Bernard Merchen
Feb. 20, 1927, to June 5, 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Born on Feb. 20, 1927 in Witten, South Dakota, Bernard attended a rural one room elementary school and graduated from Bennett County High School in May 1945.

He was inducted into the Army in October 1945 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, completed his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, and served in Korea from 1946 to 1947.

Bernard returned to South Dakota to be a ranch hand until 1950.

His teaching career began then in a one room rural school. He attended the Black Hills Teachers College. From 1959 to 1960 he taught eighth grade and coached two elementary school teams at Kadoka, South Dakota.

He moved his family to Soledad, California, in 1961, teaching at the elementary school. In 1967 he moved his family to Upper Lake and began teaching in Lakeport. He taught seventh, fifth, fourth and third grades, retiring after 26 years in Lakeport, with 43 total years teaching.

Married Joyce Spencer in 1952 to her death in 2000. They had 3 children, Steve, Joe and Shelly; 6 grandchildren, Michael, Tracie, Chrissy, Laura, Kevin and Jason; 9
great-grandchildren, Alexis, Caitlin, Zander, Ryan, Brayden, Vance, Dominic, Chase and Antonio.

Married Roberta Tawney July 2005, becoming the Stepfather to Char, Debbie, Jackie and Phil.

He served as Treasurer of the Lake County Retired Teachers Association 1994-2006. He served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Ukiah Valley Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Served as Esquire, Lecturing Knight and Loyal Knight of the Lakeport Elks #2704.

Bernie enjoyed family, playing horseshoes, dancing, his friends, and meeting his former students and hearing or reading about their successes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Shelly; stepdaughter, Jackie; granddaughter, Laura; and grandson, Kevin.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapeklofthelakes.com in Lakeport, 707-263-0357.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 15 June 2022

Clorissa Bernice Dennison entered Heavenly Paradise on June 1, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Clorissa or Chloe as she liked to be called, was born April 30, 1997, to Brian Dennison Jr. and Elvira.

Clorissa was a vibrant, funny and loving young woman, who brought immense joy into her family's and friend's life.

She was so loved by her parents, siblings, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and many cousins. She loved makeup, fashion and her friends.

Clorissa is survived by her parents, father, Brian Dennison Jr., stepmother, Danielle Jackson and mother, Elvira; siblings, Brittany Dennison, Anthony Dennison and Jacklyn Keller; great-grandmother, Mildred Montgomery; grandfather, Brian Dennison Sr.; aunts, Cheryl Mastin and Linda Miller; uncles, Leo Carpenter and Joey Montgomery; cousins, Lucinda and Melinda Miller, Leslie Colegrove, Allison and John Carpenter.

Her beloved extended family includes grandma, Ronda Beckett; aunts and uncles, Jessica Jackson, Martina Jackson, Justina Jackson, Iris Picton (Patrick Picton), Amber Jackson (Kyle Williams), Aimee (James Penn) Jackson-Penn, Anna Jackson and Rebecca Jackson, Joseph Rahmer, and her many cousins.

The family is grateful for all those that love and cared for her. We will miss her terribly and hang on to the promise from God that we'll be reunited again.

Visitation will be held at the Habematolel Community Center in Upper Lake on Sunday, June 12, at noon and continue to Monday, June 13, at noon.

Graveside service will be held at the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m.

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: 09 June 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Fred Limerick, 87, of Kelseyville passed away on May 31, 2022, at Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa after losing his battle with heart issues.

Fred was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Frederick and Catherine in 1934.

Fred worked as a certified exterminator for over 45 years. During that time, Fred met his wife Catherine Landis in Pennsylvania, and they were together for over 30 years before her passing.

Fred was a devoted husband and father to many fur babies, cats and dogs alike. He dedicated his time and energy to caring for and loving his animals.

Fred was exceedingly kind, lovable and very opinionated. He was an incredible friend and while we were not blood relatives, we were the very best kind of family, the kind that chooses each other. He was the father I never had and the only grandfather my son ever knew.

Fred will live on in our hearts and memories forever. His last words to me were, “This old boy’s going back to Brooklyn.”

Fred your new journey is beginning as you return to the loving arms of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that you are now at peace and more importantly that you are no longer in pain. Thank you for everything. We love you very much!

Resting place is All Faiths Cemetery, 67-29 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, New York.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 09 June 2022