Mildred E. Stock Harvey
Oct 7, 2018
Our mother left us for a better place on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at the age of 96. She was born the 10th child of Louis and Anna Stock on Feb. 18, 1922, in Evansville, Indiana. Mom attended St. Anthony’s grade school and Memorial High School in Evansville.
While in high school, she worked at her brother...
Jonathan Charles Coffeen
Oct 7, 2018
Jonathan Charles Coffeen won his 15-year battle with Parkinson’s on October 7, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Jon was born on May 12, 1953, to Willis and Virginia Coffeen in Tacoma, Washington. Jon’s life was an adventure. He built and captained commercial fishing boats in Bristol Bay, Alaska for over 40 years with his brother and father,...
Jaklin Kay Donley
Sep 28, 2018
Jaklin K. Donley, age 65, died September 28, 2018, at the Hospice House in Kennewick.
Jaklin had various occupations over the years, most notably as a records clerk for the Benton- Franklin Health District. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jaklin was a remarkable homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, and making candy for her family and friends....
Connie Lynn Smith
Sep 18, 2018
The Smith Family is sad to announce the passing of Connie Lynn Smith.
Her love for life, sense of humor, kind heart, and sharp wit will be deeply missed.
The family will celebrate Connie’s life on Oct. 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 1420 S. 2nd Ave, Walla Walla.
Memorial...
Frank Dunn
Sep 15, 2018
Frank Dunn, age 80, of Walla Walla passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla.
He was born on February 23, 1938, in Pullman, Washington, the fourth of eight children to the late Lonnie and Patricia Dunn. Frank went to school in Pullman. He had planned on playing college...
Anne Michelle Loney May
Sep 14, 2018
After a long battle with cancer, Anne Michelle Loney May passed away peacefully on the morning of September 14, surrounded by loved ones.
Annie was born in 1949 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Clifford and Kathleen Loney. From a young age, Annie was a beautiful and resilient child with a great sense of humor. She graduated from...
John William Huntsman Sr.
Sep 14, 2018
John William Huntsman Sr. passed away on September 14, 2018, at the age of 88, with his wife of 67 years at his side.
John was born November 27, 1929 to E.D. and Vida Huntsman in Walla Walla, Washington. He was raised in Walla Walla and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1947.
He...
Margery "Jean" Small
Sep 13, 2018
Margery “Jean” Small, 97, peacefully passed away at the Washington Odd Fellows Nursing Home, September 13, 2018.
Jean was born January 30, 1921, in Walla Walla to Stanley J. Wolfe and Olive (Yeend) Wolfe. She grew up in the Valley Grove area and attended grade school in a one room school house before transferring to Walla Walla...
Phillip Richard Anderson
Sep 13, 2018
Phillip Richard Anderson, lifelong resident of Walla Walla, died Sept.13, 2018.
He preceded his grandfather, August Anderson from Sweden, his father, Robert (Dude) Anderson and his mother, Ruth Borgan Anderson. In addition, Phil had a sister, Evelyn Anderson and a nephew, Stephen Seal. All were long time farmers in the Walla Walla Valley since the 1900s. Phil...
Ruby May Sharp
Sep 9, 2018
Ruby May Sharp passed away at her home on September 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. She will be dearly missed.
Ruby was born February 24, 1929, to James and Katie Leinbach in Umapine. She was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Theodore Leinbach, Elwood Leinbach, and Ronald Leinbach; and...
Nancy Jane Aronson
Sep 8, 2018
Nancy Jane (Gleason) Aronson, 68, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2018 at her home in Waitsburg, Washington.
Nancy was born on March 27, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas to Bessie Lillian (Patton) and Joseph William Gleason. She had six siblings: Garry, Dale, Geraldine, Gale, Darrel and Ima Gleason. As a child she lived on various farms in and...
Garold Ray Stone
Aug 22, 2018
G.R.Stone Accounting, a dependable fixture in the business world of Walla Walla, was established in 1980. Even this year, Garold (Jerry), 94, was in his office as often as his health would permit.
Though a longtime resident of Walla Walla, he was born in Jewell County, Kansas to “Doc” and Angie Stone in 1924. He grew up,...
Gary Ivan Pearce
Aug 11, 2018
Gary “Duke” Pearce, 78, a longtime resident of Walla Walla, accepted a new job on a ranch in Heaven after a ten+ year bout with cancer.
Duke grew up a cowboy on ranches in Arizona, California, and Idaho. It was as a very young man when he helped chaperone European royals who had come to the U.S....
Delbert Anthony Locati
Aug 5, 2018
Delbert Anthony Locati was born in Walla Walla, to Annabelle (Edwards) Locati and Anthony Joseph Locati. He was one of three children.
Delbert attended St. Patrick’s School in Walla Walla, Davis School in College Place, Garrison Middle School, Walla Walla High School, and graduated in 1962. He served in the U.S. Navy 1960-1966. He attended Walla Walla...
Rita Delores Hermann
Jul 30, 2018
Longtime area resident, Rita D. Hermann passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, she was 83 years old.
Rita was born June 14, 1935 to Roy D. and Marguerite (Pflepseen) Sanders in Colfax, Washington. She graduated from Colfax High School in May of 1953 and worked for the telephone company in Colfax...
Robert Joseph Bengert
Jul 29, 2018
Robert Joseph Bengert passed away on July 29, 2018, at the age of 97.
Robert, born in Greve, Montana to Joseph and Catherine Bengert spent his youth in and around Greve. Robert, while attending Pharmacy College at the University of Montana, was called to serve his country in WWII. Upon returning from his deployment in the UK,...
Jacqueline May Klicker
Jul 27, 2018
Jacqueline May Klicker passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, Washington.
On January 25, 1937 she was born Jacqueline Gibbons in Freewater, Oregon. She spent her first ten years in a near-orphan state. Jackie and her brother Bill had the great fortune to be adopted by Leora and William...
Michael James Mcdonnell Jr.
Jul 23, 2018
Michael James McDonnell Jr. (Mike) passed away peacefully on July 23, 2018, at the age of 88, surrounded by family.
Mike, born on November 8, 1929, was a native of Pasco. He graduated from Gonzaga University and served in the U.S. Air Force. On September 27, 1952, he married the love of his life, Donna Rose Gallo. ...
Mark Douglas Hisey
Jul 16, 2018
Mark Douglas Hisey passed away July 16, 2018, in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Washington.
Mark was born July 21, 1969, to Sheryll and Craig Hisey in Walla Walla. He had a younger brother, Michael, and grew up on a farm; surrounded by animals such as horses, sheep, ducks, and chickens.
Mark graduated from...
Steven Frederick Schreck
Jul 12, 2018
Steven Frederick Schreck, 70, passed away July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.
He was born on March 26, 1948, in Walla Walla, to Frederick and Eulalie Schreck. He grew up in Dayton. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1966. He attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he received a Bachelor’s...
