Obituaries
Michael N. Zirkle
September 30, 2025
Michael Norman Zirkle, age 80, of Ellensburg Washington, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. His family will host a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Rosewood Clubhouse: 1100 S Rosewood Dr. in Ellensburg. Family and friends are welcome to attend and share memories.
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Nicholas C. Henderson
October 22, 2025
Kittitas County Coroner Nicholas C. “Nick” Henderson, 68, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away unexpectedly at his South Cle Elum home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Nick was born on January 8, 1957, the first of two children born to Charles & Jennie (Osmonovich) Henderson. He grew up in the Ducktown part of Roslyn and graduated from Cle Elum High School...
Kurt E. Lucke
September 17, 2025
Kurt Edwin Lucke passed away on September 17, 2025 in Ellensburg, WA with his family at his bedside. He was born November 5, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Edwin A. Lucke and Elsie V. (Dreihsigacker) Lucke. Kurt spent his childhood in Barrington, IL.
Kurt graduated from Chicago Technical College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Kurt and...
Robert Gordon
October 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” Gordon, 90, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg. His family will honor his life privately.
Bob was born on March 19, 1935 in Montrose, South Dakota to James & Edrie (Miller) Gordon. The family moved to the Kittitas Valley when Bob was young and he completed his schooling...
Don E. Mays
October 14, 2025
Don Eugene Mays has joined the great roundup above. He was born in Bakersfield, California on December 26, 1949, and died on October 14, 2025.
His younger years were spent working in feedlots and learning to cowboy. While at Cuyama High School he was a star running back, nicknamed Fleet-footed Mays. He received a scholarship to play football at California Polytechnic...
Mitchell A. Barker
September 30, 2025
Mitchell A. Barker, 47, passed away at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Mitch was born in Ellensburg, Washington on September 21, 1978, to Paula and Bill Barker. Mitch was a graduate of Royal City High School, class of 1997. After High School, he attended Lower Columbia College, where he earned his AA. While attending...
Babs Ballard
2025
Bernice A. “Babs” Ballard, 89, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Issaquah, Washington. A private graveside service will be held for family and close friends.
Babs, as she was nicknamed by her family, was born in 1936 in Kendrick, Idaho, the fifth of five children born to Robert O. and Minnie (Haines) Ballard. She loved being at their ranch...
Vernon J. Steiner
September 19, 2025
Vernon James "Vern" Steiner, 73, of Cle Elum, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Ellensburg. His family will host a celebration of life starting at Noon on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Vern was born March 7, 1952 to parents Allen & Cecilia (Johnson) Steiner. He grew up in Cle Elum along with his siblings...
Dale A. Ball
September 14, 2025
Dale A. Ball, 80, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the KVH Hospital surrounded by family. He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at High Valley Memorial Park.
Dale was born on August 20, 1945 in Oakland, California, the middle child of Dale S. & Dorothy (Timmons) Ball. He grew up in...
Donna Jean Hampton
September 5, 2025
Donna Jean Hampton, 89, passed away at her home at Hearthstone Senior Living in Ellensburg on Friday, September 5, 2025. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg, with viewing beginning at 10:00 a.m. that day until the service begins. Her graveside service will...
Cindy Johnson
September 4, 2025
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Cindy Johnson was in the company of family and close friends who were trying very hard to comfort her and keep her with them for just a little longer when, at 6:15 in the evening she moved from their hands to the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior.
Cindy was born on September 12, 1951,...
Jeffrey W. Pike
September 3, 2025
Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Pike, 60, passed away at his Cle Elum area home on September 3, 2025. His family will host a celebration of life from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Masonic Hall in Roslyn. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnston & Williams of Cle Elum.
Russell Eugene Hodges
August 28, 2025
Our beloved Russell Eugene Hodges left this world on August 28, 2025, wrapped in the love of his family. Though our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for the years of love, laughter, and wisdom he gave us.
Russ was born on May 3, 1944, in Erie, Pennsylvania and from the very start, he carried a spirit of strength, kindness, and...
Kathleen E. Michael
August 22, 2025
Kathleen Elizabeth Michael passed away at her home in Roslyn on August 22, 2025. She was 61 years young. Her family will host a celebration of life starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Roslyn Eagles.
Kathleen was born in Enumclaw to Fred and Marjorie “Pudgie” Markovich. Kathleen raised her sons and was very active in her...
Joseph A. Audo
August 21, 2025
Joseph August Audo, “Joe Caboose” , 87, lifetime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg following a stroke. His graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park with a gathering to share stories to follow at the Cle Elum Eagles.
Joe was...
James L. Tyler
August 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of James “Jim” Larson Tyler
Jim Tyler, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and curiosity that touched the lives of all who knew him.
A brilliant mathematician, gifted writer, and lifelong learner, Jim possessed a mind as vast as it...
Billy F. Robins
2025
Billy Fred Robins, 88, “Robby” to Sally, made a touch down sliding through the gate on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with Sally holding the gate open.
Billy was born in 1937 in Texas. He married the love of his life, Sally, in 1958 and they built a family on faith, love and respect and continued to be inseparable until Sally passed...
Brennen A. Milloy
July 30, 2025
The funeral service for Brennen Albert Milloy will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, at the funeral home. Mr. Milloy, 74, a longtime Kittitas County resident and retired Cle Elum Chief of...
Juan Jose "John" Odiaga
July 26, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Juan Jose "John" Odiaga will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum with a potluck reception to follow at the Cle Elum Eagles. The committal service will take place Thursday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. Viewing will be...
Lynn N. Beedle
July 25, 2025
Lynn Nora Beedle, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home near Peoh Point on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1952, to Joseph and Jenell (Johnson) Groeschell in Cle Elum, Lynn’s life was a testament to love, strength, and unwavering...
