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Conni Kay Cogwell

Conni Kay Cogwell

Feb 16, 2025

Conni Kay Cogwell

Born on June 10, 1964 to Keith and Barbara Brown in Vancouver, WA.

Conni lost her long battle with cancer on February 16, 2025. She fought very hard till the end, until all her children were with her. 

Conni met Greg, her husband, when she was twelve years old and Greg was thirteen, while riding horses down on the old...

Georgene Donna Sandstrom

Georgene Donna Sandstrom

Feb 2, 2025

On Sunday morning February 2, 2025, Georgene Donna (Siewert) Sandstrom passed after a hard-fought battle from having a stroke. On this day we lost our mom, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and sister.

Georgene was a strong, energetic, and hard-working woman who took pride in her beautiful gardens that surrounded the home that she had shared with her late husband, Jim Sandstrom....

Cecilia Barnes

Cecilia Barnes

Feb 2, 2025

Heaven has just received its most precious Angel

Loving daughter of Rick Pennington and Dolores Quigley, Doting sister to Cheryl and Rick. 

Adored and beloved Wife of David

And loved mother of her Fur Babies Aria and Bella

Cecilia was a beacon of hope and kindness, illuminating the lives of those around her with compassion, love, and generosity. She had a remarkable gift for...

Lorraine Leola Northrup

Lorraine Leola Northrup

Jan 29, 2025

Lorraine Leola Northrup (Osgood), born on July 28, 1935, in Watertown, South Dakota, entered eternal rest on January 29, 2025, in Battle Ground, Washington. A devoted mother of nine children and beloved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Lorraine’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, enduring love, and deep commitment to family.

Her steadfast devotion to...

Dean Thomas Bruckelmyer

Dean Thomas Bruckelmyer

Jan 20, 2025

Dean Thomas Bruckelmyer born October 26, 1952, died January 20, 2025 after a battle with cancer. 

Dean was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. 

Dean is survived by his wife of 52 years Beverly. Krissy (Dean) Lipe of Duluth, MN; Karen (Todd) Nielsen of Battle Ground, WA; Kim (Lorin) Erickson of Brush Prairie, WA; Holly (Danny) Muonio of Water Town,...

Fay Lucretia Pearson

Fay Lucretia Pearson

Jan 14, 2025

Fay Pearson, preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pearson, passed away on January 14, 2025, in her home in Ridgefield Washington. Born on March 15, 1932, Fay, a beloved member of our community, lived a life rich with love and devotion to her family and faith.

As the matriarch of her family, Fay raised three beautiful children – Steve, Cherie,...

Gayle Eileen Smith

Gayle Eileen Smith

Jan 13, 2025

Gayle Eileen Smith (Reed) was a steadfast Christian who spent her life loving family and friends through her gifts of caregiving and feeding people. She was a Mom to 9 children of a blended family that began for her in 1973.

A beautiful baby born in 1951 to Lloyd and Lois Reed, Gayle was raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated...

Rick Allen Wesser

Rick Allen Wesser

Jan 12, 2025

Rick Wesser, born on April 19, 1958, passed away on January 12, 2025. He is survived by two daughters, Laura and Neoma. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Elaine and William. A funeral service will take place at Willamette National Cemetery at 11:30am on February 18, 2025. Family and friends will gather again for a Celebration of Life...

Joshua Edward Buckbee

Joshua Edward Buckbee

Jan 12, 2025

Joshua Edward Buckbee, 48, of Yacolt, WA passed away on January 12, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1976 to Marvin and Nancy Buckbee. Josh married Heather Rose Kopman on April 3, 2004. 

Josh was a striving member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. He was firm and sincere in his faith. He was a strong example to all around...

Dena Lynn Allmaras

Dena Lynn Allmaras

Jan 7, 2025

Dena Lynn (Studdard) Allmaras

12/2/51 - 1/7/25

Dena Lynn Allmaras passed away unexpectedly at home in Ridgefield, WA on 1/7/25. She was 73 years old.

