Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 11, 2024

Douglas William Kess (75) died at home in Naselle, Washington, from pulmonary fibrosis, on February 11, 2024. He had just returned to Karen, his beloved wife of over 50 years, after a cross-country odyssey in search of new lungs. He made it home.

 

Doug was born in Ely, Minnesota, one of Roy and Merna Kess’s six boys. After Ely High, he...

Feb 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Bowles, known affectionately as Bobbie, passed away on February 9, 2024 in Ocean Park, Washington. She was born on August 21, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, to parents Lorin Nelson and Loyce Johnson. 



Bobbie led a fulfilling life as a dedicated bartender for 27 years and will always be remembered for her warm and welcoming presence behind the bar. Her...

Feb 2, 2024

Emma Josephine "Josie" Wilson passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at her home in Chinook, WA on Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by family.Josie was born at home in Ferndale, WA. on June 29, 1925 to Anton and Regina (Reichlin) Schorno, immigrants from Switzerland.Josie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Theodore 'Ted' Wilson; and her siblings,...

Feb 2, 2024

Josephine Wilson of Chinook, WA. died on February 2, 2024 at the age of 98. 

Feb 1, 2024

Max Heard of Ocean Park, WA. died on February 1, 2024 at the age of 78. There will be a graveside service for Max on Friday, February 9th at 1pm at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen, WA. There will also be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 24 at 11:30am at Ocean Park Community Church in Ocean Park, WA

Jan 23, 2024

Alexander Paynter of Ocean Park, WA. died on January 23, 2024 at the age of 52. 

Jan 21, 2024

Colie Lunsford of Westport, WA. died on January 21, 2024 at the age of 54. 

Jan 17, 2024

Deana Kimball of Shelton, WA. died on January 17, 2024 at the age of 95. 

Jan 15, 2024

Faye Crumbley of Long Beach, WA. died on January 15, 2024. Full obituary to follow. 

Jan 14, 2024

James C. Davis passed away on January 14, 2024, in Long Beach, Washington at the age of 52. Born on October 10, 1971, in Portland, Oregon to parents Calvin and Judy Davis, James was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of those around him and made a lasting impact with his skills and wonderful personality.



James was truly a man...

Jan 9, 2024

Ida "Louise Harvard was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on Feb. 17, 1935.  Louise resided in Draper, Utah at the time of her death on January 9, 2024 at the age of 88 years.  Louise will be buried next to her husband Richard who passed away on March 30, 1997.  Graveside Services will be held on February 3, 2024 at...

Jan 7, 2024

Katherine Corcoran, lovingly known as Kathy, departed from this world on January 7, 2024, at the age of 67 years, 7 months, and 30 days. Born on May 8, 1956 in La Jolla, California to parents Gordon and Carlotta (Crawford) Olcott, Kathy embarked on a journey filled with boundless compassion and unwavering devotion.Throughout her remarkable life, Kathy relished in the...

Jan 7, 2024

Our friend and sister, Chris Hill, passed away on January 7, 2024. Chris was born in 1951. She attended many schools from New York to Hawaii in her early years. Her large military family traveled from one base to another, but Chris still managed to earn good grades even after being uprooted so often. She is survived by her two...

Jan 1, 2024

Linda Gates of Seaview, WA. died on January 1, 2024 at the age of 79.

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis Virginia Fraser Wirkala died peacefully at her home in Shoreline, Washington, on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was 100 years and 8 months old. She is survived by her children, Edwin Ross Wirkala of Shoreline, WA, Elwin Lorne Wirkala (Rita Sturam Wirkala) of Seattle, Washington, and Shirley Jean Wirkala of Lynnwood, Washington. She has seven grandchildren; Cristina de Melo...

Dec 18, 2023

I am beyond heartbroken to announce the death of my momma, Maxine Marie Pankonin. She passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2023 at the age of 71, surrounded by those who loved her most. Mom had been dealing with several debilitating health issues over the past few years, including being diagnosed with cancer in July 2023.

Mom was born...

Dec 15, 2023

Carl Norton of Seaview, WA. died on December 15, 2023 at the age of 89.      

Dec 15, 2023

*** The Celebration of Life is now scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 2pm at Penttila's Funeral Home in Long Beach, WA. ***

 

Virginia Jeanne Beckner, passed away on December 15, 2023, in Chinook, Washington at the age of 88. Born on September 5, 1935, in Springerville, Arizona to George Woodruff and Ollie Wells, Virginia led a remarkable life filled...

Dec 14, 2023

Darlene Hill of Ilwaco, WA. died on December 14, 2023 at the age of 76. Full obituary to follow.