All Obituaries

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 spent the first three months of his life charming all the nurses. Shortly after, he spent time at Seattle Children’s Hospital, receiving care and...

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.

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. Sandra was born in Ellensburg on November 4, 1959 to Dexter and Carol (Renfro) Cooke.   After graduating from Cle Elum High School, she...

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 his canine companion of 12 years Lexi, numerous aunts and uncles and many more that welcomed him with open arms.   He is survived by his sisters, Carla...

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 before his graduation in 1951.  His athletic endeavors followed him to Fairbury Junior College where also volunteered time helping...

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 moving to Baker City when he graduated high school.  He briefly attended the University of Oregon before joining the United States Air Force in 1966 where he...

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 Snoqualmie. He graduated from Mt. Si High School in 1956 and married the love of his life Linda Adams in 1958. They were looking forward to their 65th anniversary on...

Born with a loving spirit and thirst for adventure in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Ruth moved to the Pacific Northwest in the early 70's where she found herself commercial fishing in Alaska and riding a Harley Sportster in Woodinville, Washington. Ruth met Rick at the Duvall Tavern in 1982. Rick and his friend Gene had just stopped in for a beer on their way home from a weekend fishing trip when Ruth and her friend Robin walked in. Rick, of course, had no clue, but...

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 the Ekiss family.  He attended Kittitas schools, graduating from Kittitas High School in 1980 where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete in...

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 and married Ken Poage that same year. They had three children Nancy (Dave) Johnson, Easton Washington, Audrey (Ron) Foster, Boulder Colorado and Shelly (Ty) Martinell, Cle Elum...