“Would you hear my voice come through the music? Would you hold it near as it were your own?”

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Claudia Hergert, age 62, passed away surrounded with love and memories from all whom she had known on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.

She worked for many years in the Lakeport Unified School District as an aide for students with special needs. Claudia absolutely loved her work and dedicated herself to the children she worked with. She touched the lives of many special needs children and they too touched hers.

Claudia is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rick and Bobby Hamlin; husband, Donald Hergert; and brother-in-law, Ken Radovich.

Claudia is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Hergert (Jubalee), and Stephanie (Rich) Wayment; grandchildren, Kassidy-Lee Hergert and Braiden, Tori and Liam Wayment; sisters, Dori Radovich, Roberta (Jobey) Tritchler; many beloved nieces and nephews; and the best of friends a girl could ask for, Suzy Douse, Doris Anderson, Dena Wood and many more.

A time to come together and share how Claudia touched the lives of so many, will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. This will be a time to share memories, not tears as we, “listen to the music play.”

In Claudia's memory, donations can be made to This Autistic Life ℅ Hank Smith at 4622 Lagoon Drive, Kelseyville CA 95451.

“A box of rain will ease the pain, and love will see you through.”

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Charles (Charlie) Courtland Herren died suddenly Oct. 1, 2015.

He completes his journey, at 59, where it began on July 17, 1956, here in Lakeport with his twin sister, Sue.

He and Sue were the youngest children of Roy Douglas and Cleora Herren and joined their daughters Donna and Wanda.

Charlie grew up working and exploring the land with his father, where he learned to farm and shoot. He was a true son of Lake County and left no trail unturned.

With the skills and work ethic he learned from his father, Charlie found his way in many different trades: tree falling with Davey Tree, welding supply and sales at Lake County Welding Supply.

He also explored many of his own ventures: C&R Firewood (which he owned with his father), Herren Drilling, and finally American Pumping where he served this community for 10 years.

It would not be wrong to say he was a man of many talents and there were so many people in his life that benefited from his skilled hand. One is hard pressed to mention his name and not be flooded with stories of his selfless deeds.

For all of his skills none compare to his ability to talk. Always ready with a story or anecdote to listen and give advice.

He was a true master of the 45-minute goodbye and no one could escape, nor would they want to. It was a welcome gift, for many caught up in the hustle and bustle of life to slow down for a moment and share sometime with him.

He was a rebel, a rascal and a mischief maker from the beginning. He leaves a trail of smiles and stories as well as an arrowed foot and a misplaced bowling ball.

His antics and love will be remembered by everyone fortunate enough to share in his life. The rumble of a Harley will now and forever contain a little bit of him.

As a man he brought so much strength to the people around him. As a brother and son he brought support and pride. As a father he was generous, warm, openhearted and understanding. As a husband he was tender, loving, protective and a king. As an uncle he was supportive, caring and fun. As a grandfather he was a playmate, a teacher, a disciplinarian, and proud to be grandpa.

He lived true, he rode free and he loved big.

He leaves behind his wife of 11 years, Donna; son, Justin (Kat); daughter, Jamie; sisters, Donna and Florence (Sue); three grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews.

There will be a private celebration of life for Charlie on Sunday, Oct. 11.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Beverly Nina Ballance, born February 12, 1930 in Salina, Utah was a woman who lived fully, often choosing the scenic route for the beauty and adventure it offered.

Artist, business owner, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, she was a cheerleader and comforter for countless who were part of her life.

She enjoyed traveling, painting, hospitality, letter-writing, dancing, golfing, long walks and picnics with her husband, Jack.

Her life began in Utah but years were spent in Idaho, Oregon, and California.

She worked tirelessly as a hairdresser for decades, gaining respect and a committed following. Eventually she opened Nina’s of Oakmont, a salon in Santa Rosa, and not only will she be remembered as the personality behind this gathering place, but as a strong, caring, creative presence in whatever community she was part of.

A significant chapter of her and Jack’s retired life was spent in Parkdale, Ore., where they made life-long friendships.

