LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lawrence “Larry” Allen Rogers was born in Kelseyville, California, on Oct. 9, 1933.

He passed at home on May 1, 2023, at age 89 with family by his side.

Larry graduated from Kelseyville High School and Menlo College School of Business Administration with a bachelor’s degree. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War.

Larry started farming with his father Herb and before long he branched out and started buying land in Upper Lake where he planted his first Bartlett pear orchard in 1962.

He continued to buy land and develop several more orchards and vineyards over the years, specializing in Bartlett and Bosc pears, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli and Zinfandel grapes.

He continued to farm for over 60 years and was known as a pillar in Lake County's agriculture community.

In his younger years, Larry enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting in California and Idaho. Larry skied well in his 80s with his grandchildren, who he had taught to ski.

Larry had a love for travel, and traveled extensively in South America, Europe and Africa, and went on numerous cruises.

Larry was a longtime member and served on the boards of the Westlake Soil Conservation District, Upper Lake Elementary School District, California Tree Fruit Agreement and Kelseyville Packing Co. He was a member of the Kelseyville Lions Club.

Larry is survived by his son, Lawrence A. “Bud” Rogers (Tari); his daughter, Beth Catherine Rudnick; grandchildren, Cecelia Vina (Carlos), Catherine Pearl (John), Kyra Rudnick (Anthony Peterson), Alex Rogers (Markie), Mariah Rudnick and Lauren Rudnick; and great-grandchildren Hailey Vina, Johnny Pearl and Holly Vina.

He is predeceased by his parents, Herbert Elmo Rogers and Catherine Elizabeth (nee Barrett) Rogers; sister, Connie; and his daughter, Karen Ann Fulton.

Larry will be greatly missed by his family and community.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon with a funeral service starting at noon. Interment will follow at Kelseyville Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory can be made to Kelseyville FFA, 5480 Main St. Kelseyville, CA 95451. In the memo please put “FFA donation.”

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 06 May 2023

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Dennis Harry Cholez (Denny), 77, of Kelseyville, passed away on April 28, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia (Ginny) Cholez; son, Brian Cholez; daughter, Brigida (and husband Christopher) Harrison; four grandchildren, Ian and Anabel Harrison and Christopher and Connor Cholez; along with many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Sonora High School and Gavilan College.

Dennis was a proud veteran who served in the United States Navy.

He worked in various California state parks and loved the outdoors.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, stamp collecting, puzzles and music.

Dennis also won several awards for his competitive speed walking.

He will be remembered for his vibrant energy and witty sense of humor.

Donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

A celebration of life is planned for fall 2023.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, telephone 707-263-0357, www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 06 May 2023

Glenn Alan Goodman, of Clearlake Oaks California, formerly of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away on March 30, 2023. 

Glenn was born the second of eight children to Betty and Howard Goodman on May 4th, 1953 in Loveland, CO. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1971.

He married the love of his life Kandice on July 21, 1994. Together, they lived in their dream home on top of a remote mountain in Northern California. There, they raised Kandice’s daughter Lauren, and enjoyed exploring and hiking the surrounding hills, often beside their family dogs- Honey, Belle, Hammer, and TJ, pictured with Glenn below.

Glenn had a strong passion for nature, and could usually be found outside tending to his gardens, where he could name every singing bird or sprouting flower.

He took great pride in sharing the latest harvest with his loved ones, and grew some of the best vegetables around.

Glenn was also a gifted artist, carving intricate figures from rock, wood and clay-- some of which decorated his gardens, others he would gift to family and friends.

As a life-long “Dead Head”, Glenn attended hundreds of Grateful Dead concerts, traveling with both family and friends around the country to see as many concerts as possible.

Glenn cared deeply about the world around him and always stood up for what he believed in.

Until the end, he fought his cancer with the same determination he lived his life.

Glenn is survived by his wife Kandice Goodman, stepchildren Lauren (Jeff) Ebner and Brett (Lauren) Cates, step-grandchild Jack Cates, siblings John (Sandy) Goodman, Paul (Geri) Goodman, Liz (Tim) Richardson, Michael (Eileen) Goodman, David (Ann) Goodman, Carolyn “Kaile” (Aspen) Goodman, and Kathleen (Ed) Adams, and nieces and nephews Robert (Alyssa) Goodman, Katie and Hannah Richardson, Nathan and Sarah Goodman, Nicholas, Michael and Julia Adams. His parents and a nephew, Stephen, preceded Glenn in death.

Services will be held in California at a later date.

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Written by: Lake County News Reports

Published: 04 May 2023