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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Joseph "Joe" Adams, born Dec. 24, 1950, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 15, 2020.
Joe's sense of humor and wit brought happiness and laughter to everyone he met. He had a deep passion for golf, sailing, and everything musical. His caring and compassion for others was unmatched and his values guided him to help anyone who could use a hand. The void that he leaves in our hearts can never be replaced.
Joe was predeceased by his mother, Lorraine Adams and father, Dick Adams. He is survived by his two sons, grandson, daughters-in-law, two sisters, nieces, and numerous other family and friends.
Please join us to celebrate Joe's life on Sunday, March 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Boulevard Cafe and Grill, 1096 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.
“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.” – Paramahansa Yogananda.
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. – June B. Benkelman, born Bryant, passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Feb. 18, 2020, at the age of 97.
June was born in San Jose on June 27, 1922.
At 17 she met and married John Franklin Benkelman to whom she was married happily for 58 years.
They raised two sons, Robert and Ronald.
Until the boys were out of school, she worked in the school cafeterias, so she was known and loved by all the students. She then worked in accounting at San Jose Hospital for many years.
In 1982, June and John moved to Lakeport to follow their sons and families.
June was healthy all her life until a sudden heart attack last December which her body was not able to recover from.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, husband and son, Robert.
She is survived by son, Ronald; grandchildren, Kristen, Mindy, Shellie, Rochelle and Aimee; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Hers was a full and happy life.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Stanley Leo Murphy Sr., age 67, of Clearlake passed into God’s hands surrounded by family on Feb. 24, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Stan was born on April 18, 1952, in San Mateo, California, to Elaine and Dave Murphy. He was the youngest of three brothers.
Stan was an incredibly generous person who was well known for his amazing smile, tell-it-like-it-is demeanor, as well as his fun and mischievous personality.
Besides spending time with his family and friends, Stan enjoyed the outdoors, basketball, travel, concerts, long Sunday drives, and was known to enjoy his fair share of beer and tequila.
Stan will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Kerry; his brothers, Tim and Dave; his children, Leo, Sherri, Jenny, Brian and Perry; nine grandchildren; and numerous wonderful friends and family.
A celebration of Stan’s life will be held for family and friends starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Calvary Chapel Clearlake at 14330 Memory Lane, Clearlake.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to support lung cancer research at Lungevity, GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer or the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.