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Clint Want. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Clint Eldon Want was born on July 6, 1976, and passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 20, 2020.

Clint is predeceased by his grandparents, Armstead Want Sr., Wanda Want, Chris Ray Sr. and Mae Crabtree-Ray.

He is survived by his daughter, Majika Want, and her mother, Aurora Long; his grandmother, Mildred Goforth; parents, Jeff Want Sr. and Rosemary Want; brothers, Jeff Want Jr. and Dennis Want; sisters, Dana Want-Novoa and Brandi Want; nephews, Chance Want and Demetri Novoa; nieces, Davina Gurley, Layla Want, Riley Want, Reese Want and Dennissa Want; great-niece, Ellie Mize Gurley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A small service for those who are unable to make it to Covelo will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at Robinson Rancheria Gym in Upper Lake at 11 a.m.

He will then be taken to Covelo for the wake Friday night.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Methodist Church in Covelo at 11 a.m.

Graveside services will be at Headquarters Cemetery.

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

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – William was born Jan. 14, 1984, in Russellville, Arkansas, and received his wings on Feb. 5, 2020, in San Francisco.

William is survived by his mother, Jossette Cline of Dumfries, Virginia; stepchildren, Jazlyn Bonilla and Logan Demello; sister, Jennifer Featherling (Kenneth) of Virginia; brothers, Jason Calhoun (Melissa) of Ohio and Jody Calhoun (Kenya) of Arkansas; nephews and nieces, Brittany Skidmore, Emily Featherling, Nicholas Calhoun, Sammy Calhoun, Jasper Calhoun, Lilliana Skidmore and Kade Skidmore; and longtime friend, Rudy Gonzales of San Francisco. He was predeceased by his dad, William R. Cline and his significant other, Anjanette Correia.

William attended Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco and San Mateo Community College.

He was a member of Daly City Police Explorers and held several different jobs over the years in DCPD, eventually working his way up to dispatcher supervisor.

He was a kidney donor to his mother in 2011 and moved to Lake County to help his parents manage their rental properties. He loved the San Francisco Giants, the Forty-Niners and golf.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in Lakeport.

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


LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Charles Kluge, aged 92, passed away on Feb. 6, 2020, after sustaining critical injuries in a single-car accident.

He was born March 14, 1927, on the family property in Lake County to the late Theodore Albert Kluge and Anna Kluge (nee’ Renker). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alfred Kluge.

Charlie grew up in Lake County, graduating from Clear Lake High in 1945. His family was poor as were many families during the Depression.

He worked hard all his life. He went to Santa Rosa Junior College, working his way through school as a mortician before being drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Charlie proudly served in the Army Infantry for two years from 1953 to 1955 in Alaska driving transport trucks.

Upon discharge Charlie returned to California where he married Frances O’Brien of County Limerick, Ireland. They moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he obtained a pharmacy degree and his son, John Kluge (JD) was born.

The family moved back to California where Charlie worked as a pharmacist in Santa Cruz, Woodland and Sacramento.

Charles Kluge. Courtesy photo.


Charlie moved back to Lake County in 1980 after marrying his second wife, Dorothy Royal, to whom he was married to until 1989.

Charlie continued to work as a pharmacist throughout Lake County until the late 2010s. Charlie enjoyed working on his ranch with his close friend Trinidad (Trino) Alatorre. Trino worked with Charlie for over 40 years and was his most trusted friend.

Charlie also enjoyed having coffee, and often a glass of wine with his many friends throughout Lake County.

Charlie is survived by his son, JD, and granddaughters, Anna and Katherine.

He will be inurned at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport. A celebration of life will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m.

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

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Marie Elizabeth Frease. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Marie Elizabeth Frease was born in Upper Lake, California, on July 27, 1958, and passed away on Feb. 21, 2020, at her home in Lakeport.

Marie was full of fun and was a loving and caring person who lived her life to the fullest.

Marie is predeceased by her parents, Claudina Shockley and Cardinos Frease Sr.; brothers, Richard Frease and Jody Frease; son, Clifford Frease; sisters, Evelyn Frease and Cindi Frease.

She is survived by her children, Leticia Marie Frease, Angel Mitchell (who she raised as her own) and Sanchez Mitchell; life long partner, Eugene Mitchell; brothers, (Johnny) Cardinos Frease Jr., Dave Frease Sr. and Allen Shockley; sisters, Yvonne Frease Duran, Linda Shockley and Larena Penhall; four granddaughters, Crystal (Crissy), Brandy, Breanna and Severine Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at the family home starting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Robinson Rancheria Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane in Upper Lake on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, Eileen Rasmussen passed away at the age of 95.

Eileen was born in Yorkshire, England on July 28, 1924, to John and Edith Bailes.

After graduating high school Eileen enlisted in the British Royal Navy where she served as a submarine attack teacher stationed near the Isle of Butte, off the coast of Scotland.

During her time in the war, Eileen met Jack Rasmussen, who was serving in the US Army, stationed in Scotland. After being discharged from the Navy, Eileen moved to Sacramento, and in 1949 married Jack. They bought their first home in Davis, California, for returning GIs and paid $99 down and $45 a month.

In 1956 Jack and Eileen welcomed a son, and moved to Nevada City in 1970 where she worked for the Nevada City School District for 22 years.

In 2000, Eileen moved to Lake County to be closer to her grandchildren.

She spent many enjoyable years volunteering for Lakeport Hospice.

She loved gardening, knitting, oil painting, winning numerous awards in the local fair, and surrounding herself with family and friends.

She will always be remembered for her loving smile, her warm and compassionate heart, her honesty, genuine friendship and her determination to always be independent.

We love and miss you, Gramm.

Eileen is survived by her sister, Lorna; her four grandchildren, Kim (Jake), Kelly (Patrick), Leslie (Tom) and Reed; her four great-grandchildren, Kori, Lily, Liam and Madelyn; and her best friend, Diana.

She is predeceased by her parents; sister, Edna; and son, Scott.

In her memory, please make donations to Lakeport Hospice.

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

Barbara Joy Langer passed away in West Sacramento, California at the age of 73.

Born in Connecticut and raised in New York (Manhattan and upstate), she was the child of Rulka and Olgierd Langer, who both emigrated to the United States following Germany's World War II invasion of Poland.

She is survived by her husband, Barry Melton; her two sons, Kingsley (Jenny) and Kyle; and two grandchildren, Thomas and Conor.

After briefly attending the University of Chicago, she left for San Francisco, quickly becoming friends with many rock and roll icons of the time.

Those friendships led to her meeting, being courted by, and marrying Barry Melton, lead guitarist for Country Joe and the Fish.

Inspired by the many friends she lost to alcohol and drugs, she went back to school to become a marriage and family therapist, graduating Summa Cum Laude from UC Berkeley. She worked for many years at both Yolo Hospice and the Woodland Youth Services group home.

Joy, the name she used during the 60s and early 70s, was the very archetype of the hippie/counterculture movement. She practiced and professed peace, loved others unconditionally, and remained loyal to her friends, family and ideals.

She was a loving wife and mother who gave selflessly to all those in her life. She will be dearly missed by many.

Her family would like to thank friends, family and the team at Yolo Hospice for helping provide the very best and most peaceful passing anyone could hope for.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life that will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall, 415 Second St. in downtown Davis, California.

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