Neal Wells
Feb 6, 2025
It is with a song in our hearts and a smile on our faces that we announce the passing of Neal Wells, a man who embodied the quote, "Life is what you make it." Born in San Francisco, CA on January 18, 1953, Neal lived a rich and full life until his passing on February 6, 2025. Neal's journey took...
Catherine Hudson
Jan 31, 2025
On January 31, 2025, Catherine Lucille Hudson danced off this mortal coil and went on to join the numerous loved ones she so dearly missed. She was born on December 30, 1947 to Bill and Mary Ellen VanKirk at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was the 2nd of 5 daughters. As a toddler she moved with her family...
David Johnson
Jan 29, 2025
IDavid William Johnson (1964-2025) It is with great sadness that the family of David William Johnson announces his passing at his home in South Bend, Washington on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 60 years. Dave was born in Tacoma, Washington on December 16, 1964. He was confirmed at Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, and graduated from Curtis High...
Clinton Terwilliger
Jan 27, 2025
Clinton Wayne Terwilliger was born on June 1, 1938, in Dunning, Nebraska. He arrived to Wayne Wise Terwilliger and Pansy Awilda Terwilliger in a little sod house situated in the sandhills of Dunning, Nebraska. The sod house (built by his father) sat on the ranch that his father, uncle, and grandfather homesteaded in 1908. The ranch is still a treasured...
Joan Young-Smoker
Jan 22, 2025
Joan Marie Young-Smoker, 80, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on October 1, 1944, in Centralia, Washington, Joan was a loving, caring mother and spouse, whose laughter and radiant smile were a beacon of warmth and will be dearly missed. Joan was a homemaker by profession, but her true vocation was her family, whom she...
Richard Devany
Jan 16, 2025
Richard (Dick) Allen DeVany was promoted from "Best Husband and Father Ever" to "God's Newest Angel" as he peacefully passed away on January 16, 2025 in Chehalis, WA. He was 82 years old. Born in Davenport, Iowa on April 14, 1942 to his parents, Mary and George DeVany. Soon after Richard's birth, the family settled in Norfolk, Virginia where he...
Martha Hitchcock
Jan 16, 2025
Judy Hitchcock (Martha Judith Matney-Hitchcock) of Chehalis passed away January 16th,2025 at the age of 86. Judy was born in Missoula Montana Dec. 30, 1938. She was the 7th of 10 children. Her family moved to the Napavine - Winlock Washington area in 1951, when she was 13 years old. She attended school in Napavine. She married Oscar "Lonnie" Hitchcock...
Erma Mcgowan
Jan 3, 2025
Erma J. McGowen, age 92, passed away on January 3, 2025. Erma moved to Olympia in 1980. She worked at Capitol Medical Center for years and made dear friends. Erma loved to travel and enjoyed excursions with friends and family. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.
Nicholas Dalton
Dec 20, 2024
Nicholas "Nick" Dalton, a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Centralia, Washington. He was the beloved son of Bill and Kristin Dalton of Beaufort and Montagnola, Switzerland. He is also survived by his brother, Jacob Dalton of Hadley, Massachusetts, and his sister, Abigail Dalton of Jacksonville, Florida. Nick spent his early years in Beaufort,...
Paul Gibson
Dec 17, 2024
Paul Gibson, the man who could make anyone laugh, left Mother Earth on December 17, 2024, at the age of 69. Paul was born on Bainbridge Island, WA, on August 5, 1955, and spent most of his life in Olympia, Washington. A loving father, a hilarious friend, and an incredibly generous soul, Paul lived life on his own terms. Paul...
Eddie Deck
Dec 10, 2024
Eddie Paul Deck, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 10, 2024. His daughter, Sharon, was by his side. Ed was born in New Market, Indiana, on Nov. 16, 1927, to Marion Deck and Hallie (Turner) Deck. Ed and his wife of 71 years, Wilma, moved to Washington state with their three children in 1961. It was a...
Robert Ebeling
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Allen Ebeling, 63 who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming. He then spent his years growing up in Tenino, Washington where he met his best friend Cynthia "Cindy" Grohs. They were married in 1980 and spent the...
Geraldine Chromy
Nov 30, 2024
Geraldine Chromy, affectionately known as "Gerry" by those who cherished her, took her last breath on November 30, 2024. Born Geraldine Mae Fletcher on July 2, 1929, in Bagley, Minnesota, she was a beacon of compassion, empathy, and unwavering faith. Her humble upbringing was the cornerstone of the inspiring life she led, marked by kindness, integrity, and a deep love...
Douglas Stelling
Nov 21, 2024
With a profound sense of sorrow, we announce the passing of Douglas Keith Stelling, a loving husband, devoted father, and beloved son, who departed this world on November 21, 2024, at the age of 53. Born in Seattle, WA on January 23, 1971, to Rita Angstrom, Douglas was then adopted by Shara and Otis Stelling, who lovingly raised him. Douglas...
Ryan Rudolph
Nov 13, 2024
Ryan Rudolph, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on April 28, 1976, in Chehalis, WA, USA, Ryan was a cherished member of the Rochester, Washington community where he spent his entire life. Ryan was known for his generous spirit and his deep love for family, friends, and his beloved puppies. His life was marked...
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...
