April 13, 2024

Mrs. Frances Katherine (Glondo) Divelbiss, a lifetime Roslyn resident, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Roslyn with committal to follow at the Roslyn Veterans Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Roslyn Masonic...

March 26, 2024

Michael W. Grunden, age 76, passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.

A beloved husband and father, Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sheryl Grunden; and their children Ashley Snow (Sean Snow) and Brady Grunden (Heather Grunden). Mike’s youngest sister Cindy Barillas lives...

March 21, 2024

Susan Marie Fought passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, on her 55th birthday, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side.

Susie was born on March 21, 1969 in Moses Lake, Washington to Clyde V. Fought and Linda J. Moore.  Susie went to school in Othello, Washington and later moved to...

March 19, 2024

Burt Brian Okitsu, 56, passed away at his home in Cle Elum on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with family at his side. A celebration of his life will be held from Noon-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Cle Elum Eagles.

Burt was born on July 26, 1967 in Auburn, Washington and graduated...

March 18, 2024

Karen Diane Krahenbuhl, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 79 years old. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church with committal to follow at Laurel Hill. A reception will follow the committal at the Centennial Center starting at 1:00 p.m.

March 17, 2024

Charles Terrence Weidenbach, age 78, died suddenly on March 17, 2024 at home in Ellensburg, Wash. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a longtime Ellensburg hay farmer.

Charles “Terry” was born March 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to Ardene Troxell Malta and her husband, Charles...

March 16, 2024

SFC David F. Mohn, US Army (Ret.) passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at the Liberty Bible Church in Ellensburg. The committal service with military honors will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Tahoma National Cemetery in...

March 14, 2024

Kathryn Mae (Taylor) Salinas, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Kindred Hospital in Seattle following an extended illness. A celebration of her life is planned for later this spring with details to be announced.

Kathy was born on December 16, 1951 in Roseburg, Oregon to Everett & Dorothy (Boone) Jones.  Her dad was...

March 14, 2024

Shirley B. Hunter, 93, passed away at her Ellensburg home on Thursday, March 14, 2024.  Private family services will be held later this spring.

Shirley was born on December 2, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Thomas & Bernice M. (Guyton) Howard. Her family moved to the Kittitas Valley in 1934 and she attended the Denmark School and...

March 10, 2024

Ella Scott, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  Ella was a life-long resident of Cle Elum, born on July 13, 1948, the 8th child welcomed by George and Susie Scott.

She lived a humble, simple life. Her physical challenges were a minor interruption to the absolute joy and fervor she had for life. Her...

March 8, 2024

Sara Jean Shao, 85, of Ellensburg, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Private services were held earlier this week.

Sara was born on March 4, 1939 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Dr. Robert & Loretta Ostrander. She grew up in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School with the...

March 5, 2024

Marilyn Gail Fairchild passed away March 5, 2024, at Pacifica Senior Living Memory Care surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born August 12, 1936 in Riggins, Idaho to David and Elda Pinkston. They relocated to Prineville, Oregon where Marilyn grew up.

She met her future husband and forever love Bob at a dance, and they were married...

March 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Labusky) Lutz, 91, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Washington.

Mary was born on October 10,1932 to Stephen and Elizabeth Labusky in Cle Elum. She graduated high school in 1950 and went on to work as a projectionist at the Vogue Theater and then, in 1951, as a secretary at Miller’s sawmill...

March 1, 2024

Jenny (Young) Kern began a 103-year adventure on November 8, 1920, upstairs in a lockkeeper’s house on the Thames, upriver from London. While the midwife was assisting with Jenny’s arrival upstairs, the local doctor was downstairs performing tracheotomies on two of her older sisters to save them from the effects of diphtheria. Jenny was the youngest of five children...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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....

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...