John Raymond Biagi II

John Raymond Biagi II, 75, died Sunday, July 24 in Oakdale. He was a native of California and lived in Oakdale for seven years. Mr. Biagi was the vice president of sales for Market Wholesale in Santa Rosa for 30 years. He is survived by his son, John Biagi III of Oakdale; daughters, Jill Biagi, Debbie Myers, both of Santa Rosa, Lisa Woodard of Maui, Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fran ...

Kenneth R. Rocha

Kenneth R. Rocha, 91, died Wednesday, July 20. He was born the oldest of eight children to Kenneth and Josephine Rocha. He was delivered by his grandmother on a remote dairy farm "somewhere near Gustine," as stated on his birth certificate. After he completed eighth grade, his father fell ill and died. He and his older brothers continued to work on the dairy while his mother raised goats to support the family. It was a ...

Frances Colleen ‘Frankie’ (Langford) Sherrick

Frances Colleen 'Frankie' (Langford) Sherrick, 73, died Thursday, June 30 in Brookings, Oregon.

Melva Louise Wenger-Shively

Melva Louise Wenger-Shively, 88, died Sunday, July 17. She was born in Versailles, Mo. to Ed and Dot Wenger. She graduated from Modesto High School in 1940, then from Modesto Junior College in 1942. Mrs. Wenger-Shively opened Shively's in Oakdale 45 years ago. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra McFarren of Oakdale, Rozetta Hartsfield of Minden, Nev., Tomme Sue Byfield of Campbell, Edwina Scalzi of Naples, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great ...

Elton Lee Beason

Elton Lee Beason, 76, died Sunday, June 26. He was born in Wister, Okla. and lived in Oakdale for the past 56 years. He was a member of River Oak Grace Church and the NRA. Mr. Beason was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed golfing, gardening, and "Friday night family poker games." He was an expert at canning vegetables, jellies, and pepper jams, which he shared with everyone. He loved to cook ...

Chester Cook

Chester Cook, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 5 at his ranch in Farmington. He was born on Nov. 22, 1922. Survivors include his daughter, Candace Cook Peterson of Farmington and his son, William Cook of Stockton; grandchildren Annabeth Allan of Oakdale, Jesse Ghiglia of Oakland, Andy Ghiglia of Aptos, Paul Ghiglia of Modesto; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy of 58 years and his youngest son Alan. ...

Joe R. Sanders

Joe R. Sanders, 85, died on Thursday, July 14. He was born June 14, 1926. The family moved from Arkansas to California 60 years ago. Mr. Sanders has resided and worked in Riverbank since 1965. Survivors include all four of his children, Lucille Monk, Sally Nunes, Joe Sanders Jr., and Terry Sanders; five grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Mary Sanders and ...

Ann Marie Simpson

Ann Marie Simpson, 82, died Sunday, July 17 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto. She was a native San Francisco and was a resident of Oakdale for 17 years. Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker for 62 years. She is survived by her son, Alvin Meier of San Jose; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Fremont Simpson in 2005. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 ...

Jerry David Stewart

Jerry David Stewart, 73, of Imperial Beach died Tuesday, July 12 at the San Diego Hospice House.

Thomas Charles Dobbins

Thomas Charles Dobbins, 72, died Sunday, July 10 at his Oakdale home with his family at his side.

Jared August Hagemann

Jared August Hagemann, 25, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28 while he was on duty at Ft. Lewis, Wash.

Jessica Marie ‘Salena’ Muniain

Jessica Marie 'Salena' Muniain, 21, died Saturday, July 9 as a result of an auto accident.

Eleanor C. Santos

Eleanor C. Santos, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, July 2 in Modesto. She was born to Anton and Louise Anthenian on their farm in Evergreen, Calif. She attended Evergreen Elementary School. She was a cook and housekeeper for the Coe family and enjoyed taking dance lessons at Arthur Murray. She was introduced to the love of her life, Kenneth Santos, by her friend LuVina Kidder. She married Kenneth on Oct. 2, 1953, at the First ...

Dawn Elizabeth Seitsinger

Dawn Elizabeth Seitsinger, 50, died peacefully on Saturday, July 2 in Monterey with her soulmate Jere by her side.

Nolan Wiggins

Nolan Wiggins, infant, died Saturday, June 18 at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. He was an amazing young fighter who felt surrounded by the love and support of many in Tuolumne and Stanislaus counties. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Kristina Wiggins of Oakdale; aunt, Carolyn Wiggins-Hutson of Dalzell, S.C.; grandparents, Patrick and Linda Wiggins of LaGrange, Steve and Mary Finigian of Sonora; great-grandparents, Ken and Kay Finigian of Columbia, Mary Phillips of Inglewood; ...

Kathy Lieb

Kathleen Ann (Cole) Lieb, 49, died Wednesday, April 10 in Los Banos surrounded by family and many close, dedicated friends who took care of her every need during her three-and-a-half year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Charlie Morisoli

Charlie W. Morisoli, 82, died Tuesday, April 9.

Allen Silveira

Allen Anthony 'Tony' Silveira, 69, died on Tuesday, April 9 in Merced, passing due to Alzheimers.

Michael Grohl

Chandler Groves

Chandler Wallace Groves, a fourth generation Farmington area resident, passed away Thursday, April 4 after a brief battle with cancer. He farmed the family farm for many years before becoming the owner of McDillards Feed and NAPA auto parts, both in Copperopolis. He was outgoing and always ready to help others. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and the communities of Farmington and Copperopolis. Mr. Groves ...

Elizabeth Rutherford Piscitello

Elizabeth 'Liz' Rutherford Piscitello, 89, died in Modesto after many months of failing health.

Virginia Myers

Virginia A. Myers, 90, died Thursday, March 28 in Ripon.

George Morrison, Jr.

George T. Morrison, Jr., 89, died Monday, March 18 in Missouri.

Michael Grohl

Michael E. Grohl died Wednesday, April 3.

Wanda Duke

Wanda Sue Duke, 76, of Oakdale, died Friday, March 29 at Oak Valley Hospital.

Theodora Cayton

Anna Clark

Della Dolling

Della Delfinia Dolling, 90, of Knights Ferry died Wednesday, March 20.

Julie Van Hoy

Julie Van Hoy, 49, of Oakdale died Sunday, Feb. 24.

Sarah Jean Tanis

Sarah Jean Tanis, 78, died Wednesday, March 13.