Obituaries

Hugh Wesley Barnhill

Hugh Wesley Barnhill

Mar 23, 2026

Hugh Barnhill, 88, of El Cajon, California, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by love.

Hugh was born on May 25, 1937, in Wenatchee, Washington, and spent his early years in Spokane, where he attended North Central High School and built lifelong friendships that he cherished deeply. He later lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, before making San...

George McGee

George McGee

Mar 20, 2026

George McGee, a dedicated public servant and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 31, 1936, in Wardell, Missouri, George departed just ten days shy of his 90th birthday, concluding a long and accomplished life marked by unwavering commitment to his country, his career, and his...

Joan Eileen Evans

Joan Eileen Evans

Mar 19, 2026

September 4, 1929 – March 19, 2026

Joan Evans, a fierce and loving matriarch devoted to her family, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Utica, New York, Joan was a woman of remarkable spirit and independence. In a move that defined her courageous nature, she traveled across the country with three small children...

Frank Otley Stutler Jr.

Frank Otley Stutler Jr.

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,...

George Thomas Wichelns Jr.

George Thomas Wichelns Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

George T. Wichelns, Jr., 75, formerly of Mechanicville, New York, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. George was a member of Mechanicville High School’s Class of 1968. George was predeceased by his parents, George T. Wichelns, Sr. and Jayne Gilheany Wichelns, and his sister, Marilyn (Lynn) Thompson. George is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth Gutierrez, his...

Roger Andrew Lechner

Roger Andrew Lechner

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...

Michael Joseph Halbert

Michael Joseph Halbert

Mar 11, 2026

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael J. Halbert, lovingly known to many as Mic, on March 11th, 2026. To say it was an honor to know him feels like an understatement. Mic lived a full and joyful life, always sharing his immense heart with everyone fortunate enough to know him.

He found his...

Audrey Mae Stutler

Audrey Mae Stutler

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....