Henry “Bubba” Schmidt passed away on January 17, 2021 at 66 years old in Ripon, CA after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Debbie Schmidt and his daughter, Samantha as well as his mother, Dorine Schmidt, sister Mary (Bill) Hogan, and brother Paul (Tammy) Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his brothers Derek “Squeaker” Schmidt and David “Pokey” Schmidt.  Bubba was born in Stockton,...

Alice Jeanette Steigenga, Age 85, finished her earthly race and entered heaven on January 15, 2021. Alice was born, raised and lived her life in Ripon, CA.  Born to John and Susie Nykamp in the house her carpenter-father had completed earlier in ’35, Alice met her future spouse/late husband, Joseph Jr. Steigenga, prior to entering Ripon Christian Schools.  They grew up together, as their parents, the Nykamps and the Rev. & Mrs....

Gladys Hazenberg graduated to Glory on January 13, 2021 in Escalon, CA at the age of 92.  Gladys was born on April 15, 1928 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Gladys was the daughter of Arie and Bessie Verschoor.  Gladys has been a resident of Escalon for the past 75 years. Gladys lived as a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus.  She was a devout Christian and a member of Escalon Christian Reformed Church.  She also loved and cared for her family above all else.  Gladys...