1926—2019 Charles Russell “Chuck” Ball who died March 4, 2019, at Marin General Hospital, was a man of few words and great achievements. He would say his greatest accomplishment was convincing his wife of 67 years, Cathy (d. Oct 2013), to marry him. He was also proud of their five children. Born in Long Beach, CA in 1926, he was the son of Ruth and Chuck Ball who met in the oil fields of southern California. The family moved to Bakersfield where he was later to follow in...

John “Gary” Garrettson Belcher, Sr. died peacefully at home, on his beloved Gordon Valley Ranch in Napa, California at the age of 86. Gary is survived by his children Paul (Mika), Carrie Berger (Roger), Camille Harrison (Roger), Debbie, John Jr. and Mark.  His grandchildren Jennie Martin, Katie Hankins, Adam Berger, Airon Harrison, Takumi and Miku Belcher; and his great grandchildren Sofia Manke-Piaseczny and Hylo Hankins.  Gary is also survived by his brother Frank G....

Ann Doris Ripley passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 at home with her 4 children at her bedside. She was born in Brooklyn, Michigan of parents Alvin & Zera Mohr on July 1, 1922. She was a wonderful homemaker, great cook & had many friends that she loved. But the love of her life was her family. She is survived by her 4 children, son Ron Ripley wife Patricia, son Martin Ripley, wife Diana, daughter Judy Clemons & daughter Kelly Doheny, husband Darryl. She had 10...

Catherine Schimmer lost her battle to cancer on March 10, 2019, surrounded by family. Catherine was born October 12, 1953 in Anchorage Alaska. At 6 months old, she moved with her family to Napa, CA, where she grew up graduating class of 1971 from Siena High School. She worked as a drafter for Pacific Bell for several years. Catherine met her husband John in September 1977. On July 4, 1981, they were married and her dream of becoming a mom was fulfilled by caring for John’s son, Eric....

Lloyd Vernon Huckfeldt 1941-2019 Lloyd (Huck) Huckfeldt 77, passed away peacefully in his Napa home on February 26, 2019.  His family and members of Continuum Care Hospice provided him with daily comfort and care until he succumbed to a six-month battle with bladder cancer.  Lloyd is survived by his son Don Huckfeldt, daughter in law Ann, granddaughters Lexi and Halle, brother Dick Huckfeldt (Liane) Missouri/Arizona and nieces Tracie and Tana.  He was predeceased by his...

  Beverly June Kastan, 86, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on March 5, 2019. Her daughters were by her side. Beverly was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 31, 1932, to Chester and Yvonne Nissen. Beverly graduated from Vallejo High School, and then went on to Franklin Hospital school of Nursing in San Francisco, and Napa Valley College. She worked at S&K Chevrolet, Redwood Homes, Berglund Inc, to name a few. Her biggest accomplishment is opening, with her daughter, The...

Teresa Ann Drake passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2019 at her home in Napa. She was born April 19,1955. Teresa was the daughter of Mary Van der Vieren of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Mother to children Ashley Armstrong and Jonathan Drake. Teresa was born and raised in Florida and attended North Miami Senior High School. She later graduated Nursing School from Pacific Union College in Angwin. After working as a nurse in hospitals she transitioned into Hospice Nursing. This was where she...

Jimmy “Jim” Roland Wagner, known as J. Roland Wagner, during his career as an attorney, was born on August 12, 1937 in Aromas, California. Jim was predeceased by his loving mother, Glenda Darline Hughes (1915-2012) and his father, Benjamin "Rex" Wagner (1910- 1958). Jim spent most of his childhood In San Jose and was a very accomplished musician. He exceled on the piano, trombone, saxophone, drums and bugle. He was also a competitive cyclist, eventually competing at a...

Peacefully departed this life February 28, 2019. Affectionately known as Daddy, Dad, GrandDad, GrandFather, GreatDad, and Uncle Greg to his family, he helped raise several generations of Militantes. Growing up in Hawaii, Greg and Evelyn moved their family to California, finally settling in Napa in 1969. A graduate of Farrington High School, Greg joined what became the Military Sealift Command as a steward and retired as a Chief Engineer. A world traveler and accomplished photographer, he...

Arlene Marguerite Wieken Haupt was born March 4, 1934 to Roy and Marguerite (Nebbitt) Wieken in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the 5th child born into the family but only the second to survive. She was welcomed by her 9 year old sister, Muriel Josephine, and was followed 2 years later by her brother Warren Edmund. After college (U of M) in 1956, she ventured west to California & roomed with two college friends who were living in La Jolla (San Diego) California. Arlene met her true love,...