Ethel Andry, 85
SUN CITY - Ethel Josephine Andry, 85, died Friday, March 10, 2000, of complications from Alzheimer's disease, at her home in Sun City.
Born March 25, 1914, in New Orleans, she lived in Sun City for 11 years. She was a homemaker for 66 years.
Mrs. Andry is survived by her husband, Emile Andry of Sun City; son Emile Andry Jr. of Newport Beach; daughters Carmel Rideau of Anaheim Hills and Sheryl Olivier of W. Los Angeles; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Monday, March 13, at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Sun City. A private cremation is planned with scattering of cremains off the coast.
Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory, Sun City, is handling arrangements.
Helen Rountree, 66
ESCONDIDO - Helen M. Rountree, 66, died Friday, March 10, 2000, in Escondido.
Born May 1, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, she lived in Escondido for 12 years. She was a lab technician for Barnes-Hind Contact Lenses for 15 years before retiring. She was a senior patrol volunteer for the San Marcos substation, San Diego County Sheriff's Department for three years.
Mrs. Rountree is survived by her husband of 24 years, George Rountree of Escondido; sons J.D. Kisner Jr. of Nebraska and Wendell Rountree of Florida; daughters and son-in-law LaDonna Kisner of San Diego, Dolores and William Scott Jr. of Phoenix and Deborah Shean of El Cajon; brother Bernard Wendell of Michigan; sisters Mary Shrader and Wilma Ickes, both of Ohio; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at McLeod Mortuary, Escondido Chapel. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Kathe Lehnert, 78
VISTA - Kathe Charlotte Lehnert, 78, died Friday, March 10, 2000, at her home.
Born Oct. 24, 1921, in Johrsdorf, Germany, she lived in Vista for 10 years. She was assistant director of environmental services at Continental Hospital for 25 years and a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Inglewood.
Mrs. Lehnert is survived by her son, Siegfried "Fred" Kross of Vista; brother Otto Bekowies of Itzehoe, Germany; sister Hildegard Baehrhdz of Hamburg, Germany; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Vista. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, with the Rev. Donald Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at San Marcos Cemetery.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Julius Theis, 81
VISTA - Julius Carl Theis, 81, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at his home.
Born July 18, 1918, in Dunkirk, N.Y., he lived in Vista for 24 years. He was a logistics specialist for the U.S. government for 27 years and served as a 1st sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps before retiring. He also served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Theis is survived by his sons, Holt D. Theis of Landstuhl, Germany and Michael Theis of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; half-brother Henry J. Von Rhode; sister Genevieve H. O'Brien and half-sisters Evelyn R. Caruso and Julia T. Straight, both of Rill Buck, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, with the Rev. Patrick Mulcahy officiating. A private cremation is planned with cremains to be scattered at sea.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Donald Wheeler, 67
ESCONDIDO - Donald Dyne Wheeler, 67, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, of myocardial infarction at Tri-City Hospital.
Born Nov. 21, 1932, in Independence, Mo., he lived in Escondido for 50 years. He was an engineer and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marie and Kenneth Wheeler; and his brother, Bill Wheeler. He is survived by his companion, Michaeline Flower of Escondido; sons Kenneth Wheeler of Seattle and Doug Wheeler of San Diego; stepsons Scott Allen of Boise, Idaho, and Brian Mitchell of North Carolina; daughters Rene Murphy of Coronado and Kirtlye Ferrari of Sonora; stepdaughters Shamra Butler of Valley, Wash., and Christy Mitchell of San Marcos; brother Harold Wheeler; and 15 grandchildren.
Telophase Society is handling arrangements.
Gail Williams, 94
VISTA - Gail Hannum Williams, 94, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in Vista.
Born May 5, 1905, in Nebraska, she lived in Vista for 27 years.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughters, Patricia Gripkey of Oceanside and Zora Harrison of Marina del Rey; grandchildren Les and Shanon Gripkey of Santa Cruz and Bruce, Linda Gripkey of Tehachapi and Cathie and Mark Marker of La Mesa; and great-grandsons Chris Gripkey and Hans Gripkey, both of Tehachapi.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, at First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Suite N, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Margaret Miestrell, 80
OCEANSIDE - Margaret "Peg" Miestrell, 80, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Born Nov. 2, 1919, in Nebraska, she lived in Oceanside for 14 years. She worked in sales for Western Airlines.
Mrs. Miestrell is survived by her stepsons, Larry Miestrell of Redondo Beach, Richard Meistrell of Manhattan Beach and Thomas Meistrell of El Segundo; stepdaughters Deborah Smith of San Diego and Sue Balaban of San Ramon; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Eternal Hills Chapel. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park in San Pedro.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Robert Rinker, 70
ESCONDIDO - Robert C. Rinker, 70, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born July 16, 1929, in North Plainfield, N.J., he lived in Escondido for 11 years. He was an auto salesman for 25 years before retiring.
