Obituaries
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Evelyn Alexander
Feb 10, 2017
Evelyn R. Alexander, 93 of Yakima, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born March 24, 1923 in Orchard Park, Illinois. Evelyn graduated from high school in Bensenville, IL. She worked for a brief time after graduation in Chicago as a secretary for the FBI. She traveled by train with her family and all their belongings, farm equipment and...
Derrick Lancaster
Feb 10, 2017
Derrick L. Lancaster was born to his mom Debbie on Sept. 22, 1981 in Yakima, WA. and went to his final home with Jesus Feb. 10. 2017. He was taken way too soon and will be forever missed. Derrick is survived by his mom Debbie Pottenger, brother Aaron Lancaster, father James M. Harmon and dad Rob Morehouse, along with an...
Elida Turntoes-Kuhnhenn
Feb 9, 2017
Elida M. Turntoes-Kuhnhenn was called on by the Creator on the morning of February 9, 2017 in Yakima, WA. She was born in Havre, MT on March 29th, 1962. Family and friends will remember her for her active life, always cheerful, helpful attitude. She had one of the best laughs and smiles and out going heart. She went to school...
Willie Murphy
Feb 6, 2017
Willie Murphy of Union Gap died at home on Monday, February 6th after an extended illness he was 75 years old. He was born on December 17, 1941 in Wapato, WA. to Robert & Mildred Murphy. In his early childhood they moved to Ellensburg, WA where he attended a one room schoolhouse. When he was around 6 or 7 years...
Andrew Rescorla
Feb 6, 2017
On February 6th 2017 Another Angel got his wings & was greeting by the Lord in heaven. Andrew James Rescorla 72 born 6-11-1944 to Leola Rescorla Gullion in Dillon Colorado and becoming a long time lower valley resident. James was a jack of all trades. He held many jobs in his life; RH Bowles, Toppenish Hospital, Granger School, J &...
Lidia Taylor
Feb 6, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday February 8, 2017 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Also Thursday February 9, 2017 viewing and visitation from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a service at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Condolences...
Dorothy Schlagel
Feb 5, 2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dorothy Amelia Schlagel, peacefully entered heaven on February 5, 2017. She was born to Ernest and Dora (Ellis) Burk in Hartford, Connecticut on May 26, 1924. Dorothy graduated from Buckley High School, Hartford, CT in 1942. In January of 1945, she met a handsome Navy sailor, Donald Schlagel, at a YWCA dance. They married...
Dorothy Oord
Feb 4, 2017
Dorothy, 88 of Yakima, Washington died peacefully in her home at Rexford Manor on February 4, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. Dorothy Jean Michael was born in the little Eastern Washington town of Palouse, on February 26, 1928. She remains in the hearts of her children Don and Annie Oord of Yakima, Duane Oord and Linda Campbell...
Sharon Geddie
Feb 4, 2017
Sharon Kay (Broderson) Geddie, age 67, of Yakima passed away on February 4, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1949 to the late Alfred H. Broderson and Marjorie (Myrtle) L. Broderson (Miley). She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Dennis Broderson, Richard Broderson, Alfred Broderson, Jerry Broderson, Baby Girl Broderson, Bonnie (Broderson) Funk; and a very special...
Peter Sohappy
Jan 31, 2017
In loving memory of Peter Wilburn Sohappy. Peter was born in Yakima, WA on March 9, 1977 to Ladonna Selam Sohappy and the late Louis Sohappy, Jr. Peter loved to travel to the casino and stick games. He was an active stick game player. He enjoyed hanging around his friends. He enjoyed children. His passion for kids goes deep in...
Remi Gonzalez
Jan 29, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday February 2, 2017 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Friday February 3, 2017 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Zillah Cemetery....
Roselyn Wesselius
Jan 28, 2017
Roselyn Wesselius went home to be with her Savior the Lord Jesus on 01/ 28/2017. Rose and her twin sister were born in Zillah Wa on 09/19/1927 to Jasper and Jennie Kleyn. Rose was 40 minutes older than her twin sister Evelyn. Rose attended and graduated from Zillah School in 1945. She answered to many names throughout her life. Wife,...
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