Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Dennis James Penner

Dennis James Penner

Feb 13, 2025

Dennis James Penner, aged 80, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Yerington, Nevada. He was born on August 14, 1944, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Earl and Martha (Marvin) Penner.

Dennis was a retired truck driver and a proud Navy Vietnam Veteran. During his service in the Navy, he received numerous awards, including Sailor of the...

Valerie Salet Breckenridge

Valerie Salet Breckenridge

Jan 21, 2025

Valerie Salet Breckenridge passed away unexpectedly at her home in Yerington on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.  She was 77.

Val was born in San Francisco, California on August 29, 1947 the daughter of Valentine and Norma (Richardson) Salet.

Val worked thirty plus years as a Computer Program Specialist at Bently in Gardnerville.  She enjoyed Bowling...

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr

Jan 19, 2025

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr. passed away at the Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carson City on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025.  He was 101 years old.

Joseph was born in Miles City, Montana on December 18, 1923 the son of Joseph and Lillian Milligan.  He was an Army veteran.  He served during World War II in...

Steve Larry Menesini

Steve Larry Menesini

Jan 11, 2025

Steve Larry Menesini passed away at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Steve was born in Yerington, Nevada on November 11, 1942, the son of Dave and Isabella Menesini. He lived in Yerington for most of his life. After going to Hartnell College, he returned to Yerington to...

Joan Lucille Lemere

Joan Lucille Lemere

Jan 7, 2025

Joan Lucille LeMere passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her residence in Yerington.  She was 91

Joan was born in McCanney, Texas on March 19, 1933 the daughter of John and Francis (Murray) Nettleton.

She worked many years at the Patten State Hospital in California.  She had lived in Yerington for over 45...

Billee Sue Lacey

Billee Sue Lacey

Jan 6, 2025

Billee Sue Lacey passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno.  She was 23.

Billee was born July 1, 2001 in Fallon, Nevada the daughter of Bill and Linda Lacey.  She graduated from Yerington High School in 2019.  She played basketball, baseball, volleyball and softball.  Her hobbies that she enjoyed was...

Rachael Irene Kimball (Nee: Blaine)

Rachael Irene Kimball (Nee: Blaine)

Dec 28, 2024

Rachel passed away peacefully from the natural cause of congestive heart failure at 90 years of age in Carson Tahoe hospital in Carson City, NV where she was visited and comforted by family members. Rachel came from a large family in Oklahoma that later moved to Oregon while she was a child. After she grew up there, she married...

Keith Stauffer

Keith Stauffer

Dec 27, 2024

Keith "Nub" Stauffer passed away peacefully at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law in Fernley, Nevada, on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80.

Nub was born on September 22, 1944, in Logan, Utah, the son of Keith Hughes and Margaret Stauffer. His father was killed in World War II when Nub was just one...

Priscilla June Thompson

Priscilla June Thompson

Dec 24, 2024

Priscilla June Thompson (April 1, 1938 to December 24, 2024) passed away at her home surrounded by her family.  Priscilla's battle against stomach cancer mirrored her fight to provide for her children and step-children in her early years.  She always accepted what circumstances presented themselves raising a family, moving from ranch to ranch, and she always made things abundantly...

Robin Lynn Rosaschi

Robin Lynn Rosaschi

Dec 16, 2024

Robin Lynn Rosaschi passed away at his home in Yerington on Monday, December 16, 2024 , he was surrounded by his loved ones.  He was 75.

Robin was born in Yerington on January 7, 1949 the son of Romeo and Lota (Madwell) Rosaschi.  IN 1968 he went to Arizona State University for a year.  He also served...

Elsie M. Brower

Elsie M. Brower

Nov 14, 2024

Elsie Brower passed away peacefully, on November 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She was 88.

Elsie was born on January 21, 1936 in Yerington Nevada to Joe and Julia Carlos. Upon her mother's death when Elsie was small child she was raised by...

Karen J. Munson

Karen J. Munson

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Jean Munson passed peacefully away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  She was 81.

Karen was born in Hanford, CA, on November 1st, 1943. Her parents Marilee (Chic) Bodenstein and Al Bowman moved the family to Wabuska, NV, in 1948 and resided on the ranch on Bowman Lane.  Karen attended schools...

William G. Lacey

William G. Lacey

Nov 11, 2024

William Gilmore Lacey passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the South Lyon Medical Center.  He was 63.

Williamm was born in San Manuel, Arizona on November 20, 1960 the son of David and Sharon Lacey.  He moved to Yerington in 1968.  Bill was a very hard working man and his first job was at the...

Brandon Joseph Ivanich

Brandon Joseph Ivanich

Oct 21, 2024

Brandon Joseph Ivanich, born July 2, 1983 in Fairfield California, has taken his last breath surrounded by loved ones on October 21, 2024. Brandon's life was a testament to resilience, hope, and an unshakeable faith in God. Despite facing unimaginable challenges from a young age, he inspired all who knew him with his unwavering spirit and positivity.

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John David Smith

John David Smith

Oct 21, 2024

John David Smith (Jack) passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Carson Tahoe Medical Center in Carson City.  He was 74.

Jack (John David) Smith was born May 23, 1950 in Turlock, California. His parents were John Edward and Marjorie Ruth (Schendel) Smith. He was a graduate of Turlock High School, class of 1968.

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Larry Lee Lockwood

Larry Lee Lockwood

Oct 11, 2024

Larry Lee Lockwood passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Life Care Center in Reno.  He was 82.

Larry was born in Whittier, California on January 30, 1942 the son of Harold and Doris Lockwood.  Larry was a veteran serving in the US Army

Larry is survived by his seven year companion, Patricia...

Jeffery Roy Davis

Jeffery Roy Davis

Oct 10, 2024

Jeffery Roy (Bull) Davis was born on April 7, 1968, in Las Vegas Nevada to parents Jerry and Judy Davis. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on October 10, 2024. Jeff was 56 years old.

Jeff grew up in Mason Valley and graduated from Yerington High School in 1986. During High school, Jeff participated in...

Richard Gallow

Richard Gallow

Oct 10, 2024

Richard Gallow passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home in Yerington after a long illness.  He was 85.

Richard Gallow was born to the late Joseph Gallow Sr. and Malonie Leday Gallow on November 8, 1938 in Welsh, Louisiana. He was the fifth child of 13 children. Richard was married to his first wife...

Judith 'Judi' Jacobsen

Judith 'Judi' Jacobsen

Sep 29, 2024

Judith "Judi" Ann Jacobsen passed away at Renown Medical Center in Reno on Saturday, September 29, 2024.  She was 78

Judi was born in Springfield, Vermont on October 8, 1945 the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Waite) Foster.

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Carl Edward Hakin

Carl Edward Hakin

Sep 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Edward Hakin on September 23, 2024, at the age of 78. After a gallant fight with cancer and resulting medical complications, he went peacefully to be with The Lord, surrounded by his wife, three children and daughter-in-law.

Carl was born November 28, 1945 in Fairmont...

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