Larry Wenz
A private graveside service will be held at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery for Dolores Roberta (Detling) Slagle, 89, of Gridley. She passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021, in Oroville.
She was born in March 3, 1931, in the home in which she was raised, in the Manzanita district of Gridley. Her parents were Clarence and Doris (Stowe) Detling. She graduated from Manzanita Elementary school and Gridley High School, class of 1947. She was an active member of Rainbow girls, holding many offices. Following graduation from High School she attended Yuba Community College.
She was employed by the Gridley Elementary School District as the district secretary for 2 years. Following this she was a medical secretary in Chico for 2 years. She was a medical transcriptionist for Harold F. Gray, M.D. for 7 years, followed by employment for t he Gridley Medical Group Inc., also as a medical transcriptionist for 27 years.
She was an active member of the Gridley First Presbyterian church since 1943. Dolores married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Slagle, on September 4, 1949, in this same church. After retirement, Gerald and Dolores enjoyed vacationing in their trailer with their Gridley Good Timers Good Sam travel group. However, the greatest joy of her life was her family of 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The highlight of her year was hosting the annual family Christmas Eve celebration.
She is preceded i n death by her husband, Gerald Slagle; son-inlaw Robert Olschowka; her parents; four brothers, Harold, Donald, Earl, Brian; a sister, Carol Ann; and one grandson, Adam Quist.
She is survived by her 3 children, Lynn Quist (Dennis) of Gridley, Tim Slagle (Kathy) of Reno, NV, and Cindy Olschowka of Gridley.
At her request memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Gridley in her honor. Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-block Funeral Chapel.
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Gerald “Jerry” Reebie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2021.
Jerry was born on December 14, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Pasadena High School at the age of 17 and joined the United States Marine Corps. During his time as a Marine, he was stationed in Japan, Philippines, and Hawaii.
After his military service, he met and married his wife of 62 years, Ruby Mae Lucas. Together they had 3 daughters, C. Reebie Crawford (Scott) of Boston, MA, Janet Martell of Stateline, NV, Jennifer Burger (John) of Yuba City, CA; 4 grandchildren, Ryan Martell of Yuba City, CA, James Martell of Vista, CA, Trey Burger (Gina) of Yuba City, CA, and Teal Burger Williams (Adam) of Vacaville, CA; 6 great-grandchildren, Justin Sherman, Ava and Max Burger, Sadie and Wyatt Williams and Jaime Martell. He is survived by his brother, Lawrence Reebie; and niece, Sandy.
Jerry moved to Yuba City in 1967, and worked for Moore Business Forms for 25 years. He then started his own business, Reebie’s Printing Company, and continued working another 25 years until selling his company.
He was an active member of the community i ncluding the Rotary Clubs of Yuba City and Marysville and the E.C. Powell Fly Fishers Club. He was also a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and volunteered at Mother Hubbard’s Food Cupboard.
Jerry loved his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He took them on many exciting adventures and taught his kids and grandkids how to water ski, snow ski and camp. He was always there when they needed him. He will be truly missed.
Graveside services will be held at Sierra View Memorial Park and Mortuary on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 11am. We will also be live streaming the service on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2c8wjr Sugwg
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jerry’s honor can be made to Mother Hubbard’s Food Cupboard at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
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Dr. James Andrew Setters of Browns Valley, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the age of 50 after a recent diagnosis of cancer.
James was born December 28, 1970 in San Antonio, TX to Lloyd and Joyce Setters. He graduated from
Lindhurst High School in 1989. He completed his undergraduate at Chico State. Completing his medical degree at Baylor Medical College in 1998. He was married to Liberty (Rice) in 1993. They enjoyed 27 years of marriage. He was a lifelong resident of the Yuba Sutter Area.
After having a serious medical issue and lengthy hospitalization as a teen he decided to become a physician. He truly understood the importance of the patient and doctor relationship. He chose private practice so he could spend quality time with his patients. He practiced medicine in the area for the last 20 years.
James was smart, witty, caring, l oved learning and helping others. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved riding his motorcycles and rebuilding old cars. He is loved and will be greatly missed.
James is survived by his wife Liberty; children, Levi, Lauren and Summer; father, Lloyd Setters; stepfather Jerry Williams; siblings, Renee Brown, Shannon Oxfeld, Shelly Williams, Matt Williams and Chris Williams; grandmother, Gladys Rasmussen; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Williams.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 pm on February 27, 2021 at Crossroads Community Church in Yuba City, CA. Eddie Simmons will officiate the ceremony. Friends and f amily are welcome to attend and celebrate James’ life.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larry Wenz. He passed away at Mercy San Juan Carmichael after a sudden Cerebral Aneurysm on Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9 days after his 66th birthday.
He was born January 15, 1955, to Bud and Hazel Wenz in Garberville, CA. At a young age the family relocated to Marysville, where he still lived. He was a friend to everyone he met, always lending a helping hand to those less fortunate.
At the age of 17 he joined the US Army, upon discharge, he worked i n t he automobile repair service. After his accident he was unable to return to work. He enjoyed working on his "Pride and Joy", his 1971 Camaro Z28 TIGGER, he had the car for 32 years before it was stolen out of his storage unit. He looked for that car until the day he died.
He is survived by his beloved soulmate and best friend of 25 years, Sheila Pedigo of Marysville; his cats; his son, Derek; his daughter, Jaime from a previous marriage; 2 grandsons; and a granddaughter on the way; his 2 sisters, Janet (Tom) Knighten, and Roberta Schaffsma (Bill) of Cottage Grove Oregon; several nieces and nephews; and best friend like a brother, Bryan Keyes of Marysville.
