Gerlinde Zitterkopf
Sep 10, 2025
Gerlinde Zitterkopf, 85, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Regency at the Park. She was born on June 10, 1940, to Heinrich and Marie Luise (Kerle) Schmitt in Heidelberg, Germany.
A memorial service will be held on October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 109 S Roosevelt St, Walla Walla. Burial...
Daniel Dean Mccauley
Sep 4, 2025
Dan McCauley, 72, of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 4, 1953, to Harry and Norma McCauley and grew up with his siblings, Ron and Vickie. An entrepreneur from a young age, he began with a paper route and lawn-mowing business before opening...
Mary G. Bundy
Aug 30, 2025
Mary G. Bundy, 69, of Walla Walla passed to her eternal reward, surrounded by friends and church family, on August 30, 2025. She was born February 3, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to John Walter Bundy Jr. and Marjorie Elizabeth Murphy Bundy.
Her parents moved back to Tennessee when Mary was three, and then to Washington State when...
Michael Edward Neary
Aug 28, 2025
Michael "Mike" Edward Neary, 82, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Caldwell, Idaho, to Joe and Elizabeth Neary, Mike grew up on the family dairy farm alongside his sister Nancy and brother Tom, where he learned the value of hard work.
A graduate of Caldwell High School and the University of Idaho (B.S. Mechanical...
John Verl Leonetti
Aug 27, 2025
John Verl Leonetti, 74, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on August 27, 2025.
John was born on June 7, 1951, in Walla Walla to Verl and Mary Leonetti. He grew up in Walla Walla and later joined the National Guard. After his service, he went on to work as a service writer at various automotive companies,...
Geraldine "Gerri" Lucarelli Coleman
Aug 26, 2025
Geraldine “Gerri” Lucarelli Coleman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 22, 1942, in Walla Walla, Washington to Remo Lucarelli and Margaret Martuscelli Lucarelli, Gerri was a proud second-generation Italian American with deep hometown roots. She attended DeSales Catholic School,...
William "Bill" Joseph Pancake
Aug 17, 2025
William “Bill” Joseph Pancake passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 28, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bill lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, love, and dedication to his family and community. His story is one of resilience, achievement, and cherished memories.
In...
Richard W. Felt
Aug 11, 2025
Dr. Richard W. Felt, MD—beloved husband, father, and grandfather—passed away on August 11, 2025, following a battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice; children, Edward, Kristopher, and Mary; his daughter-in-law, Laura, and grandchildren, Margoh and Emmett. He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Felt; his mother, Wilma Felt; and his...
Pedro Crispin Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Pedro Crispin, affectionately known as “Pistol Pete,” “El Chico,” and “Pete”.
Pedro was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to his mother, Martha Rodriguez Crispin, and Pedro Crispin Sr. Pedro departed to the other side on August 10, 2025, at Providence St Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, WA.
Pedro, A gifted musician who required no...
Claudine M. Locati
Aug 10, 2025
Claudine Locati of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the morning of August 10, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.
Claudine was born on February 8, 1943, in Bellingham, WA. She married Robert Locati on March 6, 1976. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband,...
Javier Jamie Jr Guzman
Aug 6, 2025
Today with a heavy heart we share with the world that we lost an incredibly special person in our family. Javier Guzman began his journey past the heavenly gates where he will be embraced with the love, laughter, and warmth he gave to all those that have survived him.
Javier for those around him was a warm...
Brian Joseph Hopkins
Aug 4, 2025
Brian Hopkins, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Brian battled cancer with strength and courage, all the while ensuring that his family and friends knew how much he loved them.
Brian was raised in Waitsburg, Washington, alongside his sister Angela, by their parents Charles...
Matthew David James
Jul 31, 2025
Matthew David James died by suicide on July 31, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington after fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Matt will be remembered for his patriotism, his contributions to the U.S. Forest Service, and, most important, his love for his family. Matt's family shares the way he died in the hopes of reducing the stigma associated with mental...
Ricardo "Enrique" Rios
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Ricardo Rios Flores, 78, after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his family, held in love and peace.
Ricardo was born to Miguel and Consuelo Rios Flores in Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico. He met his wife, Rosa Maria,...
Marilyn Lee Kelly
Jul 30, 2025
My mother grew up in Walla Walla, graduated from WSU (1950) and married Gene Kelly in August of ‘50. Since 1982, Mother has been a widow for (43 years). She’s had a very good life involving travel and living in other areas, such as Palm Springs, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Denver, Colorado, and during the winter taking trips to...
Tony Brian Dale Neissl
Jul 30, 2025
Sgt. Tony “Brian” Dale Neissl, 47 years old, passed away July 30, 2025. He was a Christian and loved God. He was born on June 2, 1978, to Ronald and Patricia Neissl in Fort Smith, AR.
He was with the 1186th MP Unit in Milton Freewater, OR, and had other specialties as well. He was in the...
Robert L. Muth
Jul 26, 2025
Robert L. Muth died in Walla Walla, WA, on July 26, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born July 27, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI; retired in 2002 as Associate Chief Engineer of Honda of America in Marysville, OH.
He was a devoted and loving father to Jeanette (James), Amy, and Helen (Paul). Proud grandfather...
Guy Edward Gingell
Jul 23, 2025
Guy Edward Gingell, a father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 28, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Herbert Gingell and Ruth Smythe, Guy spent most of his formative years in Burbank, California, where he developed a lifelong love of sports, education, and community.
A...
Maryellen Lilwall
Jul 22, 2025
MaryEllen Lilwall of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the morning of July 22, 2025, at Regency at the Park at the age of 73, surrounded by her family.
MaryEllen was born on June 11, 1952, in Crescent City, CA, to Edward and Virginia Vernon and was the youngest of their three daughters.
MaryEllen married...
John "Woody" Sidney Mcneill
Jul 22, 2025
John “Woody” Sidney McNeill, 67, died July 22, 2025, at his home in Dixie, WA.
John was born in Walla Walla, where he attended Walla Walla High School. He took their automotive course and graduated at the top of his class. From there, he enlisted in the Army in 1976 and was discharged in 1980.
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