Nov 21, 2023

Alan Nielsen, 75, passed away at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 after being airlifted from KVH where surgery revealed a critical infection.  After surviving cancer this fall, Al was healing from the treatments when this unexpected infection took him away from his daughter Jennette Marie, her two sons August and Jasper; his son,...

Nov 19, 2023

We lost our love, Jean Doyle, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 101 and a half years young.

Jean was married to John Doyle, Sr. in 1943 and he preceded her in death.  They lived in Tacoma and later Pateros, Washington. Jean moved to Cle Elum from Silverdale 11 years ago to live with...

Nov 11, 2023

LaDell “Cookie” Ringe passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023, surrounded by family, at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle after a short illness. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellensburg with a luncheon to follow.

Cookie was born in Great Falls, Montana,...

Nov 2, 2023

Billie Glen Nelson, “Bill”, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was 83.

Bill was born in Yakima, Washington to Harold and Hannah Nelson on October 21, 1940. He joined four siblings and spent his entire young life in Roslyn.  Bill spoke often of his childhood friends and jobs. He delivered...

Oct 21, 2023

Thomas Charles Missel was born on December 12, 1960 in Aberdeen, Washington to John Thomas and Lorraine “Rainey” (Bagron) Missel. Tom passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 at his home in Roslyn with his wife by his side.  Tom was 62.

Tom was an accomplished athlete, playing high school football for the Mead Panthers in Spokane,...

Oct 18, 2023

Erva Lee (Harrel) Hatfield, 84, lifetime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2 at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3 at the...

Oct 13, 2023

George A. Sinclair, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 in his daughter’s home after living with Parkinson’s. George was born in Port Angeles, Washington to George W. and Clara R. (Hulse) Sinclair, near where his grandparents Elmer and Verna Hulse homesteaded.  Later, the family moved to Des Moines for more work opportunities. When George was six years...

Oct 10, 2023

Born on what would later become known as “Flag Day”, Mack often commented that his birth was so important the United States created a national holiday in his honor.  Mack Charles Wilson, 81, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away from respiratory failure on October 10, 2023, in Yakima, Washington, surrounded by family.

He was born in Bokoshe, Oklahoma...

Oct 9, 2023

Louise Catherine Iverson (Petrich) was born on July 30, 1930, in Cle Elum, WA and went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2023. She was 93 years old. Louise lived a very full life and had spent the last few years at The Kline Galland Memory Care unit in the Seward Park area...

Oct 5, 2023

Valerie G. Barton, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home on the South Thorp Highway in Ellensburg, Washington.  She was born on April 10, 1938 in Ellensburg to Almer and Betty Stevenson.  She graduated from Kittitas High School in 1956.  In 1956, she married Alden Barton, her best friend.  They had been married 67 years. ...

Sep 30, 2023

Sydney Elizabeth Adams Moe, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her Ellensburg home.  Her memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

Sydney was born March 29, 1938, in Aberdeen, Washington to John B. &...

Sep 26, 2023

Patrick E. DeVere, 69, of South Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum with a reception to follow at the Cle Elum Eagles Club.

Pat was born on February 14,...

Sep 23, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel Urban "Dan" Papineau will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg with vault interment and military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg....

Sep 20, 2023

Milton “Milt” Freeman Downs of Cle Elum, WA, age 79, passed away on September 20, 2023 in Yakima, WA surrounded by his family.

Milt is survived by his wife of 59 years Jeri, sons John and Michael, daughter in law Kim, grandkids Max and Lily, and his niece, Holly, who called Jeri and Milt her “real Parents”. ...

Sep 17, 2023

Timothy James Tostenson, a beautiful soul loved by all, raced his way into the world on April 27, 2001, weighing in at 2.2 pounds, a fearless little fighter, and our miracle baby. We are heartbroken to share with all that he left us too soon on September 17, 2023. Timmy’s adventure started at the Yakima Memorial NICU, where he...

Sep 16, 2023

Marie C. Kukuk, 76, longtime Cle Elum area resident, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Her family will celebrate her life in a private ceremony in North Dakota at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Cle Elum.

Sep 12, 2023

Sandra Ellen Cooke, 63, lifelong resident of the Cle Elum area, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her South Cle Elum home.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Cle Elum Community Church with Pastor Worth Wilson officiating. Urn committal will follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park....

Sep 2, 2023

Charles Henry Shannon, (Charlie) of Hadensville VA, Goochland County, died peacefully at the home of Roger and Patty Canterberry in Ellensburg WA on September 2, 2023.

He was the son of Albert and Janice Shannon, born on August 27, 1954 in Holly, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Larry, Steven and John and...

Aug 31, 2023

Donald D. Loetterle, 90, passed away at his Ellensburg, Washington home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  A private family memorial service will be held.

Don was born on November 2, 1932 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Harry & Virginia (McConnell) Loetterle.  He grew up in Fairbury where he was active in football and basketball for Fairbury High School...

Aug 28, 2023

Larry D. Cassidy, 77, of South Cle Elum, passed away peacefully Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.  A private family gathering to honor his life has been held.

Larry was born on August 9, 1946 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Duane & Martha (Givan) Cassidy and grew up in Klamath Falls before...