Obituaries

Mike D. Williams

Mike D. Williams

Jun 28, 2020

Michael Dan Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mike Williams passed away peacefully late Sunday, June 28, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, in the arms of his loving family and in the town that he cherished.

Born May 29, 1942, Mike grew up on “Williams Hill” in Ilwaco – the same hill where his father was born...

Jean Cuffel

Jean Cuffel

Jun 26, 2020

Helen Jean Cuffel, 81, a resident of the Peninsula the past 57 years, died June 26th, 2020 at her Long Beach residence with her family at her side. Born in Walla Walla, Washington on December 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Amel and Helen (Finley) Schwinge. She and brother Jim grew up with their parents in Underwood, Washington and...

Cheryl Marie Weatherley

Cheryl Marie Weatherley

Jun 16, 2020

Cheryl Marie Weatherley (Kirchmeier) was born April 4, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Vanetta) Kirchmeier.  She was raised and grew up in Delano, Minnesota through her sophomore year of high school when she moved with her family to Rapid City, South Dakota. Cheryl graduated from high school in Rapid City and it was there she...

Christopher Jon Drewitt

Christopher Jon Drewitt

Jun 15, 2020

Christopher Jon Drewitt, 51, a native of Manchester, England, died at his Ilwaco residence on June 15th, 2020. The son of Keith and Patricia (Smith) Drewitt, he was born May 16, 1969. He grew up in England where he was raised by his grandmother.

 

On February 25, 2014 he married Beverly Linley. They lived in Florida where Bev was...

Ronald W. Cox

Ronald W. Cox

Jun 13, 2020

PORTLAND — Ronald Wayne Cox died June 13, 2020 in Portland Oregon. He was born December 31, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, to Ralph and Gertrude Cox.

Ron joined the Navy at the age of 18 and was stationed at a naval base in California where he served part of his four years on an airplane carrier. After the Navy, he returned...

Mary Suzann Edwards-Smith

Mary Suzann Edwards-Smith

Jun 12, 2020

Former area resident Mary Edwards-Smith, 55, died in San Bernardino, California on June 12th.  She was a graduate of Ilwaco High School.

Graveside service will be Sat., August 8th, 2:00 PM at Peaceful Hill Cemetery in Naselle.  This service is open to all; Covid protocol please.

Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Duane Joseph Maurstad

Duane Joseph Maurstad

Jun 8, 2020

To know him was to love him. 

Duane Joseph Maurstad lived a life of freedom, fun and kindness. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY on April 5, 1956, he worked, played and lived his way across the country. Minnesota, where he resided as a young man, always held a special place in his heart. He had a lasting impression on anyone who...

Thomas Robert Curtis

Thomas Robert Curtis

Jun 3, 2020

Ocean Park resident Thomas Curtis, 81, died at his residence on June 3rd with his wife Frances at his side.  He was a veteran of the US Army and proud to be a certified nursing assistant for a number of years.

Private family service at a later date.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

John O. Southmayd

John O. Southmayd

Jun 2, 2020

John Ogden Southmayd, 83, died in Klipsan Beach on June 2, 2020, with his wife Gail at his side. A native of Sacramento, California, he was born on February 8, 1937, the son of Obie and Grace (Norman) Southmayd.

 

After graduating from high school and residing in Vancouver, Washington, John joined the United States Marine Corps. He served for...

Mirth Nan Miller

Mirth Nan Miller

May 21, 2020

A resident of the Peninsula the past 30 years, Mirth Miller, 71, died peacefully at her Ocean Park residence with family at her side.  A complete obituary later.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Gloria Gerwig

Gloria Gerwig

May 9, 2020

Gloria Jean (Hudson) Gerwig, 88, passed away on May 9, 2020 at Golden Sands Assisted Living in Ocean Park, Washington from natural causes.

 

She was the daughter of William Dale and Opal (Breedlove) Hudson and was born April 20, 1932 in Everett, Washington. Gloria graduated from South Bend High School in 1950 and later that fall married Alfred Robert...

Edwin Warren "Eddie" Wirkkala

Edwin Warren "Eddie" Wirkkala

Apr 30, 2020

A lifelong resident of Rosburg, Edwin W. Wirkkala, 96, died at home with his loving family at his side.

Private family service was held.  A celebration of his truly remarkable life will be held this summer.

Please sign his guestbook at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Michael Dennis Jacobs

Michael Dennis Jacobs

Apr 26, 2020

Michael Dennis Jacobs 5/5/1944 - 4/26/2020 Mike was born in Long Beach, California on May 5th, 1944 to Clifford and Dorothy Jacobs. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leo and Ralph Jacobs, and son Daniel Jacobs. He is survived by his wife Connie Jacobs of Ocean Park, Washington; his...

Dorris Harris

Dorris Harris

Apr 25, 2020

Dorris Harris, 93, a resident of the Peninsula the past 40 years, died at her Ocean Park residence on April 25, 2020 with her loving family at her side.

She enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

 

Marvin L. Lane

Marvin L. Lane

Apr 21, 2020

Ocean Park resident Marvin Lane, 68, died at his residence on April 21, 2020 with his family at his side.  He was a 2 year resident of the Peninsula.

Private family services.  His guestbook is available at www.penttlaschapel.com.

George Wilson

George Wilson

Mar 18, 2020

Ocean Park resident George Wilson, 74, died at his residence on March 18, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army.

No service.  George's guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Sally Sue Joanne Swanson

Sally Sue Joanne Swanson

Mar 17, 2020

Sally Sue Joanne Manula Swanson passed into the arms of her Lord on March 17, 2020 in Longview, Washington. She was born at home in Naselle to her parents Oscar and Selma (Nasi) Manula, on August 7, 1931.

She graduated from Naselle High School in 1949 as salutatorian and attended Oregon State College until she decided she’d better catch hold...

Jeffrey Blake

Jeffrey Blake

Mar 17, 2020

A 15 year resident of the Peninsula, Jeffrey Blake, 60, died of natural causes at his Long Beach residence on March 17, 2010.

Private family services.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Helen Louise Oneal

Helen Louise Oneal

Mar 15, 2020

Helen Oneal, a long time resident of the Long Beach peninsula, and her husband Bill Oneal, ran an ocean charter fishing service out of Ilwaco for over a decade.

 

Bill was a Mason and Helen was a 40 year member of Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Rebekahs. She was active in the community and volunteered at the...

Bryan A. Ekren D.D.S.

Bryan A. Ekren D.D.S.

Mar 11, 2020

Bryan A. Ekren, DDS, 83, a resident of Long Beach, died in Longview March 11, 2020.  He is being buried at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.