Obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Frank O. Stutler, Jr., born in Big Stone City, South Dakota, passed away with his family at his side just one week after the passing of his beloved wife, Audrey.

On April 23, 1960, he married Audrey M. Storm of Milbank, South Dakota, and together they built a loving home in San Diego, California, where they raised their three daughters: Susie,...

Mar 17, 2026

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Mar 11, 2026

Msgr. Roger A. Lechner

1940 – 2026

The Reverend Monsignor Roger A. Lechner, a devoted priest, died March 11, 2026 at the age of 85 in Bonsall, CA. Father Roger was born on July 2, 1940 in Brawley, CA to George A. and Anna Catherine (Walters) Lechner. He attended Sacred Heart in Brawley, St. Joseph’s in Holtville, and graduated from Central Union...

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

Audrey Mae Stutler was born and raised in Milbank, South Dakota. After graduating from high school, she began her career working for Milbank Mutual Insurance. She later moved to Minnesota, where she worked for Great Northern Railroad in Minneapolis and Willmar.

Audrey married Frank O. Stutler, Jr., of Big Stone City, South Dakota, April 23, 1960. Frank was in the U.S....

Mar 10, 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Glenda Sue Parker—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—passed away on March 10, 2026, after a life beautifully defined by unwavering faith, deep devotion to family, and joyful service to others.

Glenda Sue (Crowl) Parker was born on August 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Glenn Lester Crowl and Sarah Helen (Ragar) Crowl. She was later joined by her...

Mar 8, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

Ardine Carol Keaton, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2026, in Santee, California.

Ardine was born on October 29, 1936, to Edgar J. and Grace A. Chamberlain.  She grew up with her siblings , brother Dale (June) Chamberlain, who preceded her in death, and sister Diane (Keith ) Blomstrom.

Through mutual friends, Ardine met...

Mar 7, 2026

Gudrun Anneliese Goette passed peacefully in the company of family on March 7, 2026. Beloved as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, Oma, aunt and friend, Gudrun leaves a legacy of creativity, beauty, selflessness (as well as four children and eight grandchildren).

Daughter of Otto and Martha Carl, Gudrun was born on February 26, 1936 in Öslau, Germany.

She met the love of...

Mar 5, 2026

A third generation Northern Californian, Eddie left Dows Prairie and Humboldt County to finish high school in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois in 1960, he accepted a commission in the US Navy. His service included: the USS Guadalupe (AO-32); the US Naval Base Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines; the USS Twining (DD-540); the...

Mar 5, 2026