Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Adam Orin Carrera

Adam Orin Carrera

Jun 14, 2008

Adam Orin Carrera-Ta boo'oo (cotton-tail) a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe-Nevada (Agai Dicutta Numu) was born in May 20, 1986 at Washoe Medical Center-Reno, Nevada. Adam was called home by the Creator on June 14, 2008 to go on the numu road on the milky way in the sky. Adam is survived by Oe'yoopana numu'dooe; Orin (na'ah) and...

Dolores Elaine Hodges

Dolores Elaine Hodges

Jun 14, 2008

Mom, Momma Dee, Granny Dee: Dolores Elaine Hodges peaceable passed away on Saturday June 14th, 2008 in Yerington, Nevada.  Dolores was born July 17th, 1932 to Carl and Ann Sartz.  She and her brother Howard grew up together in Detroit, Michigan, where Howard resides today with his wife, Darlene.  Dolores was a graduate of Highland Park High School.  She married...

Marie Balaam

Marie Balaam

Jun 12, 2008

Marie Balaam who was a lifetime resident of the Mason Valley passed away on June 12th. She was 77. Marie was born in Smith Valley on February 7, 1931. She graduated from Yerington High School in 1949. She married Donald Balaam on December 4, 1949. She worked for the local post office for 25 years and was active in Lyon...

Tracy David Herman

Tracy David Herman

Jun 8, 2008

Tracy David Herman passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday morning, June 8, 2008. He was 49. Tracy was born in El Paso, Texas on February 24, 1959 the son of David and Fair (Willhoyt) Herman. He graduated from Sparks High School in 1977. While in high school he was the Northern Nevada Wrestling Champion and a...

Genevieve Mae Logan-Carpenter

Genevieve Mae Logan-Carpenter

Jun 3, 2008

Genevieve Mae Logan-Carpenter passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Tuesday afternoon, June 3, 2008. She was 78. Genevieve was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 19, 1930 the daughter of Harold and Jean (Lee) Johnson. She had married Ace Logan in Vancouver, Washington on March 13, 1949. She worked as an insurance agent for many years....

Norman 'Nippy' Neilson

Norman 'Nippy' Neilson

May 24, 2008

Norman Penrose Neilson, better known to friends and family as Nippy, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 89 on May 24, 2008 in South Lyon Medical Center, eleven weeks after the passing of his beloved wife Deana. Nippy was born in Wabuska, Nevada, on January 31, 1919 to Nelse and Nellie (Penrose) Neilson. Most of his life...

Kenneth Dale Karr

Kenneth Dale Karr

May 24, 2008

Kenneth Dale Karr passed away early Saturday morning, May 24, 2008 at the Regent Care Center of Reno. He was 85. He was born January 4, 1923 in Jackson, Minnesota the son of Ottis and Grace (Bushnell) Karr. He served in the US Army during World War II. Kenneth worked for over 32 years for GTE in Southern California. After...

Robert Harold Kendall

Robert Harold Kendall

May 20, 2008

Robert Harold Kendall passed away Tuesday morning, May 20, 2008 at the Tahoe Pacific Hospital in Reno. He was 71. He was born May 24, 1936 in Woodland, California the son of Harold and Dorothy (Green) Kendall. He had worked many years as a truck driver. He is survived by Bert Kendall of Kalispell, Martha Kendall of Redding, California, Lynnea...

Donald Gordon Cutler

Donald Gordon Cutler

May 20, 2008

Donald G. Cutler passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada after a long illness on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2008. He was 76. Donald was born January 17, 1932 in Los Angeles, California the son of Buford and Martha (Hunsaker) Cutler. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He married Dee Anne Ecker in Yuma, Arizona...

William George Calka, Sr.

William George Calka, Sr.

May 12, 2008

William George Calka, Sr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Monday evening, May 12, 2008. He was 77. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on December 8, 1930 the son of Francis and Agnes (Wach) Calka. He had served in the US Navy. He enjoyed boating, wood working and gardening. In 1985 he received the Marine Corps...

Philip William Wilkinson

Philip William Wilkinson

May 10, 2008

Philip William Wilkinson passed away at his home in Yerington on the morning of May 10th 2008 in the presence of his family. Philip was born on January 24th 1929 in London, England to Kate and William Wilkinson. As a boy during World War II at the age of ten he was evacuated from the city to the English Countryside...

Doris Jeanette Boyer

Doris Jeanette Boyer

May 10, 2008

Doris J. Boyer passed away on Saturday morning, May 10, 2008 at South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington. She was 88. Doris was born in LaGrande, Oregon on June 8, 1919 the daughter of Thomas and Amma (Lester) Lovely. Doris graduated high school in LaGrande. She had worked as a certified welder for Boeing Aircraft in Everett, Washington during World War...

Margaret Mary Loll

Margaret Mary Loll

May 8, 2008

Margaret Mary Loll passed away peacefully on May 8, 2008 surrounded by her loving family and friends in the comfort of her daughter's home in Gilbert, Arizona. She was 84 She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 4, 1924. Everyone will miss her unconditional love, devotion to her family and friends, her unwavering faith and strength. Nobody will forget...

Rodney James Dalske

Rodney James Dalske

May 7, 2008

Rodney James Dalske passed away Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008 at the South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington, Nevada. He was 60. He was born in Wisconsin the son of Harold and Virginia Dalske on August 28, 1947. He served in the US Army and had worked for DMV in California. No memorial service are planned, cremation is under the direction...

Jessie A. Grohman

Jessie A. Grohman

May 6, 2008

Jessie A. Grohman passed away at her home in Yerington on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was 71. Jessie was born in California on September 30, 1936. There are no Memorial services planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington (775) 463-2911. Family and Friends may sign the online guestbook at...

June Elizabeth Woods

June Elizabeth Woods

May 2, 2008

June E. Woods passed away at her home on May 2, 2008. She was 78. She was born in Elkins, West Virginia the daughter of Howard and Bertha Forsythe on December 15, 1929. In keeping with her wishes no memorial service will be held. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net Cremation arrangements are under the...

Dorothy Ann Long

Dorothy Ann Long

Apr 30, 2008

Dorothy Ann Long was received into heaven during the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was 48. Dorothy was born in Seattle, Washington on March 22, 1960 the daughter of Leo and Ethel (Chase) DeMarre. Dorothy left much to soon but to all who knew her the word 'Love' barely convey how she was thought of. She...

Dorothy Irene Curtis

Dorothy Irene Curtis

Apr 23, 2008

Dorothy Irene Curtis passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington. She was 91. She was born in Knights Landing, California on December 21, 1916. She had worked as a caregiver for many years. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Bert Kendall; her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family memorial services have...

James Cecil Hutchison

James Cecil Hutchison

Apr 22, 2008

James Cecil Hutchison passed away on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 at the Mountain View Care Center in Carson City, Nevada. He was 79. He was born in Wheatland, New Mexico on July 19, 1928 the son of Charles and Florence (Murdick) Hutchison. He had served in the Army during the Korean War. He had married Florence M. King. Hutch...

Thomas Harvey Patten

Thomas Harvey Patten

Apr 16, 2008

Thomas 'Tom' Harvey Patten passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. He was 78. Tom was born May 1, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York the only child of Harvey and Florence Patten. Tom was a distinguished Electronic Engineer. Tom had a great zest for life and enjoyed many interests including remote control airplanes, baseball,...

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