Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

December 15, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” KasheBetty was born into a farming family in Lidgerwood, North Dakota on May 9th, 1926. Her father Anton was a farmer while her mother Esther unfortunately died when Betty was six. Betty spent her youth in the Lidgerwood area until attending St. John’s College of Nursing in Fargo, where she graduated in 1948.Soon after finishing nursing school Betty...

December 14, 2016

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December 13, 2016

David ‘Dave’ Louis Witte was born to Louis and Janet ‘Jan’(Schmidt) Witte in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 30, 1958. He grew up in Glendale, Arizona with his parents, his older brother Terry, and his younger brother Tom. He loved playing sports when he was younger and always enjoyed watching and playing volleyball and golf. He graduated in 1982 from Northern...

December 12, 2016

Jeanne Katherine (Berg) Robinett Jeanne K. (Berg) Robinett was born to Theodore and Mary Weston Berg on December 8, 1930 in Huntington Park, CA, and passed away just after her 86th birthday on December 12, 2016. Jeanne was raised in Lynwood, California, where she graduated from Lynwood High school and Compton College. She was a resident of Lakewood for...

December 11, 2016

Maryann Frances McDonnell Couch was born on February 6, 1935 in Northampton, Massachusetts to Irene and Michael McDonnell. She was the second of four siblings: Frank, Margaret, and Jack. Her family relocated to California in 1951, where she attended St. Anthony’s High School and later Long Beach City College. Maryann soon fell in...

December 10, 2016

Vernis Winford Austin born August 6, 1916 in Maryville, TN and died December 10, 2016 in Lakewood, CA. Preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Irene M. (HARTZ) Austin, who died in 2005. Survived by 2 daughters, Sandra Ainley and Joanne Morley; 2 grandchildren, John and Jennifer Ainley; 2 great-grandchildren, Madison Ainley and Wyatt Rocha. Family services...

December 9, 2016

James H Edwards was born in Bethlehem, Georgia on December 11, 1936. He was the son of D.R. Edwards and Lucille Thomas.  Jim was a loving husband, wonderful father, exceptional grandfather, and irreplaceable friend and cherished his family dearly.  He was a hardworking man who loved to fish, cook, spend time with family, and showed...

December 8, 2016

CYNTHIA ANN O’NEIL JANUARY 17, 1947 – DECEMBER 8, 2016 Cindy was born in Merced, CA. She was raised in Rossmoor and graduated from Western High School. She lived in Lakewood over 40 years and retired from Long Beach Unified School District as a secretary in the attendance office and finished her career in the book room at Lakewood...

December 7, 2016

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December 6, 2016

Margaret {Calus} Hengehold was born in a snowy Wisconsin winter on December 15, 1929 to Cyriel and Alexa Calus. She was one of seven siblings: Lana, Henry, Ed, Joe, Ray, and Agnes. The Calus family moved to Detroit, Michigan, when Margaret was still in grade school. In later years, Margaret met and married a boy from the neighborhood, David...

December 4, 2016

Masako Williams was born in Japan, November 10, 1931. She was married to USN SKC Ernest Leon Williams. She is survived by her children Larry Williams from Fresno, Jerri Williams from Yucaipa, Dina Williams from Compton, CA and Robin and spouse Randy Cook from Flagstaff, AZ; Grandchildren Victoria and spouse Jeff Poulin from San Diego,...

November 30, 2016

Rolando “Rolo” Daniel Fraga passed away peacefully in his Long Beach home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 30th, at the age of 54. Rolando is survived by his mother, Maria Agustina of Miami, Florida; wife, Lisa and children, Sabrina, Liliana, Nicole and Nicholas of Long Beach; siblings Mayda of Miami and Armando of Torrance. Rolando is preceded in...

November 29, 2016

Ricky James Kovacs 12/13/64-11/29/16 Rick was born in Cleveland, OH to parents Russell Kovacs and Barbara Kovacs. He attended and graduated from Kenston High in 1983 then attended the local college. After college Rick joined the Navy and was stationed on USS JOHN A. MOORE. Over his career in the Navy he met some of his closest friends that...

November 29, 2016

????Alan Richard Coxson passed away on November 29, ?2016 at the age of 61 surrounded by his family.

Alan was born on October 15, 1955 in Estherville, Iowa the first-born son of Richard G. and Ferne Y. (Ellington) Coxson. He was baptized on October 22, 1955. He graduated from Mayfair High School in Lakewood, CA in 1973....

November 27, 2016

Mom, Mary or Sue (depending on when you knew her) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 28, 1937. She grew up with her four sisters, went camping with the Girl Scouts, played trumpet in the Marching Band and sang in the church choir with her parents. Sue was one of the early United Airlines stewardesses based in New...

November 27, 2016

Mary Ellyn (Dobb) Rowe of Long Beach, CA, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at home surrounded by her four sons, family and care-givers, after a long illness. Born in Muskegon, MI, on July 2, 1929 to John and Jean Dobb, Mary was a great student and athlete; she...