Dena was born Dena Lynn Saucier in Granite City, IL and moved to Clark County with her family as a child. Dena was a proud graduate of Ridgefield High School in 1969 and married her high school sweetheart...

Rodney Lee Berry

Rodney Lee Berry

Dec 29, 2024

Rodney Lee Berry, aged 77, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Battle Ground, Washington with his wife Cherry at his side. Born in Vancouver, Washington on February 8, 1947, Rodney was known for his outgoing and humorous personality, always ready to lend a helping hand. He adored babies and little kids, was dedicated to his family, and was always...

Betty Valerie Baudoin

Betty Valerie Baudoin

Dec 21, 2024

Betty Valerie Thomas was born in Townsville, Australia, on August 27, 1925. As Betty grew, she excelled at academics and piano. She met her future husband, Joseph C. Baudoin, a U.S. Army officer, while World War II raged. Betty and Joe were married in 1943. At 18, Betty headed on a troop carrier to Abbeville, Louisiana, to become part of...

Kendall Ray Jensen

Kendall Ray Jensen

Dec 20, 2024

Kendall R. Jensen passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home of 33 years in Yacolt, WA. 

Kendall was born on July 19,1950 in Harlan, IA to Wayne & Kathryn Jensen. Kendall & family left the farm and moved to Sioux City IA where he graduated from Riverside High School. Kendall then enlisted in...

Margaret Ann Soma

Margaret Ann Soma

Dec 18, 2024

Margaret Ann Soma (Costa) Born June 22, 1943 to George and Dorothy Costa in San Francisco, California, has left this earth and crossed the veil on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to so many. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 of her siblings, Leila Rose...

Steven Shaun Johnson

Steven Shaun Johnson

Dec 15, 2024

Steven Shaun Johnson

May 16, 1972 – December 15, 2024

Steven was born in Anderson, SC to Lynda and Charles Johnson. He is survived by his mother, his sister, Cheryl Ecker, his niece, Ryan. and nephew, Callym, as his father passed away fifteen years ago.

Steven went to elementary and middle school in Gainesville, Florida and then Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia....

Andy David Warnke

Andy David Warnke

Dec 13, 2024

Andy David Warnke, 46, of Vancouver WA, was born to Marcia Rae Lang and Curtis Doran Warnke at 8:33 a.m, on the morning of Wednesday 08/23/1978 at the Vancouver Memorial Hospital. Andy entered into eternal rest in his bedroom on Friday, December 13th, 2024 at 8:23 a.m., covered in cozy blankets and surrounded by the love and comfort of his...

David Willard Hein

David Willard Hein

Dec 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David W. Hein, 83, on December 10, 2024 in Battle Ground, WA. Dave was born on October 3, 1941 in Denver, CO, to Robert and Harriett Hein. 

In 1961, Dave married Naomi R. Bard and they were married 63 years. Together, they had 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Survivors...

James Henry Neufeld

James Henry Neufeld

Dec 9, 2024

On December 9, 2024, it was discovered James “Jim” Neufeld Senior, age 78, passed away in his home in Battle Ground, Washington after a long battle with end stage renal disease. 

Born in South Dakota on May 24, 1946 to Harold and Muriel Neufeld. James was the second oldest of six and the oldest son. His father was a colonel in...

Cameron Lee Tormanen

Cameron Lee Tormanen

Dec 6, 2024

Cameron Lee Tormanen, 53, of Woodland, WA passed away on December 6th, 2024. He was born on February 14th, 1971 to Jerry and Lucinda in Vancouver, WA and married Christina Marie DoBrava on December 29th, 1990. He was a lifelong member of Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, and a strong example to all around him.

Cameron is survived by his wife Christina,...

Maxine Ilene Lester

Maxine Ilene Lester

Dec 3, 2024

Maxine I. Lester was born January 13, 1928, in Woodland, WA. She was raised in Amboy WA and was the second oldest of five children. She attended Woodland High School and was Salutatorian for her class. She received a scholarship to Washington State University. She was married in November 1948 to Howard Leon Lester, the love of her life; they...

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