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Marlene D. Norton entered into heaven on June 18, 2013. She passed away at her home in Henderson, Nev., at the age of 82.
Marlene and her late husband Ralph C. Norton were past residents in both Clearlake, Calif., and then in Lakeport, Calif.
Marlene was born in Albert Lee, Minn. She married Ralph C. Norton and had seven children during there life together. She was a retired hair dresser and a homemaker.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Norton, and a son, Robert D. Norton. She is the last of her own siblings to pass away.
She is survived by her remaining two sons, Bruce A. Norton and wife Betty of Sparks, Nev., and Thomas J. Norton and wife Paula of Arvada, Colo.; and her remaining four daughters, Marcia R Munoz and husband Ramon of Henderson, Nev., Joan L. Munoz and husband John of Simi Valley, Calif., Pamela J. Sinsheimer and husband Leo of Avarda, Colo., and Patricia L. Barrow and husband Cliff of Palmdale, Calif.
Marlene is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by our loving family and her many friends.
There will be a private family memorial.
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Mary Anne Guastavino, 87, of Lakeport, Calif., passed peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2013, after an extended battle with a number of illnesses over the past two years.
She was born Mary Anne Nunes, eldest child of Joseph and Mary Nunes, on Nov. 11, 1925, in San Leandro at her grandmother's home.
She grew up in Hayward where she graduated from Hayward High School. She attended San Francisco State University as an art student during World War II and met U.S. Army soldier, the late Willard Hansen, in San Francisco.
They were married in 1946 and moved from the Bay Area to Ukiah and finally settled in Upper Lake while raising 10 children, all graduates of Upper Lake High School.
A homemaker for most of her life, Mary Anne was a devoted parent and community mentor serving as a Boys and Girls Scout Den Mother, catechism instructor and 4-H leader while her husband Willard served as Lake County's Flood Control District manager.
She also worked part-time for the Upper Lake Water District for several years and was active in a number of community service organizations, clubs – Sons of Italy, TOPS and others – and at St. Mary Immaculate and Queen of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lucerne.
In addition to raising her children, she never lost her appreciation for the arts and continued to paint for many years.
Mary Anne was preceded in death by her husband Willard Hansen in 1994.
She is survived by her second husband of 12 years, John Guastavino of Lakeport; 11 children, Donald Hanson of Anaheim Hills, Anne Marie Gabri of West Sacramento, Cathy Chand of Sacramento, David Hansen of Groveland, Dolores Molavi of Sonoma, Jeanette Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Vincent Hansen of Haines, Alaska, Barbara Edwards of Upper Lake, Thomas Hansen of Upper Lake and Patrick Hansen of Juneau, Alaska, and stepson, Bob Guastavino of Sunnyvale.
She also is survived by 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport Friday, June 28, from 3 p.m. with the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m.
Mass will be at St. Mary Immaculate, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29.
Interment to follow at Upper Lake Cemetery, 780 Clover Valley Rd., Upper Lake, Calif.
For further information Call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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Burt Lohman died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Clearlake, Calif. He was 91 years old.
He was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Hildeciem, Germany, to Carl Fredreck Lohman and Dorthea Sophia Lohman.
Burt immigrated to the United States at the ripe age of 7. His parents were proud to become United States citizens. Burt and his two brothers; Hans and Woffie also became citizens. Burt always said, “God first, my country the United States, and family.” His family knew and understood what that meant to him.
He grew up in Camden, New Jersey. After he graduated from high school, he then joined the Merchant Marines and hit the seas. He came back to a brief city college experience.
Burt enlisted in the Army Air Force for three years during World War II.
Burt came back after the war and graduated from the University of Illinois with honors, Phi Beta Kappa.
Burt moved to Arizona to teach school. There he met Jean Pettet, and were married for 63 years. Burt taught school for five years in Arizona and 20 years in California.
Burt was a captain in the Salvation Army in Napa, Calif., for 12 years.
He retired to Clearlake, Calif., with his wife Jean, and daughter Lisa.
Burt is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, David (Harriet) Lohman and Darrell (Peggy) Lohman; daughter, Lisa Lohman; grandchildren, Holly, Brian, Rebecca and Mark Lohman; and great-grandchildren, Pierce and Scarlet Sutherland.
Burt continued his love for teaching as a tutor for children and as a Bible teacher. He held many Bible studies which so many people took part in and were blessed.
In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity.
