Kenneth Schaefer
May 29, 2022
Kenneth Henry Eric Schaefer, age 89, died on May 29, 2022. In 1997 he moved to Centralia from Lynnwood to be with his partner, Joyce M. Butkus. They later lived in the Stillwaters Estates Retirement Community in Centralia. Ken and Joyce Rice were teenage sweethearts in Kelso, living across the street from each other. When Ken went off to college...
Frances Fischler
May 26, 2022
Frances Fischler, oldest daughter of Fred and Ruth (Davis) Fischler was born January 20, 1929. She was raised in Independence Valley and graduated from Rochester High School in 1948. She worked for Alexander Lumber for twenty-three years and then for Simpson Timber's Cutting Department in McCleary. She retired from Simpson in 1989. Upon retirement she moved to Port Angeles. There...
Lawrence "Larry" Christensen
May 24, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Mr. Lawrence (Larry) H. Christensen announces his passing on May 24th, 2022, at the age of 60. Larry passed away on his property in Randle, Washington where he was living his dream life and doing what he absolutely loved - working with animals - specifically his beloved...
Donald Shafer
May 21, 2022
Donald Arthur Shafer, age 86, of Centralia, Washington, passed away on May 21, 2022. He was preceded by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Fay (Ticknor) Shafer, age 78, on March 29, 2020. Donald was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1935 and grew up in Salzer Valley on the eastern side of Centralia. He attended the one-room Salzer Valley Schoolhouse...
Dale Hamilton
May 7, 2022
Dale Lee Hamilton, 84, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Olympia, Washington. Dale was born July 21, 1937, in Toledo, Washington just minutes before his twin brother, Dean Hamilton. His parents were turkey farmers James "Jim" Hamilton and Florence (Bishop) Hamilton of Chehalis, Washington and he had one sister, Arlene Hadaller. Living on the border between Chehalis and Onalaska,...
Jerome Wasson
May 7, 2022
Jerome Merle Wasson, 83, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2022, at his beloved home in Centralia. Jerry was the second of three children born to Merle and Catherine Wasson. Dad grew up in Spokane, WA, graduating from Gonzaga Preparatory High School excelling in football, basketball, and track. He obtained a scholarship for basketball at Gonzaga University and met our...
Marilyn Mcnulty
May 5, 2022
Marilyn Alice Grimm Peck (McNulty), 87, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022, at Mother Joseph's Care Center in Olympia Washington, who lovingly cared for her. Marilyn was born to Nathan and Florence Grimm in Rowley General Hospital, Mount Vernon Washington on November 12, 1934. She was the last grandchild of Harriet Wade Rowley born in the family hospital. Her...
Vera Kashpruk
May 3, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Vera Filimonovna Kashpruk. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Bleckov
May 1, 2022
James (Jim) Walter Bleckov, age 73, lost his 2-year battle with Multiple Myeloma on May 1st this year. Over the past 4 years Jim was challenged with many health issues, cheating death seven times. He amazed the doctors with his determination and resilience. This past August we had moved to the wonderful town of Chehalis where there are great close...
James Bailey
Apr 30, 2022
James "Jimmer" Hugh Bailey, age 67, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA., after a 4-year struggle with lung cancer. He was born April 10, 1955, in Shelton, WA to Herbert and Betty (Patterson) Bailey. In his younger years he worked as a fisherman on his father's fishing boat. They fished as far north as...
Ronald Davis
Apr 29, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald O. Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Norman Mickey
Apr 29, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Norman Leo Mickey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Sherry Schwiesow
Apr 26, 2022
Sherry Sue Schwiesow (nee Vanderveldt) passed away on April 26th, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sherry was born on May 11th, 1961 in Astoria, Oregon to Frank Vanderveldt and Francis (Eddings) Meek. Her father passed away when she was a young girl, and after her mother, Francis remarried, her stepfather, Donald (Don) Meek took on...
Brian Bertram
Apr 23, 2022
Brian Allan Bertram beloved son, brother, father, grandpa, cousin, nephew and friend was born on June 13, 1970 in Tacoma, Wa. to parents Gary A. and Sandra L. Bertram. He went home to be with The Lord on Saturday April 23, 2022 in Chehalis, Wa. home of his parents where he was living when he was on Hospice for a...
Dora Hansen
Apr 6, 2022
Dora Marie (Jones) Hansen returned to her loving Heavenly Mother and Father on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Dora was born to Vernon Lowell Jones and Caroline Charlotte (Hindberg) Jones in Sandpoint, Idaho, on October 11, 1954. Throughout her childhood, her father worked in construction resulting in the family living in many places throughout Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Dora often shared...
Alvin Bushnell
Apr 6, 2022
Alvin passed away April 6, 2022, at home in Rochester WA. He is survived by his wife (Jean Bushnell), his four sons (Rick) (Charles) (Russel) and (Alvin JR) as well as his daughter (Sherry) and many grandchildren. Alvin will be remembered as a kind, loving and funny friend, father, grandfather, and husband to his family and close friends. Grave side...
Myrle Bates
Apr 4, 2022
Merle Jean Bates slipped away on April 4, 2022 at her home in Centralia. She was strong and independent like so many other women of her great generation. She was forever loyal to her family and friends who will miss her honesty, her humor, and her often unsolicited opinions. Merle was born to Zack and Selma Ramsey on April 10,...
Dolores Bashore
Apr 3, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Dolores June (Gardner) Bashore. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Terry Whipple
Mar 23, 2022
Terry Alan Whipple, age 83 died Wednesday March 23, 2022, at home in Chehalis, WA. He was born July 15, 1938, in Centralia, WA to Elry and Rubye Whipple. Terry was raised in Centralia and graduated from Centralia High School. After high school he joined and served in the United States Navy, once home from the Navy Terry became a...
Gregory Kirsch
Mar 20, 2022
Gregory Gordon Kirsch passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home in Chehalis, surrounded by loved ones. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to all. He was kind, compassionate, soft-spoken and quick to laugh. Greg was born on Feb. 18, 1946 to Walter and Marjorie Kirsch of Portsmouth, Ohio, the second of...
