Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
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"...
Shirley Roberts
Jul 7, 2024
Shirley Kay (North) Roberts passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2024. Shirley was born in Chehalis, Washington, on July 16, 1942, to Sam and Daisy (Deskins) North. She graduated from Adna High School in 1960. She enjoyed longtime friendships with many of her classmates. She married Mike Roberts in October 1968. A beloved wife, mother,...
Myrtle Roberts
Jul 1, 2024
In Loving Memory Myrtle Roberts passed away peacefully on July 1"', 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Myrtle was born on October 14, 1929, in Leeds, North Dakota; the fourth of eight children born to Richard 'Dick' and Laura (Gilligan) Violet. She moved to...
Carol Tracy
Jun 24, 2024
Carol Johnson Tracy was born September 30, 1941 in Centralia, WA to Chuck and Frances Johnson. She spent her formative years at 704 W Cherry, enjoying time with the extended family who lived close, and visiting her grandparents at "the ranch" out Lincoln Creek Road. She graduated to heaven June 24, 2024. Carol married Rod Tracy, the "handsome milk man"...
Raymond Waunch
Jun 23, 2024
Raymond LeRoy Waunch, 94, a long-time resident of Oakville, WA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Raymond was born on April 30, 1930 in Elma, Washington, and was the great-grandson of George Waunch Sr., the first settler in the Centralia area. Raymond married his loving wife of 70 years, Betty (Bushnell) Waunch on December 5th, 1953 and she survives...
Daniel Gleason Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Daniel "Danny" Lester Geason Jr., born in Centralia, WA on January 6, 1967, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved son of Daniel Gleason Sr. and Isabelle (McJoe) Gleason. Danny is survived by his sister, Lynn Gleason; adopted brother, Patrick; adopted sister, Danielle; and was cherished by his aunts, Virginia "Dolly" Canales...
Robert Stallsworth
Jun 17, 2024
Robert was born in Wray, Colorado 12/23/1936 to James Eugene Stallsworth & Doris Moran Stallsworth. After the untimely death of his Father, he & his mother came to Onalaska, WA to join his Grandparents, Brent & Mary Moran residing on Gish Road where he lived until age 17, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served 14...
Judith Williams
Jun 8, 2024
Judith Marie Williams died June 8th at her home in Olympia. She was born June 13, 1944 to Don and Dorothy Renecker. She worked in the foodservice Industry her whole life. In 1979 she went to work as a bartender for the Chehalis Rib-eye, when it first opened. This is where she was best known for her exceptional customer service...
John Date
Jun 5, 2024
John Howard Date passed away at home in Onalaska surrounded by his loving family on June 5, 2024, after a battle with cancer. John was born March 22, 1949, in Centralia, WA. He attended Centralia High School graduating in 1967. He worked in the family business Date Lumber Mill until the business was sold in 1975. At that time, he...
Denise Anderson
May 12, 2024
Denise Aileen Anderson, surrounded by family, unexpectedly went home to her Lord on May 12, 2024 in Seattle, WA. We would like to thank Providence Centralia Hospital, Life Flight and Harborview Medical Center for all their kindness and support during our most difficult day. Denise was born March 14, 1960 in Seattle, WA to David Reynoldson and Aileen Newman. On...
Annette Cuccia
May 12, 2024
Annette Marie (Fechtner) Cuccia was born on February 17, 1972, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter and Mary (Monahan) Fechtner. She passed away after a nearly 5-year battle with Breast Cancer, in Renton, on May 12, 2024. Annette was raised in Chehalis, WA, and attended St. Joseph Catholic School, and graduated from W.F. West High School, finishing in the top 10,...
Katherine Magnuson
May 4, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Gail Magnuson; wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, at Sharon Care Nursing Home in Centralia, WA. We wish to thank the team at Sharon Care, with Memory Care having a special spot. Gail was born June 3, 1941, in Raleigh, North Dakota, to Frances and Carla LeDuc....
William Wood
May 3, 2024
William Richard Wood It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving father William (Wild Bill) Wood at the age of 81, on May 3, 2024, after a brief yet hard battle with cancer. Bill was born in Aberdeen to Francis and Fritzi Wood in August of 1942. He was raised in Rochester and attended school in...


