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Barbara Ann Day
Feb 28, 2024
Barbara Ann Day was born in Seattle on May 26, 1941, and spent most of her adult life in Western Washington before moving to Ellensburg in 2017.
Barbara graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1959, and then attended the University of Washington where she earned a teaching degree before marrying Dennis Day, the father of her...
Jerry Marchel
Feb 28, 2024
Gerald D. “Jerry” Marchel, 88, of Ellensburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Willow Springs Care Center in Yakima. His graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Ellensburg IOOF Cemetery, followed by lunch at the Liberty Bible Church. Viewing...
The Rev. Christianne L. Mckee
Feb 27, 2024
The Reverend Christianne L. McKee, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Pacifica Senior Living Center in Ellensburg after a long-standing struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. She died peacefully with her wife at her side. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends – both near and far – during her last days....
Peggy Jeanne Upton
Feb 21, 2024
Peggy Jeanne Upton, 71, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with her beloved husband, Scott Wilson, at her side.
Peggy is survived by her husband Scott; her sisters Roxanne Olason and Patricia Grodt; brothers-in-law Chuck and Kim Wilson along with sisters-in-law Peggy Wenham and Cheryl Wilson.
Peggy graduated from...
Kelly Lynn (Browitt) Engels
Feb 19, 2024
Kelly Engels, 62, was born on June 24, 1961 in Ellensburg, Washington to Ted & Georgia Browitt. She passed at her home in Roslyn on February 19, 2024.
Kelly lived her whole life in Roslyn and enjoyed camping at French Cabin Creek. She was most proud of her grandson, Aiden, and enjoyed watching him grow up. She...
Bernie Henshaw
Feb 18, 2024
Bernard Ira “Bernie” Henshaw, 84, lifetime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Landmark Care Center in Yakima. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum with a reception to follow at the Centennial Center.
Bernie was born...
Ryan Kelly Papineau
Jan 29, 2024
Ryan Kelly Papineau, 46, of Kent and formerly of Ellensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2024 from complications due to a major cardiac event.
Ryan was born on February 14, 1977 in Seattle, Washington, the second of three sons born to Daniel & Christine (Bunkelman) Papineau. He grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg...
Maxine Jean (Hay) Shaw
Jan 29, 2024
Maxine Jean Shaw, 98, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Grace Manor Adult Family Home in Ellensburg. She passed peacefully with her children at her bedside. Her funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church with Rev. Al Sandalow officiating. She will be laid...
Dale Wood
Jan 24, 2024
Richard Dale Wood, 80 years old, son of Willam Wood and Jean Saxby, and known to many of his close friends in Cle Elum, WA as “Woodsy”, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2024. Dale was a lifelong resident of Roslyn and Cle Elum, where he met and married his High School Sweetheart Judy, who preceded him in death...
Donna Virginia (Lundstrom) Giesy
Jan 13, 2024
Donna Virginia (Lundstrom) Giesy, 78, passed away in Bellevue, WA on January 13, 2024, with family members at her bedside. Her death was due to complications following surgery.
She was the youngest of three daughters born to Albert and Virginia Lundstrom on March 18, 1945 in Ellensburg, WA.
She was a life-long resident of Ellensburg...
Marjorie Jean (Andress) Huss
Jan 7, 2024
Marjorie Jean Huss, 94, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Prestige Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. No other formal services are planned.
Marge was born...
Jose De J Hernandez Trujillo
Jan 4, 2024
El funeral de José De J Hernández Trujillo se llevará a cabo a las 4:00 p.m. el lunes 15 de enero de 2024 en la Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús, que se reúne en la Iglesia Metodista, 210 North Ruby Street, Ellensburg. El entierro será a las 11:00 a. m. el martes 16 de enero en...
Cynthia "Cindy" Dianne (Choyce) Braithwaite
Dec 29, 2023
Cynthia Dianne “Cindy” Braithwaite, a lifelong resident of South Cle Elum, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 75. **** UPDATE: Monday, January 8, 2024 --- Due to expected heavy snowfall on Tuesday, Mrs. Braithwaite's funeral will be conducted in the chapel of Johnston & Williams in Cle Elum (201 N. Harris) and not...
John J. Cernick, Jr.
Dec 29, 2023
John Jerome Cernick Jr., known to many as Junior, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 29, 2023. John was born in a coal mining company town located near the No. 5 mine between Cle Elum and Roslyn. For 90 years, he called the Upper County home.
John graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1953...
Joy Lynn Solberg
Dec 28, 2023
Joy L. Solberg, 76, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the UW Medical Center in Seattle. Her memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mercer Creek Church in Ellensburg with urn committal to follow at the IOOF Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00...
Corrine (Wilson) Mehal
Dec 5, 2023
Corrine (Wilson) Mehal, 90, of Ellensburg WA, went to be with her Father in Heaven on December 5, 2023.
Corrine was born on August 29,1933 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma to Earl Dee Wilson and Lula (Newberry) Wilson. She was the 4th of 10 children, raised alongside 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Corrine’s mother passed away before she was...
Barbara Jean Romans
Dec 3, 2023
Barbara Jean Romans was born on August 30, 1933 in Snoqualmie Falls to Dorothy (Protsman) and George Carey. She attended Snoqualmie Evangelical Lutheran School and graduated from high school in 1952. Her Lutheran heritage and her faith in the Lord remained strong throughout her life.
While working in Seattle, Barbara met Glenn Airth and they married in...
Robert G. Bale
Dec 2, 2023
Robert (Bob) George Bale was born May 19, 1942, to Robert and Grace Bale in the Yakima Valley of Washington state where he was raised with his siblings Virginia, James, Jerry, and Roberta. He grew up in the Yakima valley until 1959 when they moved to South Seattle where he graduated from Highline High School in 1960.
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Mary Ellen (Nance) Richards
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Ellen (Nance) Richards, 90, passed away on December 1, 2023 peacefully in her hometown of Ellensburg, Washington. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at High Valley Cemetery.
Mary was born on November 6, 1933 in Shobonier, Illinois to Mabel (Albert) and Tommy Nance. In 1948 Mary, with her...
Harriett E. Jackson
Nov 28, 2023
Harriett E. Jackson, 90, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Her family will honor her life in a private gathering and she will be laid to rest at the High Valley Cemetery in Ellensburg.
Harriett was born on July 23, 1933 in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was...
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