Obituaries

Loutinea Elizabeth Niehues, 90

Loutinea Elizabeth Niehues died at her home near Willows on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The fourth of seven children, she was born in Loleta to John and Frances Leonardo on May 13, 1931.

She grew up in the Ferndale area. Her family moved to Glenn County in 1945, establishing a dairy in the Bayliss area.

Known by most as simply “Louie,” she attended and graduated from Willows High School. She met and married Alphonse Niehues and they had eight children: Allen (Teresa), Donna Bassetti (Stino), Anthony (Evelyn), Barbara Leach (Tim), Lynette Carroll (Steve), Gregory (Connie), Michael (Janet) and John (Lorie).

Her family became her life’s work. She loved her children, and she was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.

She loved to cook and her hospitality to her family and guests was always 5-Star quality. She was a devoted member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church and the Young Ladies Institute (YLI).

Over the years, she volunteered countless hours to the convalescent home, blood bank, thrift shop, and her church.

She is survived by two sisters, Evelyn Mendes and Dolores Amaro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al; sisters Frances Mendes, and Mary McArdle; and brothers John and Frank Leonardo.

A Rosary is to be recited and a Catholic Mass is to be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, with a graveside service to follow at the Catholic cemetery. Following the graveside, a reception is planned at the parish’s McGoldrick Hall. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to donate in Louie’s name, the family suggests contributions be made to St. Monica YLI, the Bayliss Volunteer Fire Department, or St. Monica’s church flower fund.

Bernice Zoller, 86

Surrounded by her family, Bernice Zoller died in her home in Princeton on Thursday, March 3, 2022. A Colusa County native, she was born to Eddie and Dulinda Torres at the Colusa Hospital on Nov. 25, 1935.

Growing up in Princeton, she graduated from Princeton High School in 1952. After high school, she joined the workforce, holding a couple of unique jobs, including the local phone company and bookkeeping for IG Zumwalt Machinery Store in Colusa.

She met the love of her life, Ralph Zoller, and the two were married on June 28, 1958, at St .Joseph’s Catholic Church in Princeton. Together, they settled on the Torres family farm, where she proudly became a hard-working housewife and bobtail truck driver during rice harvest.

A staple of the Princeton community throughout her life, she was a member of the Princeton Altar Society, supporter of the Princeton Fire Department, and an avid reader at the Princeton Library. She enjoyed gardening, volunteering at the annual Portuguese Picnic in Princeton, cooking family dinners, and annual family trips to Fort Bragg.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was integral in the lives of her children and grandchildren, and found great joy being present for all life events, both big and small. She loved her family more than anything.

She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, and friend to all those she met, and she will be sorely missed. Her warmth and kindness will live long in the hearts of the countless people who loved her.

Bernice is survived by her son, Jimmie (Theresa) Zoller of Princeton; daughter, Linda (Greg) Hansen of Princeton; grandchildren, Justin (Krista), Chad, Brianna Zoller, Cody (Elizabeth), and Amanda Hansen; and great-grandchildren, Chloe Zoller and Kaisley Hansen. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph Zoller, and loving parents, Eddie and Dulinda.

A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at McNary-Moore Chapel, with a rosary at 7 p.m. A Catholic Mass is planned for celebration at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Colusa.

A graveside service is to follow immediately at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1741 Wescott Road, Colusa. Memorial contributions can be made in Bernice’s name to the Princeton Altar Society, Princeton Library (P.O. Box 97, Princeton CA 95970), Princeton Fire Department (P.O. Box 176, Princeton CA 95970), or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service FD-410, http://www.mcnarymoorefuneralservice.com.