July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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,...

June 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...

June 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...

June 9, 2023

Mike P. “Mikey” Lucius, 63, of Cle Elum, passed away on June 9, 2023.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mike was born in Tiffin, Ohio on February 13, 1960.  He came to Washington in his early 20’s and lived in Issaquah until he settled in Cle Elum and married the love...

June 2, 2023

Jeff Newschwander was born on June 26, 1975 in Mission, British Columbia to Linda and Fred.  His family moved to Ellensburg, Washington in 1980 when he was 5 years old.

Jeff was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer in June 2022 and passed peacefully on June 2, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Angela San Filippo, his...

May 24, 2023

Monte Lee Snowden, 63, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis with his beloved wife Toni and his son Nathan by his side.  Monte and Toni were married May 31, 2002, and lived in Ellensburg for 18 years with their son Nathan and grandson Landon.  Monte was born and...

May 24, 2023

Donald Gene “Don” Bakker, 76, lifelong resident of Lake Stevens, passed away at his home on May 24, 2023.

Don was born on December 1, 1946 in Everett, Washington to Albert & Minerva (Melaas) Bakker.  He grew up in Lake Stevens, graduating high school there in 1965. He was gifted with a mechanical aptitude from a young...

May 21, 2023

William "Bill" Madison Beals, 73, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held at the Ellensburg United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with refreshments to follow.

Bill was born on August 23, 1949, in San Diego, California, to James &...

May 20, 2023

Robert Christian “Bob” Hansen, Jr., 81, passed away May 20, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona with his loving wife Patricia by his side, following surgery for an aneurysm.

Bob was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1942 to Robert Christian Hansen, Sr., and Helen Button. Due to his Father’s military service in the US Navy, he lived...

May 18, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth “Pat” Simmons, 87, of Cle Elum, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband, DeVere, and her devoted daughters.

Pat was born on March 13, 1936 to Sara A. and J.J. Rozsonits on a homestead near Bismarck, North Dakota. She moved to Washington in her teens but remained...

May 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Brunner died May 17, 2023, at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima. Ruth was born November 6, 1939, in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. She attended nursing school at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, attaining her Registered Nursing license. Her nursing school classmates and her time as a public health nurse in northern Manitoba provided her with many stories and treasured friends....

May 17, 2023

Elecia Jeanne Vaughn, 37, of Ellensburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901

Elecia was born on May 15, 1986 in...

May 17, 2023

Russell E. “Russ” Belsaas, a cherished husband, loving father, and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 69. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the McIntosh Ranch in Ellensburg.

Born on June 24, 1953, in Ellensburg, Washington, Russ...

May 9, 2023

Byron R. (Bappe) Bowen, 86, born to Lela Ila Edwards and Victor Rollin Bappe, a longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital.  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

Byron was born on...