June 9, 2023

Mike P. “Mikey” Lucius, 63, of Cle Elum, passed away on June 9, 2023.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mike was born in Tiffin, Ohio on February 13, 1960.  He came to Washington in his early 20’s and lived in Issaquah until he settled in Cle Elum and married the love...

June 2, 2023

Jeff Newschwander was born on June 26, 1975 in Mission, British Columbia to Linda and Fred.  His family moved to Ellensburg, Washington in 1980 when he was 5 years old.

Jeff was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer in June 2022 and passed peacefully on June 2, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Angela San Filippo, his...

May 24, 2023

Monte Lee Snowden, 63, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis with his beloved wife Toni and his son Nathan by his side.  Monte and Toni were married May 31, 2002, and lived in Ellensburg for 18 years with their son Nathan and grandson Landon.  Monte was born and...

May 24, 2023

Donald Gene “Don” Bakker, 76, lifelong resident of Lake Stevens, passed away at his home on May 24, 2023.

Don was born on December 1, 1946 in Everett, Washington to Albert & Minerva (Melaas) Bakker.  He grew up in Lake Stevens, graduating high school there in 1965. He was gifted with a mechanical aptitude from a young...

May 21, 2023

William "Bill" Madison Beals, 73, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held at the Ellensburg United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with refreshments to follow.

Bill was born on August 23, 1949, in San Diego, California, to James &...

May 20, 2023

Robert Christian “Bob” Hansen, Jr., 81, passed away May 20, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona with his loving wife Patricia by his side, following surgery for an aneurysm.

Bob was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1942 to Robert Christian Hansen, Sr., and Helen Button. Due to his Father’s military service in the US Navy, he lived...

May 18, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth “Pat” Simmons, 87, of Cle Elum, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband, DeVere, and her devoted daughters.

Pat was born on March 13, 1936 to Sara A. and J.J. Rozsonits on a homestead near Bismarck, North Dakota. She moved to Washington in her teens but remained...

May 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Brunner died May 17, 2023, at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima. Ruth was born November 6, 1939, in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. She attended nursing school at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, attaining her Registered Nursing license. Her nursing school classmates and her time as a public health nurse in northern Manitoba provided her with many stories and treasured friends....

May 17, 2023

Elecia Jeanne Vaughn, 37, of Ellensburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901

Elecia was born on May 15, 1986 in...

May 17, 2023

Russell E. “Russ” Belsaas, a cherished husband, loving father, and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 69. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the McIntosh Ranch in Ellensburg.

Born on June 24, 1953, in Ellensburg, Washington, Russ...

May 9, 2023

Byron R. (Bappe) Bowen, 86, born to Lela Ila Edwards and Victor Rollin Bappe, a longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital.  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

Byron was born on...

May 9, 2023

Carol Draper knew it took a village to raise a child right—so she created one.

With one marriage, nine children, and dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Carol built a family on the foundations of God, kindness, and hospitality. Surrounded by many of her villagers, Carol passed away peacefully in Ellensburg on May 9. Her children serenaded her...

May 5, 2023

Harold Gordon “Hal” Umland, age 84, passed peacefully at his Ellensburg home on Friday, May 5, 2023 from pulmonary fibrosis.  Hal faced mortality bravely, his lucidity and humor intact.  In his final weeks he was uplifted by the many visits of family, friends, and colleagues.  At the end, Hal was held and comforted by his loving wife, Donna, and...

May 5, 2023

On the evening of May 5, 2023, Meng Chou (our beloved wife, mother, and A-ma) passed away.  Her loving husband and son were by her side.  Meng Chou was 80 years old.

Meng Chou was born in Pailin, Cambodia on September 8, 1942.  She was the third child of Kim Thong Tan.

Meng Chou married...

April 30, 2023

Murl Wayne Canterberry passed peacefully in his sleep on April 30, 2023 to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long and well-lived life.

Murl was born December 31, 1928, the second of six children born to Jessie and Richard Canterberry, in Gotebo, Oklahoma.  The depression years were difficult ones for the family.  Their struggles...

April 23, 2023

Our beautiful mom, the woman we thought would outlive us all, slipped peacefully the surly bonds of earth, and touched the face of God at dusk on April 23, 2023 while in the compassionate care of the staff Kittitas Valley Hospital.

Geraldine Louise Childress (Ross) was born September 23, 1931 in Yakima, WA to Julius Edward and...

April 14, 2023

Carri LeAnn (Ristine) Priestley, 46, passed away at her home on Friday, April 14, 2023, due to natural causes. In keeping with her family’s wishes, her memorial service will be private.

Carri was born on May 19, 1976 in Ellensburg, Washington to Gary & Cathi (Wise) Ristine.  She grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High...

April 13, 2023

On April 13, 2023, the world lost a beautiful soul. Barbara Jean Wheatley (Bacon) was born on March 15, 1935, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Atoka and Willie Bacon, both of whom have preceded her in death. Barbara was one of nine children and is survived by her sister, Wanda Harmon.

Barbara had four...

April 12, 2023

Weldon Larry Wilson, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Westmoreland Health & Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

Weldon was born on December 1, 1942 at Valley General Hospital in Ellensburg to Samuel and Eleanor Wilson. He grew...

April 5, 2023

Roberta Haire, 88, of Ellensburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Prestige Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at High Valley Memorial Park....