July 31, 2002     Los Gatos, California Since 1881 Obituaries Charles Martin Los Gatos resident Charles Ralph Martin died in his home on July 8, following a long illness. He was 64. Born May 13, 1937, in Riverside, Martin was a graduate of Riverside High School, where he was chosen as a High School All-American football player in his senior year. After attending the USC and UC-Berkeley, he graduated from Utah State University with a degree in wildlife management. He worked as a high school science teacher for the Santa Clara Unified School District for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Sue Martin of Los Gatos; daughters Leann Hoogeveen of Clifton, Ohio, and Krissie Lindsey of San Jose; son Steve Martin of San Jose; brothers Jim Martin of Escondido and Bill Martin of Seattle, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Memorial services have been held. Phyllis Stepovich Phyllis Stepovich, who lived much of her life in Los Gatos and Saratoga, died June 25, four days before her 92nd birthday. A native of Willmar, Minn., Stepovich was a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Music, where she belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She taught music briefly before moving to Los Gatos in 1935 with her family. Three years later, she married local attorney George Stepovich, who preceded her in death. She was a member of PEO, an international philanthropic and educational women's organization, in which she made many friends. She was also active in the Los Gatos History Club, Montalvo Service League and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include Marcia Stepovich of Nevada City; son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Patricia Stepovich of Aptos; grandson Gregory Stepovich of Austin, Texas; siblings Marmion Bergtold of Los Gatos and Duane Reed of Corona Del Mar; and four nieces and nephews. Memorial services have been held. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1150 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 7-A, San Jose, 95128.