OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2023

  Ruth (Ruthie) Ilene Brown passed away at her home in Battle Ground on December 15, 2023, at theage of 92. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother.  Ruthie was born June 26, 1931, in Camas, Washington to Floyd and Nellie Hampton. She grew upon a farm in Battle Ground, along with a sister and two brothers....

Dec 13, 2023

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Dec 8, 2023

 

   Doris Rae (Whitney) Brooks was born on July 1st, 1929. At the age of 94, she passed away in her home on December 8th, 2023, after a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s.    Doris, affectionately known as Dee, was born to Elizabeth and Garold Whitney, the second of five children. After growing up on her family’s farm, Doris met...

Dec 6, 2023

Randy N. Kemp passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 70, at his La Center, WA, home. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Teresa; his son, Joshua (Shawnee); and his daughters, Katherine (Katie) (Walter) Abrego and Jennifer (Matthew) Lewman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mercedes (Mercy) Abrego, Brianna Johnson (Dexter), Montana...

Dec 5, 2023

Jean (Jeanne) Edwina Peldo, age 72, was called to her Heavenly Home on December 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born on January 31, 1951 to John and Edwina Harvester in Gackle, ND where she lived until the age of 14. Jeanne moved with her mom and brother to Washington in May 1966 after the death of her...

Nov 25, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

 

Helen Dorothea Uskoski was born to Axel and Alma Uskoski in Hockinson, Washington on August 7, 1924.

She passed away on November 22, 2023, in Woodland, Washington. She was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church.

Helen grew up in Hockinson. As a teenager, her family moved to Hancock, Michigan, where she

graduated from high school. She...

Nov 22, 2023

 

Margaret Ann Parker was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 21, 1948 (the same year as Israel, which she was always proud of). She was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a Christian home and committed her life to Jesus as a 3-year-old and never looked back.  

Her dad was a hard man who worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass during...

Nov 19, 2023

Our sweet Debbie Piesch found her angel wings on Sunday, November 19, 2023, after an extended battle with cancer, with family at her side.  She will be greatly missed and left broken hearts including her spouse of 42-years Curtis Piesch, children Craig Piesch (spouse Kelsey), Bradley Piesch (spouse Katrina), daughter Andrea Piesch (fiancé Joshua Dever) and eight grandchildren.  She was...

Nov 16, 2023

    Cristina Marie Kille (Hernandez) 50, of Vancouver, Washington; Passed peacefully in her sleep onNovember 16th, 2023.    Crissy (as her family and friends fondly call her), was born to Loving parents, Arcadio and MarieHernadez in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 4th, 1973. Her older sister took one look, fell in loveand asked to keep her. She was...

Nov 15, 2023

Cheryl Brown-Collins, beloved mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength, passed away on November 15, 2023 in Amboy WA. She was born on March 23, 1944, in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and her spirit will forever be remembered. Talent was not just a word for Cheryl Brown-Collins, it was her middle name. From her exquisite paintings to her flourishing gardens, her...

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Nov 5, 2023

    Derrick Wayne Tidwell, age 55 passed away November 5, 2023. He died peacefully surrounded by his children.   Derrick was born in San Jose California on September 6, 1968 to William Tidwell and Geneva Nettles.   Derrick was happiest surrounded by his children and other Christian's. He instilled the Christianity in his children's heart.   Derrick preceded in...

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Lee Kysar, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023 at her home near Yacoltwith her family at her side. Linda was born February 20, 1946 in Vancouver, Washington toChester and Lucy Abernathy and was raised in the Yacolt area. She was united in marriage toDavid Kysar on June 12, 1964 shortly after she graduated Battle Ground High...

Oct 23, 2023

Sylvia Eddle Schumacher was born May 23, 1933, and passed away Oct. 23, 2023. Sylvia was born in Long Beach, CA, due to her military family’s location at that time. She was present when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Sylvia graduated from La Center High School. She met Jack Schumacher at a grange dance and they were married shortly after. She...

Oct 18, 2023

Stanley (Stan) Dawkins was born in Kennewick, WA, to Glen and Harriet Dawkins. Stan had two brothers, Jean and David; and three sisters, Betty, Jerilea and Dixie.Stan graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and enlisted in the United States Navy on June 12, 1959, and served until March 30, 1964, serving on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown as an...

Oct 16, 2023

Frances Marilyn Christopher Karlsen was born on February 15, 1932 in Minneapolis,Minnesota. She was the oldest child of Rudolph and Ellen Christopher. She died onOctober 16, 2023 at the age of 91 years old.Frances is survived by her nine children -- Timothy (Carol) Karlsen of Brush Prairie, WA,Kathleen (Gary) Matson of Vancouver, WA, Susan (Juha) Tyni of Battle Ground, WA,...