Wilhelmina “Willy” Marie Parsons, 58, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2023 in Stockton.  Willy was born on December 26, 1964 in Madera, CA to parents, Ted and Ann DeHoop.  She has been a resident of Ripon for the past 56 years.  Willy graduated from Ripon High School, class of 1983.  She worked hard to get her Master’s degree and finally became a licensed marriage family therapist.  She loved everyone and had a smile that lit up the...

Paul Lawrence Calkins, 68, of Ripon/Salida California, passed away on November 20, 2023 due to complications from severe Pneumonia  Paul was born in Bishop, California on November 10, 1955. After graduating from Bishop High School, he moved to the Central Valley and earned a Bachelors of Art from California State University Stanislaus and a Masters of Divinity from Fresno Pacific University. He married Terri Lee Halvorson in 1983 and was preceded in death by her in 2001. Paul was a...

Anna Elizabeth Kinzie was born to James and Katherine (Metzger) Wolf on Aug. 19, 1926.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 14, 2023 at the age of 97. She was united in marriage to Ray S. Kinzie in 1946.  They enjoyed 55 years together before his passing. She had a special gift for hospitality, hosting many people in her home.  She was a wonderful homemaker. She is survived by her 3 sons, Roger (Jeanette), Delbert (Cheryl), Wes (Heidi), 1 daughter, Annette...

Deborah June Hawkins passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 in Escalon, CA surrounded by her family and friends, at the age of 62. Deborah was born on June 14, 1961 to Evelyn Joyce and Jonathan Rayford Pearce in San Diego, California. Deborah lived the majority of her life in Escalon, CA. The most important thing in her life was her children and family. Her favorite pastimes were reading, photography, writing and journaling. She dabbled in karate with her children and even gained her...

Bonnie Booz March 13, 1942 – November 07, 2023 Bonnie Booz entered into the presence of our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2023 in Ripon, California at age 81. She was born on March 13, 1942 as Bonnie Postma in Alameda, California. Bonnie moved to Ripon in 1975 and has been a resident ever since. She loved spending time with her family, reading, studying the bible and crocheting. She enjoyed many family vacations in the mountains. She spent most of her life dedicated to her five...

Linda Mae Fleming, 83, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2023 in Escalon, CA. Linda was born September 9, 1940 to parents, Randolph and Marie Swenson in Berkeley, CA. She was a resident of Escalon for more than 20 years. Linda is survived by her two sons, Mike Fleming of Meridian and Robert Fleming of Escalon; grandson, Mikie Fleming of Meridian; niece, Debbie of Modesto and sister, Nancy Isler of San Ramon. She will dearly missed by all who knew and loved...