OBITUARIES

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,...

Oct 14, 2023

Marlys Gene Junker went home to be with the Lord Saturday October 14, 2023. She was born November 20, 1942 in Walton, North Dakota to Fred & Martha Schlauch. Marlys is survived by her daughters, JoLayne (Tony) Larrabee, Karmen Hudson, Kim Junker, three brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She loved Elvis Presley, horses, and enjoyed working...

Oct 13, 2023

Dennis James Meloche was born on July 30, 1976 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Irene (Meloche) Rich and the late James Meloche. He passed away on October 13, 2023 at age 47 in Tigard, Oregon.

He married Kristin Montoya on May 7, 2014 in Vancouver, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his father James Meloche, and grandparents Eero and...

Oct 12, 2023

Norman, who went by Gene, was born to Earl and Mary Berrey on Aug. 29, 1945, in Mount Clemens, MI. He loved God, his family and his country. He had a great sense of humor and loved teasing family and friends. Gene was a Vietnam veteran and served his country from 1965-1968. He was a master mechanic and later became...

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved mother, Violet Mabel Korhonen, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who is survived by six children, Cheryl Barber, Michael Frahm, Diane Hansen, Douglas Frahm, Sandra Wolf, and Laurie Cox. Along with her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Karen Lahti (Ellmaker), Gary Lahti, and several first cousins. She was well loved in the Battle Ground community...

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Oct 8, 2023

 

Michael Boutwell was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, on September 11, 1945, to parents Moley and Lois Boutwell. He passed away peacefully at age 78 surrounded by family at his home in Ridgefield, Washington, on October 8, 2023. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cheryl Ball Boutwell; his son, Aaron (Kris Banks) Boutwell; his daughter, Sally Boutwell...