Obituaries: March 20, 2009

James Gurtowski

James Gurtowski, 69, of Anderson died Monday at home. He was born in Chicago, IL September 5, 1939.

Jim graduated from Libertyville High School and worked as a mechanic.

He lived and worked in the Bay Area of California and retired to Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his father, George, son Brett, and brother Pete.

He is survived by his Mother, Mae of Libertyville, IL, his Brother Geroge and sister Arlene. Jim is also survived by 6 children Guy, Kurt, Todd, Heather, Greg and Julie. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren Kevin, Hillary, Christopher, Kurtis Jr, Kenneth, Kennedy, Ian, Alexei, Shelden, Preston, and Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are pending with Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson.

Blanche Laws

Blanche Laws, 81, of Anderson died Wednesday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Alexander Taylor Jr.

Alexander Taylor Jr., 88, of Anderson died Wednesday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Lawncrest Chapel in Redding (222-1587).