Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA

Billie Starling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...