Obituaries
Donna Lynn (Twigg) Ringer
January 17, 2020
Donna Lynn (Twigg) Ringer, 72, resident of Liberty WA, passed away on January 17, 2020 peacefully in her home.
Donna was born January 23, 1947 in Ballard Washington to David W Twigg & Frances M Twigg (Johnsen). Donna grew up tough being the only girl among three boys, two of which were older. Donna spent her younger...
John C. Isotalo
January 17, 2020
John C. Isotalo, 70, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Putnam Centennial Center in Cle Elum. John didn’t like the color black so guests are encouraged to wear bright colors...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Wood) Fronabarger
January 15, 2020
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Fronabarger, 88, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima. A private family celebration of life will be held in the spring. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Betty's family.
Craig D. Schiferl
January 14, 2020
Craig D. Schiferl, 47, of Tacoma, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Cascade Funeral Home of Cle Elum has been entrusted with caring for Craig's family.
Michael L. Jausoro
January 13, 2020
Michael L. Jausoro, 71, of Desert Aire/Mattawa and formerly of Ketchikan, Alaska, passed away at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Steward & William Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Mike's family.
Mary Lynn (Henry) Hanson
January 12, 2020
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Lynn Hanson will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. A Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, also at the Church. Viewing will be Monday, January 20 from...
Delon A. Sandmire, Jr.
January 12, 2020
Delon A. Sandmire, Jr., 84, of Ronald, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 with his loving wife Sandi by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Delon was born February 18, 1935 in Chehalis, WA. His passion was...
Stephen H. Lewis
January 11, 2020
Stephen H. Lewis, 81, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the KVH Hospital. A memorial reception will be held from 1:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the American Legion Hall in Ellensburg. Military honors will be rendered in a short ceremony starting at 2:00 p.m.
Stephen was born on April...
Dennis Michael Young
January 9, 2020
Dennis Michael Young, 68, of Cle Elum and formerly of the Yakima valley, passed away on January 9, 2020 at the Prestige Care and Rehab Center in Ellensburg. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum and a memorial service is being planned for the spring of 2020.
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David S. Johnson, Sr.
January 7, 2020
David “Dave” Stephen Johnson, Sr., 69, lifetime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. A celebration of life is planned for this spring and those details will be announced.
Dave was born on May 1, 1950 in Ellensburg, Washington to Roland & Jean (McGahey) Johnson, and...
Pauline M. Kinghorn
January 5, 2020
Pauline M. Kinghorn, 86, lifetime Cle Elum resident and educator, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg with her family at her side. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park with a reception to follow at the Cle Elum Eagles.
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Barbara L. Hinchliff
January 1, 2020
God welcomed a new angel on January 1, 2020 when Barbara L. Hinchliff, was welcomed into Heaven way too soon at the age of 71. She was born on January 31, 1948 to Wendle and Mary Hinchliff and resided in Post Falls, Idaho until the family made their move to the farm in Valley, Washington in 1957. She graduated...
Donovan J. Susak
January 1, 2020
Donovan J. Susak, 84, recently of Ellensburg and formerly of McCleary, Washington, passed away at Pacifica Senior Living on January 1, 2020. No local services are planned. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Donovan's family.
Teri L. (Fairchild) Dellinger
December 31, 2019
Teri L. Dellinger, 59, of Ellensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Teri's family.
Charlotte J. Scott
December 30, 2019
Charlotte J. Scott, 71, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Prestige Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg. Cascade Funeral Home of Cle Elum has been entrusted with caring for Charlotte's family.
Sherry Jean Mcdonald
December 28, 2019
With great sadness, the family of Sherry McDonald of Ellensburg announced that she lost her short battle with cancer on Saturday, December 28, 2019 when she passed away at her much-loved home. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Ellensburg and Sherry was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Sherry was born March...
Margaret (Price) Cruse
December 25, 2019
Margaret Cruse, “Marge”, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was 93 years old. Margaret was born to William and Sarah Price, May 5th, 1926 in Runcorn Cheshire, England. She married Willard “Bill” Cruse in 1946.
Bill and Marge met at the Salvation Army’s Serviceman’s Club, where Marge was a hostess during World War II....
Virginia Ruth (Strasbaugh) Woody
December 19, 2019
Virginia Ruth (Strasbaugh) Woody, 79, of Ellensburg, passed peacefully at home on December 19, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Virginia was born in Boise, Idaho to Ernest & Edna (Rodda) Strasbaugh. The Strasbaugh family lived in Boise, Vancouver, WA and Portsmouth, OH before finally setting in Seattle...
Lupe (Ohtomo) Tainaka
December 11, 2019
Guadalupe Jiroco “Lupe” Tainaka, 82, longtime Mattawa area resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Bonaventure Assisted Living Community in Richland, Washington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with a reception and celebration of life to follow. Viewing will be one...
Rick K. Henderson
December 9, 2019
Rick Henderson, 62, a lifelong resident of Cle Elum and Roslyn, passed away on December 9, 2019 at Seattle’s Virginia Mason Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Rick was born at the Ellensburg Community Hospital on December 8, 1957 to Charles and Jennie Henderson. He was the second child born and arrived 11 months to...
