Obituaries
Rich Hoyt
June 3, 2024
Richard Duncan Hoyt III, a pillar of the Cle Elum community, peacefully passed away at his home on June 3, 2024 at the age of 49, surrounded by family. Rich courageously battled cancer for 12 months while continuing to run his heavy equipment company.
Rich was born on November 8, 1974, in Kirkland, Washington to Rick and Christine Hoyt. He was...
Teresa Rominger
May 21, 2024
Teresa Marie Rominger, 69, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Teresa was born on March 8, 1955 in Ellensburg, Washington to George & Jane (Thayer) Rominger. She grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School with the Class of 1973. She later attended Central Washington University where she earned her bachelor’s degree....
Kenneth A. Hammond
May 21, 2024
Kenneth Allen Hammond, 90, a longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Swedish Hospital – Cherry Hill in Seattle.
Ken was born on January 18, 1934 in Old Kettle Falls along the Columbia River in northeastern Washington. He was raised on a farm near Lake Ellen in the Sherman Creek area of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Joan (Whitmore) Berger
May 20, 2024
Elizabeth Joan “Betty” Berger, 84, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Garden Village in Yakima. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 also...
Wayne K. Lovejoy
May 20, 2024
Wayne K. Lovejoy, 70, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home. A military graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.
Wayne was born on May 25, 1953 in Renton, Washington. He grew up and attended school in Bellevue. In...
Steven Roy Douglas
May 11, 2024
Steven Roy Douglas, 76, went home to the Lord on May 11, 2024. Steve was born April 27, 1948, in Salem, Oregon to Chester Orin & Ella (Sturdevant) Douglas. Steve grew up in Salem with his aunts, uncles and their families and friends, hunting and fishing each year around the mountains and lakes of Oregon.
Steve helped...
Michael B. Simplot
May 7, 2024
Michael Bruce Simplot, 73, longtime Upper County resident passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. A Celebration of Life open to all will be held from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at The Nelson Farm at Suncadia Resort.
Mike was born on March 29, 1951 in...
Joan Sara Frank
April 30, 2024
Joan Sara Frank, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful Jehovah's Witness, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at her home in Cle Elum, Washington, with family by her side. She was 74 years old.
Joan, known to many as "Joni," was a dedicated dog groomer who brought joy to countless furry friends in the upper county...
Janice Ellen Springsteen
April 20, 2024
Janice Springsteen of Ellensburg, WA passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Springsteen, daughter, Megan Dickinson (husband, Jared Dickenson) and grandchildren, Lily and Miles Dickenson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Ellensburg.
Joe E. Lorenz
April 17, 2024
Joe E. Lorenz, 90, of Cle Elum, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He will be laid to rest with military honors in a private service at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Joe was born on November 7, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas. He spent a few years as a baby in Kansas before his family...
Cindy (Sinclair) Dunn
April 14, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Gayle (Sinclair) Dunn passed away April 14, 2024, after many months in hospitals and nursing facilities in Mesa, Arizona with her husband by her side.
Cindy was born in Ellensburg, WA on November 28, 1947, to Laughlin and Virginia Sinclair. Growing up in the Kittitas Valley she loved her horse "Rusty", fishing and hunting with her family, and travel....
Frances Katherine Divelbiss
April 13, 2024
Mrs. Frances Katherine (Glondo) Divelbiss, a lifetime Roslyn resident, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Roslyn with committal to follow at the Roslyn Veterans Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Roslyn Masonic...
Michael W. Grunden
March 26, 2024
Michael W. Grunden, age 76, passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
A beloved husband and father, Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sheryl Grunden; and their children Ashley Snow (Sean Snow) and Brady Grunden (Heather Grunden). Mike’s youngest sister Cindy Barillas lives...
Susan Marie Fought
March 21, 2024
Susan Marie Fought passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, on her 55th birthday, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side.
Susie was born on March 21, 1969 in Moses Lake, Washington to Clyde V. Fought and Linda J. Moore. Susie went to school in Othello, Washington and later moved to...
Burt Brian Okitsu
March 19, 2024
Burt Brian Okitsu, 56, passed away at his home in Cle Elum on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with family at his side. A celebration of his life will be held from Noon-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Burt was born on July 26, 1967 in Auburn, Washington and graduated...
Karen D. Krahenbuhl
March 18, 2024
Karen Diane Krahenbuhl, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 79 years old. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church with committal to follow at Laurel Hill. A reception will follow the committal at the Centennial Center starting at 1:00 p.m.
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Charles Terrence Weidenbach
March 17, 2024
Charles Terrence Weidenbach, age 78, died suddenly on March 17, 2024 at home in Ellensburg, Wash. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a longtime Ellensburg hay farmer.
Charles “Terry” was born March 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to Ardene Troxell Malta and her husband, Charles...
Sfc David F. Mohn, Us Army (Ret.)
March 16, 2024
SFC David F. Mohn, US Army (Ret.) passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at the Liberty Bible Church in Ellensburg. The committal service with military honors will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Tahoma National Cemetery in...
Kathryn Mae (Taylor) Salinas
March 14, 2024
Kathryn Mae (Taylor) Salinas, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Kindred Hospital in Seattle following an extended illness. A celebration of her life is planned for later this spring with details to be announced.
Kathy was born on December 16, 1951 in Roseburg, Oregon to Everett & Dorothy (Boone) Jones. Her dad was...
Shirley B. Hunter
March 14, 2024
Shirley B. Hunter, 93, passed away at her Ellensburg home on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Private family services will be held later this spring.
Shirley was born on December 2, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Thomas & Bernice M. (Guyton) Howard. Her family moved to the Kittitas Valley in 1934 and she attended the Denmark School and...
