United States High School Yearbooks by County
LUPER
Verna Lee Luper
Verna Lee Luper died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland at age 70.
Mrs. Luper was born in Bay City, Texas to James and Opal (Rose) Postell. She was a 20-year employee of the Placer Union High School District, working as a cafeteria manager at the Placer and Colfax high schools.
Survivors include Mrs. Luper's husband of 55 years, Fred Luper of Auburn; her daughters, Donna Luper of Woodland and Brenda Johnson of Lincoln; her son, Fred Patrick Luper of Suisun; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Opal Croissant of Rumsey; her brothers, Roy Postell of Woodland and James M. Postell of Green River, Wyo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, James Eldridge Luper.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Luper's name be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Services: A celebration of Mrs. Luper's live is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 124 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will be at Newcastle District Cemetery in Newcastle. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
LUTGENDORF
Marten Lutgendorf
Marten Lutgendorf died in Chico of natural causes on June 17, 2000. Born April 18, 1920, to Otto and Everdina Lutgendorf in the Netherlands, he was 80 years old.
He served 21 years in the Merchant Marines and attained the rank of Master Mariner. He married Helga van Santen and was actively involved with Boy Scouts and Little League when his sons were young. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf and handicrafts for his children and he and his wife were editors of a retirement center monthly newsletter.
He is survived by his wife, Helga of Paradise; his two sons, Gary and Marty, both of Fallbrook; two daughters, Eleanor Low of Woodland and Beverly Ladouceur of San Ramon; one brother, Alex L. Lutgendorf of Tucson, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 925 American Way, Paradise, CA 95969.
A private inurnment will be held in Paradise under the direction of Chapel of the Pines.
LUTH
Geraldine Elaine (Brown) Luth (1st of 2 obituaries)
Born in Woodland June 10, 1920 - God took home a special Angel March 9, 2006.
She lived an American Life.
There was a lot of love, but not much money, growing up on Depot Street (Woodland).
She was a 1939 grad of Woodland High and soon thereafter was so happy to find a good job as a telephone operator.
During WWII she found time to volunteer (after work) to look for enemy planes we feared would attack our homeland.
She and her only sibling (her brother Bob) bought their parents their home during WWII for $900 (36 monthly $25 payments no interest).
She found love - and married Ed Luth - in 1954. Her son was born
9.5 months after the wedding (Steve 1955).
They lived several years in Woodland and 1957 took them to Sacramento in search of better work for Ed.
God gave them a daughter that year (Susan 1957).
Ed wanted Jerry to now be a stay-at-home MOM, and that made her very happy.
Life was swell on Bradford Drive - a vibrant newer postwar neighborhood filled with young families.
She went back to work when Steve needed braces, and eventually retired with 30 years of service from Pacific Bell.
She honestly never had an unkind word for anyone.
The couple lived Christian lives and especially loved their church family at St. Paul's Lutheran where they were members well over 40 years.
They were blessed, by Susan and the Lord, with grandchildren, Stephanie and Kristin.
She is also survived by her lifelong friend and sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Brown.
Ed went home first in 1998, as Jerry courageously fought a 10-year long battle with Alzheimer's.
We are so grateful to her caregivers at Golden Dove Care Home (especially Angela and Sandra) where she lived since 1997.
Her celestial homecoming was also preceded by that of her loving parents, Joseph and Bessie Brown; her wonderful brother, Bob; and many members of the Newman and Caldera families.
Jerry's was a life well-lived and we, her loved ones, will try to live by her example and trust in the Lord that we will all be together again.
Friends and family are invited to visitation Thursday, March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nicoletti Funeral Home (5401 Folsom Ave., Sacramento) and to her Christian burial (Friday at 1 p.m.) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (59th and Broadway, Sacramento).
Please consider a donation to The Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers at www.alz.org.
Geraldine Elaine (Brown) Luth (2nd of 2 obits.)
Geraldine Elaine (Brown) Luth died at Golden Dove Care Home Thursday, March 9, 2006 at age 85.
Mrs. Luth was born in Woodland June 10, 1920 to Joseph and Bessie Brown.
She was a 1939 grad of Woodland High and soon thereafter worked as a telephone operator.
During World War II she found time to volunteer after work to look for enemy planes.
After having two children, she was a stay-at-home mother. Later, she worked for Pacific Bell and eventually retired after 30 years of service.
She was a member for more than 40 years of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sacramento.
Survivors include Mrs. Luth's daughter, Susan; her son, Steve; her grandchildren, Stephanie and Kristin; and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Ed Luth; her parents, Joseph and Bessie Brown; and her brother, Bob.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Luth's name be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 530 Bercut Drive, Suite A, Sacramento, 95814 or www.alz.org.
Services: A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Friday, March 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 59th and Broadway, Sacramento.
Nicoletti Culijis and Herberger Funeral Home of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.
LUYET
Maude Luyet
Maude Luyet died Sept. 26, 2001, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital in Woodland after a short illness. Born in Shiloh, Ark., on June 6, 1914, she was 87 years old.
She had lived in Woodland since 1947, and worked as a bus driver for Yolo County schools for more than 20 years before retiring in 1976.
She had lived the past five years at The Californian Retirement Residence in Woodland. She attended daily the Yolo County Adult Day Health Center in Woodland until her illness. She enjoyed listening to music, daily readings, crafts, playing bingo and interacting with her friends.
She was an active member of the Woodland Church of Christ, where she attended services for the past four years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Luyet, who died in 1996.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Jennelle of Fairfield; son, Ron Luyet of Foster City; granddaughter, Tammy Day of Vacaville; and great-granddaughter, Ashley Day of Vacaville. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McNary's Funeral Home, 458 College Ave. in Woodland. A graveside service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Monument Hill Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. John Wilkerson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Yolo County Adult Day Health Center, 20 N. Cottonwood St., Woodland, CA 95695.
LYNCH
Frieda Lynch
Frieda Lynch died in her home in The Californian, Woodland Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at age 86.
Born Oct. 9, 1915, in Enid, Okla., Mrs. Lynch was the daughter of the late Henry and Margret Keihn. She was a Yolo County resident since 1937. She and her first husband were dairy farmers in Winters for 13 years from 1948 to 1961 and then farmed alfalfa until 1968 when he passed away. She sold Avon for a few years from 1968 to 1972. She was married to Mr. Cliff Leach for two years. They lived in Woodland for a short time and then made their home in San Diego. She moved back to Woodland and in 1982 married Mr. Nathaniel W. Lynch. She was a former member of the Cow Bells in Winters and was a member of Eastern Star in Woodland. According to her family members, "she was an avid gardener and loved to play cards. She played in bridge groups and also played Pinocle.
Mrs. Lynch was survived by her husband of 20 years, Nathaniel Wiltse Lynch of Woodland. He passed away within one hour of her at the Cottonwood Healthcare Facility in Woodland; son, Don Penner and wife Janet of Quincy; daughter-in-law, Elise Penner of Woodland; grandchildren, Tim Penner of Woodland, Tom Penner of Colorado, Toby Penner of Eagle Point, Ore. and Stephanie DeBo of Woodland; brother, Walter Kiehn of Sacramento as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Floyd Penner in 1952 and Kenneth D. Penner in 2001; husbands, Edwin Penner in 1968 and Cliff Leach in 1976; brothers, Ruben, Helmuth, and Herb Kiehn.
Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Lynch no services are scheduled.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
LYNCH
Nathaniel Wiltse Lynch
Nathaniel Wiltse Lynch died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Cottonwood Healthcare Center, Woodland less than one hour after his wife of 20 years, Frieda Lynch at The Californian, Woodland. Mr. Lynch was 97 years of age.
Born Aug. 11, 1904, in Floyd County, Iowa, Mr. Lynch was the son of the late Walter and Nettie Lynch. He moved to Woodland in 1971 after retiring. He was a machinist for 54 years and worked for Western Gear in Southern California. After he retired he worked for Heidrick Farms and was instrumental in restoring the farm equipment that is featured at the Heidrick Ag Museum in Woodland. In 1999, he was honored at a recognition dinner given in honor of those who helped make the dream of this museum come true. A plaque in his name was placed at the museum.
Mr. Lynch is survived by his son, Ronald Lynch and wife Mary of Calistoga; stepson, Don Penner and wife Janet of Quincy; grandchildren, Jecque A. Collins of San Leandro, Devon Rice of Calistoga, Ronna Williams of Stockton and Stephanie DeBo of Woodland. Also surviving him are three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, Kenneth D. Penner in 2001.
Respecting the wishes of Mr. Lynch no services are scheduled.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
