LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Arline Edna Koschel was born, June 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri.

On Dec. 19, 2020, she met her savior at the age of 94 embracing a Life of Eternal Peace and Joy.

Her husband of 63 years, Robert Edgar Koschel, preceded her in March 2008.

They moved to Nice, California, in 1985 where Arline lived the remainder 35 years of her life surrounded by her many friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Butler, Deborah Myers and Rebecca Jones; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Arline moved to Southern California in 1954. For a short period of time, she worked at France Drive Inn as a carhop taking orders and serving food on roller skates.

In addition, she applied for a job working in aerospace and was surprised that she was hired without a high school diploma. She did not complete high school due to illness. She had always been a skilled sewer and that skill got her the job. She was honored to have worked on the Space Shuttles.

Arline was loved and liked by many. She was known for her laughter, jokes and having a good time.

During her years in Lake County, she enjoyed many friends through her involvement in Lake County Bowlers, The What Ever Red Hat Club, Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center, Pat’s Dancing Feet and The Stitch and Bitch Gang.

In addition, she is survived by her best friend who loves her dearly, Casey Moneymaker.

Casey Moneymaker and Pamela Butler will be making arrangements for a celebration of life in spring 2021.

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 January 2021

Joyce McKnight
March 13, 1943 – Nov. 18, 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – We lost a beloved member of our community. Joyce had her family by her side when she passed on Nov. 18, 2020. She was fighting cancer and other health problems.

Joyce loved being in her garden, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family. She always had a warm smile and will be dearly missed.

Joyce is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Gus McKnight. She is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She is with the angels now and watching over us. I love you mom and miss you.

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: 08 January 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Todd Falconer was born on Nov. 14, 1962, in San Francisco, California, to Alastair “Sandy” Falconer and Jane Hoberg Falconer.

He grew up on the shores of Clear Lake, where his family owned and ran Westwind Mobile Home Park in Kelseyville.

Todd passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2021, while awaiting a heart transplant. Although a very private man, those closest to him knew how much effort he put into managing his condition and never allowing it to slow him down.

Todd loved growing up on the lake, and water skiing in the early morning hours with his brother, Ross while his beloved grandmother, Mildred Hoberg, drove the boat. He enjoyed spending summers at Mildred’s lake house with his cousins and friends swimming, skiing and sleeping on the pier.

Later in life he delighted in watching his children and their friends also enjoy the lake house; he was always happy to drive the boat for their many tubing, skiing and wakeboarding adventures. Throughout his life, his attachment to Clear Lake and Lake County never wavered.

Todd graduated from Kelseyville High School in 1980 and California State University, Chico in May of 1984. It was at Chico State that he met his wife, Jill, while interviewing her for a job. They married in December of 1984 and Todd began his career as an officer in the USAF.

While stationed in Texas and Germany Todd flew RF-4s and couldn’t get enough of it. Flying was a lifelong passion for Todd, and after the USAF he had many jobs in aviation and spent much of his free time flying as well.

For the last 10 years Todd considered himself a gentleman farmer, managing his 27-acre vineyard in Kelseyville. He approached farming with the same passion as flying and his love of his ranch was evident to all who knew him. He loved having the opportunity, as he put it, to “go to the ranch, shut the gate, and leave the world behind.” Mt. Olive will be his final resting place.

Todd is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jill, and his two children, Nick (Blythe) Falconer and Katie (Grant) Falconer, as well as his new granddaughter, Poppy, and his bonus son, Mark Dantes.

Todd will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A celebration of Todd’s life will be held at a later date.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 07 January 2021