Obituaries
James F. Bannister
January 7, 2025
James Francis Bannister was born on September 24, 1937 in Cle Elum, Washington to Francis & Philipine (Francisco) Bannister. Jim, 87, a lifetime Kittitas County resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
Jim grew up in Roslyn and graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1955. The winter after high school Jim...
Benjamin Goldie
January 2, 2025
Benjamin Goldie, 85, longtime Cle Elum resident and business owner, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Ben’s funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21 at...
Tommy L. Hillis
January 2, 2025
Tommy Lee Hillis, 66, of Ronald, Washington, danced his way to heaven on January 2, 2025, with his children and his ever-loyal cat, Grace, by his side. Grace, true to her name, stayed with him through it all providing him with love and comfort.
Born in Seattle, Washington, to Joanne and Warner Hillis, Tommy grew up in a complicated household that...
Dr. Kris W. Brain, DDS
December 25, 2024
Kris W. Brain, age 61, died unexpectedly on December 25, 2024 in Thorp, Washington.
Kris was the youngest of three sons born to Gene and Lillian Brain on June 20, 1963 in Bellevue, Washington. He grew up in Bellevue, spending all his summers and most of his weekends at the family ranch in the Taneum Canyon of Thorp, Washington. Kris was...
Ronald T. Anderson
December 23, 2024
Ronald T. Anderson passed away in Ellensburg on Monday, December 23, 2024. Born December 31, 1930, Ron was the firstborn child of Clarence and Hazel Anderson, early Kittitas County residents.
Growing up in Ellensburg, Ron worked with his father, raising crops and livestock and delivering hay and feed to customers in Western Washington from an early age. He graduated from Ellensburg...
Bruce Alan Sully
December 18, 2024
Bruce Alan Sully, 76, of Ellensburg was called away on December 18, 2024. His wife Judy of 44 years preceded him, and their journey together now continues in Heaven.
He is survived by four children - Jeanie Lynn Jennings, Bruce Frank Sully, David Hal Sully all of Ellensburg and Jonathan Alan Sully of Colville; 24 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, two great-great...
Glenn Ford Covey
December 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Covey, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle. Glenn departed this earthy world on December 14, 2024. Glenn’s kind soul and gentle spirit touched the lives of many, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A lover of classic rock, Glenn...
Joseph M. Gehlen
December 12, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph M. “Joe” Gehlen will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with burial and military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, December 27, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home. Mr. Gehlen, a lifetime...
James C. Harrison
December 10, 2024
James C. “Jim” Harrison, 79, of Lauderdale Junction, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A military honors service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.
Jim was born on April 30, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from high school in 1963. He enlisted in...
Frank P. Silva, Jr.
November 30, 2024
Frank Paul Silva, Jr., 82, left this earth on Saturday, November 30, 2024 after a long battle with COPD. His memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Good Hope Lutheran Church on Brick Road in Ellensburg. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December...
Janet Shoudy Warford
November 22, 2024
Janet Shoudy Warford was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington, on April 21, 1941, to Paul Alden and Ann Ferguson Shoudy. As a young girl, her family moved from the Magnolia neighborhood in Seattle across Lake Washington to the small, rural Eastside community of Medina. She attended Medina Elementary, Bellevue Junior High, and graduated in the class of 1959...
Robert da Silva
November 20, 2024
Robert da Silva was born on February 25, 1939, and passed away after an extended illness on November 20, 2024 at the age of 85. Even though he contacted Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 1985, followed by over 20 years of horrendous migraines, he just never gave up doing the best he could do.
He was known by family and close friends...
Thomas C. Whitaker
November 14, 2024
Tom Whitaker passed away at home in the early morning of November 14, 2024 with his wife, Peg, and son, Dan, by his side. He was in hospice care for two weeks leading up to his passing, during which he was visited and cared for by many family members and friends.
Tom was born on February 27, 1946, in St. Paul,...
Cari Jo Owens
November 9, 2024
Cari Jo Owens, 62, of Cle Elum, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Her family will host a celebration of her life starting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Cari Jo was born on January 24, 1962 in Seattle, Washington and spent her early years growing up in...
Mark Reed
November 7, 2024
Mark Patrick Reed, 69, of Roslyn, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. His family will host a celebration of his life starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Mark was born on March 16, 1955 in Ellensburg to Melray “Sonny” & Patricia (Ozanich) Reed. He grew up...
Ron McLain
November 4, 2024
Ron McLain, 80, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home in Ronald. His graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Roslyn Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Cle Elum Senior Center.
Ron was born on March 5, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Willie and Alida (Koenig) McLain. He...
Pam Grueter-Schmidt
November 1, 2024
Pamela Dee "Pam" Grueter-Schmidt, 74, of Ellensburg, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Lynden Post Acute Care Center in Toppenish. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Ellensburg.
Lorna K. Jones
October 30, 2024
Lorna Kay (Vose) Jones, 58, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Cle Elum. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.
Lorna was born on August 25, 1966 in Brewster, Washington and grew up in Cle Elum where she attended Cle Elum-Roslyn schools. As a...
Joseph G. Kretschman
October 24, 2024
Joseph George “Joe” Kretschman, 86, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away on October 24, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. Vigil & Rosary will be 7:00 p.m....
LeRoy Bernard Morrison
October 20, 2024
LeRoy (Roy) Morrison passed away peacefully at home on October 19th 2024, just a week shy of his 96th birthday. Born in Kittitas, Roy lived his entire life in the Kittitas Valley. His family was one of the first to farm in the Badger Pocket area. They had a section of land on the corner of Upper Badger Pocket and...
