Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
Doris O'Neill
Jan 19, 2019
Doris Fae O'Neill, age 90, passed away at her home in Centralia WA on January 19th, 2019. Doris was married to Robert O'Neill Sr. on Aug 27th, 1950 at the Baptist Church in Salem Oregon and they were married for 68 years. Doris loved genealogy and spent a lot of time doing that. She was also an accomplished artist and...
Janet Bryant
Jan 19, 2019
Janet D. Bryant, age 82, passed away at Sharon Care Center on January 19, 2019. Janet was born in Chehalis Washington and married Charles A. Bryant on December 31, 1955. Janet loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time gardening outside. She was really involved at Sharon Care and loved all of the residents there. She considered the Centralia...
Todd Nelson
Jan 15, 2019
Todd v. Nelson, age 56, passed away at Multicare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn WA on January 15, 2019. Service information pending.
Peter Corwin
Jan 13, 2019
Chehalis resident Peter L. Corwin, age 81, passed away at Chehalis West Assisted Living on January 13, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Leslie Parnell
Jan 6, 2019
With sadness in our hearts, we said goodbye to Leslie Dale Goodwyn Parnell, 72, on Jan. 6,2019. She was born to Dale and Mildred Goodwyn in Chickasha, Oklahoma Dec. 4, 1946. She was the oldest of five siblings, helpful as a child, and always running around outside with her cousins and siblings. When her family moved to Napavine, Washington, she...
Brian Elder
Dec 30, 2018
Brian Lee Elder, age 55, of Centralia, passed away on December 30, 2018 at Providence Centralia Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1963 to Roger and Cleona (Bishop) Elder at Olympia, WA. He graduated High School and attended College. Brian worked as a I.T. Service Desk Team for Washington State. On April 16, 2005 he married Rachael Tiller at...
Arnold Burkhardt
Dec 30, 2018
Arnold Herbert Burkhardt, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2018 at his home in Rochester, WA. He was born on December 7, 1928 to Frederick and Eva (Brosz) Burkhardt in Streeter, North Dakota. Arnold worked as a laborer in the farming industry. Arnold is survived by his two Sons; Joseph Alan Burkhardt of Rochester WA, and Michael Wayne Burkhardt,...
Jack Froschauer
Dec 22, 2018
Jack Leon Froschauer, age 72, passed away at his home in Rochester WA on December 22, 2018. He was born on February 23, 1946 to David and Dolores (Buckner) Froschauer in Los Angeles, California. He attended school at Rosemead High School and Joined the Army in 1966 and after serving he worked as a Electrician for the City of Centralia....
Bernice Baker
Dec 21, 2018
Bernice Baker, age 99, passed away on December 21, 2018 at Cooks Hill Manor in Centralia WA. No services are scheduled at this time. Under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Evelyn Gorham
Dec 20, 2018
Evelyn Marguerite Gorham, age 100, passed away on December 20, 2018 at the Retirement Chalet in Rochester WA. No services are scheduled at this time. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Nellie Lindholm
Dec 17, 2018
Oakville resident Nellie Mae Lindholm, age 85, passed away at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia on December 17, 2018. She was born on July 10, 1933 to Wiley and Nellie (Shade) Sellers in Elma Washington. On November 27, 1948 she married Carl in Chehalis Washington. Nellie is survived by her loving spouse of 70 years; Carl Lindholm, Daughter; Judith...
Florence Rakoz
Dec 13, 2018
Florence Catherine Rakoz passed away on December 13th, 2018 at the age of 101. Florence was born April 23rd, 1917 in Ankerton, Alberta, Canada to Jean and Margareta Konrad Brausen. Florence accompanied her mother to Chehalis, WA to visit her grandparents in the late 1930's. Florence met her husband Matthew Rakoz during this visit and she decided to stay. On...
Peggy Eko
Nov 30, 2018
Peggy Eko, 79, of Centralia, passed away at My Blue Heaven Adult Family Home in Centralia on November 30, 2018. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Robert Sweeney
Nov 30, 2018
Robert Gregory Sweeney passed away November 30, 2018 in Chehalis Washington with his two youngest sons by his side. Robert was born February 27, 1943 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Robert William Sweeney and Delores Jane (Gregory) Sweeney. He was the first of ten children. Robert and his family moved to Butte, MT at a young age where he attended...
Ellen Fettis
Nov 29, 2018
Ellen Virginia Fettis, age 85, passed away at Mason General Hospital on November 29, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1933 to Martin and Alice (Ratcliff) Bixel in Sandpoint, Idaho. She moved to Lewis County in 1948 and graduated Chehalis High School in 1951. Ellen worked at Centralia Woolworth's for a couple of years before marrying Corwin Fettis in...
Stephen Althauser
Nov 28, 2018
Centralia resident Stephen Rodney Althauser, age 92, passed away on November 28, 2018 at Providence Centralia Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1926 to Andrew and Dora (Ames) Althauser in Centralia Washington. He attended school at Centralia High School and attended Centralia Junior College for 1 year. Stephen worked as a Technician for Pacific Northwest Bell and US West....
Robert Reimer
Nov 12, 2018
Robert D. Reimer, 84, passed away at his residence in Centralia on November 12, 2018. No services are planned at this time. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.
Wesley Newby
Nov 11, 2018
Rochester resident Wesley Lewis Newby, age 97, passed away on November 11, 2018 at Providence Centralia Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1921 to Lewis and Grace (Carper) Newby in Chico Oregon. Wesley was a Mill Worker for Simpson Plywood Shelton. On May 5, 1946 he married Violet Anderson at the Centralia, Free Methodist Parsonage. Wesley is survived by...
Ruth Hyyppa
Nov 9, 2018
Ruth E Hyyppa, age 93, passed away at her home in Rochester WA on November 9, 2018. She was born on February 6, 1925 to Carl and Ruth (MacDougal) Johnson in Gate Washington. She attended school at Rochester High School and went on to work a variety of jobs. On September 15, 1965 she married John in Rochester and raised...
Samuel Bickel
Nov 7, 2018
Samuel Laverne Bickel, age 85, passed away at his home in Chehalis on November 7, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1933 to George and Alice (Babb) Bickel in Centralia Washington. Samuel worked as a Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. On February 1, 1957 he married Carolyn Hensley in Centralia and were married for 61 years....


