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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Janice Mardelle Groves passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020, at Ukiah Valley Medical Center. She was 94 years old.
Janice was born to Joseph and Ragna Broin on June 16, 1926, in Fosston, Minnesota. She grew up in Fosston, Minnesota, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Stockton California. She graduated from University of Pacific College with a teaching credential.
Jan fell in love with her future husband, Edwin Riley Groves, and was married on Dec. 30, 1951. They were married for 65 years. Ed, who was a pilot for the United States Navy, served in World War II and the Korean War.
They were stationed in Japan after the war. Jan spoke of her many memories and adventures while he was stationed there. Jan taught English to elementary school students while she was in Japan.
Upon arriving back in the Ukiah area, Jan was an elementary school teacher at Yokayo School for over 35 years. Jan loved teaching children. Jan and Ed owned several Ukiah businesses, Grove Motors, Palace Sport & Hobby Shop and Fitzgerald’s Sporting Goods.
As a couple they loved dancing, entertaining, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, traveling in their RV and wine tasting. Jan loved the color purple, parties, Mumm's champagne, shopping, decorating and great conversations.
Upon Jan and Ed's retirement, they moved to Kelseyville, California, and built a beautiful tri-level home that overlooked Clear Lake. They had many friends in Lake County and she belonged to the Red Hat Society, Yacht Club, Retired Teachers Association and the Elks Club.
After Ed's passing on July 9, 2016, Jan moved into Mountain View Assisted Living in Ukiah, California.
She was a lady at all times, dressed elegantly, loved to get her hair and nails done to look nice.
She was a friend to many and an inspiration to all. She will be dearly missed. We love you, Auntie Janice.
Jan enjoyed her large family, sister, Lilias Biegle, brother Harris, John, and Dennis who all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Kevin Broin ( Lori), Konnie Massod (Chris) Kathy Caine, Vicki Blackwood Garcia, Randy Broin (Janet), Pamela Rogers-Rea, Sheila Reinarz (Richard); cousins, Marcella Bakken and Kimeri Gordan; and her special close family friends, Charley and Marie Myers.
A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date when family and friends can safely assemble. Jan will be truly missed.
The family would like to thank Mountain View Assisted Living in Ukiah for her excellent care these past four years, UVMC, Dr. Teran's office and Dr. Ploss. Donations in her memory can be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Keith was born on Nov. 3, 1965, and passed peacefully at home on Aug. 9, 2020, at the young age of 54.
Keith is survived by his partner of 18 years, Christine Barbauta; father, Robert Hogfoss; sister, Samantha Brandenburg; and niece, Caitlyn Brandenburg.
Keith served in the U.S. Army for 8 years during Desert Storm. He also worked at Piedmont Lumber and Mendo Mill in Lakeport.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Albert James Maschek, known to many as “Big Al,” died Sept. 15, 2020, after a long illness.
He was born on June 28, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, the first of two sons, to Albert and Anna Malina Maschek.
Al signed up for the US Army while still in high school and joined upon graduation.
He was never one to fear taking a chance, so after a short time at a job following military service, he and a friend took off in his 1955 Buick to one city after another for three years across the country, working odd jobs all the way. This ended in the Bay Area in 1962 when they decided to head for Seattle because of the World’s Fair being held there.
Al worked for a while at Boeing, then Highline School District and then for a painting contractor, and finally he started his own painting and contracting company, working seven days a week.
Al’s parents moved to Clearlake, California, so he moved there to take care of them. He did some contracting and got into real estate sales and eventually met the love of his life, Janice.
She lived in Lucerne, but when she purchased Shore Line Realty in 1996 they settled in Clearlake Oaks. They also owned and operated Indian Beach Resort for a time.
Al was a past president of Clearlake Rotary and Lake County Board of Realtors. He was a US Army veteran and a life member of the NRA and the American Legion, as well as a member of the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge No. 2284. He was also a licensed contractor.
Al was a hard worker, but he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping throughout the Pacific Northwest during his time off, and he really enjoyed watching his grandsons Ryan and Josh play basketball.
Al was predeceased by his parents, Al and Anna, and his son, Al Jr.
He leaves behind his wife, Janice; younger brother, Robert (Priscilla) of Nevada; daughters, Ruth and Donnel of Bonney Lake, Washington, Shelley of Pismo Beach, California, Gerrie of Enumclaw, Washington; sons, Jim (Jennifer) of Puyallup, Washington, Michael (Rachelle) of Clearlake Oaks and Tim of Sacramento; plus numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donations in Albert Maschek’s name may be made to Rotary Club of Clearlake, P.O. Box 549, Clearlake, CA 95422.
There will be a celebration of life for Al at the Maschek home at 13059 Keys Blvd., Clearlake Oaks, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., with a noon to 1 p.m. driveby. All are invited to attend.
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