April 6, 2018

Cheers to Mike's Life With a valiant fight, Mike's light was extinguished on April 6. Husband, dad, grandfather, and "Poppy",

Michael Raymond Brunner was born July 14, 1951 to Gerald and Elizabeth (Wood) Brunner in Cheyenne, WY. Moving to the Kittitas Valley in 1963, Ellensburg is where Mike would make his lifelong home. Mike graduated from Ellensburg...

April 5, 2018

Marilyn June "Mickey" Thayer, 87, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2018. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellensburg, followed by a Celebration of Life starting at 1:00 p.m. at the McIntosh Ranch.

Mickey was born on November 10,...

April 3, 2018

Lois Virginia (Hubbell) Nickel, 99, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on April 3, 2018 at Riverview Manor Assisted Living in Selah. A private family graveside service with military honors will be held at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

Lois was born on October 16, 1918 to Beckwith and Edna (Johnson) Hubbell and grew up at 209 E....

March 27, 2018

Col. Otis Wesley "Wes" Corman, USMC (Ret.), a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away at age 94 peacefully at his home with family by his side on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A family memorial will be held in California at a later date. In lieu of a public service in Ellensburg, his wishes were that donations be made to...

March 10, 2018

Lawrence "Toby" Gray Buchanan, 86, longtime resident of Easton, WA passed away on March 10, 2018 at Hearthstone Cottage Assisted Living in Ellensburg.

Toby was born on June 19, 1931 to Robert Gray Buchanan and Revonda Arizona (Johnson) Dellinger, in Banner Elk, North Carolina. He grew up in the Plum Tree area of Avery County, North Carolina,...

March 9, 2018

E. Lee Frazier, 80, longtime resident of Easton, passed away at his home on Friday, March 9, 2018. At Lee's request, there are no services. Lee was born on June 1, 1937 in Nome, Alaska. He grew up in the Seattle area and completed his schooling in Burien. After high school, Lee worked various jobs around the Seattle area...

February 23, 2018

Adeline Swan, 96, passed away on February 23, 2018 at Meadows Place Assisted Living in Ellensburg. Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church, 512 N. Ruby, Ellensburg. Graveside services and burial were later in Goldendale.

Adeline was born in Laona, Minnesota on May 23, 1921 to Clayton...

February 19, 2018

Kenneth Justin Hartman, 92, passed away February 19, 2018 at Meadows Place Assisted Living in Ellensburg. Graveside services was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 1, 2017 at the IOOF Cemetery off Brick Road in Ellensburg. A reception luncheon for family and friends followed at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 Third Ave.

Ken was born in...

February 18, 2018

Robert John Fagerlie, Sr., 90, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2018. Bob will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery at a later date.

Bob was born on May 17, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa to John & Emma (Iverson) Fagerlie. He worked for many...

February 16, 2018

William Fredrick "Bill" Watt, 57, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Friday, February 16, 2018. A family gathering to honor Bill's life will take place this spring. Bill was born on September 10, 1960 in Richland, Washington to Melvin Jr. & Rusta (Stephens) Watt. He grew up in the Tri-Cities area and graduated from Kennewick High...

February 9, 2018

Joe Harold Weeks, 66, of Ellensburg passed away at his home on February 9, 2018. The family greeted friends at a visitation on Wednesday, February 14 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Joe will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at a later date.

Joe was born...

February 8, 2018

Dr. William E. "Bill" Waltner, 66, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life for family and friends will be announced at a later date.

Bill was born on March 12, 1951 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Ernest & June (Watson) Waltner. He...

February 5, 2018

Rodney Riddle  61, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Monday, February 5, 2018. Viewing will be Friday, February 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Steward & Williams Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Ellensburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00...

January 22, 2018

Dona Rae Romano, 76, longtime resident of Cle Elum, passed away on January 22, 2018 at the Prestige Care & Rehabilitation Center in Ellensburg surrounded by her family. Viewing was Thursday, January 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Cascade Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Funeral services were conducted from the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

January 20, 2018

Kay Karmen Watson Clark-Herbuck was born on Friday October 14, 1938 to Dorathy & Lawrence Watson at 3 a.m. She grew up with one older sister, Carol, and one younger brother, Larry. Being able to grow up in Grandview as a free spirited red head made for a full life. Marching band and cheerleading filled her high school evenings...

January 12, 2018

Lee Edward Bower, 66, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2018 after a difficult battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lee was born on November 27, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois to Leo & Patricia (Brunkow) Bower. He grew up in Galesburg until the age of...

January 8, 2018

Gerald Lee "Tiny" Allphin, Sr., 79, longtime Kittitas resident, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20 at the High Valley Cemetery outside of Ellensburg. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Kittitas Community...

January 6, 2018

Steven Rice Townsend, 69, of Ellensburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home.

Steve was born on November 16, 1948 in Corvallis, Oregon to Donald & Louise (Kincaid) Townsend. He was raised in Salem,...

December 16, 2017

"Bunny" Ells, 92, longtime Kittitas County resident, passed away on December 16, 2017 at Riverview Manor Assisted Living in Selah. At Bunny's request, no services will be held.

Bunny was born on July 10, 1925 in Medford, Oregon. She grew up on her uncle's ranch near Applegate, Oregon and attended school through the 8th grade in a...

December 15, 2017

Obituary Paul Carl Larson passed away at age 84 in Kittitas Valley Hospital, Ellensburg, WA on December 15, 2017. A long-time survivor of many heart problems, he died of congestive heart failure. Paul was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Seattle, WA to his parents, Paul and Helen Larson. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1951. After...