July 5, 2024

Bill Hunt, Jr., 63, longtime Ellensburg resident and Chaplain for the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 from a cardiac event. His funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Ellensburg Foursquare Church with burial to follow at the IOOF Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00...

June 30, 2024

Born Aug. 24, 1938, he passed away at his home on June 30, 2024, at nearly 86 years of age. He was the second son born to Harry and Susie Schwartz living in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The family of four later moved to Seattle, Washington. Dean learned early to work hard, and as a young man he developed a knack for...

June 28, 2024

Dr. James A. “Doc” Powell, 96, went to be with the Lord he served on Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home in Ellensburg, Washington. Born in Brandsville, Missouri on February 13, 1928, he was a child of the Depression whose parents taught him to be resourceful. He also spent his leisure hours outdoors in and around the Ozark creeks...

June 27, 2024

Sally Ann Noble, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024 with her husband, Dennis, at her side. At her request, her life will be honored privately by her family and close friends.

Sally was born on March 4, 1933 in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1950 and continued her education at...

June 26, 2024

Daniel A. Selzler, 86, longtime Upper County resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at...

June 21, 2024

Mary Jane Giaudrone, 82, known and loved by many as “Squeak”, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home. Her graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Squeak was born on December 3, 1941 in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents Joseph & Velma (Zeller) Boydston. She...

June 14, 2024

Raymond Gene Knudson, 85, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg following a brief illness. A private family gathering to honor his life will be held at a later date.

Ray was born on July 17, 1938 in Tacoma, Washington to Paul & Edna (Ellison) Davis. He spent his early years...

June 13, 2024

Stuert E. Bold, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, at the age of 81. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol J. Bold; his son, Mark Bold (Krista); his daughters, Connie Garvey (Tom) and Lora Margeson (Ted); and his sister, Arlene Gehring. Stuert was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren and a great-grandfather to...

June 12, 2024

Robert Vernon "Bob" Cole, 95, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Bob began his long lifetime adventure in San Diego, California on June 17, 1928 when he was welcomed by his...

June 3, 2024

Richard Duncan Hoyt III, a pillar of the Cle Elum community, peacefully passed away at his home on June 3, 2024 at the age of 49, surrounded by family. Rich courageously battled cancer for 12 months while continuing to run his heavy equipment company.

Rich was born on November 8, 1974, in Kirkland, Washington to Rick and Christine Hoyt. He was...

May 21, 2024

Teresa Marie Rominger, 69, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 

Teresa was born on March 8, 1955 in Ellensburg, Washington to George & Jane (Thayer) Rominger. She grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School with the Class of 1973. She later attended Central Washington University where she earned her bachelor’s degree....

May 21, 2024

Kenneth Allen Hammond, 90, a longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Swedish Hospital – Cherry Hill in Seattle.

Ken was born on January 18, 1934 in Old Kettle Falls along the Columbia River in northeastern Washington.  He was raised on a farm near Lake Ellen in the Sherman Creek area of...

May 20, 2024

Elizabeth Joan “Betty” Berger, 84, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Garden Village in Yakima. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 also...

May 20, 2024

Wayne K. Lovejoy, 70, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home. A military graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Wayne was born on May 25, 1953 in Renton, Washington. He grew up and attended school in Bellevue.  In...

May 11, 2024

Steven Roy Douglas, 76, went home to the Lord on May 11, 2024. Steve was born April 27, 1948, in Salem, Oregon to Chester Orin & Ella (Sturdevant) Douglas. Steve grew up in Salem with his aunts, uncles and their families and friends, hunting and fishing each year around the mountains and lakes of Oregon.

Steve helped...

May 7, 2024

Michael Bruce Simplot, 73, longtime Upper County resident passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. A Celebration of Life open to all will be held from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at The Nelson Farm at Suncadia Resort.

Mike was born on March 29, 1951 in...

April 30, 2024

Joan Sara Frank, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful Jehovah's Witness, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at her home in Cle Elum, Washington, with family by her side. She was 74 years old.

Joan, known to many as "Joni," was a dedicated dog groomer who brought joy to countless furry friends in the upper county...

April 20, 2024

Janice Springsteen of Ellensburg, WA passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Springsteen, daughter, Megan Dickinson (husband, Jared Dickenson) and grandchildren, Lily and Miles Dickenson.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Ellensburg.

April 17, 2024

Joe E. Lorenz, 90, of Cle Elum, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He will be laid to rest with military honors in a private service at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Joe was born on November 7, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas. He spent a few years as a baby in Kansas before his family...

April 14, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Gayle (Sinclair) Dunn passed away April 14, 2024, after many months in hospitals and nursing facilities in Mesa, Arizona with her husband by her side. 

Cindy was born in Ellensburg, WA on November 28, 1947, to Laughlin and Virginia Sinclair. Growing up in the Kittitas Valley she loved her horse "Rusty", fishing and hunting with her family, and travel....