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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jackie Ziegler, a longtime resident of Lake County, passed away on Jan. 2, 2015.
She was a loving mother, wonderful friend, and one who always gave a warm and friendly smile to strangers.
Jackie always made sure laughter filled the room, and those who were close to her knew her as Sam.
She is survived by dear family and many wonderful friends.
At her request, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to an organization supporting the care of animals, or Stand Up To Cancer.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Anna Laurine Combest entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in Middletown at the age of 92.
Formerly of Santa Rosa, a native of Fond du Lac, Wis., Anna had lived in Lake County for 25 years.
She loved to cook, family gatherings and vacationing in Hawaii.
Anna is survived by her son, Dennis Jagdfeld of Middletown; daughters, Lori Stober of Hanford and Patricia Redford of Clearlake.
She will also be missed by her 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Roy Combest; son, Roy Prein; and daughter, Carol Ringstrom.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Please share your memories of Anna by signing her online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .
Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Larry Edward Moran passed away Jan. 6, 2015, after a five-year battle with Parkinson's and is now pain free.
He was born Aug. 19, 1934, to Edward and Eva Moran in Alhambra, Calif., where he met his high school sweetheart and beautiful bride of over 62 years, Janyth Moran.
Larry was the world's best father to his sons, Barry Moran and Gary Moran, and loving father-in-law to Gary's wife, Evelyn.
He was grandpa to Sheila and Shaun Bruins; John and Anna Mix; Yvonne Jones; Lisa Johnson; Ben and Michael Moran; and Laticia and Adam Rubino.
He was great-grandfather to Clinton and Hiddie Jones; Matt, Nathan and Ben Jones; Brianna, Seth, Rylee and Zachery Mix; Mylee and Evan Johnson; and Mason, Elijah and Oliver Rubino. He was great-great-grandfather to Xavier and Marley Jones.
Larry and Jan originally moved to Lakeport in 1969 where Larry raised pigs. From there they went to Missouri, back to Southern California and finally, in 1981, back to Lakeport. There Larry and Jan operated SDN for over 25 years.
Larry loved Clear Lake High School football and was on the chain gang for more than 20 years.
In 1970 he helped originate the United Christian Parish Church where he was an elder.
Larry will be missed by his family and many good friends.
There will be a memorial service at the United Christian Parish Church at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9.
Per Larry's wishes, in lieu of flowers please make donations to the United Christian Parish Church general fund.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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