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Janet Will
Sep 23, 2024
Janet Will, a long-time resident of Cle Elum, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on September 23, 2024. Born to John and Janet Dodd on January 8, 1939, in Tacoma, WA, Janet was raised in Black Diamond.
She is survived by her daughters Kim Cohn of Cle Elum, WA. and Cindy Will of Kaneohe, Hawaii, as well as her...
Lloyd DeWitt Keith
Sep 23, 2024
Lloyd DeWitt "Dewey" Keith was born on March 1, 1933 in Umpire, Arkansas to Ivol Laverne (Faulkner) Keith and Lester Horace Keith. The oldest of four, Dewey's family moved to Cashmere Washington when he was five years old and he started first grade in Cashmere. His family later bought an apple orchard and moved to Sunnyslope. Dewey attended Wenatchee High...
A. Forrest Eastham, Jr.
Sep 20, 2024
Archie Forrest “Forrey” Eastham, Jr., a lifelong resident of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Forrest was born April 25, 1932 in Ellensburg to Archie Forrest Eastham (Sr.) and Mildred (McInnis) Eastham. He attended the College Elementary School as a youngster, the Ellensburg Junior High School, and then graduated from Ellensburg High School...
Larry W. "Bill" Gordon
Sep 12, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Larry William "Bill" Gordon will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg with burial and military honors to follow at the IOOF Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow the graveside. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 at...
Bernita M. Carollo
Sep 1, 2024
Bernita May Carollo, our loving wife, mother, matriarch, and mentor in life, passed from this world on Sunday, September 1, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Bernita was born on May 12, 1945 on Orcas Island, Washington to Mike and Mildred Flaherty. She had four sisters and a brother - Judy, Mickey, Odelsa, Marlene and Michael. The island was a sweet and...
Craig Michaud
Aug 20, 2024
Craig Michaud, 75, of Ellensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the KVH Hospital. His memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg.
Craig was born on July 25, 1949 in Whitefish, Montana. He grew up in Montana before the family moved west...
Sheryl K. Grunden
Aug 20, 2024
Sheryl K. Grunden, 77, passed away on August 20, 2024 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima after battling Alzheimer’s.
A beloved wife and mother, Sheryl was preceded in death by her husband of more than 55 years, Michael Grunden, who passed in March of this year. He was her rock, and she missed him terribly. She was also preceded in death...
Joan Riddle
Aug 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Ann Riddle, 87, on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.
Joan was born on October 18, 1936 as an identical twin with her sister, Jane, in Java, South Dakota to Cornelius & Addie Noble. The Noble family moved to Washington in 1937 and settled in Ellensburg. The...
Alan Rosecrans
Aug 17, 2024
Alan Rosecrans, 66, passed away on August 17, 2024 in Ronald, Washington. A small service to honor Alan’s life will be held at a later date.
Alan was born on January 31, 1958 in Seattle and spent his life embracing the beauty of the outdoors, a passion that defined most of his leisure time. He spent a significant portion of his...
Helen C. Waddle
Aug 12, 2024
Helen Carlsen Waddle, 92, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at Kittitas Valley Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Helen was born January 31, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Maurice and Gertrude (Gray) Carlsen. She had one older sister, Mary Ann. While Helen was growing up, her family lived in Michigan, California and West Virginia.
Helen earned a Bachelor's...
Marilyn J. Edwards
Aug 1, 2024
Marilyn J. Edwards, 88, passed away at her Ellensburg home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life with an informal potluck style gathering from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the American Legion in Ellensburg.
Marilyn was born on July 11, 1936 in Logan, Indiana to George & Jennetta...
Lindi Lee Petzoldt
Jul 29, 2024
Lindi Lee Petzoldt, 77, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away at her home on Monday, July 29, 2024. Her family will honor her life privately at a later date.
Lindi was born on November 5, 1946 in Seattle, Washington to Ralph & Vivian (McDaniel) Hyatt. She grew up in Issaquah and attended all of her schooling there, graduating from Issaquah High...
Gerald J. Stacy
Jul 26, 2024
It seems fitting that Gerry was born on Thanksgiving Day in 1940 because at the close of every day he offered a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the wonderful life he had been given. Whether it was pitching two hours of batting practice for his son Chad’s little league team or attending his son Gerry’s orchestra concerts or high...
Dr. Judson K. Weaver, DDS
Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Judson K. Weaver, DDS, 83, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. His memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg.
Jud was born on July 1, 1941 in Wenatchee, Washington to Keith & Thelma (Plouse) Weaver and grew...
Evie Murchison
Jul 12, 2024
Eva Marie “Evie” Murchison, 74, of Tacoma, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Vigil & Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10 also at...
Wendi Reuble
Jul 10, 2024
Wendi Lynn Reuble, 72, of Ellensburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home at Hearthstone Cottage. At her request, no formal services will be held.
Wendi was born on May 8, 1952 in Everett, Washington to Harley & Jo (Rich) Brown. The family moved to Alaska when Wendi was young but eventually returned to Washington and settled down...
Laura Finlon
Jul 8, 2024
Laura Priscilla Finlon, born on November 7, 1958, in Lancaster, California, to John and Priscilla Brown, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in Joshua Tree, California. Laura, affectionally known as Lolo, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose spirit and joy touched all who knew her.
Laura is survived by her devoted husband, Matthew, and their three children,...
Bill Hunt, Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
Bill Hunt, Jr., 63, longtime Ellensburg resident and Chaplain for the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 from a cardiac event. His funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Ellensburg Foursquare Church with burial to follow at the IOOF Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Dean Schwartz
Jun 30, 2024
Born Aug. 24, 1938, he passed away at his home on June 30, 2024, at nearly 86 years of age. He was the second son born to Harry and Susie Schwartz living in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The family of four later moved to Seattle, Washington. Dean learned early to work hard, and as a young man he developed a knack for...
Dr. James A. Powell
Jun 28, 2024
Dr. James A. “Doc” Powell, 96, went to be with the Lord he served on Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home in Ellensburg, Washington. Born in Brandsville, Missouri on February 13, 1928, he was a child of the Depression whose parents taught him to be resourceful. He also spent his leisure hours outdoors in and around the Ozark creeks...
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