Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA

Shirley Huffman

Shirley Huffman

Jul 30, 2013

Surrounded by family, our beloved mother Shirley Elaine Haskins Huffman went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2013. She was born in Prescott, Ariz., on Jan. 6, 1932 and spent the majority of her life in Rochester, Wash. Mom loved working with kids as a counselor for 25 years at Maple Lane and Green...

Nellie Pritchard

Nellie Pritchard

Jul 27, 2013

Nellie May (Reedy) Pritchard passed away peacefully at Sharon Care Center July 27, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born in Fairfield, Wash., on Sept. 20, 1925 to John and Ruth Reedy. She married William Pritchard on April 21, 1945 in Spokane, Wash., where they raised their family. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb....

Thomas Willford

Thomas Willford

Jul 27, 2013

Thomas Clark Willford was born Aug. 16, 1946 in Mercy Hospital, San Diego, Calif. He passed away July 27, 2013 in the Puget Sound VA Health Center Hospital in Seattle, Wash. Tom was born to Alton (Tony) C. Willford and Patricia A. (Nickerson) Willford of San Diego, Calif. Tom's childhood was in La Mesa and Fullerton, Calif., graduating from Fullerton...

June Anderson

June Anderson

Jul 25, 2013

June (Gifford) Anderson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Chehalis West Assisted Living. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother. She brought joy to many family members and friends with her story telling and loving personality. Born Feb. 20, 1919 in Tenino, Wash., to Lavania and Albert (Bud) Gifford. She graduated from Centralia High...

George Hashagen

George Hashagen

Jul 24, 2013

A celebration of life for George Richard Hashagen will be held Aug. 24, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Chehalis from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. George was born May 27, 1936 in Renton, Wash., and went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2013 in Centralia, Wash. His greatest loves were his family, fishing and working in his...

Ruth Westbrook

Ruth Westbrook

Jul 20, 2013

Ruth Hazel Westbrook passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. She was 96. Ruth was born January 29 1917 in Rosalia, Washington to Arthur and Edith Cook. She was married to Clarence Westbrook. Ruth worked as a School District Secretary. Services are under the direction of Newell-Hoerlings Mortuary in Centralia.

Harry Trey

Harry Trey

Jul 17, 2013

Harry Sylvester Trey passed away Wednesday,July 17, 2013. He was 93. Harry was born June 27, 1920 to Nickolas and Anna Tryebiatoski in Roshott, Wisconsin. Harry's wife Rosemary survives him. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Hoerlings Mortuary in Centralia.

Charles Mathews

Charles Mathews

Jul 15, 2013

Charles Edward Matthews passed away July 15, 2013 at his home in Centralia. He was 74. Charles was born March 11, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland to Pries and Rose Mathews. He worked as a fireman during his life. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Hoerlings Mortuary in Centralia.

Douglas Mauerman

Douglas Mauerman

Jul 13, 2013

Dr. Douglas Vern Mauerman, 72, of Rochester, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2013. Born on Aug. 14, 1940 in Vancouver, Wash., he grew up in Longview, Wash., and lived his adult years in the Centralia, Wash., area. In his youth, Doug spent summers on his grandfather's farm in the Lincoln Creek Valley. He came of...

Marjorie Koerner

Marjorie Koerner

Jul 12, 2013

Marjorie passed away July 12, 2013, at Centralia Hospital. She was born April 2, 1916, to Chester S. and Edna M. (Thurston) Williams at the family ranch, 2 miles north of Bozeman, Mont. She was salutatorian of her class at Belgrade High School, Mont. She attended Montana State College and the School of Mines in Butte, Mont., where she met...

Lorena Weeks

Lorena Weeks

Jul 11, 2013

Lorena Winifred Weeks passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Providence Centralia Hospital. She was 90. Lorena was born March 8, 1923 in Bunker Creek, Washington to Allen and Gertrude Anderson. Services were held Tuesday, July 18th at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis. Services are under the direction of Newell Hoerlings Mortuary in Centralia.

Gage G.

Gage G.

Jul 9, 2013

Patrick Gage passed away July 9, 2013 at home in Chehalis. He was 62. Patrick G. Gage, son of George and Barbara (Wiehl) Gage, was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Ellensburg, Wash. He was raised in Chehalis and was a 1969 graduate of W.F. West High School. During his high school years, Patrick was a standout cross-country and track athlete,...

Robert Colpitts

Robert Colpitts

Jul 9, 2013

Robert Emery Colpitts passed away July 9, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. He was 81. Robert was born July 30, 1931 in Crawford, Nebraska to Elmer and Jennavie Colpitts. He served in the US Air Force. He later worked for United Airlines as a Radio Tech. Graveside services were held Friday, July 12, 2013 at Mt. View Cemetery in Centralia, Washington....

Viola Stewart

Viola Stewart

Jul 9, 2013

VIOLA LEWIS STEWART, 94, Morton, died Tuesday, July 9, at Morton Manor, Morton. Family inurnment will be held later at Silver Creek Cemetery, Randle. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.

Nick Docsanes

Nick Docsanes

Jun 26, 2013

Nick James Docsanes, a longtime resident of Hoquiam passed away on June 26, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Wash., surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old. Nick was born on July 27, 1942 to James and Grace Docsanes in Aberdeen, Wash. He grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1961. Nick met...

Sally Vonmoos

Sally Vonmoos

Jun 25, 2013

Sally Ann Vonmoos passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the age of 59. Sally was born May 12, 1954 in Olympia, Washington to Melvin and Beverly Stacey. Sally worked in child day care. Arrangements were under the direction of Newell Hoerlings Mortuary in Centralia, Washington.

Dallas Daarud

Dallas Daarud

Jun 21, 2013

Dallas Alanda Daarud Sr., passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 in Centralia, Wash. He was born Nov. 28, 1944 in Bismark, N.D., to Elmer and Mable Daarud. Dallas moved to Washington with his parents as a child. It was in Kirkland where he met his wife, Patricia, and together they raised five children in Rochester. He was very active in...

Buelah Fischer

Buelah Fischer

Jun 15, 2013

Bea May Fisher passed away June 15, 2013 at The Vintage in Chehalis, Wash. Bea was born Dec. 26, 1934 to Milton and Bessie Turman in Centralia, Wash. She lived nearly all of her years in Centralia. Bea loved her morning visits with her friends at The Vintage. She delighted in family-get-togethers and visits. Over her lifetime she had a...

Raymond Sullivan

Raymond Sullivan

Jun 12, 2013

RAY SULLIVAN, 81, Cinebar, died Wednesday, June 12, at home. A memorial service with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Onalaska Church of God. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.

Anna Winslow

Anna Winslow

Jun 10, 2013

ANNA BERGITHA WINSLOW, 85, Lacey, formerly of Morton, died Monday, June 10, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Viewing will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Odd Fellows Memorial Park, Tumwater. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's.