We are sad to announce the passing of Martin Lemke, of Fernandina Beach, Florida.

He died at 82 years old on May 17, 2023.

He was born on April 26, 1941, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Harold and Faye Lemke.

Martin graduated high school at Upper Lake High in 1959, and was an artisan of body and fender work and a boat captain in Hawaii.

He was a lifelong biker who enjoyed boating, fishing, and hunting.

Martin was funny, caring, outgoing and quite a character.

He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Lemke, and leaves behind his sons, Brad Lemke, Rodney Lemke and Joseph Sweeney-Lemke, and his daughter, Martinique Lemke-Figus.

He also leaves behind his two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Nancy Zimmerschied; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; also, his beloved pup, Elsa.

There will be a service at Upper Lake Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, at 4 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at Upper Lake County Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to attend.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 01 June 2023

Phil Liberto
Feb. 8, 1966 – May 19. 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Phil died tragically on May 19, 2023. He was 57 years old. A life cut too short, with so much more living to do.

Phil was a goofball at heart. He loved music, his friends and playing with his grandkids, even though they wore him out.

Phil had a talent for turning things into works of art. From custom paint on vehicles, to custom paint on a guitar and everything in between. He took pride in his work and it showed in the result. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix.

The only thing Phil loved more than his ‘59 El Camino was his daughter Annalyssa — he was so proud of her.

Phil leaves behind his daughter, Annalyssa Shipley, and son-in law, Jerry; grandkids, Bella and Roman Shipley; sisters, Debbi Liberto and Gina Barnes; his girlfriend, Jessica Rehder; a nephew and nieces; and so many people left broken-hearted, too many to name in this space, that will forever hold a special place in their hearts for their friend.
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Join us in “gettin’ ice” in Phil’s honor to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at Marc Rivas’ home, 3129 Scotts Valley Road in Lakeport.

Everyone who knew Phil is welcome.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 31 May 2023

Virginia Nelle Fleenor
October 28, 1923 — March 16, 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Virginia Nelle Fleenor, 99, left for Heaven on March 16, 2023, at Meadowood Nursing Home, with her daughter, Donna Bowen by her side.

She was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was the daughter of Joel Charles and Lulu (Eddy) Blair.

Virginia graduated from Grand Junction High School, Class of 1941. She moved to Denver, Colorado, and married James Francis Light in 1944, and had three children, Donna (Light) Bowen, Stephen Lowell Light, and James McAvoy (Mac) Light.

After divorce, Virginia and children moved to Littleton, Colorado, where she worked at Wolhurst Country Club as a waitress and later as a bartender. She then moved to Castle Rock and then to Littleton, Colorado, where she worked as a pharmacist assistant until retirement.

In 1975, Virginia married Paul Fleenor. They were married until his death in 1990.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles, and Joel Jr.

Surviving in addition to her children, Donna Bowen, Stephen Light and wife Nancy, Mac Light and wife Margaret, grandchildren; Monte Light and wife, Drew Cotten (deceased) and family, Deb Cotten and family, Doug Cotten and family, Dusty Cotten and family; Paul’s children, Joan Faccinello, Pat Deneke (deceased), Jim Fleenor, and Paulette Turner; many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren which one would imagine having lived for 99 years.

Virginia was an amazing woman who dedicated her life to her family and to helping others. She single-handedly raised three children without depending on others.

She was passionate and generous and very active in her church, Valley View Christian Church. She loved music and played by ear. She could play almost any song that was requested. She also sang and danced and played kazoo with the ladies’ band that she formed called the MusiGals.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Valley View Christian Church, 11004 Wildfield Lane in Littleton, Colorado 80125.

Those who want to remember Virginia in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Valley View Christian Church.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 28 May 2023