Mary Marie York
Dec 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Marie York on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. Mary lived her life fearlessly and touched many lives with her compassion, faith, and deep loyalty to her friends and family.
Mary was born in Walla Walla on March 10, 1956. She...
Darlene Ann Sutherland
Dec 16, 2025
Darlene Sutherland, 89, of Walla Walla, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2025.
Darlene was born on May 18, 1936, to Vier and Esther Keller in Parma, Idaho. After graduating from Parma High School, she attended Boise Jr. College. Darlene went to work for Boise Cascade in Boise, Idaho.
On a visit to her parents, who were working in...
Mary Ann Applebee
Dec 15, 2025
A Life Well Lived
Mary Ann Applebee passed away peacefully in Walla Walla, Washington, after a courageous 10-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was 87. Born in Loup City, Nebraska, on June 14, 1938, on Flag Day. Mary Ann lived a life defined by devotion to family, friendship, service, and celebration.
Mary Ann met the love of her life, Don Applebee, while...
Robert Gary Rickel
Dec 12, 2025
Robert Gary “Bob” Rickel, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old.
Bob was born February 20, 1933, in Omak, Washington, to parents Wilfred and Ida Mae (Howe) Rickel. He spent the first years of his life in a log cabin on his parents’ homestead near...
Johnnie Francis Hutsell
Dec 12, 2025
Beloved husband and father, Johnnie Francis Hutsell, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He passed peacefully, knowing he was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Johnnie was born in Graff, Missouri, at his family's home on December 24, 1936, to Don and Margaret Hutsell.
He grew up in Graff, Missouri, and attended nearby Houston High School in Houston, Missouri. He...
Jeanine Ann Rahn
Dec 11, 2025
Jeanine Ann Rahn, 90, died December 11, 2025, at Parkview Memory Care.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church through...
Jeannette Jackson Murphy
Dec 10, 2025
Jeannette Jackson Murphy, Beloved Artist and Mother, passed peacefully surrounded by family. After studying art at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Whitman College, Jeannette exhibited her vibrant artwork in Paris, Boston, New York, Seattle, and elsewhere. Born to former Whitman College Dean Dr. Paul Jackson and Jeannette Gertrude Jackson, co-founders of the Little Theater of Walla Walla, Jeannette is...
David Dean Locati
Dec 6, 2025
David Dean Locati, 86, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges of the illness, he never lost his sense of humor, his graciousness, or his deep respect for those who cared for him.
Dave was born on September 17, 1939, in Walla Walla, Washington, to August Peter “Gus” and Frances “Wilma” (Hurst)...
Norman Edwin Reinhardt
Dec 6, 2025
Norman took his final trip on Saturday, December 6, 2025. We can't imagine the adventures awaiting him in his new heavenly home.
He was born on October 3, 1929, to Edwin and Mildred (Johnson) Reinhardt at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, WA. Norman's sister, Shirley, completed the family four years later.
He was educated in College Place and Walla Walla schools,...
Janice Rae Riley
Dec 4, 2025
Touchet resident, Janice Rae Riley, 88, died December 4, 2025, at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center in Walla Walla.
Janice was born on December 17, 1936, in Walla Walla to Leonard N. Adams and Leta Berry Adams. She attended Walla Walla schools and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1955. She attended Linfield College. She was introduced to Louis Riley by mutual friends, and...
Brian Dennis Heller
Dec 4, 2025
Brian “Uncle B” Heller, 74, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. Born on June 23, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, Brian lived a life marked by humor, generosity, and deep devotion to his family.
Brian spent many years as the owner and operator of Walla Walla Sweeper Service, where he built lasting relationships within the community through his...
Mary Liebermann Phillips
2025
Mary Liebermann Phillips, nee Mary Margaret Liebermann, was born on February 5, 1940, and passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 85. Mary was born in Santa Paula, California, to John and Elizabeth Liebermann and moved to the Waitsburg-Dayton area in the late 1940s when her parents purchased land.
Mary attended a two-room schoolhouse in Huntsville, Washington, from...
Michael Allen White
Nov 24, 2025
Michael Allen White, 79, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away on November 24, 2025, at his residence.
Michael was born on March 25, 1946, in Ontario, Oregon, to Jasper Arthur White and Wilma (Hickey) White. He was raised in the Northwest and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1964. Michael went on to pursue higher education, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Education...
Karen Kay Skifstad
Nov 23, 2025
Karen Skifstad passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2025. She was born in Hallock, Minnesota, to Walter and Mary Jane (Lucas) Kleppe and grew up on the family farm in Littlefork, Minnesota. As a child, Karen was a very hard worker and loved helping her mom and dad with cleaning, cooking, chopping wood,...
Robert (Bob) Locati
Nov 23, 2025
Robert (Bob) Locati of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the afternoon of November 23, 2025, at Providence St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla.
Robert was born on November 25, 1941, in Walla Walla, WA. He first married Suzanne Stazel on May 5, 1962, with whom he shared four children: Ruth, Andy, Ed, and Rob. On March 6, 1976, he married...
Kathryn Christene Thrasher
Nov 23, 2025
Kathryn Christene Thrasher passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1930, in Gruver, Texas, to John and Vera Dillow. At the age of six, the family moved to eastern Colorado until 1946, when they moved to Grandview, WA. Upon graduating from Grandview High School in 1948, she began work at the Hanford Nuclear Site in...
Nancy Rasmussen
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy (Schmitz) Rasmussen was born in Missoula, Montana to Clement and Marie Schmitz. Both of her parents grew up in Montana and her father worked as an electrical engineer for Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Her father’s job forced the family to move between Missoula and Helena several times until they finally settled in Helena when she was about eight years...
Jack M. McCaw
Nov 15, 2025
Jack M. McCaw, age 98, was welcomed into the Heavenly Choir on November 15, 2025, joining his beloved “redhead,” Laurette. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Walla Walla, WA, to Jay M. and Katherine Holling McCaw. (He always joked that his mother didn’t want him to be an “April Fool,” so she made sure he was a day...
Shirley Jean Klein Richter
Nov 14, 2025
Shirley Jean Klein Richter passed away at the Washington State Odd Fellows home in Walla Walla, November 14, 2025. Shirley was born August 22, 1932, in Auburn, WA, to Sam O. and Ingeborg Stensrue Skagen. The family lived in Spokane, WA, before settling in Ballard, WA. Shirley attended schools in Ballard, graduating from Ballard High School in 1950. She was...
Teresa Romero
Nov 13, 2025
Teresa Romero passed away at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla on 13 November 2025 from heart complications she had been battling for two decades. Teresa was well respected in Dayton, Washington as a tenacious orchard worker. She was one of the first women to become a seasonal tree pruner at the Warren Orchard during the cold winters. For countless...
