LAKEPORT, Calif. – A memorial celebration for Carl Stewart will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre on Main Street in Lakeport.  

Anyone wishing to honor the life of Stewart is invited to attend.

Local musicians and friends will participate to honor Stewart, including performances of his original music.

Carl Stewart was a Lake County educator, musician and community supporter. A trained musician, he was well-known for his varied musical talents and performances.  

He was a teacher in the Konocti Unified School District until cancer forced his early retirement in the fall of 2012. He died on May 7, 2013.

For more information, call 707-972-0129.

Mo Fitch was born Morrell W. Fitch Jr. April 18, 1937, at home in Westminster, Calif. He lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on June 28, 2013, surrounded by friends, family and firefighters.

Mo always saw the positive side of life, even through his toughest battles, making all around him smile, cracking jokes, loving people. He loved to dance, sing, play, it was his nature. Mo loved life and he loved his family, friends and his Heavenly Father. He seemed to exist to serve others.

At age 17, Mo won Field N Stream Northern Division Bass Tournament First Place Irvine Lake for catching a 12 pound large mouth bass.

At 17 he joined the United States Navy, served on an LST in the Pacific during the Korean War.

On July 1, 1957, 10 days after discharge, Mo was employed by California Department of Forestry in Orange County, Calif.

Mo attended Chaffey College, Fresno State, U.C. Berkeley. After many years of attending colleges, on his off-duty time, he achieved his bachelor's of science degree with a major in fire administration.

Mo married, had five children and continued in the fire service, working for city and state fire departments for 30 years, such as California State Marshal's Office, training and developing fire standards and instruction manuals, the Office of Emergency Services as an assistant fire chief assisting in the management of major disasters such as wild fires, floods, earthquakes and mudslides.

In 1987 Mo retired from the Office of Emergency Services going on to Mt. San Antonio College, Southern California as an educator and fire science coordinator.
 
Wanting to move away from the traffic, smog and hustle bustle of Southern California, Mo was approached by a headhunter to work as fire chief in Sonoma County, which he accepted.

Mo remarried in 1994 to Sherry L. McCleary.

In 1995 Mo was hired as the first paid fire chief for the Upper Lake Fire District in Upper Lake, Calif.

In 2000, Mo retired and went on to encourage the local colleges to start a fire science program, which after a few years was instituted. Mo taught these classes at Yuba College and Mendocino College.

During Mo's career he built and taught large oil fire schools throughout the state, burned up several city blocks in Burbank as a fire training exercise, making way for the World Fair to take place there, participated in developing California Standard Certification programs and fire officer programs, and delivered 13 babies.

Up until this season, Mo has been a part-time lookout for the U.S. Forest Service in the Mendocino National Forest on Highglade Lookout for several seasons consecutively.

In May of 2009, Mo was diagnosed with a terminal disease, pancreatic cancer.

March 1, 2011, Mo was awarded a proclamation by the Lake County Board of Supervisors for his “body of work.”

Mo continued his involvement in his community, serving as a member of the Upper Lake Town Council since 1995 and also was on the board for the Northshore Fire Protection District.

Mo leaves behind his “bride” of 19 years, Sherry; children, Michael Fitch, Marshall Fitch, Mo the 3rd, Michelle Allen and Mona Gaskins; stepsons, Kip McCleary and Kirk McCleary; and all with wonderful spouses and children. He leaves behind a progeny of 24 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Mo was very proud of his Choctaw Indian heritage and even took language classes online.

Mo Fitch will always live within us, for the gifts of himself that he gave us, the lessons and example he was to us all.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 600 16th St., Lakeport. Funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., with interment at Upper Lake Cemetery.

Mary Anne Guastavino, 87, of Lakeport, Calif., passed peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2013, after an extended battle with a number of illnesses over the past two years.

She was born Mary Anne Nunes, eldest child of Joseph and Mary Nunes, on Nov. 11, 1925, in San Leandro at her grandmother's home.  

She grew up in Hayward where she graduated from Hayward High School. She attended San Francisco State University as an art student during World War II and met U.S. Army soldier, the late Willard Hansen, in San Francisco.  