Mr. Rinker is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Carl Heath of Illinois and Connie and Ron Betenbough of Texas; brother Robert Rinker of New Jersey; sisters and brother-in-law Leona Picca and Delores and Herb Locklin, both of Northern California; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held during the funeral service. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today, March 14, at the Slumber Room at McLeod Mortuary, Escondido Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Kugler officiating. An additional service and burial will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home and cemetery in Lubbock, Texas.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Carole Horning, 62
CARLSBAD - Carole N. Horning, 62, died Friday, March 10, 2000, at her home.
Born Sept. 6, 1937, in Hartville, Ohio, she lived in Carlsbad for 12 years. She worked for A.R. Horning Cranes & Excavators before retiring.
Mrs. Horning was preceded in death by her father, Paul Norton. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Alfred Horning of Carlsbad; mother Alice Norton of N. Canyon, Ohio; son Alfred R. Horning II of Casper, Wyo.; daughter Paula Horning of Fallbrook; and grandson Alfred Rodney Horning III.
Visitation and viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, with the Rev. Plank officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 5440 Kearney Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111; or San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Evelyn Reynolds, 88
HEMET - Evelyn Reynolds, 88, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, of a heart attack.
Born Nov. 4, 1911, in Smithville, Okla., she lived in Hemet for 10 years. She was co-owner of Slee's Paint and Body for 30 years and worked in the paint and body department at Murray Buick in Escondido for 25 years.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband of 71 years, Slee Reynolds of Hemet; daughters and sons-in-law Bernice Chunn of National City, Betty Marie Mittchell of Spring Valley and Leota Baca of Hemet; sister Hazel Steprow of San Jose; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and niece Betty Sexton of Oceanside.
A memorial service was held Thursday, March 9. Burial followed at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, with the Rev. Randy Jones officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1003 E. Cooley Drive, Suite 102, Colton, CA 92324-0899.
Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet handled arrangements.
Thelma Surgalski, 89
FALLBROOK - Thelma Anna Surgalski, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born Jan. 10, 1911, in St. Louis, she lived in Fallbrook for five years. She worked in sales for Western Union for 33 years, retiring in 1963.
Mrs. Surgalski is survived by her brother, William A. Berger of Vista; niece Joyce and Dick Libby of Fallbrook, along with four generations of nieces.
A memorial gathering will take place at Silvergate, with the Rev. Robert Cunningham officiating. Inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial park in St. Louis.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Lucy D'Elia, 93
SAN MARCOS - Lucy C. D'Elia, 93, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at a local convalescent home.
Born Sept. 27, 1906, in Providence, R.I., she lived in San Marcos for 25 years. She was a homemaker for 60 years and a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church.
Mrs. D'Elia was preceded in death by her husband, Louis D'Elia, in 1989. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Rita D'Elia of San Marcos, Raymond and Mary D'Elia and Jerry D'Elia, all of Las Vegas, and Joseph and Patricia D'Elia of Thompson, Conn.; daughter and son-in-law Amalia and Kenneth Elliott of N. Kingstown, R.I.; brothers Frank Zabatta of Cranston, R.I., and Joseph Zabatta of Coventry, R.I.; sisters Mary Spaziano of Escondido and Vincenza Pecchia of Cranston; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation and viewing were held and a rosary was recited Monday, March 13, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today, March 14, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Burt Boudoin officiating. Burial will follow at San Marcos Cemetery.
Allen Brother Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Stephanie Struck, 30
VISTA - Stephanie Ann Struck, 30, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in Escondido.
Born June 1, 1969, in Escondido, she lived in Vista for four years. She was a homemaker for nine years and a 1987 graduate of Escondido High School. She attended Palomar Community College and was a member of His Church Christian Fellowship in Escondido.
Mrs. Struck is survived by her husband of eight years, William Struck of Vista; mother Helen Medcalf of Escondido; father and stepmother Bill Medcalf and Patricia Medcalf of San Diego; son Chad Struck of Vista; daughter Brooke Jarrett of Vista; brothers John Medcalf and Tim Medcalf, both of San Diego; stepbrothers Craig Woelk and Richard Woelk, both of San Diego; and stepsister Christina Jose of San Diego.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, March 14, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Kevin Livingston, 37
ESCONDIDO - Kevin Ray Livingston, 37, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Sept. 7, 1962, in Aurora, Ill., he lived in Escondido. He was a foreman for Luke Carr Construction.
Mr. Livingston is survived by his mother, Carol Livingston of Ashmore, Ill.; brother Tony Livingston of San Diego; sister Karen King of El Cajon; and brother-in-law Stephen King of Escondido.
A private cremation is planned.
Bayview Cremation & Burial Services is handling arrangements.
Herman Kroll, 87
SAN DIEGO - Herman Kross, 87, died Thursday, March 9, 2000. at his home.
Born Dec. 22, 1913, in Cleveland, he lived in San Diego for six years and had lived in Sun City for 12 years. He worked as an auditor for Los Angeles County for 40 years and was a member of the Speech Crafters in Los Angeles.
Mr. Kroll is survived by his sons, Allan Kroll of Aguanga and John Kroll of Norfolk, Va.; daughters Katherine Black of San Diego and Trudy Bird of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, March 14, at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
Evans Brown Sun City Mortuary is handling arrangements.
