Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2023

Curtis Damm was born February 1, 1954, in Walla Walla to Elaine Jeffs and Theodore Damm.

He was one of four boys and grew up competing in rifle shooting and learning mechanics from his father.

After high school, he joined the Army and served as a mechanic stationed in Hawaii and Florida. After an honorable...

Jan 22, 2023

Leon "Lee" Loiseau of Walla Walla passed away from a cardiac event on January 22, 2023. He was 76 years old. Born August 17, 1946, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Rene and Eva Loiseau, he attended Walla Walla Public Schools, graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1964. After initially working in dam construction, he went on to work...

Jan 20, 2023

Virginia May “Ginnie” (Sams) Charlo passed peacefully, in her sleep, in the early morning hours, at the Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, WA on January 20, 2023.

She was born July 11, 1928, to Cecil and Fila (McFadden) Sams in College Place, WA. She attended schools in the Milton-Freewater area, graduating from McLoughlin Union High School...

Jan 14, 2023

Nevonna Mae Rodrick, 81, of Dayton, WA, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 14, 2023, after losing a valiant battle with cancer.

Nevonna was born February 23, 1941, to Leonard and Elva Rose (Page) Koepp in Dayton, WA....

Jan 12, 2023

Sam was born on October 2, 1934, and was called home by the LORD on January 12, 2023, at the age of 88.

Sam was born beside his twin sister Rhetta Lee at St. Maries Hospital to Jack Robertson and Mary Agnes (Upcraft) Robertson. He was the 7th of 11 children, which included two sets of twins...

Jan 10, 2023

Timothy Patrick Boutz, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, with his wife Susan by his side. He was born to Fred and Marian (Sporleder) Boutz in Walla Walla on September 17, 1947, and was the third of four children. Family was very important to Tim, who adored his siblings and loved spending time with them. In addition,...

Jan 8, 2023

James R. Chubb passed away on January 8, 2023, in Walla Walla. Jim was born to Elvertta and Earl Chubb on February 21, 1932, in Longmont, Colorado.

Jim grew up and attended schools in Longmont and Richland, Washington. He went on to attend Whitman College in Walla Walla and earned his degree in education. After teaching for...

Jan 7, 2023

Esther (Haffner) Cooper (96) passed away peacefully, from natural causes, with family by her side, on January 7, 2023. Esther is survived by her sisters, Thelma Hillsten and Rachel Hansen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Esther was born to Fred and Elizabeth Haffner on May 17, 1926,...

Jan 7, 2023

William (Bill) passed away on January 7, 2023, at his home in Walla Walla. He was 80 years old.

He was born on September 22, 1942, to William Woodward and Rose Graham Paul in Walla Walla. He went to Prescott and Dixie grade schools, then to Walla Walla High School, and graduated in 1960. After that, he...

Jan 7, 2023

Lonna Lee Borgens, 73, of Lowden, WA, passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 7, 2023, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Lonna was born on July 12, 1949, to Matilda “Tillie” and Raymond “Tracks” Swanger in Spokane, WA. She was raised in...

Jan 6, 2023

Darlene Honare Davis passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in her home, at the age of 82.

Darlene was born to Charles R. Thomas and Yvonne C. Flansburg on November 2, 1940 in Modesto, California. She enjoyed spending many of her young childhood days chasing chickens and playing at her aunt and uncle's ranch. She and...

Jan 2, 2023

On Monday, January 2, 2023, Lonny Lightfoot, age 73, passed away at home from a severe cold. He was born on December 1, 1949, at St Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla. He was the second son of four boys born to Bob (Red) and Betty Lightfoot. He attended schools in College Place until 9th grade, when he transferred to...

Jan 1, 2023

John Frank Lucarelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 1 after a difficult battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 83 years old.

John was born on June 23, 1939, in Walla Walla, to Anthony and Rhea (Cavalli) Lucarelli, and was the second of three children. He grew up on the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...