Pamela Fojtik (nee Killingsworth), beloved wife of Charles “Chic” Fojtik and 12-year Idyllwild resident, passed away on Christmas Day in 2016. She had been struggling for several years with a breathing disorder and a weakened heart. Born in Alabama in 1948, she was raised by her grandparents until moving to Lakeland, Florida. Pamela attended Florida…
It is with deepest sadness our Mother Patricia Anne Kane Morris Hair passed away in Hemet on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2016. She had just celebrated her 88th birthday. Her health had been declining over the past few months. Mom’s pain is no more. Born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Long Beach, only child of Bill…
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…
