Aug 27, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Vezzoni, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 from a sudden cardiac event.  He requested that no formal service be held, but his family will honor his life privately in a small gathering at a later date.

Tony was born on June 21, 1937 to Peter & Mary Vezzoni at his family home in...

Aug 23, 2023

Michael E. “Mike” Morefield, Sr., (AKA: fuzzy, papa, grandpa) passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle due to complications from a brain aneurysm.

Mike was born on November 19, 1960 in Colville, Washington and moved to Kittitas when he was an infant.  He grew up in Kittitas and was raised by...

Aug 7, 2023

Roberta Anne (Willis) Poage passed away on August 7, 2023.

Roberta was born in Seattle on February 27, 1941 to Harold and Anna Belle Willis.  Following the death of her mother she was raised by her aunt and uncle Allen and Maude Willis of Cle Elum.

Roberta graduated from Cle Elum high School in 1959...

Aug 3, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Lucy Frances Macagno will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Roslyn with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Lucy passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.

Lucy was born to James...

Jul 30, 2023

James “Jim” Hutchinson passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at the age of 87. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Sweetwater Ranch in Ellensburg, Washington.

Born on June 14, 1936 in Ellensburg, Washington to Mildred and Ivan Hutchinson. Jim was one of four children (Richard...

Jul 29, 2023

Gary Steve Labusky, 89, passed away on July 29, 2023 in Ellensburg. Gary was born on April 3, 1934 to Stephen and Elizabeth (Gresser) Labusky in Cle Elum, Washington.  He graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1952 and went on to work in the lumber mills in Cle Elum and Peshastin.

Gary lived in Alberta, Canada for several years working...

Jul 29, 2023

Val Bosch, 75, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Trios Southridge Hospital in Kennewick.

Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. As Val didn’t want a “service”, friends are invited to a casual gathering...

Jul 28, 2023

We remember and celebrate the life of Judy Bland.

Judy was born on April 20, 1942 at the Cle Elum Hospital to Fred and Lorraine (Dalisky) Cusworth and died on July 28, 2023 in Yakima.

In 1962, she married Norm Bland, her high school sweetheart but was widowed in 1991.  Norm and Judy had two...

Jul 23, 2023

William “Bill” Harris was born June 10, 1939 in Cle Elum, Washington to William and Hazel (Newton) Harris.  He spent his childhood farming with his family on Peoh Point and also helping out on the Newton family ranch.  He also enjoyed hunting when he was younger, and it was always a fun time at the Newton ranch during hunting...

Jul 16, 2023

Roger Krening was born to Theodore and Marie Krening on July 17, 1937 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and passed away on July 16, 2023 in Ellensburg, Washington. Roger graduated from Minatare High School in 1956 where he participated in football, basketball, and track and then went on to pursue a teaching degree at Chadron State University in Nebraska where he...

Jul 16, 2023

Alfred (Al) Kukes, 97, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Al was born on August 29, 1925 in Toppenish, Washington to John & Johanna (Hofferber) Kukes.  The Kukes family moved to the Kittitas Valley when Al was six years old and he attended...

Jul 6, 2023

James R. “Jim” Eidemiller, CPO, USN Ret., 79, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on February 13, 1944 in Nampa, Idaho to James R. Eidemiller Sr. and Ruth M. Eidemiller and was raised on the family farm outside of Homedale, Idaho.  He...

Jul 5, 2023

Dinorah Arnaiz, 80, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg following a brief illness.

Dinorah was born on June 13, 1943 in Palmira, Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica to Betty Vargas and Jose Maria Alfaro.  At the age of 31, she immigrated to Washington State...

Jul 4, 2023

Funeral services for Melvin E. “Mel” Shenyer, 75, of Ellensburg, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Mercer Creek Church with a reception to follow starting at Noon at the Armory Building at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds. Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at...

Jul 2, 2023

George Joseph Mandelas, 88, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his children.

George was born in the Kittitas Valley on February 4, 1935, the oldest of five children born to Gust & Mary (Camarata) Mandelas. His father’s work with the railroad moved the family to western Washington...

Jun 28, 2023

Martha Emma Green passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2023.  She was born December 12, 1932, in Egypt, Washington to Emil and Emma Kern.  Martha grew up on a wheat farm with milk cows, work horses, pigs, chickens, and a large garden. This created her love for the land and animals.

Martha met Jack Green...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Jerome Fischer of Roslyn passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Bobby was born in Roslyn in 1955 and lived in Roslyn all his life. Early on he discovered a passion for horses and the high mountain lakes and spent many hours in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Waptus and Diamond Lake were two of his...

Jun 24, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Helen (Alley) Riley will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Mrs. Riley passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the age of 73.

Linda was born on January 30, 1950,...

Jun 22, 2023

Donald E. "Don" Peters, 87, longtime upper county resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. A memorial will be held at 1:00 pm October 8th, 2023 at The Eagles Club in Cle Elum. Don was born on June 17, 1936 in Gig Harbor, Washington to Richard & Lila (Vasser) Peters. He grew up in Granite...

Jun 10, 2023

Edwin “Ed” Joseph Zapel, 100, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023 at 6:55 pm in Ellensburg, Washington surrounded by his three surviving children and his daughter-in-law (Rebekah, widow of son David). Ed was born the eldest of five children to Katherine Marie (Friss) Zapel and Edwin John Zapel in Chicago, Illinois on May 31, 1923. He is preceded in...