Obituaries
Alicia Gutierrez Miller
February 22, 2026
With love, we share more about our beautiful mother, Alicia Gutierrez Miller, who passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 98.
Born on August 9, 1927, in Hills Prairie, Texas, our mother was truly the matriarch of a loving family and a large extended family. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and colleague,...
William Cody Moen
January 16, 2026
The family of William Cody Moen will host a celebration of his life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at The Cattle Barn, 980 Burke Road in Cle Elum. Please join them in sharing sharing stories, memories and fellowship as they honor Cody's life.
Sandra Lee Martindale
February 10, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) L. Martindale, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on February 10th, 2026, after a battle with progressive heart failure.
Sandra was born on August 24, 1945 in Bremerton, Washington; she was the daughter of the late Marcel and Harriet Maloney. Sandy grew up moving and going to school back and forth between Bremerton, WA; San Diego,...
William E. "Ed" West
March 16, 2026
William E. “Ed” West, 96, a longtime Ellensburg resident and retired Chief of the Ellensburg Fire Department, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, no formal services will be held. He will be laid to rest at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.
Ed was born on May 14, 1929 in Boone County, North Carolina, to...
Shirley G. Strausbaugh
March 13, 2026
Shirley G. Strausbaugh, 85, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital. Her family will honor her life in a private gathering at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Ellensburg.
Leesia Ann Puckett
March 9, 2026
Leesia Ann Puckett, 61, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg.
Leesia was born on March 3, 1965 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Blake Hone and Mary Ann (Johnson) Trahant. She grew up...
Sam M. Krahenbuhl
February 24, 2026
Samuel Marvin “Sam” Krahenbuhl, 85, lifetime Upper County resident and retired Chief of the Cle Elum Police Department, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Viewing will be Thursday, March 5 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams in Cle Elum. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at the Cle Elum...
Kay A. Miles
February 22, 2026
Kay Ann Miles, 80, of Ellensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Kay was born on August 24, 1945 in Hutchinson, Kansas to W. Joe and Patricia (Skog) Lindgren. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Valier, Montana before eventually moving west and settling down in the Sacramento area. Kay attended school in Sacramento and graduated from high...
Duane M. Skeen
February 19, 2026
Duane Skeen passed away at the age of 88 on February 19, 2026, peacefully in the comfort of his recliner, with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife, Marge; daughter, Julie; much loved grandsons, Trevor and Nathan; and his sister, Delsie Gilpin.
Duane’s family lived in Kennewick until he was 5 years old when the...
Carolyn J. Sandage
February 16, 2026
Carolyn Janette Sandage (Coughlin), aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Roslyn, Washington, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 21, 1942, in Big Timber, Montana, Carolyn lived a life filled with devotion to her family and a strong work ethic that left an enduring legacy.
Carolyn was the beloved wife of Dennis Sandage, with...
Jean W. Garrison
February 15, 2026
Jean Wrisley Garrison was born on May 8, 1930 in Milton, Massachusetts, the second child of Luke Carlton Wrisley and Marion Esther Power. Her beloved elder brother, John Ernest Wrisley, continues his life journey in South Carolina.
Jean and her brother were abandoned by their mother when she was only two years old. For a few years, they were raised by...
Gregory W. Martin
February 13, 2026
Gregory W. "Greg" Martin, 81, of Cle Elum, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 13, 2026 surrounded by friends and family. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Cle Elum.
Karen L. Lutz
February 12, 2026
Karen's family has established a central memorial site and online guestbook for family and friends. Please visit https://www.forevermissed.com/karen-stonehocker-lutz to leave a story for the family.
Karen Lee Stonehocker Lutz was born January 10, 1939 and passed away on February 12, 2026, following complications from a third recurrence of Hodgkin lymphoma, which she had bravely faced twice before. She died in peace...
Angeleen D. Malone
February 1, 2026
Angeleen Daisy (Trucano) Malone, 92, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Born October 11, 1933, in Cle Elum, Washington, she lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and quiet generosity.
Widowed at a young age, Angeleen raised five children on her own with determination and unwavering love. She built a home grounded in stability, resilience, and care, ensuring her children...
Robert H. Wilson
January 29, 2026
Robert Henry Wilson passed away at home in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on May 26, 1937 in Springdale, Arkansas to Charles and Mary Josephine Hughes McKay. He was preceded in death by his older brother, John Wilson and his grandchildren Ashley and Tyler, and his loving wife of 59 years,...
Rose A. Badda
January 26, 2026
Rose Ann (Cvitkovich) Badda of Roslyn, Washington and native of Seattle, Washington passed away on January 26, 2026. Her sudden death at home came as quite a shock as she was only diagnosed with extreme teasing, leg cramps, her love for sports and singing “You are my Sunshine”.
Rose was born on March 30, 1930, to John and Matilda (Prpich) Cvitkovich,...
Bonnie Johnson
January 25, 2026
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Lavonne Lorraine “Bonnie” Johnson passed away peacefully at her home in Ellensburg, Washington, surrounded by family.
Bonnie was born on June 5, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John and Amy Thompson. One of sixteen siblings, she moved with her family to Ellensburg in 1956, where she would build a life rooted in love and community.
On...
Wendy K. Powell
January 22, 2026
Wendy Kaye Powell, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, just days after celebrating her birthday. She was born on January 14, 1965, to Marion & Ruth (Hanson) Powell.
Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Marion Powell; her brothers, Rusty Powell and Warren Powell; and her sister, Jackie Dallman.
She was a 1983 graduate of Ellensburg...
Robert N. Morelli
January 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Nick Morelli, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease acquired from exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam. Throughout his illness, Bob never complained; he viewed his struggles as the price of his service and felt it was simply his duty to serve...
Joe L. Dees
January 13, 2026
Joe Dees, 78, of Kittitas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, reuniting with the love of his life, his beloved wife Sandy, who preceded him in death. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at a later date and details will be shared at that time.
Joe was born on August 23, 1947 in Ellensburg, Washington to Aubra...
