Tom Visel, 76, of Idyllwild, left this life Tuesday, Nov. 24 in his home while in the care of his family. He was born in Anaheim, California to Adele and Wesley Visel.He served the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. After the Navy, he met Karen Wallace, the love of his life. They married in…
Evelyn Ann Retamal, 85, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 6, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She will forever be remembered as a beloved matriarch with a gravity that drew many into her loving orbit and as a woman of incredible depth and goodness.After passing the California Bar in 1978, Evelyn and her…
On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, Eileen Adele Smith, 82, succumbed in Hemet to the effects of COVID-19, ending years of increasingly painful suffering from hemochromatosis, a hereditary disease. Adele was born to Arthur and Ebba Petznick in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she became an honored musician. She graduated from Wheaton…
Patricia Stastny, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 20 at her daughter’s home in La Quinta, California.She was born Aug. 10, 1934 to Irene and Forrest White in Nevada, Missouri. She married Robert Stastny on Feb. 15, 1957 and settled in Idyllwild in 1969 where they became part of a community they truly loved.Pat…
With extreme sadness, we share the passing of (Gladys) Adele Voell on July 25, 2020. She spoke to us with a soft voice, but if you listened closely, you would hear great words of wisdom. Born to Maud and Roy Nicolet in Cleveland, Ohio, she spent her early years helping to raise her younger siblings. Adele…
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Zutter Hynes died July 7, 2020. She was 82 years old. Bobbie was born in Hebron, Nebraska. Her mother, Lila, did not want to live in Nebraska, so she went to Los Angeles, California. After six months, Lila saved enough money to send for Bobbie, brother LeRoy, and husband August Roy Zutter….
Timothy Booker, of Idyllwild, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was 66 years old. Tim was born December 10, 1953 in Indiana. He left behind two sisters, Barbara and Debbie. He was a loving brother and friend of the community. Tim loved the hills like no other. His spirit will live on our mountain…
As the former owner of the Idyllwild Cafe and the chef/manager at Camp Ronald McDonald, Kelly Rood was a long-time member of the Idyllwild community. She touched many lives and built countless lasting friendships over the years. Throughout her life, people gravitated toward her, as she was a constant source of kindness and optimism. Kelly…
James Wilson Tanner passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Jim/Jimbo was born Sept. 5, 1937 to Lucile Hower and Jack Tanner. His father passed away when Jim was seven years old. His mother then married Rev. Herb Cies, who raised Jim and his siblings with much love. The Cies family lived on The Hill from…
Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Norma Gooding left us peacefully on Friday, June 19. Norma was born to Bob and Rosa (Cardin) Wingfield on Sept. 19, 1925 in Cushing, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of five daughters. During World War II while she was in high school, Norma’s sweetheart, Kenneth Gooding, came home on his…
