Mildred Goodwyn
Sep 8, 2023
Mildred was born on February 4, 1928, in Powell OK to Hugh John Muchmore (of Indian Territory, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, OK, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains), and Minnie Lee Looney of Milam County, TX. She is 1 of 8 children and attended schools in Powell OK. She moved to Chickasha OK, met & married Dale Niram Goodwyn on...
Jimmy Gorter
Aug 27, 2023
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...
Bruce Dunn
Aug 26, 2023
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...
Agathe Turrell
Aug 26, 2023
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...
Pepper Kirkendoll
Aug 26, 2023
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...
Shauna Knaphus
Aug 21, 2023
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...
Howard Bodin
Aug 14, 2023
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...
Francisco Miranda Cacho
Jul 27, 2023
On Thursday, July 27, 2023 Francisco Miranda Cacho passed away suddenly at the age of 76 years. Francisco is survived by his children; Francisco Miranda Jr and Juan Miranda; his brother, Ricardo Miranda Cacho; his grandchildren Isabelle Louis Miranda and Roman Kia Miranda; his great grandchild Jalen Russell James Whaley. Francisco was preceded in death by his brother Luis Miranda...
Debra Caswell
Jul 24, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Caswell, 64, of Centralia, WA, passed away on July 24, 2023. She was born on August 25, 1958, in Centralia, WA, to the late Bob and Barb Bartley. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was survived by her beloved husband, Bill Caswell, and their eight children: Ryan (Kari) Pennington, Brandon (Brittany) Stodola, Tiffany...
Betty Mcgregor
Jul 21, 2023
Betty Jo McGregor, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, July 21, at Potter's Country Home at the age of 96. A private family remembrance is planned. Betty was born in Oakland, California, on May 16, 1927, to Ray and Fern Ward. She was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she graduated from high school. Betty played the violin and was a...
Charles Rector
Jul 21, 2023
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....
Richard Jacobson
Jul 16, 2023
Richard "Dick" Jacobson left this earth to run with the horses thundering across the sky on July 16, 2023. Dick was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1928. In his younger years, Dick spent his free time swimming, skiing, or playing a few rounds of golf. Always proud of his country, just one month after graduating from Clover Park...
Deseray Porter
Jul 14, 2023
Deseray Leanne Porter passed from this earth on July 14th, 2023. She was a loving mother of three, a sister, daughter, granddaughter, and friend. She was an active member of the Adna community and could always be found supporting her children in their various sports and extracurricular activities. When she wasn't cheering her children on, she enjoyed baking, arts and...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 10, 2023
Douglas Vern Scherer "Bud" Douglas Vern Scherer was born to Alfred Theodore Scherer and Ione Dorothy (Scott) Scherer in Chehalis, Washington on November 5th, 1926. "Bud", as he was called by family, grew up with his older brother Bobby, and younger sister Shirley, in Chehalis. When Bud was just a boy, he got a blister on his heel from a...
Susan Johnson
Jul 9, 2023
Suzy passed away peacefully in Centralia, Washington. A 20-year colon cancer survivor, it was sadly a reoccurrence of this disease which ended her life far too soon. Suzy was raised in the small mill town of Gilchrist, Oregon where she developed a passion for the outdoors and strong dedication to her loved ones. It was also there that she met...
Richard Carl
Jul 5, 2023
Richard "Dick" Wayne Carl, 87, passed away July 5, 2023 at his home in Allyn, Washington in the care of his loving family. A celebration of life/interment will take place later this year. Cremation has taken place. Friends may send their condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a...
Floyd Erickson
Jul 4, 2023
Floyd William Erickson was born on the 30th of April, 1940, in Centralia, Washington to Lauri Erickson and Vivian Widell-Erickson. His sister Lora "Lori" Erickson-Dempsey was born 6 years later. Floyd married Myrna Rhyne-Erickson on July 28th, 1961, a marriage that would stand the test of time for 61 years, 11 months, and 6 days. They had two daughters, Diane...
Ron Shultz
Jul 1, 2023
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...
Michael Helling
Jul 1, 2023
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...
Esther Day
Jun 29, 2023
Esther Charlotte Day, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend of many, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born to Dorothy Ramsey and Gerald Brown on April 23, 1934, in Centralia, Washington, the only child. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1953 and soon...
