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Obituaries

Sandra H. Olsen

Sandra H. Olsen

Jun 5, 2019

Sandra H. "Sandy" Olsen, 75, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 2019. A celebration of her life will be hosted by her family in Burlington, Washington on Saturday July 20, 2019. For further details please email Sandyolsen1943@gmail.com. Sandy was born on August 25, 1943 in Seattle, the first of two children born...

Richard R. Jones

Richard R. Jones

Jun 3, 2019

Richard was born in Emmett, Idaho to Robert and Dora (Wright) Jones on March 9th, 1924; the oldest of four children. The family moved to Parma, Idaho in 1925 or 1926. His dad worked for J.G. Beery Farms that had locations in Parma and New Meadows, Idaho. The summers were spent in New Meadows; with his dad delivering lettuce...

Jennifer Michelle Zuelzke

Jennifer Michelle Zuelzke

Jun 2, 2019

Jennifer Michelle Zuelzke, 27, of Ronald, passed away on June 2, 2019 in Ellensburg.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Jennifer's family.

Emma Dehaven

Emma Dehaven

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Emma Ruth DeHaven, loving mom and grandma, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at the age of 99 surrounded by her family. Emma was born on November 15, 1919 in Mason, Illinois to Leo and Gertrude (Macklin) Bushue. Emma was raised on a farm near Effingham, Illinois, the third of eight children. She became a beautician early on...

Redge Desoer

Redge Desoer

May 28, 2019

A graveside service for Redge W. DeSoer, 74, lifetime Ellensburg resident, was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg. Mr. DeSoer passed away at his home on May 28, 2019 from an apparent heart attack. Redge was a one of a kind guy -- unique. God only built one of him!...

Doreen K. (Wright)  Blomstrand

Doreen K. (Wright) Blomstrand

May 26, 2019

Doreen K. Blomstrand, a former longtime resident of Cle Elum, was called home by our Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019 while residing at the Crista Care & Rehab Center in Shoreline. Doreen was born on September 25, 1929 in Superior, Wisconsin to Wesley and Ann (Okerstrom) Wright. The family moved to Seattle when Doreen was four, and she...

Virginia Mcconkey

Virginia Mcconkey

May 24, 2019

Virginia McConkey, 85, of Ellensburg, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital due to complications from a courageous battle with Lewy-Body dementia. Virginia was born January 26, 1934 in Seattle, WA to Aina and Elmer Johnson. After graduating Ballard High School in 1951, Virginia worked at the Sand Point Naval Air Station in the...

Msgt. John Horton, (Ret.)  Usaf

Msgt. John Horton, (Ret.) Usaf

May 20, 2019

John Malcomb Harvey Horton, 84, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2019. He was born August 7, 1934 in Burnsville, North Carolina to Noble Gilbert and Lois Irene Phoenix Horton. He was their first born and only son. When John was 6 months old, his parents moved the family west to a dryer climate for the...

Gary Bailes

Gary Bailes

May 19, 2019

Gary Wayne Bailes, 57, lifelong Ellensburg resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital in Yakima, following a massive heart attack. Gary was born June 12, 1961 to Floyd (Short) and Patricia Bailes. His older brother, Larry, was mad for weeks because they did not name him "Tony the Tiger". Gary was the youngest...

Theresa Jackson

Theresa Jackson

May 16, 2019

Theresa E. "Teri" Jackson, 71, lifetime Kittitas County resident, passed away at her Ellensburg home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. A potluck Celebration of Life for those 21 and older was held at the Timeout Saloon in Kittitas on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Teri was born on June 11, 1947 in Roslyn, Washington to Pete &...

Harriet Swangler

Harriet Swangler

May 16, 2019

Harriet Swangler 88, longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away at her home at Hearthstone Cottage on Thursday, May 16, 2019. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Harriet was born on September 11, 1930 in Harvey, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) and ventured...

Michelle C. Clark

Michelle C. Clark

May 12, 2019

A memorial service for Michelle C. "Mickey" Clark will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Mrs. Clark, a longtime Ellensburg resident and educator, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 64.

Mickey was born on December 19, 1954...

Albert Carroll

Albert Carroll

May 9, 2019

Albert Charles Carroll, 82, of Schawana, passed away at the Kadlec Medical Center on May 9, 2019. Viewing was held from 12:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Albert was born on May 4, 1937 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Albert Clark & Bessie (Clement) Carroll. The family moved to...

Janette Tureman

Janette Tureman

May 9, 2019

Janette Joy Tureman, 88, resident at Highgate Memory Care in Yakima, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born November 30, 1930 in John Day, Oregon to Henry A. George and Lucille Tillson George. She graduated from Dayville Highschool in 1948 and traveled with a good friend throughout New Mexico before returning home to help her Mother...

Ernest Charles Glondo,  Jr.

Ernest Charles Glondo, Jr.

May 8, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Ernest C. Glondo, Jr. was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum. Vault interment with military honors followed at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. Rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 also at the church. Viewing was from 10:00 a.m....

Robert E. Belsaas

Robert E. Belsaas

Apr 16, 2019

Robert Eugene "Bob" Belsaas passed peacefully at his home on April 16, 2019 with his family by his side.

Bob was born in Ellensburg June 1, 1927 to Alard and Evelyn Belsaas. Bob attended Dammon School and graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1945. After high school he joined the National Guard. In 1952 he married Bonnie...

Scott Thayer

Scott Thayer

Apr 15, 2019

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew and friend, Scott Patrick Thayer. The Lord called Scott home to be with Him in Heaven on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 43. A Celebration of Life was held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday,...

Eby N. (Reagan)  Repin

Eby N. (Reagan) Repin

Apr 14, 2019

Eby Nell Repin was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on May 11, 1934 to parents Eugene and Bess Reagan. In 1939, the family, with sister Eva Lea, moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. Eby graduated from Ketchikan High School in 1952 with a class of 16 boys and 16 girls. She remained lifelong friends with her entire class. The loves of...

Shirlie Hoctor

Shirlie Hoctor

Apr 8, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Shirlie A. Hoctor, 78, lifetime Ellensburg resident, was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg. Rosary was recited at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 also at the church. Viewing was Wednesday, April 24 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Steward & Williams Funeral...

Anthony Wargo

Anthony Wargo

Apr 6, 2019

Graveside service for Anthony J. "Tony" Wargo, 89, lifetime Upper County resident, was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum. A reception to celebrate Tony's life will followed from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Cle Elum-Roslyn Middle School Commons. Mr. Wargo passed away on the morning of April 6, 2019...

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