Robert (Bob) Petkin passed away in his home in Rancho Mirage on May 31, 2011. His beloved wife, Shirley Mae, was at his side. Born Dec. 6, 1927, Bob was a self-made man who overcame a difficult childhood and became a successful real estate developer, but that success was just part of his life. As…
Edgar Esteban Hernandez Lopez entered eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Edgar was born Tuesday, May 26, 1987, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Edgar enjoyed spending time with his family and was a very loving person. He was very artistic and had a passion for music. His piano teacher, Mary Austin, encouraged him to pursue…
Paula Rosanne Rumler, 60, born in Minneapolis Minn. on Dec. 6, 1950, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on May 14, 2011. Paula moved to Idyllwild, Calif., from San Francisco in August of 1973 with her son, Freddie. She enjoyed children, music, gardening, sewing and crafts. She worked as a waitress and…
Idyllwild resident Lin Carlson died in Macao while visiting relatives of another Idyllwild resident Alex Wilson. She died in a hospital after collapsing in a house in a small Asian seaport in China. Cause of death was not known at that time. Family and friends may plan a memorial service at a later date.
Robert Dean Stastny, Idyllwild resident for 46 years, passed away on April 10, 2011. By his side was his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia. Bob was an avid golfer and bowler. He loved astronomy and the telling of a good story with his beloved cigar and a drink in hand. He is survived by…
Lori Sorkin Farrell, daughter of Al and Roni Sorkin, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2011, in Hudson, Mass. Lori was born Aug. 14, 1966, in Canoga Park, Calif. She attended the Idyllwild preschool program and elementary school during the 1970s. She is survived by her husband, Brian, and their 10-year-old twins,…
Leroy Davis passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in Rexburg, Idaho. He was born October 26, 1930 in Eden to a large family. He loved the mountains, where he mined for many years in a places like Triumph, Silver Star Queen, and the Hoo Doo in Custer County, among a few. He owned and…
The Town Crier received word that former Pine Cove resident Patrick Daniel “Dan” Finn collapsed and died while playing his drums Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in Alfred, N.Y. He was 26 years old. Dan was born to Denny and Melody Finn on Aug. 16, 1984. The family left the Hill and moved to Arboles, Colo….
Devon R. “Chink” Klingler, 90, of Rancho Cucamonga and Idyllwild, died in his sleep February 22, 2011 at the home of his daughter and full-time caregiver, Susan. He was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Elkhart, Ind., to Lee and Flossie Klingler. Chink, the second of three boys, had an active childhood climbing trees, flying box…
Nancy Jackson Freese Brown Millsap died Jan. 21, 2011. She was born March 28, 1928 in New Haven, Conn., to Carl and Dorothy Freese. She was a proud member of DAR [Daughters of the American Revolution]. In 1949, Nancy graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in history. In 1950, she married Broadman Brown…
