May 14, 2022

Shannon Elaine (Phillips) McConkey, 69, of Ellensburg and Wapato, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.

She was the matriarch of her family and leaves a huge hole in their hearts as well as in the hearts of friends who were always entertained by her humor, warmed by her...

May 12, 2022

On May 12, 2022, we said goodbye to Nancy Anne Lovejoy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.  A memorial service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Nancy was born on July 16, 1935 in Ellensburg to George & Mildred...

May 11, 2022

Steven Robert Sowers, 69, of South Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A memorial celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Putnam Centennial Center in Cle Elum.

Steve was born on September 17, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington to Glenn & Dixie (Chavanne) Sowers.  He...

May 6, 2022

Judy Ann (Radich) Backlund passed away on May 6, 2022 after a difficult battle with cancer.  Judy was born in Eureka, California on May 25, 1948 and her parents were Maude and George Radich.  Judy attended public schools in Eureka and entered Humboldt State College in 1966 where she majored in Speech.  She met her husband, Phil Backlund, in...

Apr 27, 2022

Thomas Walter Bull passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April, 27, 2022 at his home in Ellensburg.

Tom was born on January 20, 1948 to Walt and Florence (Galiano) Bull in Ellensburg and grew up on the Bull family farm that his great grandfather started when he arrived in 1869.  He graduated in 1966 from Ellensburg High School...

Apr 26, 2022

Jerry Robert Larsen, 76, of Ellensburg and formerly of Gig Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Titlow Lodge, 8425 6th Avenue in Tacoma from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Jerry was...

Apr 15, 2022

Sgt. Maj. Robert J. "Bob" Johnston, USMC (Ret.), 103, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home at Hearthstone Cottage.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  The funeral service will be held at 1:00...

Apr 9, 2022

Carl C. Vrtnar, 98, of South Cle Elum, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Prestige Post Acute Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg.  A military graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Roslyn Cemetery Kiosk with a reception to follow at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church.

Carl...

Apr 7, 2022

Dearest friend, Jack Frost of Ellensburg, WA, community activist, veteran, friend, mentor and scholar passed away on April 7, 2022 after a long illness and struggle with COPD at the age of 75.

Virginia and Frank Rudolph Frost III welcomed Jack (Frank Rudolph Frost IV) into the world on November 10, 1946 in Oakland, California. From childhood,...

Apr 4, 2022

Leland John “Jack” Denning, 83, longtime resident of Roslyn, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.  A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Roslyn Cemetery Kiosk with a reception to follow at the Roslyn Eagles.

Jack was born...

Mar 30, 2022

Ernest William “Bill” Allan, 87, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 30, 2022.  Bill will be honored by his family in a private event at the family home at a later date.

Bill was born on June 26, 1934 in Seattle, Washington to William & Blanche (Fruhling) Allan.  He grew up in...

Mar 27, 2022

Jack Robert McDonald, 76, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  Private family services will be held.

Jack was born on December 18, 1945 in Seattle, Washington.  He grew up in the Seattle area, graduating high school in the early 1960’s.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving...

Mar 25, 2022

John L. “Jack” Williams, 83, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Yakima Memorial Hospital.  A celebration of life will be held this summer with details to be announced.

Jack was born on February 19, 1939 in Seattle, Washington to Lewis & Emily (Davis) Williams. He grew up in the Alderwood...

Mar 23, 2022

Michael Alexander Repin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 5, 1939 to parents Albert and Virginia Repin. In 1966 he married Eby, "the prettiest lady I had ever seen". As a handsome carefree young man with a world of possibilities in front of him, he chose to marry the woman he loved and freely accept the responsibilities of...

Mar 13, 2022

Robert William “Bob” or “Stormy” Storms, 71, lifetime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away at his Thorp home on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Per Bob’s wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Bob was born on April 20, 1950 in Ellensburg, Washington, the only child of Warner & Betty...

Mar 1, 2022

Commander Ona Claire Solberg, USN (Ret), age 64, of Ellensburg, Washington, peacefully took flight at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

“Please don’t mourn my death for I have had a full and great life.  I realize it is always harder on the ones left behind.  But know that in God’s love we...

Feb 14, 2022

Gary Peter Anderson passed unexpectedly at home while he slept in the early morning hours of February 14, 2022.  Gary was 76, and in a few short days expected to celebrate his 77th birthday with his family.

Gary leaves behind his grieving wife of over 53 years, Penelope “Penny” Anderson and daughter Amy Patricia Grace Anderson.

Feb 7, 2022

Rosary will be recited for Clement “Clem” Aurelius Staloch, 100, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12 also at St. Andrew’s with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Staloch, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away...

Feb 6, 2022

Gerald Eugene Gordon, 91, lifetime Thorp resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 12 at the High...

Jan 27, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for William Arnold “Bill” Sluman will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Mr. Sluman, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Bill...