September 26, 2023

Patrick E. DeVere, 69, of South Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum with a reception to follow at the Cle Elum Eagles Club.

Pat was born on February 14,...

September 23, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel Urban "Dan" Papineau will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg with vault interment and military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg....

September 20, 2023

Milton “Milt” Freeman Downs of Cle Elum, WA, age 79, passed away on September 20, 2023 in Yakima, WA surrounded by his family.

Milt is survived by his wife of 59 years Jeri, sons John and Michael, daughter in law Kim, grandkids Max and Lily, and his niece, Holly, who called Jeri and Milt her “real Parents”. ...

September 17, 2023

Timothy James Tostenson, a beautiful soul loved by all, raced his way into the world on April 27, 2001, weighing in at 2.2 pounds, a fearless little fighter, and our miracle baby. We are heartbroken to share with all that he left us too soon on September 17, 2023. Timmy’s adventure started at the Yakima Memorial NICU, where he...

September 16, 2023

Marie C. Kukuk, 76, longtime Cle Elum area resident, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Her family will celebrate her life in a private ceremony in North Dakota at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Cle Elum.

September 12, 2023

Sandra Ellen Cooke, 63, lifelong resident of the Cle Elum area, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her South Cle Elum home.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Cle Elum Community Church with Pastor Worth Wilson officiating. Urn committal will follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park....

September 2, 2023

Charles Henry Shannon, (Charlie) of Hadensville VA, Goochland County, died peacefully at the home of Roger and Patty Canterberry in Ellensburg WA on September 2, 2023.

He was the son of Albert and Janice Shannon, born on August 27, 1954 in Holly, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Larry, Steven and John and...

August 31, 2023

Donald D. Loetterle, 90, passed away at his Ellensburg, Washington home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  A private family memorial service will be held.

Don was born on November 2, 1932 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Harry & Virginia (McConnell) Loetterle.  He grew up in Fairbury where he was active in football and basketball for Fairbury High School...

August 28, 2023

Larry D. Cassidy, 77, of South Cle Elum, passed away peacefully Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.  A private family gathering to honor his life has been held.

Larry was born on August 9, 1946 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Duane & Martha (Givan) Cassidy and grew up in Klamath Falls before...

August 27, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Vezzoni, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 from a sudden cardiac event.  He requested that no formal service be held, but his family will honor his life privately in a small gathering at a later date.

Tony was born on June 21, 1937 to Peter & Mary Vezzoni at his family home in...

August 23, 2023

Michael E. “Mike” Morefield, Sr., (AKA: fuzzy, papa, grandpa) passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle due to complications from a brain aneurysm.

Mike was born on November 19, 1960 in Colville, Washington and moved to Kittitas when he was an infant.  He grew up in Kittitas and was raised by...

August 7, 2023

Roberta Anne (Willis) Poage passed away on August 7, 2023.

Roberta was born in Seattle on February 27, 1941 to Harold and Anna Belle Willis.  Following the death of her mother she was raised by her aunt and uncle Allen and Maude Willis of Cle Elum.

Roberta graduated from Cle Elum high School in 1959...

August 3, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Lucy Frances Macagno will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Roslyn with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Lucy passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.

Lucy was born to James...

July 30, 2023

James “Jim” Hutchinson passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at the age of 87. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Sweetwater Ranch in Ellensburg, Washington.

Born on June 14, 1936 in Ellensburg, Washington to Mildred and Ivan Hutchinson. Jim was one of four children (Richard...

July 29, 2023

Gary Steve Labusky, 89, passed away on July 29, 2023 in Ellensburg. Gary was born on April 3, 1934 to Stephen and Elizabeth (Gresser) Labusky in Cle Elum, Washington.  He graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1952 and went on to work in the lumber mills in Cle Elum and Peshastin.

Gary lived in Alberta, Canada for several years working...

July 29, 2023

Val Bosch, 75, longtime Kittitas Valley resident, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Trios Southridge Hospital in Kennewick.

Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. As Val didn’t want a “service”, friends are invited to a casual gathering...

July 28, 2023

We remember and celebrate the life of Judy Bland.

Judy was born on April 20, 1942 at the Cle Elum Hospital to Fred and Lorraine (Dalisky) Cusworth and died on July 28, 2023 in Yakima.

In 1962, she married Norm Bland, her high school sweetheart but was widowed in 1991.  Norm and Judy had two...

July 23, 2023

William “Bill” Harris was born June 10, 1939 in Cle Elum, Washington to William and Hazel (Newton) Harris.  He spent his childhood farming with his family on Peoh Point and also helping out on the Newton family ranch.  He also enjoyed hunting when he was younger, and it was always a fun time at the Newton ranch during hunting...

July 16, 2023

Roger Krening was born to Theodore and Marie Krening on July 17, 1937 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and passed away on July 16, 2023 in Ellensburg, Washington. Roger graduated from Minatare High School in 1956 where he participated in football, basketball, and track and then went on to pursue a teaching degree at Chadron State University in Nebraska where he...

July 16, 2023

Alfred (Al) Kukes, 97, a longtime resident of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Al was born on August 29, 1925 in Toppenish, Washington to John & Johanna (Hofferber) Kukes.  The Kukes family moved to the Kittitas Valley when Al was six years old and he attended...