Dorothy Nelson
Jan 20, 2024
Dorothy Gail Nelson, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, at Centralia General Hospital after she suffered a stroke. She was 90 years old. Gail was born on March 7, 1933, in Olympia, Washington to Ray and Vera (Harris) Rutledge. She grew up at Mima Prairie and was educated in Rochester, graduating in 1951. She started working for the State...
Jason Medina
Jan 15, 2024
Jason C Medina, 54, a Chehalis Tribal member and Thurston County resident passed away on January 15, 2024 at Saint Peters Hospital surrounded by his family. Jason was born on September 18, 1969 in Oxnard, California, to the parents of Michael Medina and Rita. Jason attended school in Port Hueneme, California. In 1991 he graduated Wyoming Technical Institute for automotive...
Wayne Ortivez
Jan 13, 2024
Wayne "Cody" Ortivez, 56, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, passed away Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at Providence Centralia Hospital. Cody was born November 16, 1967, in Olympia, to Lucille Cush. After graduating from Olympia High School, Cody lived on the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and worked for various tribal enterprises, including End...
Jennifer Doyle
Jan 11, 2024
Jennifer "Jenny" Nicole Doyle, 36, of Centralia, passed away peacefully at home on January 11th, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends in her last few days. Jenny was born on November 5th, 1987, in Centralia, Washington, to Mike and Laurie Doyle. She attended Centralia schools and graduated in 2006 from Centralia High...
Russell Bayne
Jan 10, 2024
Russell James Bayne passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 10, 2024 in a Seattle Hospital after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Russ was born to Charles and Glenda (Meadows) Bayne on August 23, 1960. After graduating from W.F. West High School in 1978 he went to Clover Park Technical College...
John State
Jan 6, 2024
On January 3, 1944, John Franklin State was born, and was John only until the Sisters of Providence at Sacred Heart Hospital were convinced he was named for a saint. From that point on, he was Jack! Jack grew up with his two older brothers, Jim and Don and his parents Les and Leighora State on Crestline in Spokane. Like...
Harriet Curry-Cluzel
Jan 5, 2024
On January 5, 2024, Harriet passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93. She was born in Leavenworth, WA and enjoyed a long life full of love and adventure. She retired in Centralia where she enjoyed golfing and traveling with her husband. She is survived by her son Gary, her granddaughters Kelly and Kari and her great-grandchildren Quinn...
June Peterson
Dec 31, 2023
June Margaret Hense (McClaskey) Peterson passed away at 96 1/2 years old at her residence on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023 (123123), in Olympia, Washington. She was with loved ones and passed with no pain or suffering, which was God's blessing to her. When asked by her daughter what she wanted for Christmas, she replied, "A new year!" She...
Maretta Azeltine
Dec 25, 2023
Maretta Eleanor Azeltine, 85, of Chehalis, Washington passed away peacefully on Christmas morning. Maretta was born on March 15, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri to David E. Holmes and Louisa E. Scobee. She was one of eleven children. At a young age her family boarded a train to head west and settled in Raymond, Washington. After graduating from Raymond High...
Shirley Lane
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley Irene Lane left this earth in the early morning of November 23, 2023. Her spirit left her body, but she hasn't left us. She has made her presence known in the most unusual ways. Shirley was born to George and Edith Brisbane on July 8, 1931, in Seattle, WA. Shirley was always known for her caring and giving personality....
Lois Conrad
Nov 13, 2023
Lois Chappell Conrad passed away on November 13, 2023, at 94 years old at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. She was born on March 16, 1929, in Longview, Washington to parents Howard and Ruth Carico. Lois grew up in Lewis County and married her first husband, Fred Joseph Chappell in Centralia on April 21, 1946. After 66 years...
Becky Collins
Nov 9, 2023
Becky Sue Collins, born Becky Sue Caldwell, of Onalaska, Washington, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 67. She was known for her love of jokes and pranks and always finding the silver lining in every situation. Her sense of humor was infectious, and her doctors and nurses eagerly awaited her joke of the day. Becky married...
Robert Orr
Nov 5, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Layne Orr was born to Robert and Rebecca Orr July 27, 2000, in Centralia, Washington. He was the happiest little boy, running wide open from the time he could walk. Bobby loved the outdoors from the time he was little. He always found his peace in the woods. He lived for hunting and fishing, and cherished every memory...
Jeannette Underwood
Oct 31, 2023
Jeannette Kay Underwood passed away in the early morning on October 31st, 2023, in Centralia, Washington, after a weeklong battle in the ICU, with her children by her side. Jeannette was born on December 18th, 1961, in Seattle, Washington, to Elizabeth Hangartner and David Carr. She was one of three children. Jeannette attended school in Centralia and Wenatchee, Washington. She...
Anthony Hroncich
Oct 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) Dominick Hroncich on Oct. 28, 2023. Tony leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion and wisdom that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. As a devoted husband, Tony shared his unconditional love and companionship with his beloved wife, Judy Hroncich. Their partnership was a...
Ruby Elliott
Oct 21, 2023
Ruby Lee Conley Elliott passed away in her home on October 21, 2023 in Portland, Oregon, with her daughters by her side. Ruby was born in Seattle, Washington, on October 17, 1943 to the late Earnest and Cathryn Conley. Ruby was preceded in death by her older sister Vera and her beloved husband, Lee Edward Elliott. She is survived by...
Gary Newton
Oct 20, 2023
In loving memory and in celebration of someone very special who made this world a brighter and better place. Gary was the only child of Edward and Nellie Newton. He was raised in Lakewood Washington and graduated from Clover Park High School. He joined the Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War until being badly injured. He received a...
Robert Moore
Oct 16, 2023
Having fought the good fight while keeping the faith, Robert Alfred "Rob" Moore, II, finished his watch on Monday, October 16, 2023, in the arms of his wife, Brenda, at the UW Medical Center, comforted by family, co-workers, and friends. Rob was born in the Naval Hospital in Agana Guam to Rachel (Overman) Moore Gray and the late Robert Alfred...
Debra Armstrong
Oct 8, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Debra Carol Armstrong. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Bonnie Busse
Sep 12, 2023
On September 12, 2023 our world changed with the loss of our Mother and Grandmother, Bonnie M Busse. She was a fierce advocate and a very present source of love and guidance to her children and grandchildren. She traveled near and far to sporting events, life events and never failed to tell us she loved us. Our lives were so...
