March 13, 2022

Robert William “Bob” or “Stormy” Storms, 71, lifetime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away at his Thorp home on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Per Bob’s wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Bob was born on April 20, 1950 in Ellensburg, Washington, the only child of Warner & Betty...

March 1, 2022

Commander Ona Claire Solberg, USN (Ret), age 64, of Ellensburg, Washington, peacefully took flight at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

“Please don’t mourn my death for I have had a full and great life.  I realize it is always harder on the ones left behind.  But know that in God’s love we...

February 14, 2022

Gary Peter Anderson passed unexpectedly at home while he slept in the early morning hours of February 14, 2022.  Gary was 76, and in a few short days expected to celebrate his 77th birthday with his family.

Gary leaves behind his grieving wife of over 53 years, Penelope “Penny” Anderson and daughter Amy Patricia Grace Anderson.

February 7, 2022

Rosary will be recited for Clement “Clem” Aurelius Staloch, 100, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12 also at St. Andrew’s with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Staloch, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away...

February 6, 2022

Gerald Eugene Gordon, 91, lifetime Thorp resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 12 at the High...

January 27, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for William Arnold “Bill” Sluman will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Mr. Sluman, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Bill...

January 25, 2022

Janice Jean (Cyliax) Reese, 91, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cle Elum on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Janice was born August 17, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Rudolph and Norma Cyliax. She was the second of five siblings, with three sisters and one brother. Her mother died when she was quite young and her...

January 22, 2022

Kenneth Dale Covey, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  At his request, no formal services will be conducted.

Ken was born on February 20, 1939 in Seattle to Earl & Emma (Kinghammer) Covey.  He grew up in the Maple Valley area and attended Tahoma High School.  He spent most...

January 15, 2022

William Charles “Bill” Roberts, 75, entered Heaven peacefully at his home in Cle Elum on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Details regarding a spring Celebration of Life will be announced.

Bill was born in Seattle to Mary Kay Watts and Lesly Danielson. He grew up in Lakeridge and graduated from Renton...

January 15, 2022

The world lost the kindest human on January 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. when Paul Laverne Carlson passed away at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg.

Paul was born in Portland, Oregon on December 19, 1934 to Rosco & Emma B. (Becker) Carlson.  He grew up in Granger, Washington and later served in the United States Air Force...

January 12, 2022

Heaven gained another angel as Betty Kathryn Gilmour Flood Williams passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on March 16, 1948, in Ellensburg, Washington, to parents Fred and Kathryn (Allmendinger) Thon Gilmour. She was the baby of the family.

The large Gilmour family came to the Kittitas...

January 12, 2022

Brett Earl Huss, 58, passed away on January 12, 2022 at the Yakima Memorial Hospital with his wife and children by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Brett was born on December 31, 1963, to Earl & Patricia (Johnston)...

January 9, 2022

Jerry Sanford, 79, of Thorp, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 from the chapel of Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Burial with military honors will follow at the Thorp Cemetery.

Jerry was born...

January 9, 2022

James Thomas Bruketta, 75, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held this spring with details to be announced.

Jim was born March 1, 1946 in Ellensburg to John & Mary (Staup) Bruketta.  He grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School in...

January 6, 2022

Dustin Lee “Dusty” Fields, 51, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 6, 2022 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He gave a most gallant effort to live.

Dusty was born on July 22, 1970. He grew up in Roslyn and attended local schools, graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1989,...

2022

Melba Joe Fitton passed away December 27, 2022 in her home at Meadows Place surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She was tenderly cared for by such an amazing gentle team. Melba was able to tell them she loved them all.

Melba was preceded in death by her much-loved husband Ed Fitton. At the time of his...

2022

Thelma J. Dosier died November 24, 2022 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg after a brief illness. A memorial is planned for Kailua Hawaii on January 7, 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Thelma was born in Los Angeles in 1938 to Earl F. and Nina S. (Gregory) Cisco.  They were the “Dust Bowl Okies”...

December 27, 2021

Arline K. Calkins, 97, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Pacifica Senior Living in Ellensburg. She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at the IOOF Cemetery at a later date.

Arline was born in Denver, Colorado on August 4, 1924, the only child of Arley & Kathryn (Scherting)...

December 22, 2021

Our beloved, Sandra Kay Crume, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 22, 2021 at the young age of 62 with her immediate family by her side.  The family will greet friends and family for a viewing from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Johnston &...

December 20, 2021

Chelsea was born in Cle Elum, Washington on March 20, 1985 to parents Craig and Karen Gordon. She grew up in Roslyn, attended school and graduated in 2003. After graduation, she was employed by the school as a mentor, later becoming a waitress. She worked at the Sunset Cafe, Diamondback’s and then Suncadia until she became too ill to...