one brother was also born here. Surviving are one nephew and six nieces.
Richard was known for his wonderful personality, sense of humor and huge heart. He worked for PG&E in the General Construction Line Department for 45 years starting in 1946.
Prior to his employment with PG&E he was a proud member of the US Navy Seabees during WWII in Okinawa and was there on VJ Day.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sylvia, with whom he kindly and lovingly gained four children; daughter Darlene and (Dexter) Serpa of Clearlake, son Chuck Kraft of Lower Lake, son Bob Kraft of Clearlake. Son Jonathan Kraft preceded him by death in 1987.
He also is survived by his grandchildren, Dexter (Tammy) Serpa Jr., Deana (Craig) Clausen and Levi (Crystal) Kraft; and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Madison Serpa, Hunter Clausen, and Cora and Jayden Kraft, all of Lake County.
Richard will be laid to rest next to John in the Lower Lake Cemetery. Please join us in honoring the life and memory of Richard at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.
Military Honors will be rendered by the US Navy under the auspices of the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team.
He will forever be remembered as a truly great man and will always be truly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.
Please share your memories of Richard by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .
