Obituaries

Andrew John Benz (6/6/1954 – 1/21/2026)

Andrew John Benz, born June 6, 1954, unexpectedly passed away on January 21, 2026. He was the son of Albert Benz and Ellen Duggan, and one of five children born to them.

After spending …

Gladys Dekoski Horvet (1/22/1935 to 1/16/2026)

Gladys Dekoski Horvet passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born and raised on a farm in Parisville, Michigan, which instilled in her a love of gardening …

Kathleen Molloy-Phillips – April 5, 1948 – July 28, 2025

From the September 26, 2025 Edition

Kathleen Molloy-Phillips was born April 5th, 1948 and passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in Downey, California. Kathleen leaves behind her husband Dennis, Five children; Dennis, Kathleen, Gary, Kelly …

Christina Pennella Memorial Announcement

From the August 15, 2025 Edition

Christina Rippchen Pennella

AUGUST 17, 1956 – JUNE 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and mother, Christina (Chris) Rippchen Pennella.

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Judith Cassis, January 29, 1959 – July 12, 2025

From the August 15, 2025 Edition

The community lost a hero. Beloved by many, Judith Cassis had been an inspiration to countless artists, writers and women in general. Her motto was “Follow your own path” and she tried to instill that …

Christina Rippchen Pennella 1956-2025

From the August 8, 2025 Edition

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and mother, Christina (Chris) Rippchen Pennella. Chris was born August 17th, 1956, in Santa Monica to Robert (Bob) and Gretchen (née …

Cathy Wallace August 5, 1950 – May 15, 2025

From the July 25, 2025 Edition

Cathy Wallace, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,and friend to all she met, transitioned from this life to her eternal life with Jesus on May 15, 2025. If you had the privilege of meeting Cathy, …