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...

December 17, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Alexander Anderson passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and best friend. He was the life of every party and always the best dressed. He enjoyed a good meal, as well as a good glass...

December 16, 2021

Eileen Stougard passed away on December 16, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Granger, Washington on September 10, 1932 and moved to Ellensburg in high school, making Ellensburg her home for the rest of her life. Her beloved husband, Jim, her daughter Pam Bennett, and son, Mike Stougard preceded her in death.

Eileen treasured...

December 16, 2021

Kathleen L. "Mama Kass" Robblee, 76, of Roslyn, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 16, 2021 surrounded by her daughter, grandson and loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Roslyn Cemetery Kiosk with a reception to follow at the Roslyn Eagles.

Kass...

December 15, 2021

Thomas Lee “Tom” Howard, 65, lifetime Kittitas County resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Moses Lake.  A celebration of life will be held in the spring with details to be announced.

Tom was born on October 4, 1956, along with his twin sister Tanya, to Lee & Maxine (Allemand) Howard.  Tom grew up in...

December 6, 2021

Garey B. Williams, 59, of Ellensburg, passed away at his home on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial celebration is being planned for a later date and a complete obituary is forthcoming.  Johnston...

December 4, 2021

Mary Lee (Moody) Patriquin, 86, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Mary was born on October 24, 1935 in Anacortes, Washington to Harry & Thelma (Thomas) Moody. ...

November 30, 2021

Sandra Diane Gibb, 76, of Kittitas, passed away unexpectedly November 30, 2021 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.  A service will be held at a later date. Sandra was born on May 11, 1945 at the hospital in Ellensburg, the daughter of Merrell and Margaret (Pate) Points. Sandra graduated from Ellensburg High School, class of 1962. She worked...

November 28, 2021

Jeanne Marie Dunning passed peacefully on November 28, 2021 at her home of 71 years in Ellensburg, Washington.  She was born at home to Paul Eugene Nelson and Dorothy Ruth Nelson in Roslyn, Washington on June 10th, 1929.  Two months later, the family moved to Ellensburg where her father was a teacher, coach and cattleman and her mother worked...

November 23, 2021

Michael Patrick Johnston was born October 31, 1950, in Renton, Washington to Edgar and Leola “Pedie” Hyatt Johnston, both deceased. He left his earthly body after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on November 23, 2021. He is survived by siblings Michelle (Warrick) Matthews and Mitchell Sean Johnston, and niece and nephew Ashley and Andrew Matthews.

November 15, 2021

Douglas Henry Lutterman, 82, of Ronald, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on November 15, 2021.  Doug’s Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Snoqualmie Valley Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, Washington.

Doug was born on November 23, 1938 in Worthington, Minnesota. He was raised...

November 12, 2021

Bob was born January 30, 1950 to Roy and Fern (Robins) Teem in Salem, Oregon.  He lived most of his life in the Kent/Covington, Maple Valley and Enumclaw area.  He and his wife moved to Roslyn, Wa in September of 2012 and have loved living here ever since.

Bob passed away on November 12, 2021 following a...

November 12, 2021

Geraldine E. Lafferty, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband in a private family ceremony at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington.  A celebration of life will be held next summer.

Geraldine was born on July 12,...

November 5, 2021

Bonita D. Kennedy, RN, 73, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Friday, November 5, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20,...