He is predeceased by his parents; brother, Jack; and sisters, Louise, and Carol.
Due to current stay at home and COVID 19, we will hold a memorial this summer.
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Jerry Wayne Lovell, a longtime resident of Yuba County, passed away on January 2, 2021, at Adventist Rideout Health. He was born February 19, 1938, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to George and Helen Lovell. He and his family moved to California in 1940, where they built their home in Arboga.
Jerry served 4 years in the US Navy station in San Diego on the USS Bennington. After his time i n the Navy he worked with his dad for Cubbler Logging. He then began his career with the Yuba City Post Office where he retired after 38 years of service.
He l oved camping with his family in Fort Bragg; his favorite place was Wagescreek, aka Westport Beach. He enjoyed family get togethers and attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sporting events. He was always their #1 fan.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna Lovell; t wo daughters, Lori Massey (Tony), and Lisa Hudgins (Rich); 5 grandchildren, Crystal Brugmann (Matt), Amanda Appelt (Josh), Dustin Massey (Shelby), Brianna Hudgins (Spencer), and Cyle Heiss (Hannah); 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Ivins; and brother, Randy Lovell.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Rhoades; sister, Sandra Duymovitch; brother, David Lovell, and t wo grandchildren.
Per Jerry's wishes there will be no service. A private family celebration of life will be held at a l ater date.
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On February 19, 2021, Kenneth C. Lux passed away peacefully due to complications from diabetes. He was surrounded by his beloved family.
Ken was born in 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Christian and Irene Lux. He was their fourth child and only son. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1957 and went on to attend the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, MO., where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.
Upon graduating, he accepted a position with the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) as a Civil Engineer in Marysville, CA. After working for a decade with Caltrans, he started his own company, Lux Engineering, with offices in both Yuba City and Colusa, until his retirement in 2010.
Ken was a member of the California Society of Professional Engineers and The Rotary Club, where he served as President and received the Paul Harris Fellow award. He also served on the Sutter County Fair Board. Ken was an active member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and a volunteer with the St. Andrews Presbyterian Food Pantry.
During his retirement years he and his wife Penny enjoyed traveling the world with their friends and spending time with their family - especially his grandchildren who made him very proud.
Ken is survived by Penny, his wife of 57 years, his son Mike (Adele), his daughter Kathleen (Gary) and his beloved grandchildren Samuel, Allison, Adeline, and Corbin; and his sister Irene Donnelly. He is preceded in death by his parents Christian and Irene Lux, his sisters Lavern Lux and Shirley Wilks.
Funeral arrangements will be private. In Ken's memory, his family suggests supporting the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Food Pantry in Yuba City, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Funeral Home.
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5/28/38 – 2/14/21 Marilyn T. Hopkins, 82, died on February 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. She was a mother, a beauty, a barrier breaker; a force of a woman who won’t soon be forgotten.
Marilyn was born in White Plains, NY, on May 28, 1938. She grew up in Springfield, MA, where she met and married Paul M. Hopkins, an officer in the U.S. Air Force.
In t he early ‘ 60s, Marilyn and her family moved to Clinton-sherman Air Force Base in Burns Flat, OK — a choice that would change the trajectory of her entire life. It was there, while taking her children to hunt for arrowheads and explore abandoned farmhouses, that she befriended local farmers. She became intrigued with how market prices were established for their goods, and soon devoted every spare moment to learning about the commodities market.
Desiring more than her role as a housewife, she set up an office in her kitchen: pinning up commodities charts inside her cabinets, making trades while making lunch. Eventually, she drove north to Chicago’s Mercantile Exchange, with dreams of trading on its floor — but was refused access because she was a woman.
To Marilyn, whose least favorite word was “no,” that refusal was like throwing gasoline on a fire. She grew even more determined to become a commodities trader, and i n 1970, when the family moved to Yuba City, CA, she got her foot in the door by working as a secretary at a brokerage firm.
Two years later, she took her brokerage exam and passed with flying colors, becoming one of the first licensed female commodities traders in the country. It was a fast-paced, high-stress job, and she loved every minute of it.
Tenacious, ambitious, and smart as a whip, Marilyn quickly moved up the ranks to join the world of elite commodities traders, later becoming an executive vice president at Shearson Lehman i n Sacramento. Each morning at 5 a.m., she’d head to the office, gathering around the squawk box with her high-dollar clients to make daring trades.
Upon her retirement in 1994, Marilyn and Paul moved to Marina del Rey, CA where she fulfilled her lifelong dream of living on the ocean. She continued to follow the market, though, trading stocks online every day (aside from the darn weekends, when the markets had the audacity to close).
Despite her enormous career success, Marilyn believed her greatest accomplishment was her children. She managed to juggle her roles as a l oving parent and a modernday career woman without ever appearing like she was juggling. She was truly someone who did it all, while always making her children feel like they came first.
Marilyn will be remembered as brilliant, confident, and fiercely independent, with a magnetic charm that drew in everyone she met. She was a study in contrasts: energetic yet introverted, tough yet compassionate, a loving Den mother and a fearless power broker rolled into one. If one thing could be said about her life, it’s that she never let anything stand in her way; t here wasn’t a door she couldn’t open with her charisma, her intelligence, and her determination.
Marilyn is predeceased by her husband