Annabel S. Kropff passed away at Gilroy Healthcare in Gilroy at the age of 97. She had lived in Gilroy since 1966 and was a member of the Methodist church. The date and time of a memorial service will be announced in a full obituary.
JOEL NATHAN MCPHERSON, 28, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Santa Teresa Kaiser Hospital after complications from pneumonia. Son of Mark & Karen McPherson of Gilroy. He was the brother of Zack McPherson of Gilroy and Mara Nicholson and her husband, Ryan of San Jose and uncle to Colton. Grandson of Billie McPherson of Santa Clara and the late Jay McPherson, Vern & Beth Lindvig.
He passed away at his home with his family by his side. He courageously fought a short illness with cancer. Proceeded in death by his wife Marie Sutton, & survived by George L. Sutton, Gary J. Sutton & his wife Amy, Earl Jon Sutton & his wife Stacey, Sandra M. Sutton, 12 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren: Angele Vitale, Rosaline Sutton, Mark Sutton, Melissa Sutton, Alexandra Sutton, Blaine Sutton, Taylor Sutton, Connor Sutton, Hunter Sutton, Jasmine Costa, Jenelle Costa & Tyler Pederson; Eva Jade Marie Rivera & Eva Marie Sutton, & beloved companion Mazie Osmus. Earl was a retired professional Rodeo Cowboy & truck driver from Central Concrete Supply Company Inc. in San Jose. Services will be held July 2, 2008, 5:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Burial July 3, 2008 1:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose. His family & friends would appreciate you celebrating his life afterwards at 12520 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Earl's memory (via Johnson Funeral Home or directly to) the California High School Rodeo Association – District 4, 16440 Bonney Ct., Royal Oaks, CA 95076.
Susan Ann Bedolla passed away June 27, 2008 in Salinas, California. Susan is survived by her husband Frank Bedolla. Mother of Dennis and Nicole, loving grandmother of Kaitlin Habing and the daughter of Mary Cutter all of Gilroy. She is the sister of Michael and Stephen Nowakowski she is also survived by cousins, aunt, uncles and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her father Eugene Nowakowski, her grandparents Cicci and Clementina Filice and Marion and Mary Nowakowski. A native of Gilroy, she was 52 years of age.
Beloved spouse of the late Arthur W. Jones passed away at St. Louise Regional Medical Center at the age of 86 years. A Mass of The Resurrection and celebration of her life will be scheduled for a future date. The Date and time will be announced in a full obituary.
Passed away in Hollister at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Interment will follow the funeral at the IOOF Cemetery. Obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Ethel Mae Buell passed away at her home in Gilroy at the age of 87. She was a native of Iowa. Ethel is survived by her son, Steven Buell of Hollister. Private inurnment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette. Condolences may be sent to www.grunnagle.com
Mr. Dame passed away at his home in San Martin, Sunday, June 22, 2008. Husband of the late Beverly Dame. Father of Jeffrey Dame and his wife, Caren of Gilroy, Robin Dame and his wife, Kelly of Maui, HI, Regan Brown and her husband, Gregory of San Martin and the late Janis Dame. Grandfather of Scott & Tammy Lord, Genesis & Jordan Burns, Tiffiny & Stephany Dame, Gregory & Megan Dame and Ryan, Russell & Jesse Brown. Brother of Joe, Robert, Roy Dame all of Freeport, IL and the late Jim, Eunice and Alamede Dame. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Tim, 49, passed away unexpectedly on June 20th of medical conditions, and poor health. He was born in San Francisco, CA and lived most of his life in Gilroy and Santa Cruz areas. Resident of Santa Cruz County, he is preceded in death by his father James Maguire and survived by his mother Elizabeth Maguire. He is survived by his beloved brothers and sister; Jack Maguire of Gilroy, Dan and wife Carolyn Maguire of Murrieta, CA, Tom and wife Erin Maguire of Albany, Oregon, Peter Maguire of Gilroy, Mary and husband Craig Johnson of Chico, CA. along with 12 nieces and nephews.