Obituary Listing

Sep 3, 2021

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Michael Anhorn

On Friday, September 3, 2021, Gerald “Jerry” Anhorn, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and coach passed away at the age of 83.

A lifelong Walla Wallan, Jerry was born on November 26, 1937, to Manuel and Helen Anhorn.  He attended St. Patrick’s grade school and high school...

Sep 3, 2021

Jean Caroline Reister

—  September 3, 2021

Jean Caroline Reister, passed away on September 3, 2021, in Walla Walla at the age of 77. Born to Paul and Alma Reister, “Jeannie” grew up in the Wenatchee Valley, attending schools in the Peshastin and Dryden area. She graduated from Peshastin-Dryden High School in 1963 and attended...

Sep 2, 2021

John A. Wood Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2021.

The peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  (John 14:27)

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Sep 1, 2021

Marian E. Larson died September 1, 2021, at her home in College Place.  She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on May 28, 1921, to W. Frank and Theresa (Yanzer) Kunert.  After moving several times, the family returned to La Crosse and she attended Central High School, graduating...

Sep 1, 2021

Andrew John Hanson Died at his home in Walla Walla, Washington at age 56 on Sept 1, 2021. He was born in Bend, Oregon on June 16, 1965, and his parents were Nancy and Donald Hanson.

Andy was raised in Walla Walla, Washington and then moved to John Day, Oregon where he finished high school. He then...

Aug 31, 2021

Kim was born to Raymond and Iona Clark in Redmond, Ore.  The family moved to Hansen; Idaho were Kim later graduated from high school.  He attended Boise State University and earned a degree there.  After college, Kim owned and operated a custom farming company with his father.  At Magic Mountain Ski Area in Kimberly, Idaho, Kim was bitten by...

Aug 29, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Popp passed away in the early hours of August 29, 2021 in the compassionate care of the Odd Fellows of Walla Walla nursing staff and Hospice of Walla Walla.

Betty was born to Slovak immigrants Adam and Mary (Repko) Voytek, on November 18, 1929, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Betty soon thereafter moved to Oregon with...

Aug 27, 2021

Lindsay Alicia Guzman

Lindsay Alicia Guzman departed this life during the early morning of August 27, 2021, after an aggressive fight against cancer. She was 33 years old.

Some would say she lost her battle, but she didn’t because she never stopped fighting. She remained strong. Her resilience and perseverance are an example to all...

Aug 19, 2021

Chris was born on October 29th, 1971, to Rodger and Janet Berley. Christian Berley, age 49, died on August 19, 2021. He was to be married in March with full support from family and friends. He was more interested and focused on helping others than helping himself and that's what everyone loved about him.

Chris is survived...

Aug 18, 2021

Melinda Gail Magnaghi, daughter of Neal and Joyce Larson, was born on November 6, 1966. On August 18, 2021, she passed away at the age of 54.

She is survived by her husband, Scott and her three children, Melissa (Clayton), Reid (Lauren), and Emma. She is also survived by her mom, Joyce; twin sister, Melissa; and her...

Aug 16, 2021

Nancy Gail Austin, 82, passed away on August 16, 2021, at her home in Walla Walla WA, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born and raised in Walla Walla. She was the daughter of William and Anna Gradwohl. Nancy attended Paine School, Pioneer Junior High, and Walla Walla High School. She graduated from Wa-Hi in 1957.

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Aug 12, 2021

Thelma M. Sacklin was born September 21, 1928, in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada to Lawrence and Lavina (MacKenzie) Boyer. She passed away August 12, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington at the age of 92. Thelma was the second of four children and grew up on a farm in Golden Valley, south of Lloydminster. She and her siblings often rode horses...

Aug 7, 2021

May 2, 1956 — August 7, 2021

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Isaias “Ike” Muro went to rest surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, brother, nieces, and nephews after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. He was 65.

Born on May 2, 1956, in Zacatecas, Mexico, Ike traveled to the United States in 1977...

Aug 1, 2021

Jay E. Thomas

February 23, 1954 — August 1, 2021

Jay Edward Thomas, 67, of Waitsburg, died at his home on August 1, 2021, due to natural causes. He was born in Walla Walla on February 23, 1954, to Donald M. and Wilma Waggoner Thomas, of Waitsburg.

As a youngster, he showed beef...

Jul 31, 2021

Jay Kilmer passed away in Walla Walla, Washington at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones, who treasured every moment with him.  Jay was born on November 22, 1948, in Portland, OR to Virgil & Patricia Hayes Kilmer.

He was raised in Madison, Nebraska and graduated from Madison Senior High School in...

Jul 30, 2021

Donald Gene Kopf

October 14, 1931 — July 30, 2021

Donald Gene Kopf, 89, passed away at home, July 30, 2021. Donald, known to most as Don, was born on the family farm in Colton, WA, October 14, 1931, to Albert and Hilda (Welle) Kopf. He had three younger siblings (James, Del, and Lee).

Jul 29, 2021

On July 29th, 2021, our beloved Marcos Acevedo passed away. Marcos was born in Yakima, WA on September 21, 1977.  He found his way to Dayton, WA IN 1985, Marcos started logging when he was 14 years old. He enjoyed being in the mountains. Marcos graduated from Walla Walla community college with a degree in diesel mechanics.

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Jul 29, 2021

Larry Duane Weber was born September 8, 1940, to Joseph and Mildred (Kregger) Weber in Walla Walla.

Larry attended Touchet Public Schools. He and his 3 classmates graduated from Touchet High School in 1960. He married Myrna (Parr) Weber on April 13, 1962. Larry was compassionate about kids, from sports, animal projects to education. He very rarely...

Jul 28, 2021

In Loving Memory of Christine Marie Rutherford, who died Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Christine was born April 5, 1989, to Cheryl K. Jones at St. Mary’s Medical in Walla Walla. She grew up and lived her life in the valley.

Christine was a creative, sweet, and caring person with a wickedly ironic, sarcastic sense of...

Jul 26, 2021

Ava Jean Gagnon, 96 years, one month, a longtime resident of the Waitsburg area, passed peacefully, surrounded by her Whitman Place family on July 26, 2021.

Ava Jean was born to Frank and Genevieve McMillen on June 26, 1925, at home in Hagie, Wyoming. Ave, as she was often called, was the oldest of three children. She...