Obituaries

Paul Egertson’s Deep Legacy

From the January 21, 2011 Edition

Lutheran Bishop Emeritus Pushed for Full Inclusion of Gays in Religious Life

By Patric Hedlund

The Rev. Paul Egertson, Lutheran bishop emeritus of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Southwest California Synod, died last week …

In Loving Memory: Marguerite Louise Bartman

From the January 21, 2011 Edition

October 6, 1927 – January 6, 2011

Marguerite Louise Indy was born on October 6, 1927 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

She died of heart failure at her home in Lake of the Woods January 6. Marguerite …

Lannie Dean Webb

From the January 14, 2011 Edition

1936 – 2010

Lannie Dean Webb was born on August 8, 1936 in the San Joaquin Valley town of Dinuba, California, “the Raisin Capitol of the world,” as he often said. He passed away in …

Remembering Devin

From the January 14, 2011 Edition

On Tuesday, Jan. 18 join a candlelight vigil at Madd Bailey’s Pub starting at 8 p.m to honor Devin Storz (August 28, 1988 – January 18, 2010). His friends, “The Walking Dead,” will perform. The …

Ruth Mavis Coleman Ralphs

From the January 07, 2011 Edition

February 29, 1920 –December 30, 2010

As a leap-year baby, Ruth Mavis Ralphs celebrated 90 years of life with only 22 “official” birthdays. She died on December 30, 2010, just two months short of 91.

Susan Leila Hawbecker

From the January 07, 2011 Edition

February 14, 1949 to December 14, 2010

Born on the Day of Love, Susan’s life was just that, a life of love, compassion and laughter. Her extraordinary laughter would inspire a bright smile, if not …

Rochelle ‘Shelly’ Mason

From the December 31, 2010 Edition

November 19, 1952 -December 25, 2010

Beloved community leader and longtime Lake of the Woods resident Rochelle ‘Shelly’ Mason died on Christmas Day after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. She passed away peacefully with …

In Loving Memory: Edmund Anthony Mikolajewski

From the December 31, 2010 Edition

October 31, 1935 – December 10, 2010

Cheri Tucker and Jim Johnson of Frazier Park sadly announce the passing of Cheri’s father, Edmund Anthony Mikolajewski.

Edmund is survived by his loving wife Linda, daughters Cheri, …

Herbert Ivan ‘Pops’ Bartell

From the December 31, 2010 Edition

March 10, 1921 – December 13, 2010

Herbert Ivan “Pops” Bartell loved his coffee, flirted with the ladies, and made the town his extended family. He also enjoyed watching the auto races and football.

Herb …

Robert Thomas ‘Bob’ Miller

From the December 31, 2010 Edition

July 15, 1959 – December 18, 2010

Robert Thomas Miller died of a heart attack at his home in Pine Mountain on December 18. He was hard at work developing a new invention to make …