Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA

Gerald Troxel

Gerald Troxel

Nov 2, 2018

Gerald William Troxel, age 74, passed away on November 2, 2018 at Logan Street Manor Adult Family Home in Centralia WA. He was born on November 17, 1943 in Corvallis Oregon, grew up with his loving parents; Gordon and Nora (Sommers) Troxel, and graduated from Corvallis High School. Gerald worked as a Clerk for Washington State. Gerald is survived by...

Anita Hilpert

Anita Hilpert

Oct 31, 2018

Anita Alice Hilpert, 76, passed peacefully Oct. 31, 2018. Daughter of the late Fred and Beulah Hilpert of Centralia, Wash., she was born Nov. 12, 1941. Anita grew up on the family farm and graduated from Centralia High School in 1959. Her first career was in nursing, then later, as a successful business woman owning A Glass Enterprise in Centralia....

Edwin Lapine

Edwin Lapine

Oct 30, 2018

Edwin Eugene LaPine was born Aug. 9, 1929, to Frank and Vera Ayers LaPine in Morton, Wash. He passed away peacefully Oct. 30, 2018, at Oakwood Haven Adult Family Home in Centralia, Wash. Edwin spent the early years of his life in Onalaska until 1942, before moving to Chehalis, Wash., with his parents. He graduated from W. F. West High...

Bobbie Long

Bobbie Long

Oct 27, 2018

Onalaska resident Bobbie Jean Long, age 91, passed away on October 27, 2018 at Harbor Medical Center in Seattle WA. She was born on July 31, 1927 to Oscar and Ettie (Branom) Ringgold in Hominy Oklahoma. She graduated from Perkins High School and worked as a Bookkeeper for the City of Kent WA. She married Donald Long in Reno Nevada...

Ernest Schmitt

Ernest Schmitt

Oct 26, 2018

Centralia resident Ernest Lawrence Schmitt, age 76, passed away on October 26, 2018 at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He was born on March 5, 1942 to William and Gertrude Schmitt in Centralia Washington. He attended school at Centralia High School and became a Business Owner in Auto Repair. On August 18, 1962 he married Deanna Harris in Centralia and raised...

Kelly Stribling

Kelly Stribling

Oct 22, 2018

Chehalis resident Kelly Mitchell Stribling, age 65, passed away at Potter Country Home on October 22, 2018. He was born on June 25, 1953 to Kenneth and Annie (Ballard) Stribling in San Diego, California. He was a proud Marine and became an Iron worker after his service. On January 2, 1993 he married Dayonda Rupley in Toledo. Kelly is survived...

Lena Rogerson

Lena Rogerson

Oct 22, 2018

Centralia resident Lena May Rogerson, age 87, passed away at her home on October 22, 2018. She was born on January 11, 1931 to Roy and Laura (Barbee) Phelps in Casper, Wyoming. She graduated from Centralia High School and worked as a Cook for Centralia College. On August 21, 1949 she married Arthur in Centralia WA. Lena is survived by...

Betty Ideker

Betty Ideker

Oct 20, 2018

Betty Vivian Ideker, age 92, passed away at her home in Centralia on October 20, 2018. She was born on September 3, 1926 to Vernon and Celestine Tobin in Sargeant Bluff, Iowa. Betty graduated High School and on January 4, 1945 she married a young man named Curtis Ideker while in South Dakota and they raised a wonderful family together....

Norma Hughes

Norma Hughes

Oct 13, 2018

Rochester resident Norma Jean Hughes, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2018 at Prestige Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Centralia, WA. She was born on May 23, 1928 to James and Lilly (Casteel) Cornell in Arbuckle, CA. Norma is survived by her Son; Bruce Hughes of Olympia, WA and two Daughters; Kathy Cristine Harp of Rochester WA, and...

Lillian Keevy

Lillian Keevy

Oct 6, 2018

Lillian May Keevy, age 84, of Chehalis, WA passed away peacefully at Heart of Gold Adult Family Home in Morton WA on October 6, 2018. She was Born May 20, 1934 in Chehalis, WA to Evelyn and Vernon Carey. In her early years, Lillian worked at St. Helens Hospital in Chehalis WA, Geier Glove Co. in Centralia, Chehalis West Assisted...

Betty Bailey

Betty Bailey

Oct 4, 2018

Betty I Bailey, age 87, passed away on October 4, 2018 at her home in Des Moines, WA. She was born on August 31, 1931 to Samuel and Sylvia (Tennison) Patterson in Yakima, Washington. She graduated high school in Olympia. On May 21, 1950 she married Herbert in Olympia Washington and lovingly raised her family. Betty is survived by her...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Oct 3, 2018

Chehalis resident Michael Lynn Davis,age 74, passed away at Providence Centralia Hospital on October 3, 2018. He was born on January 30, 1944 to Ray and Jackie (Stidham) Davis in Seattle Washington. He graduated high school in Centralia. Michael worked as a Farmer for Emerald Turf Grass Farms. On December 2, 1967 he married Patricia Ulmer in Centralia and raised...

Ruth Callahan

Ruth Callahan

Sep 29, 2018

Ruth Elizabeth Callahan, age 76, passed away on September 29, 2018 at her home in Chehalis, WA. She was born on March 29, 1942 to James and Sylvia (Anderson) Smiley at Puyallup, WA. She attended school at Mount Vernon High. Ruth worked as a Bus Driver for Boistfort School District. She married John Callahan and raised their loving family in...

Kent Anderson

Kent Anderson

Sep 29, 2018

Kent Alan Anderson, age 75, passed away on September 29, 2018 at his home in Centralia, WA. He was born on October 26, 1942 to Alan and Mildred (Hedlund) Anderson in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He attended school at Bradford High in Wisconsin for 4 years and Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy for 1 year. Kent worked as a Machinist for Boeing. On...

Richard Bird

Richard Bird

Sep 25, 2018

Rochester resident Richard William Bird, age 31, passed away on September 25, 2018 in Porter, WA. He was born on November 8, 1986 to George and Kimberly (Beckwith) Bird in Chehalis, WA. Richard worked as a Logger for Gulley Logging. He married Ashley Looper and proceeded to raise his loving family in Rochester WA. Richard is survived by his loving...

Jack Crocker

Jack Crocker

Sep 24, 2018

Centralia resident Jack F. Crocker, age 92, passed away at Sharon Care Center in Centralia on September 24, 2018. A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held at Newaukum Grange on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.

Douglas Roberts

Douglas Roberts

Sep 13, 2018

Douglas R. Roberts, age 68, passed away at his home in Chehalis on Sept. 13, 2018. A graveside service is scheduled for Sept. 21,2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Napavine Cemetery. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.

Lance Wilson

Lance Wilson

Sep 13, 2018

Lance B. Wilson, 72, of Chehalis, passed away at Providence Centralia Hospital on September 13, 2018. No service information is available at this time. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.

Clyde Anderson

Clyde Anderson

Sep 10, 2018

Clyde was born Christmas day, 1929, in Crofton, Neb., to Harry and Leona Anderson, the fourth of seven children. He joined older brothers, Donald and Dean and sister, Phyllis. After Clyde came Dixie, Sarah JoAnn and David. Clyde passed away Sept. 10, 2018, from atypical chronic myeloid leukemia. In the 1940's, the family moved to Dufur, Ore., where Clyde graduated...

Bruce Hylton

Bruce Hylton

Sep 9, 2018

Bruce R. Hylton, 73, of Chehalis, passed away at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia on September 9, 2018. No services are planned at this time. Under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary.