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: Editor; Posted On Saturday, 21 October 2017 02:41; 21 October 2017

Mike McCabe

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with a deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Mike McCabe who passed on Sept. 25, 2017, at the age of 58.

Mike was born in Lakeport in 1959. He attended Upper Lake Elementary school, Upper Lake Middle School and graduated from Upper Lake High School. Mike has lived in Upper Lake all of his life.

He spent the majority of his time on his ranch in Upper Lake, where he raised his three children. When he did leave the ranch he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. Mike was a wonderful father, papa, a hard worker and loyal friend.

He is survived by his friend, Cynthia; mother, Vonna; children, Beau, Corina (Nick) and Trever (Ali); grandchildren, Christopher, Atlantis, Kaylie, Savannha, Dominick, Lilah, Gabriella and Lucas; sisters, Celeste, Caprice (Gary) Cottle and Kathy (Rodney) Williams. He is predeceased by his wife, Julie McCabe and his father, Jack McCabe.

He was truly a remarkable man who was so deeply loved and will be missed. We will be having a celebration of life on Nov. 11 at the Bachelor Valley Grange, 9355 Government St. in Upper Lake from 2 to 5 p.m.

If anyone has any pictures they would like to share of Mike please bring them along. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Upper Lake 4-H or FFA it would be much appreciated.

Until we meet again.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 12 October 2017 00:52; 12 October 2017

George L. Adams

George L. Adams
Feb. 5, 1939 - Oct. 7, 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – George L. Adams passed away on Oct. 7, 2017, at the age of 78.

He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea; his stepdaughter, Sarah; son-in-law, Wesley Ware; and his step-son, Jesse Ellsworth.

George was a general contractor in Lake County for many years. He helped make many people's dreams come true by building beautiful custom homes for them.

George loved salmon fishing, and spent most summers at the ocean on his boat "Gypsy Lady."

He will be missed by all who knew him.

No services will be held per George's request.

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 07 October 2017 02:02; 07 October 2017

Paul Douglas Koich

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Paul passed away on Oct. 2, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, on Friday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.

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

: Editor; Posted On Tuesday, 17 October 2017 00:21; 17 October 2017

Marion L. Gunderson

Marion L. “Gundy” Gunderson of Greeley, Colo., and longtime resident of Lakeport, Calif., and Sidney, Nebraska, passed away Aug. 30, 2017, at home.

Born April 29, 1936 to Olaf and Eula Gunderson, he was raised in Dix, Nebraska, and earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Kearney State College.

He was a teacher for some time and served 30 years as a Chief Warrant Officer in the National Guard at Sidney, where he retired.

While in the National Guard, he enjoyed working with the people in his unit. He was eager to serve the community by coordinating the use of the building for receptions and community events as well as readying the equipment and relaying the call to his unit to aid in blizzards.

After retiring to Lakeport, CA in 1999, “Gundy" became a member of the Military Funeral Honors Team helping to perform at many veterans’ memorials throughout Lake County.

As a Christian, he found community at United Christian Parish where he was an active member of the Friday morning men’s breakfast and Bible study.

Marion “Gundy" is survived by his wife, Virginia “ Ginny" Gunderson, to whom he was devoted to during their 33-year marriage. He was proud of and dedicated to his family including two sons, Bryan and David; daughter, Cindi Moulton; and stepchildren, Kit Eischen, Karen Eischen and Steve Eischen; grandchildren; and sister, Audrey Solo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lois Gunderson; sister, Elaine Moulton; and son-in-law, Dennis Perry.

Military graveside memorial services were held at Hartley Cemetery Oct. 13.

Donations can be made in Gundy's name to the Military Funeral Honors Team of Lake County, P.O. Box 1365 Kelseyville, CA 95451.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport. 707-263-0357 or 995-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 10 October 2017 02:21; 10 October 2017

Frank Elmer Kosar Jr.

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Frank Elmer Kosar Jr., 61, passed suddenly at his home in Clearlake Oaks on March 9, 2017, from an aortic aneurysm.

Frank was born in Hinsdale, Indiana, on Dec. 21, 1955, to Frank Kosar Sr., and Norma Tree Kosar.

Frank moved to Lake County, Calif., in 1988 and lived in Hidden Valley Lake.

Frank worked for Hidden Valley Lake Association as a security guard in 1991, where he met Diana.

They soon become the closest and most trusted of friends, and quickly became devoted to one another. They married in 1998.

Frank then worked for Homestake Mining Co, in Lower Lake until it closed in 2002, Frank went to work for Barrick Gold Mine in Nevada until Homestake called him back to assist in the closing of the mine.

Frank then went to work for Calpine as a steam field operator for over 12 years. He was very excited about his job at Calpine, and he would often comment, “It’s like I died and went to job heaven.”

Frank loved Mother Nature and enjoyed being outdoors. Frank especially enjoyed the forest and redwoods on the coast. He and Diana would go as often as possible.

Frank also enjoyed his family, including watching his grandboys in their many sports activities and assisting them in their many interests.

Frank really enjoyed watching his favorite college games, Notre Dame was his favorite. He also enjoyed watching other teams and especially the Bears!

Frank was a very loving and giving man. He always saw good in everyone and would do what he could to help anyone in any situation. Frank is most assuredly loved and missed by many.

Frank is survived by his wife and most trusted friend for over 25 years, Diana; daughter, Heather (Jeff) Smart; grandboys, Jordan Shaffer, Bailey Smart and Kyle Smart; mother-in-law, Ginger Hartner; sister-in-laws, Terri Hartner, Laurie (Matt) Krmpotic and Therese Hartner; nieces, Kayla Krmpotic, Jacquline Rodriguez, Janelle Jones and Alisha Hartner; nephews, Kurt Krmpotic and Brian Garner; father, Frank Kosar Sr., brothers, Wylee Kosar, and Keith Kosar, sisters, Kathleen Koope and Laura Vannucci-Kosar.

Frank is preceded in death by his mother, Norma Tree Kosar; brother, Matthew Kosar Sr.; daughter, Amber Stapp; father-in-law, Robert Hartner Sr.; and brother-in-law, Robert Hartner Jr.

There will be a celebration of Frank’s life in December.

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