Obits
Guilford John Mandigo, born Sept. 1, 1924, in Bismark, North Dakota, passed away May 2, 2013 in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Raised in Bismark, he graduated high school before going on to attend Central Bible Institute in Springfield and graduated from North Central Bible Institute In Minneapolis, Minn., in pastoral studies.
He then went on to serve as an evangelist – traveling as “The Musical Mandigos” for five years – and pastor in the Assemblies of God for more than 50 years, serving churches in North Dakota, Ohio, Montana, Wisconsin and California.
Guilford mastered several instruments including piano, clarinet, saxophone, banjo and guitar.
He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, board games, dominoes and puzzles.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Lou Mandigo; second wife, Dorothy Mandigo; and brother, Wilbur (Lala) Mandigo
Guilford is survived by his wife, Sylvia Mandigo; children, Dana (James) Leslie of Pennsylvania, Greg (Mary) Mandigo of Wisconsin, and Cathleen Mandigo of California; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service was held Monday, May 6, at Lakeport Christian Center in Lakeport, Calif.
Interment will be at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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Steven E. Gaddy passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 24, 2013. He was only 61 years old.
Steve was born in Lakeport on February 1, 1952, and had been a resident of Lake County, Calif., his entire life. In fact, the Gaddy family was one of the first families to settle in Kelseyville more than a 100 years ago, a fact that made Steve incredibly proud. He was known by his family and friends to be a Kelseyville and Lake County historian.
Steve was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dolores “Dolly” Todd, and sister, Cynthia Chalmers.
He is survived by father, Edmund Gaddy, and wife, Kathy Gaddy. He also will be sorrowfully missed by stepchildren, Shannon Walker-Smith and Nicholas Walker; and grandchildren, Kellen Smith, Annalise Smith and Arianna Walker, who called him “Pop-Pop.”
As a lifelong resident of Kelseyville, Calif., Steve had hundreds of family and friends he had known for 40, 50 or 60 years, who will also miss him a great deal.
All are welcome to join in a celebration of Steve’s life at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Kelseyville Lions Club. Please no donations or gifts, but come prepared to share your stories.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, Calif.
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Lewis “Bill” Hamilton, 87, a resident of Lakeport, Calif., passed peacefully at his home April 17, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma July 7, 1925.
Bill served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Chevalier in World War II.
He married Estelle in May, 1946. They settled down in Oakland then moved to San Lorenzo.
Bill worked for Lawrence Dairy for many years then retired to Lake County where he enjoyed fishing, boating, playing bingo and the slot machines.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle; daughter, Carol; grandchildren, Tammy, Mark and Ashley; and great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Zoey, Tyler and Taya.
Bill was a loving, caring man and will be missed by the many friends and family who loved him.
Family prefers donations to the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team, P.O. Box 1365, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.
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