Obituaries
Gary M. Kurtz
April 3, 2026
From his early days in Kittitas County to a life filled with adventure and deep devotion, Gary Mathew Kurtz lived a life as rich as the Washington landscape he called home. Born in Ellensburg and raised in Cle Elum, Gary was a natural leader from the start—earning the rank of Eagle Scout at just 13, excelling as a multi-sport athlete,...
Kay E. Evensen
May 26, 2026
Kay Ellen Evensen, 75, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Swedish Hospital in Seattle. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park with a reception to follow at the Cle Elum Senior Center.
Kay was born on October 15, 1950 in Nuremberg, Germany...
Larry L. Tritt
December 22, 2025
Larry Layton Tritt peacefully passed away at his home in Roslyn, Washington, on December 22, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sue; his daughter, Kelley; his son, Dylan; his brother, Wade; his sisters, Terri, Tammy, and Tina; as well as his nephew, many nieces, and cousins.
Larry was born on February 1, 1961, in Tacoma, Washington, to Arnie and...
Becky Ann Holmes
May 30, 2026
On May 30, 2026, Becky Ann Holmes passed away in Wenatchee, Washington, surrounded by family and friends. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void, those who knew and loved her will forever cherish the kindness, generosity, and warmth she brought into their lives.
Becky was born on May 29, 1969 in Ellensburg, Washington to Kenny and Peggy Holmes. She grew up...
Helen Louise Jones
2026
Helen Louise Jones, 88, passed on May 27th, 2026, in Ellensburg, Washington. Helen was born in San Francisco, California, February 25th, 1938, to Lyman E. Brewer and Helen E. Brewer (Goldthwaite). She graduated from San Francisco’s Lowell High School and then the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Philosophy and Psychology. She then attended Stanford University, graduating in 1962 with...
Jerry M. Gipson
May 22, 2026
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Jerry Michael Gipson passed away in his home in Ellensburg. Jerry got to spend the last of his days in the comforts of home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, sister, children, and grandkids.
Jerry was born on February 5, 1949 in Seattle, Washington to Roy D. & Alice C. (Anderson) Gipson....
Eva L. Glidewell
May 21, 2026
With a legacy of love behind her, Eva Glidewell passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 21, 2026.
Eva was born on December 6, 1938 in Yakima to Dempsey and Katherine Lauderdale. She became the youngest child in the family and joined her sister Mary and brothers Dempsey, Bill and Charlie. She traveled far and wide before eventually resting...
Diane L. Ivin
May 16, 2026
Diane L. Brennan-Ivin was born on August 17, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to James A. Brennan and Cathrine Anna Moore-Brennan.
Diane married her high school sweetheart, Gerald W. Ivin, and moved to Newport, Rhode Island while Gerald was stationed in the Navy. Their first son, Michael, was born in Newport. After Gerald was discharged, the family moved back to Chicago area...
Bruce Fisher
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, Bruce Fisher, age 85, went home to be with the Lord. His family will honor his life in a private ceremony.
Bruce was born on a farm in Mohall, ND, February 12, 1941 to Leonard and Ora Fisher. He has two sons, Tony and Tim and a daughter, Stephanie. He is survived by Judy, the mother of...
Thomas E. Long
April 29, 2026
Thomas Easton Long, lover of nature, adventure, and the land, was born on November 27, 1950 in Marin City, California, and grew up in Sacramento, California. Tom passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2026 at the age of 75, likely due to pneumonia.
Tom was a quiet and introspective man whose life was deeply connected to the natural world. He found...
Ruby Vanette Pearson
April 29, 2026
Ruby Vanette Pearson, 86, of Cle Elum, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Cle Elum.
Susan H. von Jentzen
April 29, 2026
Susan Helen von Jentzen, 80, of Ellensburg, WA, passed away on April 29, 2026.
Born on February 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Helen Arnquist, her family later moved to the Lynnwood area, where she spent much of her childhood. Sue attended Mountlake Terrace High School when it was newly opened. Prior to her senior year, her family relocated...
Patrick K. Day
April 22, 2026
Patrick Kevin Day, cherished son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on April 22, 2026 at his home in Lake McMurray, Washington after a five-year shootout with glioblastoma. Pat was born November 15, 1964 in Harrogate, England while his father, Dennis, served in the US Army. Shortly after his birth, the family returned...
Delores Mae Kauzlarich
April 21, 2026
Delores (Dodie) Mae Kauzlarich, 77, of Cle Elum, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Dodie was born on February 18, 1949 in Naches, Washington to Bernice (Gayer) and James Barry. Her junior year of high school brought a move to Cle Elum, where her father worked as a coal miner in...
James E. Putoff
April 18, 2026
James Edward "Jim" Putoff, 72, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. At his specific request, no formal services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Ellensburg.
Mark W. Kramer
April 17, 2026
Funeral services for Mark William Kramer will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Garfield-Palouse High School gym with vault interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse. A reception will follow the graveside service back at the school. Viewing will be held at Kramer Funeral Home in Palouse on Friday, May 8 from 10:00...
Gust G. Mandelas
April 15, 2026
Gust “Gus” George Mandelas, 81, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Ellensburg, Washington, the youngest of five children born to Gust and Mary Mandelas.
Gus married the love of his life, Victoria Ducharme Walker, on August 10, 1963. Together,...
Mary Ann Morgan
April 11, 2026
Mary Ann Morgan passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. Mary Ann was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on August 7, 1946 to Charles and Dorothy Riggs. She graduated from Sweet Water High School in National City, California in 1964.
Mary Ann married Robert C. (Bob) Morgan in Ellensburg, Washington on August 10, 1964. Mary Ann worked at Mann...
David Lee Jay
April 10, 2026
David Lee Jay passed away at the age of 87 on April 10, 2026, in Ellensburg, Washington. He was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania in 1939. David was the oldest son of Eleanor Jay (Bowes) and Glenn Jay. He grew into a life marked by service, dedication, and deep faith. The family moved to Garrett, Indiana when he was a young...
David W. Adams
April 2, 2026
David Ward Adams was born on July 7, 1970, in Sitka, Alaska, to LeRoy Adams and Rayanne (Duffey) Adams. He never really knew his father, and as a child he moved around with his siblings before eventually settling in Kittitas County with his mom, stepdad, and family. Despite the odds stacked against him, Dave graduated from Ellensburg High School in...
