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Tia Delong. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tia Ann Delong was born on July 21, 1975, in Napa, California, and passed away on Sept. 21, 2019, at the age of 44.

She had been a resident of Lake County for the last 40 years and loved the sense of community here.

She had been employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the last seven years but had been involved in the healthcare field for the span of her whole career.

Tia lived a life of many passions including her work at the VA, striving to make the autism community better for her son Shane, and supporting her daughter Bailey throughout sports and school.

She loved traveling and making amazing memories with her husband Larry including everything from concerts, Raiders game, Jeep adventures, and nights out on the on the town with friends and family.

Tia loved music and singing. When she sang, she filled the whole room with personality, sass and joy. She met and stayed in contact with so many friends through the beautiful gift of her voice.

She will be remembered most for her infectious personality, and her ability to tell it how it is. She was an amazing cook and family dinners that never started on time will be missed by all. No one made enchiladas, buttermilk biscuits, and huevos rancheros quite like Tia.

She was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, and friend to many and will be missed beyond words. Gone much too soon, rest in peace Tia Ann Delong.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Larry Delong, and her three children, Bailey, Shane and Mollie. She had one grandson, Benjamin, who called her Memaw because she was too cool to be called grandma. She also leaves behind on older sister, Lisa Lunsford; a loving mother, Maryann Wildman; and her father-in-law, Raymond Delong.

A celebration of Tia’s life will be held on Oct. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis CLMC FD800, www.jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, 707-994-6417.
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Gary Ungewitter. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A loving husband, Pops, Dad, Papa Witter, and true friend to all who knew him, Gary Steven Ungewitter, 68, passed away at home on September 20, 2019, after losing his battle with cancer.

Gary was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lakeport, California, to William and Martha Ungewitter and spent the remainder of his life in Kelseyville.

In 1995 Gary met the love of his life, Valerie, while working at Gard Street School and married her two years later.

Gary leaves behind his wife, Valerie; son, Steven; adopted daughter, Heather (Tate); stepson, Thomas (Maggie); grandchildren, Cyrus and Bella; along with lifelong friends, Barry, Bill, Brian, Charlie and Leroy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of Lake County or the Kelseyville Fire Department who lovingly cared for him.

Celebration of life will be held at Kelseyville Lions Club on Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. Please bring your memories to share with his family.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Michael D. Thompson
1953-2019

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Michael passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, in Lakeport.

A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.

Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 7077-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Michael D. Thompson. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A faithful husband and best friend, known as Dad and Papa to his stepgrandchildren. Mikey the handyman provided his services to many in our community. He had a child-like spirit, and loved children dearly.

Michael was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Torrance, California, to William B. and Tammie Jo Thompson. Older siblings are Bill Jr. Thompson and Jan Harris.

Michael moved to Lake County in the late 1980s where he met Cruz in 2005. They worked in Healing Rooms and attended many prayer and worship gatherings together; where he played his guitar with friends, Terry and Valerie House. He was a lover of God, and had a special relationship with him.

Michael and Cruz married in 2010 and spent nine years together.

Michael leaves behind wife, Cruz; son, Michael Jr.; daughter, Kelly; stepchildren, Tony, Tasha, Julia and Sara; stepgrandchildren; Shannyn, Daniel, Elijah and Hannah, and one on the way, along with best friend, Dan Hobbs.

Michael D. Thompson. Courtesy photo.

His battled with cancer ended on Sept. 13, 2019.

He was loved dearly by many, and will be truly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.

Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.

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

At left, Michael D. Thompson. Courtesy photo.
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Keith Alan Kirsch
Dec. 12, 1949 – Aug. 23, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Aug. 23, 2019, Keith Alan Kirsch passed away at the age of 69.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, to Ed and Doris Kirsch in Orange, New Jersey, who predeceased him.

He leaves behind his true love, wife Janet of 37 years; the loves of his life, daughter Emily (m. Kent) and son Alan; loving sister, Cheryl (m. Tom); brother, Mike; nephews, Michael (m. Katie, and new baby Emma), Eric and Andreas; and nieces, Kellie (m. Joe) and Sandra.

He spent his early childhood in New Jersey, moving to Colorado and then on to California. He received his contractor’s license and was a carpenter the majority of his working life. He built many homes and businesses in Lake, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties, from community colleges, to banks, to restaurants, private homes, and to self-help/low-income owner/builder family homes.

He lived the last 30 years of his life in Lake County, and for the last three years he felt he had found the “best job” with the “best people” in his position as a building inspector for Lake County, utilizing his vast knowledge of many trades. He loved his job and looked forward to helping everyone he could with his positivity and guidance. He felt he really helped people get back into their homes after the devastating fires in Lake County.

Keith was a loving, kind and caring man with a great sense of humor and many stories to share. His favorite place to be was at home with his family, pets and garden. He loved working and puttering in his workshop, and was always improving the home he created. He enjoyed music, especially Alan’s original compositions, and he was so proud of all of Emily and Alan’s accomplishments in life.

He loved reading, watching movies, model railroading, the redwoods, wildflowers, Pacific Ocean and seeing the annual Lake County fireworks.

He was blessed with 30 years of best friendship with Nick Reid (m. Val), with whom he shared many carpentry and life adventures.

Keith will be dearly missed and loved by all who were blessed to know him, always.

Donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofhtelakes.com.
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Wayne Jackson. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Jackson announces his passing on Sept. 20, 2019, at the age of 79.

Wayne was born in Arkansas and was a resident of Middletown, making Lake County his home for over 45 years.

He was an accomplished Business Owner & Operator of Jackson Equipment Company.

Wayne was a United States Army Veteran, 101st Airborne from 1962-1965.

He was involved in many organizations such as the Middletown Senior Center, Middletown Lions and Sonoma County Trail Blazers.

A celebration of life will be held at Twin Pine Casino & Hotel Event Center, Middletown, Ca on Sunday October 6th, 2019 from 1-4PM. He will be laid to rest surrounded by family at a later date at the Middletown Cemetery.

Wayne will be deeply missed by family & friends

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