By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter Marilyn Hansen Weare, who with her husband Luther, purchased the Idyllwild Town Crier from founders Ernie and Betty Maxwell in 1971, died at the age of 92 on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. She was living in Yorba Linda at the time of her death. Born into a family of…
June LaMantia of Palm Desert passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in her home under hospice care on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. She was born June 14, 1934, in Plainfield, Illinois, attended the University of Colorado, and had successful careers as a high school career counselor in Belmont and in real estate sales…
Melvin William “Bill” Aussieker Jr. died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in St. George, Utah. He was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Marshall, Michigan, to Melvin William “Mel” and Doriss (Montrey) Aussieker. In 1957, the family moved to Palm Springs, where Bill was the recipient of many academic and athletic awards. He was co-captain of the…
Melvin William “Bill” Aussieker, Jr. died Nov. 8, 2016, in St. George, UT. He was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Marshall, MI, to Melvin William “Mel” and Doriss (Montrey) Aussieker. In 1957, the family moved to Palm Springs, CA, where Bill was the recipient of many academic and athletic awards. He was co-captain of the…
Both deceased some time ago, John in 2002, and Maxine in 2008. Both passed away quietly in Hemet. Mr. Dykes was born on State Street in Hemet, and years later became the only marshal of the now-defunct Hemet Judicial District. The Dykes family lived on the Hill from 1958 to 1972. John and Maxine have…
Heath “Bo” Bottomly was born in Chinook, Montana, on Sept. 30, 1919. He was a graduate of the University of Montana and the West Point class of 1944, and a decorated fighter pilot who served in the Pacific in World War II, and later in Vietnam and Thailand. Upon retirement from the Air Force, he…
Howard Wesley Brown, Idyllwild resident for more than 21 years, was born July 1, 1945 in Riverside, and passed away at Hemet Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. A Marine veteran and former owner of the Chevron Station, Howard was president of the Idyllwild Water District and vice president of the Idyllwild Fire…
If you knew my mother Zane, don’t be sad she passed away, be glad she’s no longer in pain. She fell and broke her left shoulder and hip. Surgery was performed the following day, then pneumonia had its way. Now, she’s in a wonderful world of Love and Light, as she reunites with many friends…
Richard Emery Doro, 85, left this world peacefully the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at the home he shared with his twin daughters. Born in Riverside in 1930, Mr. Doro settled into the Idyllwild community with his parents, Frank and Berenice Doro, after graduating from Palm Springs High School in 1948. After graduation, Mr….
Wayne Ebner was born Oct. 17, 1939, in Davidson, Michigan. He joined the Marine Corps at age 17 out of Camp Pendleton. He worked as a boiler engineer for Norris Industries for 22 years before becoming disabled due to a back injury. The family moved to Idyllwild in 2000. They have enjoyed 16 wonderful years…
