Obituaries

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 …

Poem for Susan Hawbecker

From the December 24, 2010 Edition

Susan, 61 was found deceased at her home, Thursday, Dec. 16. A friend writes that “Everyone who knew her loved her laugh.” Her niece, Pam Yancey, said, “Susan has moved to heaven to laugh with …