California

LeRoy “Roy” Adam Bieber peacefully met his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2025, in Vacaville, California, at the age of 90. A celebration of life will be from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Crescent City Elks Lodge at 359 H Street. Roy was born on June 26, 1934, in Lakefield, Minnesota, to Henry and Ida Bieber. He grew up alongside his siblings Clarence, Herbert, Dorothy and Lillian, all of…

Rev. Cynthia Jo McDowell, age 82, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away Dec. 21, 2024. Her children and many grandchildren were able to be at her bedside at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she succumbed to a stroke she had suffered a few days earlier. A meaningful gathering of worship, Bible readings, and memories was held at Cynthia’s bedside. Her remains will be interned at…

Kenneth Cragoe, 90, of Borrego Springs, California, passed away July 6. Ken was born April 8, 1934, to William Albert (Bert) and Grace Cragoe in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Luverne High School and graduated in 1952. He joined the Army and served in the Military Police unit in Austria. Ken attended Mankato State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business…