Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

John "Jack" Patrick Courtney

John "Jack" Patrick Courtney

Feb 7, 2024

John “Jack” Patrick Courtney , 74, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Long Beach, CA after a valiant fight with cancer. He was our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Jack was born in Lowell, MA on September 8, 1949, to Marion and Patrick Courtney. He attended Lowell’s St. Patrick's...

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler

Jan 29, 2024

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler passed away on Jan 29,2024, at the age of 88.

He was a dedicated family man and leaves behind 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was a veteran of the Us Air Force and after service  had a long  and dedicated career as a Civil Servant with the United...

Geraldine Prince

Geraldine Prince

Jan 28, 2024

Geraldine Hervey was born on June 12, 1941, to Frankie and Sammie Hervey in Lone Oak, Texas. She was the sixth of seven children. The Lone Oak residence of the Hervey's was always busy and full of family members as her older nieces and nephews were raised in the home alongside Geraldine and her younger brother.

The...

Susanne Marie Neumann

Susanne Marie Neumann

Jan 25, 2024

Susanne (Susie) Marie Neumann, 67, of Lakewood, CA suddenly passed away at her home on January 25, 2024.  Her loss is completely unexpected, and her family is profoundly saddened.  She is now home with Jesus.

Susie was born on October 16, 1956 to Robert and Della Neumann of Bellflower.  She attended Bethany Lutheran School and graduated from...

William Campbell Jr.

William Campbell Jr.

Jan 24, 2024

William Campbell Jr , 93, passed away on January 24th 2024 at his home in Long Beach, CA surrounded by his family.

Son of Henrietta Campbell (Loya), and William John Campbell, he was born August 20, 1930 in San Pedro , CA. He attended Banning High School in Wilmington, CA and...

Robert H. Dickison

Robert H. Dickison

Jan 23, 2024

Robert Dickison, Born in Baker, Oregon on April 7, 1928, to Merton and Eathel Dickison, passed in Long Beach, California on January 23, 2024.

Graduating from Linfield College with his bachelor’s degree, Robert was drafted to serve in the Korean war, where he served fourteen months.

After returning home, he achieved his master’s degree from...

Patricia "Pat" Nichols

Patricia "Pat" Nichols

Jan 20, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Nichols was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed peacefully at home on January 20, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on September 24, 1930 to Walter and Lelia Elgin in Towanda, Illinois and was the youngest of 7 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, 2 brothers...

Lawrence Steve Romero

Lawrence Steve Romero

Jan 19, 2024

Our beloved father Lawrence (Larry) Romero passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 65. He is survived by his son Redolfo Romero, daughter Raquel Romero, former wife Betty Gonzalez, grandchildren Roman, Alexandria, Ryan and Rudy Romero, his sisters Debra Ramirez, Margaret Romero, and brother Thomas Cordell. He was preceded in death by mother, Maria (Mary) Romero,...

Frances Campas Magdaleno

Frances Campas Magdaleno

Jan 17, 2024

Frances Magdaleno was called home to heaven on the evening of January 17th, 2024. She was the second of seven children born to Henry and Martina “Marty” Campas on February 23, 1938 in San Gabriel. At the age of eighteen she was introduced to Thomas Magdaleno, who would become her adoring husband of over 66 years and the father...

Joseph Mark Stilinovich

Joseph Mark Stilinovich

Jan 15, 2024

Joseph, better known as Joe or Joey, was born in Huntington Beach, CA and passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2024. Joe spent most of his childhood in West Covina, CA where he attended Edgewood High School. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Master’s Degree in Emergency Service Administration from California State University...

Edna Margaret Sandoval

Edna Margaret Sandoval

Jan 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Margaret Sandoval, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend. Edna departed the world peacefully on January 10th, 2024.

Edna is survived by her sister Theresa Sandoval. Her legacy lives on through her 3 children: Patricia, Michael Jr., and...

Shirley Lou Stejskal

Shirley Lou Stejskal

Jan 9, 2024

Shirley L. Stejskal , 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2024 in Norwalk, California. Shirley was born in Tobias, NE to Dennis and Annette Pratt on May 24, 1936. She married Dallas Stejskal on June 20, 1954 in Tobias, NE. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shirley worked...

Janet Claire Stutzman

Janet Claire Stutzman

Jan 8, 2024

Janet Claire Sheehy Stutzman was born 89 years ago in Kansas City, MO. Janet was a cherished wife of Kenneth Lorne Stutzman for sixty-five years. Loving mother of daughters Pamela Ash, Kathy Correnti, Susie Bennett and Cindy Cataline. Grandmother of fourteen children and great grandmother of twenty-one children. Janet was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 64 years....

John B. Hogan

John B. Hogan

Jan 8, 2024

John “Bobby” Hogan , age 86, peacefully passed on to his eternal rest on January 8, 2024 in Cerritos, California. He was born to the late Johnny Hogan and Exie B. Mahoney on March 22, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Shortly after being born, he was placed in the loving care of his great aunt, the late Eliza...

Lorence Carr

Lorence Carr

Jan 7, 2024

And now I’m glad I didn’t know

The way it all would end

The way it all would go

Our lives are better left to chance

I could have missed the pain

But I’d have had to miss the dance”

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Anthony Ross Jr.

Anthony Ross Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Anthony Ross Jr. was born in Akron, Ohio on August 2, 1938, passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 85. Anthony moved to California at the age of 10. He graduated from South Gate High School. Married his high school sweetheart Helen Markle on June 13, 1959. They lived in Garden Grove and raised their three...

Paul William Bellenbaum

Paul William Bellenbaum

Jan 7, 2024

Our beloved brother Paul Bellenbaum went to the Lord on Sunday evening, January 7, 2024, due to heart failure, he was 71 years old.

Paul played football at St. John Bosco High School, which were the best years of his life. After graduating he attended Cerritos College and earned associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Accounting. He...