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Walter Jorgenson. Courtesy photo.

Walter William Jorgenson, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday Oct. 2, 2021, from natural causes at Park Rose Gardens of Fairfield, California.

He was born Aug. 9, 1926, in Perham, Minnesota.

Walter was born to Jacob George Jorgenson and Helen Antonette Seingir and lived most of his childhood in Perham, Minnesota, until he married Muriel Hazel Cote in 1947 at the age of 21. They raised their four children mostly in the Duluth area.

The family moved to San Jose, California, in 1967. Walter and Muriel moved to Clearlake, California, in 1990.

Dad was an excellent automobile mechanic most of his working life. Times were tough growing up as he quit school to work on a potato farm to help the family out.

During World War II, he joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Asiatic Pacific Area as a rear gun ammunition seaman on a medical ship.

His favorite hobby was amateur radio and built his own linear amplifier. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, country western music, playing cards and board games.

He was a proud, hardworking, caring person, who was always willing to give a helping hand to friends. He will be missed, but will live on in the memories he has left.

Walter is survived by his son, Gary; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and his sisters, Irene and Margret.

He is predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Muriel Hazel Cote; three children, Randy, Stacy and Marty; brother, Marvin; and sisters, Marie and Delores.

Interment will be at the Oneota Cemetery in Duluth, Minnesota, by the Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home. Reception will be at a later date.

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

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Gordon Wilcox. Courtesy photo.

Gordon Herrick Wilcox was born May 16, 1931, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Clarence Hildreth and Lina Albertina Knapp Wilcox.

He died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 90.

After high school, Gordon attended Western Baptist Bible College in El Cerrito, California.

He was married July 30, 1960, in Upper Lake, California, to the love of his life, Phyllis Hill.

He worked to develop and maintain Meteor Ranch Bible Conference as well as a cattle ranch where he served humbly and tirelessly year after year. His generosity touched the lives of many.

He was fueled by his love for God, his family and endless cups of black coffee from sunup to sun down.

His faith in God gave him confidence that he will spend eternity in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: his wife of over 61 years, Phyllis, of Owasso, Oklahoma; children, Tim Wilcox and wife Carmen, of Catalina, Arizona, Corinne Wilcox, of Owasso, Oklahoma, Phil Wilcox and wife Jenny, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Becky Little, of Henderson, Nevada; grandchildren, Britnie Wilcox, of Mesa, Arizona, Adam Wilcox and wife Codi, of San Pedro, California, Morgan Little, of Newberg, Oregon, Lindsay Little, of Newport Beach, California, Jared Wilcox, Caleb Wilcox, Grace Wilcox, and Lily Wilcox, all of Owasso, Oklahoma; great-grand-children, Abagail Hulsey, Quinn Wilcox, and Max Wilcox; sister, Alice Jackson and husband Ed, of Cherry Valley, California; brothers, Conrad Wilcox of Lafayette, Indiana, and David Wilcox and wife Barbara, of Lakeport, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Don Wilcox.

Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 1, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso, Oklahoma and a graveside service was held that same afternoon at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in rural Owasso with Pastor Mike Gleason officiating.
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Kathleen Doherty. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Kathleen E. Doherty (Kathy) nee Clark passed Sept. 22, 2021.

She was a California native and lived in Lakeport for 40 years.

She worked as a waitress for many years then went back to college and became a Certified Alcohol and Substance Counselor who helped at-risk youth.

Kathleen was a friend of Bill W. for 26 years.

She leaves a son, Michael; grandson, Mike; sister, Judith Taylor; brother, Bill Haack; four nieces/nephews; and nine great-nieces/nephews.

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

Now is the time to rejoice in the love and memories we share of Geraldine Swicegood.

Her sunset came Sept. 15, 2021, she was called home at the tender age of 85, surrounded by family and friends at the family home in Martinez, Calif.

Geraldine's sunrise came Aug. 7, 1936, when she was born to Luciais and Rosetta Bailey in Seminole, Oklahoma.

A proud momma to her children, Yvonne, Ronald, Lynette and Kevin. She was also a beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

One of her favorite quotes was “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies, it brings us together again and again,” by Maya Angelou.

If she was to whisper in our ear from heaven you probably would hear her say Verse John 16:22: “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.”

Geraldine was laid to rest in Upper Lake Cemetery on Sept. 29, 2021, in a private ceremony.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, www.jonesmortuarylakeport.com, Lakeport, California, 707-263-5389.
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William “Bill” Llewellyn. Courtesy photos.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — William 'Bill' Llewellyn, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 21 in Vacaville, California.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 79 years, Mary; four children and their spouses, Bill and Sharon Llewellyn, Rick and Kathy Llewellyn, Mariam and John Giafone, and Kevin and Pam Llewellyn; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Bill was a veteran of World War II, serving his country as a member of the Army Air Corps and receiving the Bronze Battle Star for the Philippine Liberation.

Upon returning home to his wife and young son in Quincy, Illinois, he became an electrician and joined the I.B.E.W. Over the years, his work took him and his family across the country, making their home in Nebraska, Colorado, and Idaho before settling in California in 1963.

He retired as a member of Local 595 I.B.E.W. and was recently recognized by the Union for his 70-year membership.

Bill thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors and spent much time with his family camping, boating, fishing and playing golf.

After his retirement, he and his wife Mary devoted a number of years, from 1989 to 2004, volunteering as camp hosts at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville, California. During a portion of that time, they also hosted at McGrath State Beach in Ventura, California.

In 2004, they became residents of Clearlake Oaks in Lake County, where they lived until 2016 when they relocated to Rio Vista.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.



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John Fortino. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — John Thomas Fortino lived a long life surrounded by his family.

He was born in Syracuse, New York, where much of his family still lives, including his sisters, Lena DeGroff and Lisa and Tina Fortino; his brothers, Thomas (Little Tom), Tony, Steve and Jimmy; and cousin, John Jr.

His brothers Tom and Paul Fortino reside in Clearlake, California. The three continued to work construction together up to his death.

He is survived by his children, Theresa Bettencourt of Clearlake and Tim Fortino, of Fallon, Nevada, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews who love him.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Jones and Lewis Mortuary in Lower Lake.

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