Obituaries
Lorene M. Rushton
September 17, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Lorene M. Rushton will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum with burial to follow at Roslyn Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow the burial at the Cle Elum Senior Center. Viewing will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24...
Sherri Lynn Smith
August 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our Beautiful Friend, Sherri Smith, on Friday August 28, 2026 at the age of 61.Born November 4, 1963, to Don and Marilyn Smith in Bellevue, Washington, Sherri spent her childhood and teen years in Bellevue. Sherri was one for adventures, new challenges and anything that someone said she...
Margo L. Winegar
August 12, 2026
Our mom, Margo Lynn Winegar, passed away on the morning of August 12, 2026. She was 78.
She was born right here in Ellensburg on November 25, 1947, to Ralph and Sadie Riegel, and she never once saw a reason to leave. Seventy-eight years in the Kittitas Valley, among the same people she grew up with.
She married our dad, Gary Winegar,...
Michael J. Walsh
September 6, 2026
Michael J. Walsh, 81, passed away on September 6, 2026. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. His family will host a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Magnolia Building. A complete obituary is forthcoming.
Arrangement entrusted...
Etta Ann Sinclair
September 13, 2026
Etta Ann Sinclair, 88, longtime Ellensburg resident and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of her cherished family. Her family will honor her live in a private service.
Etta was born on April 16, 1938, in Canton, Oklahoma, to Eldon and Anna (Sanderson) Edingfield, Etta lived a life filled...
Gerald L. Haberman
September 12, 2026
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Haberman, 95, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026, with his loving wife Mary at his side.
Jerry was born in Ellensburg on September 4, 1931, to Martin and Ruby (Gustafson) Haberman. He grew up on the family farm in Kittitas County alongside his brothers Gene and John. He graduated from Ellensburg High...
James Cruse
September 6, 2026
James “Jim” Cruse, 74, passed unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, September 6, 2026. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Red Horse Diner in Ellensburg. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the IOOF Cemetery.
Jim was born on September 8, 1951 in Ellensburg, Washington,...
Arlou Cox
September 6, 2026
(Kathryn) Arlou Cox, went home on September 6, 2026, at the age of 69. After yet another diagnosis of cancer, being her 5th time, this one wore her out. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Travis Cox; two kids - son Jesse (Samantha) Cox and daughter Alysea Cox; two beautiful grandkids - Jorja and Israel; and her...
William G. Stentz
September 3, 2026
William G. “Bill” Stentz, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Bill was born on June 2, 1946 in Kirkland, Washington to George and Florence Stentz. He spent much of his working life behind the wheel, enjoying a long career as a concrete mixer and dump truck driver. He eventually retired early and took over as...
Cynthia "Cindy" Rock
September 2, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Alley Rock passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. A private person by nature, Cindy did not seek the spotlight, but she left a lasting impression through the way she loved big.
To her niece, Amelia, Cindy was far more than an aunt. She was one of Amelia’s favorite people, a role model, and someone she admired and...
Karen M. Rolcik
August 31, 2026
Our beautiful, loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, auntie and friend went to the loving arms of our Maker on August 31, 2026
Karen came into this world as a lovely surprise, following the birth of her twin sister, Jackie, on June 10, 1937. The twins were born in Everett, WA to Al and Thelma Sholberg and joined their older sister, Shirley.
The...
Christina L. Hoffman
August 30, 2026
Christina Louise Hoffman, known to those who loved her as Chris, peacefully passed away with family at her side on August 30, 2026, at the age of 79.
She was the second of eight children. Chris was born in Pasco, Washington on December 12, 1946, to John C Hoffman and Hilda H Hoffman. She spent her earliest years on a Mesa...
Harriet Bland
August 7, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Harriet Bland will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with private family burial to follow. A celebration of life reception will be held starting at 3:00 p.m. that same afternoon at the home of Bart Bland, 3830 Manastash Road in Ellensburg. Mrs. Bland, 85,...
Jerry E. Hein
August 6, 2026
Jerry Edward Hein passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026, with his beloved wife, Patricia, at his side. In the week before his passing, he had been blessed with family surrounding him, telling stories, laughing, and sharing years of fond memories.
Jerry was born June 16, 1950, in Ellensburg, Washington, and grew up in Roslyn. He graduated from Cle...
Robert J. Ingraham
July 29, 2026
Robert Ingraham passed away on July 29, 2026, just two days after his 77th birthday, in Ellensburg, Washington. Rob had a wonderfully improbable life that included acting, writing, museums, the military police, disaster monitoring, questionable apartment living, legendary letters, fondue of uncertain quality, and putting a number of surprising things on his head.
Rob was born, the second of four children,...
Audrey Bertman
July 19, 2026
Audrey Bertman, 71, of Leavenworth, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Private family services will be held.
Audrey was born on August 30, 1954, in Washington, D.C. to Hildegard Wagner and Frederick Hilley. She spent her early childhood in Munich, Germany, arriving by train at the age of five in Rapid City, South Dakota speaking very little English, before her...
Stu Juris
July 11, 2026
Stuart Craig “Stu” Juris, 93, of Cle Elum, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Stu was born on March 9, 1933 in Cle Elum, Washington to Andrew and Kathrine Juris. Stu lived his entire life in the Cle Elum area and became a beloved member of the community. He graduated...
Katrina L. Lind
July 7, 2026
The memorial service for Katrina Lynn Lind will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Rock Church, 514 E. 3rd, in Cle Elum with Rev. Jeff Knight officiating. Mrs. Lind, 54, a longtime Kittitas County resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Baker City, Oregon following a probable cardiac event.
Katrina was born...
Roy L. Smalley
July 5, 2026
Roy Lee Smalley, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Kent, Washington. His family will host a celebration of at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Trinity Community Church, 3807 S. Reith Rd, Kent, WA 98032.
Roy was born on May 9, 1963, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to our mother, Vivian Bruns. His passing was sudden and...
Evelyn Louise Gibson
June 24, 2026
Evelyn Louise Gibson, born on October 5, 1946, in Auburn, Washington, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on June 24, 2026. She spent her life building a legacy of love, creativity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
On April 21, 1967, Evelyn married the love of her life, Frank Gibson. Together they shared nearly six...
