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Alice Susan Humann
Aug. 15, 1932 – Jan. 10, 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Alice "Susan" Humann was born in Charleston, West Virginia in 1932.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 38 years, Ron Humann; her three sons, Derek Crews, Phil Crews and Curt Crews; and daughter, Cherie Crews.

She is dearly loved and greatly missed.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Ann Hansberg
June 29, 1937 – Dec. 30, 2019

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Services will be held for Ann Hansberg at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Lakeport.

Starting on Friday, Jan. 10, visitation will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with Rosary service at 10:45 a.m. followed by funeral Mass 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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Patrick was born on Nov. 30, 1973, in San Francisco and passed away suddenly from a stroke on Dec. 29, 2019, in Santa Rosa, California.

Patrick was dedicated, hardworking, a loving husband and father of four amazing children.

He’s greatly cherished and will be greatly missed.

Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middletown.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Barbara Ruth Salko passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2019.

Barbara was born on Jan. 4, 1930, in Kansas.

As a youngster, Barbara's family including two brothers and her sister moved to Comptche, where she attended Mendocino High School.

After high school, Barbara married Ted Layton and later moved to Lakeport, where they raised their three children.

Barbara received her LVN degree and spent years caring for others continuing to work into her early 80s.

Barbara is predeceased by her first husband, Ted; her second husband, Steve Salko; her two brothers and sister.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Tim) Garrison of Santa Maria; sons, Dennis (Gail) and Alan (Sue) Layton of Lakeport; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Barbara loved camping, gardening, sewing, caring for others and especially her loving family.

At her request, no services will be performed. The family would like to recognize Kelly Wilkinson and Rocky Point Care Center for their kindness and excellent care.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Richard Hoyt
March 2, 1942 - Dec. 23, 2019

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Richard Hoyt passed away Dec. 23, 2019, in Lakeport, at the age of 77.

He was born in Minnesota and lived most of his life in the Bay Area until moving to Lake County.

He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Margaretta Hoyt, and brother, Charles Hoyt.

He is survived by brother Schuyler “Sky” Hoyt, and sisters-in-law, Paula Mune and Junko Hoyt; nieces, Ryoko Osako, Karen and Mari Hoyt, Nanami and Sora Uchiyama; nephew, Ari Kai Bueson; and friend, Nancy Hodges.

Richard was a professional photographer, fisherman, and Bonsai enthusiast.

There will be a service at the Kelseyville Methodist Church on Jan. 19 at 1:30 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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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Joy Ruzicka was born on July 9, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the first of six siblings.

She passed away on Dec. 31, 2019, in Roseville, California, after an eight-month battle with anaplastic carcinoma, an aggressive and fast-growing cancer.

The Ruzicka family moved to Lakeport in the fall of 1965. Joy attended Lakeport schools beginning in the second grade, where she made friends that have lasted her lifetime. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1976. Joy was very involved in music throughout school, participating in chorus and playing the clarinet in band.

She attended college at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she studied Russian literature. With her beautiful smile and happy personality, Joy made many college friends.

Joy returned to California in the early 1980s, moving to Santa Rosa. She enjoyed music and concerts in Sonoma County with her numerous friends.

In the late 80s, Joy attended and graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Joy worked in the San Francisco/Bay Area for many years as a pastry chef.

Joy’s first daughter, Allegria was born in 1992 and her second daughter, Avalon, joined the family in 1995. Joy was happiest being a mother to her two daughters for the last 27 years.

In 1995, Joy was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (kidney failure). She waited on the organ transplant list for over five years before she received a kidney in 2003 from Adam, a young man who lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Her kidney worked wonderfully for 16 and a half years, much longer than anticipated.

Unfortunately, the immunosuppressant drugs that she took daily to prevent rejection of the organ, suppressed her immune system making Joy especially susceptible to cancer and other diseases. Joy managed her health issues with strength and stoicism.

Upon her passing, Joy was able to donate her corneas to someone in need. It was a wonderful consolation to her daughters and family that Joy could still be an organ donor after her illness. She believed strongly in giving the gift of life.

Besides being a mother, Joy loved to garden and camp. Her flower gardens rivaled those of her grandmas. She also loved music and dancing. And she could always be found in a rocking chair. She even had a rocking camping chair!

Joy is survived by her daughters, Allegria and Avalon Ruzicka, of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by her mother, Marie (Hospodka) Blanche of Verdigre, Nebraska; father and stepmother, Clifford and Nancy Ruzicka of Lakeport; siblings, Jon Ruzicka, Jim Ruzicka, Jill Ruzicka and Mark Ruzicka; her nephews, Oliver and Philip Leighton, and Mark Brayden Ruzicka; and her niece, Nancy Alejandra Ruzicka.

She is preceded in death by her younger sister, Marla Ruzicka, and stepfather, Dr. Robert J. Blanche.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary located at 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, followed by a reception. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple, Joy’s favorite color.

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

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