Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
Glenn Palmer
Dec 20, 2019
Glenn Edwin Palmer Glenn Palmer passed away peacefully December 20, 2019 at Centralia Providence Hospital, losing in his 16 year struggle with cancer with his partner Lois Gibson lovingly at his side. He was born to Cecil and Elsie (Osborn) Palmer at Galvin, WA February 22, 1936. Both his parents and his brother Ken Palmer(Alene), passed before him. He was...
Don Lacombe
Dec 17, 2019
Don Richard LaCombe, 72, of Olympia, passed away on December 17, 2019 in Seattle, WA. He was born on April 11, 1947 to Donald and Inez LaCombe in Seattle, WA. He attended school at Highline High School in Seattle and graduated with honors from the University of Washington with a bachelors degree in journalism . On March 21, 1981 he...
Louis Rota
Dec 14, 2019
Louis Samuel Rota, 90, of Tenino, passed away December 14, 2019 surrounded by family at his home in Tenino, WA. He was born January 24, 1929 to Louis A. and Mary T. (Arcuri) Rota in Puyallup, Washington. Louis was raised with his 4 siblings on a small farm in Johnson Creek. He attended school in Tenino, WA. On September 18,...
Dalene Lusby
Dec 11, 2019
Dalene D Lusby, 80, of Centralia, passed away on December 11, 2019. She was born on October 15, 1939 to Andrew and Pauline Burrows in Aberdeen, WA. Dalene is survived by her Daughter in law, Faith Lusby; Son, Barry Davis; Daughter, Jill Wyant; .
Dolly Goodwin
Dec 8, 2019
Dolly Essie Goodwin, 84, of Centralia, passed away on December 8, 2019 at the Seattle, WA. She was born on February 20, 1935 to Merle and Essie (Johnson) Dunlap at Galvin, Washington. She attended school at Centralia for 12 years and Centralia College for 1 year. Dolly worked as a Supervisor for the State of Washington. On June 4, 1955...
Russell Homan
Dec 6, 2019
Russell Wesley Homan, 88, of Centralia, passed away on December 6, 2019 at the Centralia, WA. He was born on January 7, 1931 to Paul and Mary Homan at Ainsworth, Nebraska. He attended school at Grandview High School graduating in 1949. Russell worked as a Iron Worker. On June 25, 1951 he married Shirley Beardsley in Prosser, Washington. Russell and...
John Hyyppa
Dec 5, 2019
John William Hyyppa, 94, of Rochester, Wash., passed away in the comfort of his home Dec. 5, 2019, in the early morning. He served in the United States Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army, and worked for Weyerhaeuser for over 30 years before retirement. John is survived by his sister, Barbara Stray (Hyyppa); and five children, Linda, Karen, Diana, John...
Susan Krause
Dec 3, 2019
Susan Margaret Krause A longtime resident of Centralia WA, passed away on December 3, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born on March 20, 1944 in Mount Vernon WA to Jack and Bette McCann. Sue worked for the Safeway Corporation and was a familiar face at the Centralia location for 25 years. She was always found humming to...
James Givens
Dec 1, 2019
James Donald Givens "Donnie" 72 years young of Rochester Washington passed away on December 1 , 2019 at Centralia Providence Hospital. Donnie was born on August 20,1947 to his parents Allen Givens Sr and Edith Frady-Givens in Rockwood Rural, Tennessee. His parents moved their family to Rife, Wa when Donnie was just a young boy. He attended Morton School's until...
Terrence Jay
Dec 1, 2019
Terrence "Terry" Jay, son of Edward and Edith (Bond) Jay, passed away peacefully at his home in Centralia, WA on Sunday December 1, 2019. He was 57 years young. Terry was born in Chehalis, WA. on April 27, 1962, he graduated from W.F.West High School in 1983, and worked for many years at Reliable Enterprises. Terry had a sweet and...
Judith Hall
Nov 29, 2019
Judy L. Hall, age 75, passed away at home in Centralia, WA surrounded by family. She was born on September 6, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Elizabeth Tock. Her parents traveled the country eventually settling on Centralia when she was 6. Judy was 1 of 4 children. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Centralia High School. It was...
Bonnie Kimbrough
Nov 28, 2019
Bonnie Louise Kimbrough went to our Lord's eternal kingdom on November 28, 2019, Thanksgiving Day. She was born February 20, 1942 to Elmore and Julia Viehmann in Helena, MT. She was an only child and spent her childhood in Polson, MT on Flathead Lake. Bonnie graduated from Eastern WA University in 1964 as an English major and began teaching at...
Cora Mcbee
Nov 28, 2019
Cora Mae Mcbee, 81, was born February 14, 1938, in Tucumcari New Mexica to Lowell Francis and Mae Lucille (Pruitt) Groves. She died peacefully in her sleep, November 28, 2019 in Fairfield California, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Cora attended Wallowa High School, Wallowa Oregon, graduating in 1956. She met, then married Joe Allan McBee in Wallowa on July...
Steven Bidwell
Nov 15, 2019
S. Shane "BB" Bidwell, age 47, passed away at PeaceHealth SW Medical Center in Vancouver on November 15, 2019. Shane was born on May 3, 1972 to Allen Bidwell and JoAnn (Packer) McBride in Caldwell, Idaho. He married Cynthia Louise Ritz in Tacoma, Washington on September 20, 2004. He left the summer after his Junior year in 1989 to join...
Donovan Fleck
Nov 12, 2019
Donovan C. Fleck Jr., aka DJ, age 48, was taken too soon. He passed away at his home in Centralia, WA, on November 12, 2019. DJ was born October 14, 1971, to Donovan Fleck Sr. and Janice Smith Fleck in Buffalo, NY. The family moved to Vancouver, WA in 1977 where DJ had a full and happy childhood with his...
Michael Kiger
Nov 5, 2019
Michael L. Kiger, 69, passed away at his residence in Onalaska on November 5, 2019. No service details are available at this time. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Morris Dodge
Oct 28, 2019
Morris Anthony Dodge, age 93, passed away at his home in Olympia, Washington on October 28, 2019. Morris was born on April 7, 1026 to Glenn and Jessie (Johnston) Dodge in Gate, Washington. He graduated from Rochester High School and attended UCLA. He worked as a Prosthetist. On September 7, 1954, he married Patricia Lou Thornton in Reno, Nevada. Morris...
Jewel Remboldt
Oct 26, 2019
Jewel Darlene Remboldt, age 86, passed away at Sharon Care Center in Centralia, WA on October 26, 2019. She was born on February 9, 1933 to Christian and Emma (Bender) Remboldt in Jamestown, North Dakota. She attended school at Everett High School for 4 years and Prairie Bible College for 4 years. Jewel worked as a Missionary for Africa Evangelical...
Ronald Smith
Oct 18, 2019
Ronald George Smith 1939 - 2019 On October 18, 2019, Ronald George Smith passed from this life into one without pain or suffering. Ron fought a year-long battle with bone cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, on Aug. 17, 1939. During his early years his...
Loretta Kooken
Oct 16, 2019
Loretta Kooken, 74, passed away at her residence in Rochester on October 16, 2019. A viewing will be held at Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary on Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Grand Mound Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.


