Julian Wilkes
Nov 9, 2024
Julian Andrew Wilkes was born June 4, 1951, to Carroll and Helen Wilkes in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in June of 2024 and lost his battle on November 9, 2024. He worked for many years in the music industry before settling in Washington State. He married Sarah Lilly, and they had two children,...
Betty Tretheway
Oct 31, 2024
Our beloved mother, Betty Jeanne Ivey Tretheway, born on March 26, 1932, at home in Bucoda, WA, began her heavenly journey on October 31, 2024. Known affectionately by her loved ones as Betty, Jeanne, Betty Jeanne, Aunt Jeanne, Nana, Nama, and simply, Mom, she left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she encountered. A compassionate soul, her selflessness...
Marian Mckechnie
Oct 31, 2024
Marian Margaret (Huber) Mckechnie was born Nov. 19th 1935 in Rock Island, Illinois. She was the 5th and youngest child of Albert and Alta Huber. She loved country life and riding horses. Her love of travel took her many places. She married and eventually ended up with 7 children. Christal, Robin, John, Tammie(deceased), Eddie, Gary, and Jennie. They provided her...
Donald Tveit
Oct 27, 2024
The walking legend Don Tveit took his last walk on October 27, 2024. Donald Owen Tveit was born on March 14, 1951 to Donna (Courrier) and Orv Tveit in Wells, Minn. He moved to Washington state with his parents when he was six months old and was raised in Centralia with his brother Steve and sister Patty. Don was a...
Grant Inmon
Oct 23, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that I, Dianne Inmon, share the news of the departure of my beloved husband, Grant Inmon, who left us on October 23, 2024. Born in Centralia, Washington, on May 21, 1954, to Grant Sr. and Eloise Inmon, Grant was a compassionate soul who touched many lives with his kindness and generosity. Known affectionately by...
Lynda Schonack
Oct 21, 2024
Lynda Patricia Schonack, aged 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Potter's Country Adult Family Home in Chehalis, where she had been residing for the past year while courageously battling dementia. Born on August 31,1951, in Centralia, WA, Lynda was a cherished daughter of Robert and Patricia Schonack. Lynda Spent her formative years in Centralia, WA, graduating...
Richard Quarnstrom
Oct 15, 2024
Richard "Dick" Gene Quarnstrom, 92, passed away on Oct. 15, 2024. Dick was born on July 27, 1932, in Bremerton, Washington, to George and Mae Quarnstrom. Dick moved to the Goodrich Road at the age of 11 where he lived until his death. Dick farmed with his stepfather raising peas, corn and beans while working as the field manager for...
Jerome Volk
Oct 10, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerry Volk announce his passing on October 10th at the age of 76. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he fought until the very end against complications from Glioblastoma. Jerry was born with a force of nature in Mandan, North Dakota, on May 9th, 1948, to Emanuel and...
Laura Starr
Sep 22, 2024
Laura "Lolly" Leta Starr, a lifelong resident of Oakville, WA, passed away on September 22, 2024. Born on February 11, her exact year of birth remains cherished within her family. Laura was a beacon of positivity, known for her ever-present smile and sunny disposition. Laura leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, particularly noted for her role as...
Susan Tapscott
Sep 16, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Tapscott, fondly known as "Big Nany" or "Susie" to her loved ones, on September 16, 2024. Susan, born on July 15, 1950, in Yuba City, CA, was a beacon of resilience, a woman whose loyalty was unwavering, and whose sense of humor was as infectious as her love...
Emilia Bush
Sep 14, 2024
Emilia Dorothy Bush joined her brothers, sisters, husband and daughter in heaven on September 14th, 2024. She was born September 22, 1927, on the island of Maui and grew up with her eight siblings on a sugar cane plantation. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Ronald Bush, and her eldest daughter, Laura Bennett. Emilia leaves behind three...
Elizabeth Zepeda
Sep 5, 2024
On Thursday, September 5, Elizabeth "Betty" Ellen Zepeda died peacefully of cancer at her home in Centralia. She was born to James and Ellen Quigg on May 17, 1929 in Hoquiam and baptized at Our Lady of Refuge Church. She was a miracle child: her father was 65 and her mother 44 when she came along. Her sister Margaret, eleven...
Robert Robinson
Aug 21, 2024
Robert C. Robinson 10/5/1943 - 8/21/2024 On August 21st, Bob Robinson of Chehalis, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife Janet of 44 years and 11 months; daughter Kerri, and grandchildren Taylor and Mackenzie. (Two additional grandchildren, Conner and Cameron live and work in Oregon State). Bob was 80 years old and had lived a full life,...
Albert Winebrenner
Aug 13, 2024
On August 13th, Albert Francis Winebrenner went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Al was born in the spring of 1934 to William and Ella Winebrenner of Slabtown, Maryland. His mother passed when he was eight and he went to live with his grandparents, while his three sisters (Hazel, Thelma, and Marilyn) and two brothers (Allen and Graham)...
Betty Middlebusher
Aug 2, 2024
Betty Irma (French) Middlebusher passed away peacefully on Aug 2, 2024 with family at her side in Homestead, FL. Betty was born June 24, 1924 and had just celebrated her 100th birthday. Betty was born in Rochester, WA to Leslie and Ida French. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gordon E Middlebusher in 2015. She is survived...
Marvin Lettau
Aug 1, 2024
With a heart bigger than the great outdoors he so loved, Marvin Elden Lettau, known to all as Marv, passed on August 1, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 22, 1940, in Deadwood, South Dakota. From the gold mines of Idaho to the icy waters he commercially fished in the Bering Sea Marv made life an adventure....
Louella Lee
Jul 28, 2024
On July 28, 2024, our precious mother, Louella Maxine Lee "Lou", peacefully passed away at her home in Centralia. She was 93. Born on 11/22/1930, in Adna, WA, Louella married the love of her life, David "Bud" Lee in 1950, and they resided in Centralia together until Bud's passing in 2011. She was happily dedicated to her husband and her...
Wanda Couchman
Jul 26, 2024
Wanda Lea Couchman, a bright beacon of compassion and love, passed away on 26th of July 2024. Born on November 8, 1956, in Richland, Washington, she was a treasured daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Isaacson. She carried the heart of her birthplace with her as she made her home in Richland, Washington, where she resided for most of...
Danny Schaefer
Jul 15, 2024
We celebrate the vibrant life of Danny Scott Schaefer, also known as Dan, Big Papa Schaef, or Papa Dan, who was born in Chehalis, WA, on August 7, 1949. Dan led a life brimming with joy, purpose, and an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ until he peacefully departed this world on July 15, 2024. A charismatic and spirited husband, father,...
Rodney Tracy
Jul 15, 2024
Rodney Wayne Tracy was born March 16, 1937 in Tacoma Washington, the 5th child of Loyal and Frances (Chickovich) Tracy. He moved to Yelm as a child and was a 1955 graduate of Yelm High School. He passed away peacefully July 15, 2024. After a short stint in the Army, he married Carol Johnson. He was the "handsome milk man"...
