Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
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...
Mildred Goodwyn
Sep 8, 2023
Mildred was born on February 4, 1928, in Powell OK to Hugh John Muchmore (of Indian Territory, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, OK, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains), and Minnie Lee Looney of Milam County, TX. She is 1 of 8 children and attended schools in Powell OK. She moved to Chickasha OK, met & married Dale Niram Goodwyn on...
Jimmy Gorter
Aug 27, 2023
Jim Gorter passed away peacefully on Sunday August 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 26, 1934, in Montesano, WA to Bill and June Gorter. At an early age he moved to Harvard Illinois where Jim helped his dad on the farm. He served 2 years in the Army. In 1958 he met the love of...
Bruce Dunn
Aug 26, 2023
Bruce M. Dunn of Rochester, WA, died Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Overlake Memorial Hospital in Bellevue, WA. He went to join those that had gone before; his grandparents - Oliver and Amanda (Piepkorn) Thompson, and William and Lucy (Ford) Dunn; his parents - Milton and Myrtle Dunn; brother - Alan Dunn; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was born...
Agathe Turrell
Aug 26, 2023
Agathe von Kampen Turrell departed to be with her LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Agathe was the youngest child born to Julius and Anna von Kampen, an ethnic German family in Chortitza, Ukraine in the Soviet Union in 1935. Her ancestors emigrated to the Ukraine under Catherine the Great to the Ukraine (Russia) from Prussia...
Pepper Kirkendoll
Aug 26, 2023
Pepper Eugene Kirkendoll, 83, rode off into the morning sun on Aug. 26, 2023. He was born Nov. 18, 1939, at his grandparent's home on the prairie near Toledo, Washington, to Darrold and Loretta Kirkendoll. Following his father's death in a 1954 logging accident, he was fortunate to have Joe Fanning enter his life as a stepfather and friend. Pepper...
Shauna Knaphus
Aug 21, 2023
On August 21, after a life of adventure, joy and challenges, Shauna Knaphus (Norby) continues her spiritual journey. She leaves behind her loving husband, Glen Norby, her devoted brothers and sisters and her beautiful Springers, Gertie and Chloe. Shauna was a force of nature, a unique woman who greeted each person with a smile and each day with a desire...
Howard Bodin
Aug 14, 2023
Howard Leslie Bodin, 76, passed away on Monday August 14,2023 in Rochester Wa. He was born on June 14, 1947 to Palmer and Ruth Bodin. He was the youngest of their five children. Howard joined the Navy (Sea Bees) at age 17, serving in Vietnam. After his service in the military, he began an apprenticeship in carpentry, before going on...
Francisco Miranda Cacho
Jul 27, 2023
On Thursday, July 27, 2023 Francisco Miranda Cacho passed away suddenly at the age of 76 years. Francisco is survived by his children; Francisco Miranda Jr and Juan Miranda; his brother, Ricardo Miranda Cacho; his grandchildren Isabelle Louis Miranda and Roman Kia Miranda; his great grandchild Jalen Russell James Whaley. Francisco was preceded in death by his brother Luis Miranda...