They led Stevens Ministries out of Parkdale Presbyterian Community Church. As a natural extension of her generous, loving and empathetic presence, this ministry cared for the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of the church community.

Just before her 70th birthday, she and Jack moved to Lake County, Calif., where her children reside.

Her final chapter was spent at Rocky Point Care Center in Lakeport, where many residents, staff and worship leaders became extended family.

After being surrounded by family for several days, she peacefully passed Monday night, August 31, 2015, in the presence of her husband.

She is survived by husband, Jack Ballance; son, Don Hunter; daughter, Barbara Carlson, and son-in-law, Carl Carlson; grandchildren, Roxanne Gibbs, Jordan Carlson, Joni Evans, Jonathan Carlson and Sara Ichtertz; seven great-grandchildren; as well as her brothers, Babe Hiskey (wife Eunice, and family) of Galveston, Texas, and Jim Hiskey (wife Lorraine, and family) of Annapolis, Maryland.

Per her request there will not be a formal memorial service, rather a family gathering at a later time.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Angelina Scheuer, 91, of Kelseyville passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2015, in Chandler, Ariz., while being comforted by family.

Born Angelina Romo in San Francisco on March 13, 1924, to Maria Santiago Romo and Fred "Fritz" Oscar Sterner, Angie, as everyone knew and called her, grew up in San Francisco, attended San Francisco City College and worked at the Federal Reserve Bank until the onset of World War II.

An early fan of baseball and the AAA Pacific Coast League, Angie loved Dominic DiMaggio.

Angie is preceded in death by her husband, Leopold Scheuer, and son, Ken Power of Cloverdale, Calif. 

She is survived by children: Margaret Johnson of Chandler, Ariz., Rose Fabela of Canton, Ga., Carmelita Hanson of Gilroy, Calif.; Joseph Power of Cloverdale; Paul Power of Cloverdale, Alyce Garcia of Fort Bragg, Calif., Elizabeth Power of Fort Bragg, Nicholas Power of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Ruth Lincoln of Lakeport, Calif.; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass to be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kelseyville with Fr. Phillip Ryan on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 11 a.m.

Donations to the Lake County Passion Play in lieu of flowers in memory of Angelina Scheuer.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Kimberly Dianne Halcomb Dornbush was born on July 26, 1959, in Brush, Colorado. She was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 1, 2015, in Hidden Valley Lake, California at the age of 56.

She was the youngest of five children born to Laurel Jeannie Pope and Loren Halcomb.

Kimberly grew up “on the go” and always seemed to have something on her daily agenda that she needed to get done from the time she was a little girl up until her death.

Her hobbies were countless, but she seemed to favor cooking, tending to her pets and other animals, traveling, golfing and planting flowers.

She had many endearing qualities, but demonstrated most graciously her value of compassion which she learned at an early age from her mother and grandmothers.

She possessed a strong, unending desire to help others no matter what was on her plate. Helping someone in need gave her the most pleasure and satisfaction in life.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her parents, Laurel Jeannie Pope and Loren Halcomb and both paternal and maternal grandparents, Corwin and Dora Pope and JA and Patsy Halcomb and numerous aunts and uncles. 

Kimberly leaves behind many, many friends and family members including her daughter, Cassie (Jake) and grandson, Hayden; three sisters, Deb Halcomb Thompson (Jim) of Cheyenne, Wyo., Dawn June of Victoria, Texas, and Dora Grewing of Houston, Texas; one brother, David (Bonnie) Halcomb of Billings, Montana.

She will be dearly missed.

A celebration of life and memorial will be conducted at the Unity Church of Lower Lake on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joseph Antone Homen III, age 62, entered into rest Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at a hospital in Ukiah.

Joseph is survived by his father, Joe Homen; sister, Cynthia Homen-Martin; and nephew, Rocky S. Homen, all of Clearlake, Calif.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel on Friday, Oct. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Lower Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of Joseph by signing his on-line guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com .