Aug 30, 2021

David Lee Soderstrom, 77, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021.  In keeping with his wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony in Roslyn.

David was born on October 3, 1943 in Cle Elum to Carl & Dora (Graybeal) Soderstrom.  He grew up in Easton...

Aug 26, 2021

Geraldine “Jerry” Bennett, 88, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at Hearthstone Cottage on Thursday, August 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September...

Aug 23, 2021

John Robinson beloved husband, dedicated father, grandpa “Papa John”, uncle and friend bravely ended his battle with Alzheimer’s on August 23, 2021 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with his wife, Jackie, and family friend, Susan, at his side.

John was born in Kelso, Washington to Truman and Ruth Robinson. John and his sister Phyllis were raised...

Aug 16, 2021

Sandra Denise (Young) Rosecrans passed away peacefully August 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Sandy’s life will take place Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cle Elum Community Church, 201 East Third Street in Cle Elum from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sandy was born September 13, 1960 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Her family...

Aug 16, 2021

Wolfgang Franz, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2021 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellensburg with a reception to follow.  He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima....

Aug 10, 2021

Patti Ann Nicholson, 83, lifetime resident of South Cle Elum, passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellensburg on Monday, August 10, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum with a Celebration of Life potluck reception to follow at the Hawthorne Hall in...

Aug 9, 2021

Kristine “Kris” Fye, 60, of Hayden, Idaho lost her hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on August 9, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kris was born to Wallace and Eva Lois McKee on June 22, 1961 in Sidney, Montana. The family moved to Moscow, Idaho in 1968 where Kris attended school...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael E. Waters, 69, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ellensburg American Legion starting at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Mike was born on October 27, 1951 in Ellensburg, Washington to Eugene “Vern” & Dorothy “June” (Virden) Waters.  He...

Jul 31, 2021

Richard Chapman Allen, Jr., 61, of Cle Elum, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born to Richard Allen, Sr. and Shirley Pettersen in Durham, North Carolina on November 26, 1959. He attended high school in Longview, Washington and went to Clover Park vocational school in Tacoma for auto body repair. He worked in...

Jul 30, 2021

Matias Rocafort, a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, dog dad, and friend, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2021 at age 29. Born in Coral Gables, Florida on February 10, 1992, raised in Ellensburg, Washington and a graduate of Summit Preparatory School.

The loss is felt by many because of Matias’ natural ability to connect with anyone...

Jul 24, 2021

Donald Osmonovich, 86, lifetime Roslyn resident, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Prestige Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg.  He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Don was born at home in Roslyn on July 31, 1934, along with his twin brother...

Jul 19, 2021

Steven Scott Nelson, 68, of Ellensburg, Washington passed away at Prestige Senior Living at Hearthstone, on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Steven was born June 23, 1953 in Seattle, Washington to Sone and Lorraine Nelson.

Steven is a U.S. Veteran who spent 5 and a half years in service to his country in the Coast Guard....

Jul 14, 2021

Lorraine Krahenbuhl, 94, of South Cle Elum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14, 2021.

She was born February 27, 1927 in Ellensburg Washington to Scotty and Mae Donald. Lorraine graduated from Easton High School with the class of 1944. She married Jake Krahenbuhl on June 7, 1947 at the Rustic Inn Lodge. She worked for the...

Jul 12, 2021

Richard Matthew Ozanich, Sr., 86, of Richland, passed away at the Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 12, 2021.  A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the Dr. Starcevich Cemetery #2 in Roslyn.

Rich was born on July 2, 1935 in Roslyn, Washington to Matthew N....

Jul 11, 2021

Andres David Keith was born on October 19, 2000 and left this earth and went into God’s arms once again on July 11, 2021.

Andres could make anybody smile and laugh at any given time. He loved life and being Mr. Social. Andres loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and just hanging with friends at the lake or...

Jul 11, 2021

Meriam Ruth Tussinger, 94, longtime Ellensburg resident, was called home by Her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 11,2021.  Viewing will be Friday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg...

Jul 8, 2021

William Nicholas “Bill” Wargo, 82, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Cle Elum Veteran’s Memorial at Laurel Hill Memorial Park.  A reception will follow the graveside at the Cle Elum Eagles.

Bill was born...

Jul 7, 2021

Barbara Jean Martin, 83, passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Roslyn Memorial Gardens.  A reception will follow the service at the Cle Elum Eagles.

Barbara was born on May 8, 1938 to Roy and Ann Buchanan of Roslyn,...

Jul 7, 2021

Cheryle Jean Hall, 76, of Cle Elum, passed away on July 7, 2021 at HomePlace Assisted Living in Oak Harbor, Washington.  A celebration of Cheryle’s life will be held in early fall with details to be announced.

Cheryle was born on November 28, 1944 in Cle Elum, Washington to Carl & Mary (Minerich) West.  She grew up...

Jun 16, 2021

James Nies Briggs, 77, of Ellensburg, Washington passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Join us for a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Hal Holmes Center in Ellensburg.  Jim will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at the Mountain View Cemetery in Leavenworth, Washington.