They were married in 1946 and moved from the Bay Area to Ukiah and finally settled in Upper Lake while raising 10 children, all graduates of Upper Lake High School.

A homemaker for most of her life, Mary Anne was a devoted parent and community mentor serving as a Boys and Girls Scout Den Mother, catechism instructor and 4-H leader while her husband Willard served as Lake County's Flood Control District manager.  

She also worked part-time for the Upper Lake Water District for several years and was active in a number of community service organizations, clubs – Sons of Italy, TOPS and others – and at St. Mary Immaculate and Queen of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lucerne.

In addition to raising her children, she never lost her appreciation for the arts and continued to paint for many years.

Mary Anne was preceded in death by her husband Willard Hansen in 1994.  

She is survived by her second husband of 12 years, John Guastavino of Lakeport; 11 children, Donald Hanson of Anaheim Hills, Anne Marie Gabri of West Sacramento, Cathy Chand of Sacramento, David Hansen of Groveland, Dolores Molavi of Sonoma, Jeanette Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Vincent Hansen of Haines, Alaska, Barbara Edwards of Upper Lake, Thomas Hansen of Upper Lake and Patrick Hansen of Juneau, Alaska, and stepson, Bob Guastavino of Sunnyvale.

She also is survived by 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport Friday, June 28, from 3 p.m. with the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Mass will be at St. Mary Immaculate, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29.

Interment to follow at Upper Lake Cemetery, 780 Clover Valley Rd., Upper Lake, Calif.

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

James Newman Arnold passed peacefully July 1, 2013, in San Jose, Calif.

Jim, as he was known, was a past resident of Lakeport, Calif.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Arnold.

He is survived by his children, Gary (Linda), Carolyn Scaglione and Scott (Lisa).

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lakeport.

Jim will be laid to rest at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.

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

Marlene D. Norton entered into heaven on June 18, 2013. She passed away at her home in Henderson, Nev., at the age of 82.

Marlene and her late husband Ralph C. Norton were past residents in both Clearlake, Calif., and then in Lakeport, Calif.

Marlene was born in Albert Lee, Minn. She married Ralph C. Norton and had seven children during there life together. She was a retired hair dresser and a homemaker.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Norton, and a son, Robert D. Norton. She is the last of her own siblings to pass away.

She is survived by her remaining two sons, Bruce A. Norton and wife Betty of Sparks, Nev., and Thomas J. Norton and wife Paula of Arvada, Colo.; and her remaining four daughters, Marcia R Munoz and husband Ramon of Henderson, Nev., Joan L. Munoz and husband John of Simi Valley, Calif., Pamela J. Sinsheimer and husband Leo of Avarda, Colo., and Patricia L. Barrow and husband Cliff of Palmdale, Calif.

Marlene is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed by our loving family and her many friends.

There will be a private family memorial.

Burt Lohman died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Clearlake, Calif. He was 91 years old.

He was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Hildeciem, Germany, to Carl Fredreck Lohman and Dorthea Sophia Lohman.

Burt immigrated to the United States at the ripe age of 7. His parents were proud to become United States citizens. Burt and his two brothers; Hans and Woffie also became citizens. Burt always said, “God first, my country the United States, and family.” His family knew and understood what that meant to him.

He grew up in Camden, New Jersey. After he graduated from high school, he then joined the Merchant Marines and hit the seas. He came back to a brief city college experience.

Burt enlisted in the Army Air Force for three years during World War II.

Burt came back after the war and graduated from the University of Illinois with honors, Phi Beta Kappa.

Burt moved to Arizona to teach school. There he met Jean Pettet, and were married for 63 years. Burt taught school for five years in Arizona and 20 years in California.

Burt was a captain in the Salvation Army in Napa, Calif., for 12 years.

He retired to Clearlake, Calif., with his wife Jean, and daughter Lisa.

Burt is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, David (Harriet) Lohman and Darrell (Peggy) Lohman; daughter, Lisa Lohman; grandchildren, Holly, Brian, Rebecca and Mark Lohman; and great-grandchildren, Pierce and Scarlet Sutherland.

Burt continued his love for teaching as a tutor for children and as a Bible teacher. He held many Bible studies which so many people took part in and were blessed.

In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity.