Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
Billie Starling
Feb 3, 2013
Billy J. Starling, 47, of Winlock, Wash., passed away Feb. 3, 2013. He was born to O.J. and Becky Starling on Feb. 2, 1966 in Lake City, Fla. Truck driving was his passion in life and he did it for many years. He was also a top rate mechanic and was willing to help anyone in need at a drop...
Margaret Mcintire
Jan 28, 2013
MARGARET E. McINTIRE, 100, Chehalis, died Monday, Jan. 28, at Providence Centralia Hospital. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Horerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Louise Ford
Jan 25, 2013
LOUISE HELEN FORD, 93, Centralia, died Friday Jan. 25, at home. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Alvie Davis
Jan 25, 2013
Alvie Royce Davis passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2013 at the age of 84. Born in Denova, Colo., on Dec. 21, 1928, to Frank and Alice Davis, he resided in Lewis County for 78 years. Alvie attended grade school in Cinebar, high school in Onalaska and college at Centralia College. Alvie worked 70 years as a mechanic, first as...
Douglas Wangen
Jan 22, 2013
Douglas (Doug) Dwight Wangen, a man beloved by so many people, passed away Jan. 22, 2013, at the age of 69. Doug was born in Portland, Ore., on June 24, 1943 and spent most of his growing years in New Rockford, N.D., where he enjoyed a happy, active childhood. One of his fondest childhood memories were times spent working on...
Peggy Totten
Jan 19, 2013
Peggy was born in Toppenish, Wash., on Aug. 29, 1917, to Daniel and Annie (Reil) Houle. There were 10 children in her family, she was the last to pass away. She married Purd D. Totten on Feb. 11, 1935, in Yakima, Wash. She was a young mother and later became floor manager of a fruit cannery in Yakima. Purd and...
Ida Kambich
Jan 12, 2013
Ida Virginia (Houlbjerg) Kambich was born in Polson, Mont., on Feb. 6, 1929 to SJ and Sydonia Houlbjerg. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her brother, Lonnie, sister, Sydonia, a daughter, Marilyn and her husband, James after nearly 60 years of marriage. She is survived by brothers, SJ "Butch," and Charles, sisters, Mary & June, children,...
Mary Hobgood
Jan 6, 2013
Mary Jane (Carson) Hobgood, age 89 of Chehalis, Passed away Monday morning January 6, 2014 at her residence. She was the beloved husband of Thomas Benton Hobgood. Dear mother of John S. Hobgood and Caysha S. McCoy. Services and interment will be private.
Lois Sorenson
Jan 3, 2013
LOIS ETHEL SORENSEN, 87, Centralia, died Thursday, Jan. 3, at Providence Centralia Hospital. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Chehalis. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Centralia Community Church of God. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Betty Coloff
Dec 29, 2012
BETTY JEAN COLOFF, 84, Centralia, died Saturday, Dec. 29, at home. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia. A luncheon will follow at the Centralia Masonic Temple, 218 N. Pearl St. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Michael Tottingham
Dec 29, 2012
MICHAEL L. TOTTINGHAM, 58, Chehalis, died Saturday, Dec., 29 at Liberty Country Place, Centralia. At the family's request, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Henry Sliva
Dec 27, 2012
Henry Walter Slive of Dryad passed away Thursday, December 27th at Providence Centralia Hospital. He was 87. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia.
James Smith
Dec 27, 2012
James Lee Smith of Rochester passed away December 27th at the age of 81. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at McKenzie Road Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Paster officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia.
Daniel Colwell
Dec 26, 2012
Daniel Francis Colwell Jr. of Rochester, passed away December 26th at home. He was 78. No services were held locally. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia.
Virginia Reimer
Dec 25, 2012
VIRGINIA R. REIMER, 73, Centralia, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at Sharon Care Center, Centralia. At the family's request, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Winston Brower
Dec 21, 2012
WINSTON LEE BROWER, 85, Centralia, died Friday, Dec. 21, at home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Glen Bowen
Dec 15, 2012
GLEN S. BOWEN, 82, Winlock, died Saturday, Dec. 15, at home. At the family's request, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Douglas Watson
Nov 26, 2012
Douglas Henry Watson, 79, of Centralia passed away Monday, November 26th at Providence Centralia Hospital. Services are under the direction of Newell Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia.
Maureen Smith
Nov 24, 2012
Maureen was born in 1919, to Duane and Jane Esget in Lily, S.D., growing up with six brothers and one sister. She passed away on Nov. 24, 2012 at home with her loving family, at the age of 92. Her husband, Marvin Smith, of 52 years, preceded her in death in 1993. She graduated at 18, from Northern State Teacher's...
Mamie Barnes
Nov 24, 2012
Mamie Grace Barnes was born to William and Martha Peterson in Montesano, Wash., on Feb. 2, 1908. She lived most of her adult life in California and Utah. She moved to Chehalis in 1985 to live with her sister, Amanda Brenneis. She moved to Lander House, Centralia in 2004 and lived there until she passed away, Nov. 24, 2012, at...


