Obituary Listing
Obituaries for Herring-Groseclose Funeral Home
Kathleen Rosemary Dublinski Landoni
Jan 1, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and deep grief that we announce the passing of Kathy Landoni. She is now at the side of the love of her life, Joe, in the great hereafter.
Kathy was born to Florgence “Huncy” Jendorew (Lawrence Andrew) Dublinski and Rosalie Charlotte Wejwer...
Josephine "Jeanne" Beirne
Dec 31, 2022
Jeanne Beirne, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed to the Lord at Odd Fellows Skilled Nursing East Care in Walla Walla, WA on December 31, 2022, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Neurodegenerative Disease.
Jeanne was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA where she graduated as a valedictorian from high school. She...
Joshua Hepler End
Dec 25, 2022
Joshua Hepler End, age 42, died Christmas night at Providence Saint Mary’s Medical Center with his parents Kelly and Walt End by his side. He was wearing a favorite t-shirt that said “You ‘all Need Jesus”.
He was born on March 29, 1980, in Frankfurt, Germany, with Spina Bifida, hydrocephalus, paraplegia and vision challenges.
A...
Marylou Whalen
Dec 24, 2022
MaryLou Whalen was born on July 30, 1943, in San Diego, CA, to Leon and Ruth Hughett. MaryLou married John Edward Whalen on April 28, 1966, in Seattle, WA.
A service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to sign...
Addie Bernadine "Bernie" Berglin
Dec 24, 2022
Addie Bernadine was born at home in Walla Walla on October 22, 1934, to George and May Livengood.
She was raised in Walla Walla by loving parents who wanted a large family; Bernie was the fifth of six sisters. The Livengood family spent their early years on a small farm where they tended gardens, chickens, and cows...
James Edgar Thornton
Dec 23, 2022
Born and raised in Walla Walla, native since 1932. Jim Thornton grew up on one of old Walla Walla’s iconic streets, Bonnie Brae. His parents, Edgar and Evelyn Thornton, were well-known in the community. Edgar was a real estate salesperson for Sherwood and Roberts and worked at Sporleders Clothing store. Evelyn became the face for Walla Walla’s Welcome Wagon,...
Heidi Michelle Eng
Dec 21, 2022
Former Walla Walla resident, Heidi Eng, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on December 21, 2022, due to a brain aneurysm. She had lived and worked in Seattle for the past 25 years.
Born in 1974 in Walla Walla, Heidi graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1992, and...
Rose Marie Moore
Dec 21, 2022
Rose Marie Moore passed away on December 21, 2022, at the age of 92. Known to her grandchildren as “Grams” and “Grandma Flower”, she had a feisty and generous spirit. She cherished time with her family, especially enjoying the cabin at Diamond Lake that her parents, Marie and Edmund Froats, originally owned. She was...
Gary Earl Swopes
Dec 20, 2022
Gary Earl Swopes, 62, of Goldendale, Washington, passed away on December 20, 2022, at the Klickitat Valley Health hospital in Goldendale, Washington.
Gary was born on August 19, 1960, in Walla Walla. He grew up in Walla Walla with his parents and five siblings. His parents were Truitt and Cleo Swopes, originally from Milton-Freewater, and preceded him...
Margo Virginia Mckinney
Dec 20, 2022
Margo V. McKinney, 80, died on December 20, 2022, at Regency at the Park, College Place, WA, with her husband, William “Bill” McKinney, by her side.
Viewing and Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St, Walla Walla. A Graveside Service...
Sallyanne Elizabeth Eggers
Dec 19, 2022
Sallyanne Elizabeth Cochran Eggers, 76, of Prescott Washington, passed away on December 19, 2022.
On October 22, 1946, Sally was born and lived a life to the fullest. Born in Walla Walla, Sally enjoyed cooking, baking, lavender, and her beloved cats. She loved the Elk Camp trips, dancing, hunting, she joined the Dixie Church. Sally loved nature...
Ann Louise Bisgard
Dec 17, 2022
Ann Bisgard passed away December 17, 2022, from respiratory complications of Parkinsons.
Ann Louise Hegener was born December 30, 1943, to Aloysius and Lillian Hegener (Hinrichs) in Petoskey, Michigan. She was the oldest of five children. They grew up skiing in the winter, spending time on the water and surrounding lakes in the summer. She graduated as...
Janet Jo Tinker
Dec 16, 2022
Janet Jo Tinker (Davison), age 84, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, with her children by her side.
Janet was born May 18, 1938, to Frank L Davison and Callie Pearl Bruce Davison in Walla Walla. She attended local schools and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1956, and married Earl M Davenport in that same year. Janet...
Peter John Lyski, Jr.
Dec 12, 2022
Peter John Lyski Jr. passed away on December 12, 2022, at the age of 80, from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was born in Portland, Oregon December 25, 1941, at St. Vincent Hospital to Peter and Althea Lyski. Peter was the firstborn of four siblings. He attended Assumption Catholic grade school and graduated from Central Catholic High School in...
Douglas Ray Loney
Dec 12, 2022
Douglas Ray Loney was called home to rest by God on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a yearlong battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. We were very fortunate that he was surrounded by family with so much love and prayer at the time of his passing.
Doug was born on April 29, 1962, in the Dalles, Oregon. He...
Marilyn Lucile Kentch
Dec 12, 2022
Marilyn Lucile Kentch of Touchet, WA passed at Providence St. Mary Medical Center on December 12, 2022, at the age of 92 after a brief illness.
Marilyn was born in Walla Walla, on March 6, 1930, and spent her whole life here in the Walla Walla Valley. She graduated high school and went on to marry the...
Stormi Dawn Simon
Dec 11, 2022
Stormi Dawn Simon died December 11, 2022, in Walla Walla, Washington, at age 36, after an extended illness.
She was born August 24, 1986, in Springfield, Oregon, to Trina K Simon and Clifford A. Walker. She grew up in Toledo, Oregon, and attended both Toledo High School and Newport High School. She attended Chemeketa Community College and...
Jane Lorene Wilson
Dec 9, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Jane Lorene Pemberton Wilson on December 9, 2022, at her Walla Walla home, for which she lived in for nearly 40 years. Jane passed peacefully, embraced in the presence of her loving husband and children after a long battle with cancer.
Jane was born in Walla Walla on September...
Loyde Wesley Hales
Dec 7, 2022
Loyde Wesley Hales, 89, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022, in his Skilled Nursing Facility after a long journey with his health.
The son of Thomas and Lola Hales, Loyde was born in the north side of Kansas City, Missouri on March 9, 1933. He was 1st of their 2 children. His sister, Norma, describes...
Kelly Jean Belo
Dec 4, 2022
Kelly Jean Belo was called home by Jesus on December 4, 2022, at the age of 59. She was surely met by her brothers Dennis and Rodney; her sister Lavonne; and her father LeRoy at the gates of Heaven.
Kelly is survived by her daughter, Shawndra; her sisters, Darlene, Teresa, Angela, and Janice; her brothers, Steven and...
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