Local cases continue sharp rise; one new death

by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com Claremont had another jump in confirmed coronavirus cases over the past 24-hour period as the recent surge in cases and hospitalizations countywide continues. Claremont now has 155 cumulative cases, an increase of...
Obituary: Ilene Colores Bonilla

Obituary: Ilene Colores Bonilla

Surgical nurse, grandmother, traveler After many years of declining health due to chronic lung disease, Ilene Bonilla died June 15 at the age of 78. She died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Ilene was born July 19, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio to Lewis and...
Obituary: Richard Kirkendall

Obituary: Richard Kirkendall

Longtime CUSD superintendent, educational innovator, volunteer, traveler Former superintendent of Claremont Unified School District Richard S. Kirkendall died June 26 at the age of 93. He was born December 14, 1926 in Los Angeles, the oldest of six children. He grew...
Obituary: Louis Wichhart

Obituary: Louis Wichhart

Beloved son, father, grandfather and friend Louis Wichhart, 83 years young, died June 30 in Claremont. Beloved son of Alverda Wichhart, Louis grew up in Fairfield, Iowa. After moving to Pasadena, California, “Lou” worked in civil engineering for the major...