Jan 25, 2022

Janice Jean (Cyliax) Reese, 91, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cle Elum on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Janice was born August 17, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Rudolph and Norma Cyliax. She was the second of five siblings, with three sisters and one brother. Her mother died when she was quite young and her...

Jan 22, 2022

Kenneth Dale Covey, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  At his request, no formal services will be conducted.

Ken was born on February 20, 1939 in Seattle to Earl & Emma (Kinghammer) Covey.  He grew up in the Maple Valley area and attended Tahoma High School.  He spent most...

Jan 15, 2022

William Charles “Bill” Roberts, 75, entered Heaven peacefully at his home in Cle Elum on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Details regarding a spring Celebration of Life will be announced.

Bill was born in Seattle to Mary Kay Watts and Lesly Danielson. He grew up in Lakeridge and graduated from Renton...

Jan 15, 2022

The world lost the kindest human on January 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. when Paul Laverne Carlson passed away at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg.

Paul was born in Portland, Oregon on December 19, 1934 to Rosco & Emma B. (Becker) Carlson.  He grew up in Granger, Washington and later served in the United States Air Force...

Jan 12, 2022

Heaven gained another angel as Betty Kathryn Gilmour Flood Williams passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on March 16, 1948, in Ellensburg, Washington, to parents Fred and Kathryn (Allmendinger) Thon Gilmour. She was the baby of the family.

The large Gilmour family came to the Kittitas...

Jan 12, 2022

Brett Earl Huss, 58, passed away on January 12, 2022 at the Yakima Memorial Hospital with his wife and children by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Brett was born on December 31, 1963, to Earl & Patricia (Johnston)...

Jan 9, 2022

Jerry Sanford, 79, of Thorp, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 from the chapel of Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Burial with military honors will follow at the Thorp Cemetery.

Jerry was born...

Jan 9, 2022

James Thomas Bruketta, 75, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held this spring with details to be announced.

Jim was born March 1, 1946 in Ellensburg to John & Mary (Staup) Bruketta.  He grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School in...

Jan 6, 2022

Dustin Lee “Dusty” Fields, 51, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 6, 2022 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He gave a most gallant effort to live.

Dusty was born on July 22, 1970. He grew up in Roslyn and attended local schools, graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1989,...

2022

Melba Joe Fitton passed away December 27, 2022 in her home at Meadows Place surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She was tenderly cared for by such an amazing gentle team. Melba was able to tell them she loved them all.

Melba was preceded in death by her much-loved husband Ed Fitton. At the time of his...

2022

Thelma J. Dosier died November 24, 2022 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg after a brief illness. A memorial is planned for Kailua Hawaii on January 7, 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Thelma was born in Los Angeles in 1938 to Earl F. and Nina S. (Gregory) Cisco.  They were the “Dust Bowl Okies”...

Dec 27, 2021

Arline K. Calkins, 97, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Pacifica Senior Living in Ellensburg. She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at the IOOF Cemetery at a later date.

Arline was born in Denver, Colorado on August 4, 1924, the only child of Arley & Kathryn (Scherting)...

Dec 22, 2021

Our beloved, Sandra Kay Crume, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 22, 2021 at the young age of 62 with her immediate family by her side.  The family will greet friends and family for a viewing from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Johnston &...

Dec 20, 2021

Chelsea was born in Cle Elum, Washington on March 20, 1985 to parents Craig and Karen Gordon. She grew up in Roslyn, attended school and graduated in 2003. After graduation, she was employed by the school as a mentor, later becoming a waitress. She worked at the Sunset Cafe, Diamondback’s and then Suncadia until she became too ill to...

Dec 17, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Alexander Anderson passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and best friend. He was the life of every party and always the best dressed. He enjoyed a good meal, as well as a good glass...

Dec 16, 2021

Eileen Stougard passed away on December 16, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Granger, Washington on September 10, 1932 and moved to Ellensburg in high school, making Ellensburg her home for the rest of her life. Her beloved husband, Jim, her daughter Pam Bennett, and son, Mike Stougard preceded her in death.

Eileen treasured...

Dec 16, 2021

Kathleen L. "Mama Kass" Robblee, 76, of Roslyn, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 16, 2021 surrounded by her daughter, grandson and loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Roslyn Cemetery Kiosk with a reception to follow at the Roslyn Eagles.

Kass...

Dec 15, 2021

Thomas Lee “Tom” Howard, 65, lifetime Kittitas County resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Moses Lake.  A celebration of life will be held in the spring with details to be announced.

Tom was born on October 4, 1956, along with his twin sister Tanya, to Lee & Maxine (Allemand) Howard.  Tom grew up in...

Dec 6, 2021

Garey B. Williams, 59, of Ellensburg, passed away at his home on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial celebration is being planned for a later date and a complete obituary is forthcoming.  Johnston...

Dec 4, 2021

Mary Lee (Moody) Patriquin, 86, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Mary was born on October 24, 1935 in Anacortes, Washington to Harry & Thelma (Thomas) Moody. ...