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Lilo Hansen
July 18, 1934 - Oct. 11, 2020
Memories of Lilo Hansen
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Lilo was a real people person. She loved being surrounded by friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. For her, our world and beyond was always filled with wonder.
Before she passed away, she made clear that it was her time and although we would miss her, she was ready to go on to a better place. I remember a time or two as a kid, when I needed help or made mistakes in various things.
She was always there to listen and take the edge off my problems in one way or the other. I am sure she was one the best moms ever and will be happy forevermore in heaven along with dad and all the animals.
– Lilo’s loving son, Glenn
When I first met Lilo we were two lost souls. Lilo's house had just burned down and my parents had just died.
One wonderful day I put my dogs in the car and went to get the mail. There, fate struck. Lilo fell in love with me and my dogs and a 5-year Harold and Maude friendship started. Lilo, may you be at peace and may your spirit soar.
– Dennis Gilson
The year was 2002 and Hardesters Hidden Valley parking lot was the place Lilo introduced herself to us. We had just moved to Lake County a few days prior. She and we had the exact same model Mercedes, at the time and she was amazed at that. She came over to us and introduced herself. We all hit it off immediately and remained friends for 18 years.
We were all “cat people” and we always enjoyed sharing cat stories. During the Valley fire, she sheltered us, our two cats and two of our friends, at her home up until we all had to evacuate her house. Her home finally was totally destroyed.
Lilo was a people magnet and always put a smile on everyone’s face. You’re irreplaceable, Lilo.
– With love, Pat and Jon Meyer
Lilo was a huge help at our center, first as a driver for Meals on Wheels and then as a greeter and board member.
She moved to McCloud after the Valley fire destroyed her home in Hidden Valley Lake in 2015.
Lilo will be missed.
– Lori Tourville, Middletown Senior Center executive director
Donations in Lilo’s memory can be made payable to the Middletown Senior Center and mailed to P.O. Box 1037, Middletown, CA 95461.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Janet K. “Jakey” Green passed away in her sleep on Oct. 14, 2020, at the age of 76.
Janet was born in San Diego, California, on Sept. 13, 1944. She graduated from Upper Lake High School in 1962.
She married Byron Green on Feb. 21, 1970, and moved to a military base in Holland soon after that. She lived in Holland, North Dakota and California as an Air Force wife before returning to Lake County in 1985.
She worked as a bank teller for WestAmerica Bank in Upper Lake, California, for over 20 years.
Janet was a member of the North Shore Business Association and Avenue of the Flags, and was a former member of the ULHS booster club. She was a long-time member of TOPS.
Janet loved spending time with her family and friends, and could put together a party under the walnut tree at her Witter Springs ranch in a matter of hours. She looked forward to her “sisters’ weekends” with her sisters and her late aunt, Diane Smith.
She enjoyed gardening. She grew vegetables and flowers to enter in the Lake County Fair, and enjoyed comparing ribbons and prize money with her sisters and granddaughter, Morgan. She enjoyed spending time at the casino with her husband. Video slots were her favorite.
Janet is predeceased by her parents, Mary Janet and Fenton Rinder.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Byron; her daughters, Pam and Suzie; grandchildren, Morgan, Jacob, Cody and Brooklyn; great-grandson, Michael; sisters, Franny, Arlene, Julie and Barbara Jean; and brother, Billy.
Janet will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
No formal funeral services are planned at this time. Her family plans to hold a memorial/celebration of life at a later date.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Miguel Castro
June 28, 1958 - Oct. 10, 2020
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Miguel Castro, “Toledo,” was born on June 28, 1958, in Michoacan, Mexico, and established himself with his family in Kelseyville in 1990.
He became a very well known and respected farm labor contractor by many growers in this community as well as growers in the Central Valley.
Miguel was known for his great heart and desire to always help the immigrants who worked in the fields. Not caring who they were or where they came from, he always extended his hand without hesitation. Everyone in this community will always remember him by his unique smile and his great sense of humor.
He leaves behind his wife, Maria; five daughters, Leticia, Irma, Silvia, Anita and Diana; his only son, Miguel Jr.; and his 12 beautiful grandchildren.
He will always be remembered by his family as the best husband, father and grandfather; we love you “Papi Tole” and you will forever be in our hearts.