LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Raymond H. Marschall of Kelseyville passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Lakeport.

Born May 3, 1923 in La Puente, Calif. to German immigrants, Raymond and his family settled in Big Valley in his youth and opened the Marschall Dairy.

Raymond proudly served in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne Division Paratroops during World War II and was a longtime member of the Kelseyville Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, of almost 70 years, Vivian; three children, Pamela, James and John; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

At his request, private services were held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 18.

Family prefers donations be made to your favorite charity in his honor.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Louis Donald McCloud, 90, passed away at his home on Monday Sept. 8, 2015.

Don was born on Oct. 20, 1924, to Louis and Adel McCloud and was raised in Lakeport.

After finishing 11th grade, he joined the Navy to "go and save his brother" Morey D. McCloud who was a POW at the time.

He served on the USS Bush which met her end in 1944 when three Japanese suicide planes crashed into her sides.

Don was rescued and after completing his military duties he returned home, where he met and married his wife Peggy.

He worked at Lake County Cleaners and began a janitorial business on the side, which turned into a full-time job. 

He went to work for the county of Lake as a janitor and became the head of building and grounds before his retirement in 1986. 

He was also a Lakeport volunteer fireman, fire commissioner and a Lake County Fair Board director.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Peggy McCloud. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Deborah) and Sid (Patty) McCloud; granddaughters, Amy (Jace) Rohrbough and Molly McCloud; great grandchildren, J.T., Trevor, Riley and Maddison; and many longtime friends.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. Main St. in Lakeport on Tuesday, September 15, at 11 a.m.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John G. Case passed away Sept. 4, 2015, after suffering a stroke.

He was born 73 years ago in South Bend, Indiana. 

In 1957, the Case family joined the exodus to California and relocated to the Bay Area. John graduated from Pleasant High School and San Francisco State. He served in the U.S. Army.

John was employed by hardware and paint stores in the Bay Area for many years. 

As a young man, he purchased several acres in Lower Lake and began building his home in the late 1970s.

John eventually retired to his home among the oak and pine trees and lived a quiet life. He enjoyed caring for his land, reading American history and visits from family.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Olive Violette and William C. Case; brothers, Robert, Thomas and William Case; sister, Susan Stalder Fivekiller.

He is survived by sister, Mary Eichar, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was never married.

The family is grateful for the thoughtful care provided by Evergreen Lakeport Healthcare Center.  

There will be no services.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (FD1336).

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Delbert Lee Thomas Jr., age 52, passed away in Lakeport on Sept. 11, 2015.

Funeral services pending at Elem Indian Colony, Clearlake Oaks. 

Please call Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel at 707-994-6417 for more information. 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Frank J. “Jim” Trout was born on October 14, 1942, and came to rest on Sept. 2, 2015.

Jim was born and raised in Portland, Ore., and spent many years in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Lake County in 1997. 

Among his many hobbies and talents, Jim loved building and riding motorcycles and playing guitar.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo; his parents, Frank and Donna Trout; and several life-long friends. 

He leaves behind his children, Jason, Jesse and Shannon; his grandchildren, Zachary and Nolan; friends and extended family.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake.

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Betty Jeanne Rasmussen was born May 25, 1926, and died Aug. 7, 2015, in Clearlake Oaks.

Betty Jeanne left behind two loving sons, Leroy and David, as well as two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Services entrusted to Jones & Lewis CLMC, www.jonesandlewis.com .