Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

George Russell Harper

George Russell Harper

May 29, 2014

George Russell Harper passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Thursday morning, May 29, 2014.  He was 78. George was born in Hemet, California on July 18, 1935 the son of William and Mabel (Weaver) Harper.  He grew up in California and was a veteran.  He married Patricia White in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 31,...

Karen Ann Booth

Karen Ann Booth

May 9, 2014

Karen Ann (Bainbridge) Booth passed away at her home on Friday, May 9, 2014. She was 75. She was born in Benton, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Karen moved to Nevada to continue her teaching career in the late 1960's. Karen and Charles were married in April 1971. She taught for the Mineral County School District...

Charles Ray Cramer

Charles Ray Cramer

May 4, 2014

Charles Ray Cramer passed away at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada on Sunday, May 4, 2014.  He was 77. Charles was born in Trade, Tennessee on April 18, 1937 the son of Harvey and Pearl (Bumgardner) Cramer.  He was raised and worked cattle ranches in Montana.  Charles was a veteran having served in the United States...

Mabel Gloria Santos

Mabel Gloria Santos

May 3, 2014

MABEL GLORIA SANTOS passed away from this life at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday, May 3, 2014.  Mabel was just three days shy of her 94th birthday.  She was loved by all who had the privildge of knowing this kind, wonderful lady. Mabel was born on May 6, 1920 the daugher of Sevro and...

Donna Dane

Donna Dane

May 3, 2014

Donna Dane passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2014 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care facility in Yerington, Nevada.  She was 69. Donna was born in Ukiah, California on September 17, 1944 the daughter of Bud P. and Donalda F. Dane. Donna lived on a ranch near the Walker River where she enjoyed family activities. ...

Lola "Diane" Smith

Lola "Diane" Smith

Apr 18, 2014

Lola "Diane" Smith passed away on Friday afternoon, April 18, 2014 at Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada from complications from a stroke she suffered on April 14th.  She was 67. Diane was born on December 16, 1946 in Sanger, California the daughter of David and Juanita (Haynes) Pope.  She married Ronald "Butch" Smith on September 1,...

Mary Anne Blankenship

Mary Anne Blankenship

Apr 10, 2014

Mary Anne Blankenship passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2014, at 'Just Like Home' in Yerington, Nevada.  She was 88. She was born August 1, 1925 in Alameda, California the daughter of Cyril and Florence Kenney. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Blankenship of Yerington. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 30,...

Joseph Edward Dini, Jr.

Joseph Edward Dini, Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Joseph Edward Dini, Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.  He was 85. A Rosary for Joe will be recited 7:00 pm Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 137 N. West Street Yerington.  Funeral service will be held...

Andrew Allen

Andrew Allen

Mar 30, 2014

Andrew Allen passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2014 at the Saint Mary's Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.  He was 84. Andrew was born in Fallon, Nevada on December 12, 1929 the son of Tom Allen and Mamie Dale. He moved to Schurz when he was 10 years old and attended school in Schurz until the 8th...

Laurence 'Larry' Croker

Laurence 'Larry' Croker

Mar 15, 2014

Laurence 'Larry' B. Croker passed away on Saturday evening, March 15, 2014 at the Mason Valley Residence in Yeington, Nevada.  He was 98. Larry was born November 14, 1915 in Winfield, Kansas the son of Chauncey and Thelma (Schwantes) Croker. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy.  He married Ruth Pfeiler...

Ethel Ann Demarre

Ethel Ann Demarre

Mar 12, 2014

Ethel Ann DeMarre passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 12, 2014 with her husband and sons by her side at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.  She was 75. Ethel was born in San Diego, California on March 16, 1938 the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Gross) Chase.  She had married Leo DeMarre in National City,...

Lucille Christine Ritter

Lucille Christine Ritter

Mar 10, 2014

Lucille C. Ritter passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Monday, March 10, 2014.  She was 82. Lucille was born in Los Angeles, Califonia on November 6, 1931 the daughter of Angelo and Mary Agnes (Kane) Mauro.  She had attended college and also received floral training.  She married John Ritter in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 28, 1953,...

Helen Tamsey Hansen

Helen Tamsey Hansen

Mar 6, 2014

Helen T. Hansen passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington, Nevada. She was 94. Helen was born on January 2, 1920 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of Thomas and Olga (Brose) Jones. Helen married Henry H. Hansen in Virginia City, Nevada October 1940. Helen lived the past year in...

Bryan B. Bristol

Bryan B. Bristol

Feb 26, 2014

Bryan B. Bristol passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the South Lyon Medical Center/LTC in Yerington, Nevada surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was 53. Bryan was born in Murray, Utah on November 25, 1960 the son of Burke and Leah Janae (Curtis) Bristol. Bryon moved with his family to Yerington, Nevada in 1968....

Pauline Leveille Quilici

Pauline Leveille Quilici

Feb 21, 2014

Pauline Leveille Quilici died Friday, February 21, 2014 at the South Lyon Medical Center's Long Term Care in Yerington, Nevada after a lengthy illness. She was 88. Pauline was born June 27, 1925 in Yerington, Nevada the daughter of Edward and Annetta (Dexheimer) Leveille. The family moved to Smith Valley where her parents farmed and raised their family of five...

Mary Ann Hartman

Mary Ann Hartman

Feb 20, 2014

Mary Ann Hartman passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation in Carson City, Nevada. She was 82. Mary was born in Italy on March 18, 1930 and came to the United States with her family when she was 5 years old. She married Charles Hartman in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 27, 1954. She...

Jennifer Jeanne Keller-Zane

Jennifer Jeanne Keller-Zane

Feb 18, 2014

Jennifer J. Keller-Zane passed away at her home in Yerington,, Nevada on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was 42. Jennifer was born in Eugene, Oregon on September 25, 1971 the daughter of Donald and Bonnie (North) Keller. She is survived by he sons, Cody Keller and Jeremy Zane; her daughters, Celina Marie Zane and Tiffany Zane; her brothers, Donald Keller...

Charles Richard Johnson

Charles Richard Johnson

Feb 16, 2014

Charles Richard Johnson passed away on Sunday, February 16,2014 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. He was 93. Charles was born in Belgrade, Minnesota on January 1, 1921 the son of Einar and Anna (Nelson) Johnson He married Lois F. Kelley in Brainard, Missesota on August 22, 1946. Charles had lived in Yerington, Nevada for over 21...

Henry Herman Koehler

Henry Herman Koehler

Feb 16, 2014

Henry Herman Koehler passed away peacefully at his home in Yerington, Nevada on February 16th, 2014. He was 85. Henry was born in San Francisco, California to parents James Bernard And Marjorie Elaine Koehler on November 30th, 1928. His siblings were Jim Koehler and twin brother Frank Koehler. The family moved to the Samoan Islands when Henry was only 2...

Joan Mildred Mccann

Joan Mildred Mccann

Feb 9, 2014

Joan Mildred McCann passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. She was 57. Joan was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 19, 1956 the twin daughter of Clarence and Patricia Smith. Her siblings were Glenn, Donald, Thomas, James, Clarence, Jr., her twin, Jean, Patricia and Ruth....

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