All Obituaries

Pepper Eugene Kirkendoll, 83, rode off into the morning sun on Aug. 26, 2023. He was born Nov. 18, 1939, at his grandparent’s home on the prairie near Toledo, Washington, to Darrold and Loretta Kirkendoll. Following his father's death in a 1954 logging accident, he was fortunate to have Joe Fanning enter his life as a stepfather and friend. Pepper was a 1958 graduate of Mossyrock High School. He spent the early years following high school in the logging industry before working...

On September 12, 2023 our world changed with the loss of our Mother and Grandmother, Bonnie M Busse.  She was a fierce advocate and a very present source of love and guidance to her children and grandchildren.  She traveled near and far to sporting events, life events and never failed to tell us she loved us.  Our lives were so much more enriched because of her love.  She was born the third child of George Bert and Elithia June Lee on April 28, 1947.  She was a...

On August 21, after a life of adventure, joy and challenges, Shauna Knaphus (Norby) continues her spiritual journey. She leaves behind her loving husband, Glen Norby, her devoted brothers and sisters and her beautiful Springers, Gertie and Chloe. Shauna was a force of nature, a unique woman who greeted each person with a smile and each day with a desire to live fully and lovingly. Shauna was graced with sobriety and the gift of friends who walked the same path of self-reflection and growth....

  Jim Gorter passed away peacefully on Sunday August 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 26, 1934, in Montesano, WA to Bill and June Gorter. At an early age he moved to Harvard Illinois where Jim helped his dad on the farm. He served 2 years in the Army. In 1958 he met the love of his life Elaine Knutson. They were married on Dec 5, 1959. Jim started out being a dairy farmer but decided he liked the fieldwork better. He quit dairy farming and worked for...

Agathe von Kampen Turrell departed to be with her LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Agathe was the youngest child born to Julius and Anna von Kampen, an ethnic German family in Chortitza, Ukraine in the Soviet Union in 1935.  Her ancestors emigrated to the Ukraine under Catherine the Great to the Ukraine (Russia) from Prussia (Eastern Germany) in the late 1700's. Before and after her birth, Agathe's family and village were caught up in the purges...

Bruce M. Dunn of Rochester, WA, died Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Overlake Memorial Hospital in Bellevue, WA. He went to join those that had gone before; his grandparents - Oliver and Amanda (Piepkorn) Thompson, and William and Lucy (Ford) Dunn; his parents - Milton and Myrtle Dunn; brother - Alan Dunn; and numerous aunts and uncles.  He was born at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND on June 20, 1943, to Milton and Myrtle (Thompson) Dunn.  He married Kathleen G. Froemming at St....

  Charles Rector, 88, passed away peacefully at Providence Centralia Hospital July 21, 2023. He was born May 30, 1935, in Centralia, Washington, to Ruby and Walter Rector. Charles attended school in Rochester, Washington and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in San Francisco, California. He then served our country in the US Air Force Strategic Air Command. He pursued his dream of designing and manufacturing medical products as an international businessman. He worked for...

Howard Leslie Bodin, 76, passed away on Monday August 14,2023 in Rochester Wa. He was born on June 14, 1947 to Palmer and Ruth Bodin. He was the youngest of their five children. Howard joined the Navy (Sea Bees) at age 17, serving in Vietnam. After his service in the military, he began an apprenticeship in carpentry, before going on to start his own construction company, building custom homes. Howard would marry his first wife Kathleen Gary in 1968. They had two children together and...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ron Shultz, who left us July 1, 2023. Ron’s quick wit, laughter, bright smile, and generosity will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Ron gave his all to his work, hobbies, and family. In his down time, Ron was an avid reader and movie buff. Ron’s outstanding career included Director of Policy and Inter-governmental Relations at the WA State Conservation Commission. In this position, Ron enthusiastically...

Michael Leo Helling, 72, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away July 1, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1951, to Leo and Velma Helling in Independence, Missouri, where he lived until 1958, when the family moved to Centralia. Mike resided both in Centralia and Chehalis since that time. Mike graduated from Centralia High School in 1969 and earned an associate’s degree from Centralia College. He attended Western Washington University followed by the University of Washington where he earned a...