Obituaries
Andres David Keith
July 11, 2021
Andres David Keith was born on October 19, 2000 and left this earth and went into God’s arms once again on July 11, 2021.
Andres could make anybody smile and laugh at any given time. He loved life and being Mr. Social. Andres loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and just hanging with friends at the lake or...
Meriam Ruth Tussinger
July 11, 2021
Meriam Ruth Tussinger, 94, longtime Ellensburg resident, was called home by Her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 11,2021. Viewing will be Friday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg...
William "Bill" N. Wargo
July 8, 2021
William Nicholas “Bill” Wargo, 82, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Cle Elum Veteran’s Memorial at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. A reception will follow the graveside at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Bill was born...
Barbara Jean Martin
July 7, 2021
Barbara Jean Martin, 83, passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Roslyn Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow the service at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Barbara was born on May 8, 1938 to Roy and Ann Buchanan of Roslyn,...
Cheryle Jean Hall
July 7, 2021
Cheryle Jean Hall, 76, of Cle Elum, passed away on July 7, 2021 at HomePlace Assisted Living in Oak Harbor, Washington. A celebration of Cheryle’s life will be held in early fall with details to be announced.
Cheryle was born on November 28, 1944 in Cle Elum, Washington to Carl & Mary (Minerich) West. She grew up...
James N. Briggs
June 16, 2021
James Nies Briggs, 77, of Ellensburg, Washington passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Join us for a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Hal Holmes Center in Ellensburg. Jim will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at the Mountain View Cemetery in Leavenworth, Washington.
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Fred D. Petersen
June 11, 2021
Fred D. Petersen, 93, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Friday, June 11, 2021. Per Fred’s request, no formal services will be held.
Fred was born on May 2, 1928 in Spokane, Washington, one of none children, five of which were born to Walt & Bertha (Feuston) Petersen, and four half siblings when his...
Rich Hoctor
June 11, 2021
James Richard "Rich" Hoctor, 82, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Friday, June 11, 2021. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic...
Scott Benjamin Goldie
June 10, 2021
Scott Benjamin Goldie, 56, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in San Jose, California. An open house reception will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his parent’s home in Cle Elum, Wa. For more details, please email sgoldiegs2021@gmail.com
Scott was born January 13, 1965 in Deer Lodge, Montana. When he was young,...
Earl V. Elkington
June 7, 2021
Earl V. Elkington, 90, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on June 7, 2021 with his daughter, Sandy, by his side. He was born on November 13, 1930 in Walla Walla, Washington, the third of four children born to James and Virginia Elkington.
Earl graduated from Umapine High School in 1948. He was captain of the basketball team...
Henry Sean Foster
May 22, 2021
Henry Sean "Foz" Foster, 20, passed away at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday, May 22, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. In-person attendance will be limited to family and invited guests, but all are welcome and invited to...
Michele C. (Ball) Keaton
May 20, 2021
Michele C. Keaton, 49, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. A private family service will be held.
Michele was born on August 6, 1971 in San Leandro, California, the second of two children born to Dale & Clara (Hammond) Ball. When Michele was two, the family moved to...
Frederick William Burch, Iii
May 17, 2021
Frederick William Burch, III, 62, of Ellensburg, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Please leave condolences for the family on this online guestbook. Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for the family.
William "Bill" Dean Schmidt, Phd
May 15, 2021
William Dean Schmidt passed away on May 15, 2021.
He was born on December 12, 1933 in Tecumseh, Nebraska. His parents were Hugo J. and Hilda Schmidt, both descendants of families from Germany. He was educated in Johnson, Nebraska and graduated from Johnson High School where he was a standout basketball player. His classmate, Melva Grube, and...
Colleen Rae Feeney-Griffith
May 11, 2021
Colleen R. Feeney-Griffith, 69, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg with an urn committal service to follow at the IOOF Cemetery. In person attendance will be...
Cmsgt Casey "Oz" L. Osmonovich, Usaf (Ret.)
May 11, 2021
Retired Chief Master Sergeant Casey Luke "Oz" Osmonovich, died surrounded by love, at his home in Centerville, Utah, on May 11, 2021 at the age of 52.
Casey is survived by his wife, Marcee K. Osmonovich, children, Cody L. Osmonovich (Elizabeth) and Michael A. Osmonovich of Centerville, UT; his father and step-mother, Louie and Sherry Osmonovich of...
Carole Marie (Shearer) Storla
May 10, 2021
Carole Marie (Shearer) Storla, 78, unexpectedly passed away from a non COVID related issue on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital. Carole was born in Mountain Lake, Cottonwood County, Minnesota on April 6, 1943 to Russell and Doris (Trimmer) Shearer. Carole was the sixth child of a family of seven.
Carole attended a country...
Barbara Jean (Frazel) Brehm
May 8, 2021
Barbara Jean Brehm, 81, of Ellensburg, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Prestige Post-Acute Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. A livestream will be available at www.johnston-williams.com
Barbara was born on April...
Katherine Hagbo
May 7, 2021
Katherine “Kathy” Hagbo passed away on the morning of May 7, 2021, at her home in Ellensburg, after a year of battling pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Kathy was born in Iowa City, Iowa, and spent her early childhood in the midwest. She was the oldest of four siblings and given the nickname...
Betty Jean Croshaw
May 4, 2021
Betty Jean Croshaw (Jeannie), a devoted wife, mother and long- time resident of Ellensburg, Washington died at home, peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2021 at the age of 76. Betty was born on March 11, 1945 to Ernest and Ruby Croshaw. Her family owned and operated a small farm in Ellensburg, Washington. She loved helping her father...
