Maureen Kirk, Chico Mayor Turned County Supervisor, Dead at 78

Former Butte County Supervisor, Chico Mayor Maureen Kirk passes away at 78

Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds confirmed with Action News Now that former Chico Mayor Maureen Kirk passed away on Monday

Maureen Kirk, Chico mayor turned county supervisor, dead at 78

Local leaders from both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of former Chico Mayor and Butte County Supervisor Maureen Kirk, a public servant perhaps even prouder of her roles of mom and grandma.

Maureen Kirk, Chico mayor turned county supervisor, dead at 78

Local leaders from both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of former Chico Mayor and Butte County Supervisor Maureen Kirk, a public servant perhaps even prouder of her roles of mom and grandma.

Laurenna R. Rinehart, 78

Laurenna R. Rinehart, 78, of Markle, passed away on Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2025, at Markle Health Care in Markle. Laurenna was born on Aug. 17, 1947, in Fort Wayne, to the late Lester and Vilena (Herbst) Carey. She was united in marriage to Neil W. Rinehart on Nov. 10, 1967, in Yoder, and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2013. Laurenna was a former member of Woodburn Missionary Church and Hope Missionary Church, where she served as a Sunday…

Maureen Kirk, Chico mayor turned county supervisor, dead at 78

Local leaders from both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of former Chico Mayor and Butte County Supervisor Maureen Kirk, a public servant perhaps even prouder of her roles of mom and grandma.