Obituaries
Corrine Evelyn Clegg
May 9, 2024
Corrine Evelyn Clegg, 82, of Longview passed away May 9, 2024, at St. John Medical Center in Longview.
She was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Portland, Ore., to Robert and Maxine (Sheets) Phillippi, and was a high school graduate.
Corrine married David Clegg in Portland July 25, 1970, and they made their home in Longview, where she worked as a dry cleaner.
She...
Dennis Ray Kelp
Apr 29, 2024
Dennis Ray Kelp, 64, of Longview passed away April 29, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 4, 1959, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to George and Rosetta “Ginger” (Green) Kelp.
Dennis enlisted in the Marines, serving from 1976 to 1980. He completed basic training in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and was stationed in Okinowa, Japan, and Korea for a short time.
He...
Thelma Lois Engelmann
Apr 29, 2024
Thelma Engelmann
March 6, 1949 – April 29, 2024
Lifelong local resident Thelma Lois Engelmann, 75, of Longview passed away April 29, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born March 6, 1949, in Longview, to Ernest and Wilma Engelmann, and graduated from Mark Morris High School.
Thelma was a caregiver. She was fun-loving, kind-hearted, and loved laughter. She brought light to every room...
Colleen "Pepper" Clark
Apr 28, 2024
Colleen M. Clark, 83, of Silverlake, Wash., passed away April 28, 2024, at home while surrounded by people that loved her.
She was born July 25, 1940, in Rice Lake, Wis., to Augie and Mae (Davis) Gordon.
Colleen married James Waddington in Moses Lake, Wash., in 1959. He preceded her in death. Later in life she was reunited with her childhood love and...
Betty Ann Heerensperger
Apr 25, 2024
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother and lifelong Longview resident Betty Ann Heerensperger, 83, passed away April 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of family.
She was born Oct. 17, 1940, in Longview to William and Clara Schieber. After graduating from R.A. Long High School in 1958, Betty earned a teaching degree from Oregon State. After teaching for 10 years, she took a break...
Winston Hamer
Apr 22, 2024
Early in the morning of April 22, 2024, Winston Hamer left this world for his home in Heaven. He was surrounded by his adoring family.
Winston was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Campbell, Neb., to Thomas and Evelyn Hamer. The family moved to Longview, Wash.,, in 1934. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1952, where he excelled in carpentry...
William David Bell
Apr 17, 2024
William David Bell, 79, of Grays River, Wash., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Portland V.A. Medical Center.
Bill was born Oct. 28, 1944. He was raised in Cowlitz County and attended Longview schools.
He served in the Army from January of 1968 to March of 1971, serving three tours in Vietnam. Bill was recognized for his valor with an...
Glenn Gossett
Apr 13, 2024
Glenn Gossett passed away on April 13, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Bakersfield California to Floyd and Ellie Gossett. He was fondly known as “Pee-Wee” in the Union Gap, Oregon (Oakland/Sutherlin) area neighborhood where he grew up. He was one of seven children survived by Beulah Mae Strickland and Lynn Ell Eisenbeiz. His Brothers...
Jackie Lorati
Apr 13, 2024
In loving memory of Jackie Lorati, who passed away at the age of 87 in Longview WA, April 13, 2024 @ Hospice. A devoted advocate for children and writing, she dedicated her life to volunteering and nurturing young minds. Her passion for learning and her love for children will forever be remembered and cherished. Jackie was preceded in death by...
Jean Shakuntala Storment
Apr 3, 2024
Jean Shakuntala Jeyasingam Storment Jean was born April 2, 1937 in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar). Her late parents were Professor G. Robert Rendall of Madurai, Tamilnadu, South India and Enid Mary Navamathu (nee Dawson) of Rangoon (Mandalay), Burma.
Jean is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Storment; his two children, Jim (Shasha) and Jan (Aaron Marx); and four grandchildren. Glenn’s wife,...
Donald Edwin Armeni
Mar 29, 2024
Donald E. Armeni, 92, passed away on March 29, 2024 at Longview Hospice.
He was born June 22, 1931, in Seattle Washington to Don A. and Mary (Peterson/Lahti) Armeni. He attended Seattle schools, St. George's, O'Dea High and graduated from Cleveland High School. He moved to Longview in 1954 and to Kalama in 1965, where he resided until his passing.
Mr. Armeni...
Christine McDonald
Mar 27, 2024
Beloved mother and grandmother, Christine McDonald, 67, of Longview passed away March 27, 2024.
She was born Sept. 10, 1956, in Longview, to Paul Weldon and Maybelle Lillie (Ness) McDonald with her twin sister Geraldine. Christine spent her entire life in the Pacific Northwest, aside from six months in Arizona.
Christine was a high school graduate. She worked as a carrier for...
Terry Dean Hobbs
Mar 16, 2024
Terry Dean Hobbs, 63, of Longview passed away March 16, 2024, under Hospice care in Vancouver.
He was born in Longview, Wash., the sixth and last child of Dale and Edna Hobbs. He spent the next 20-plus years as a Castle Rock resident, and was a member of the Castle Rock High School Class of 1979. Shortly after high school Terry...
Janette June Barney Ervig
Mar 16, 2024
Janette June Barney Ervig, 74, peacefully passed away on Saturday March 16, 2024, at OHSU in Portland, Oregon at 12:56 A.M. surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law. Janette was born on June 7, 1949, to Clifford James and Armida Nancy Barney in Chehalis, Washington.
Janette was proud to grow up as a ranch manager’s daughter all over Washington and Oregon....
Dwight Jimmy Hastings
Mar 16, 2024
Lifelong local resident Dwight Jimmy Hastings, 80, of Longview passed away March 16, 2024, at the Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview.
He was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Longview to Howard and Dorothy (Jordan) Hastings. Dwight worked at the Longview Restaurant after school, and graduated with the Kelso High School Class of 1963.
Dwight’s sister Joyce introduced him to high school...
Kenneth Brian Kell
Mar 14, 2024
Kenneth Brian Kell, 60, of Longview tragically passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident March 14, 2024, in Longview.
He was born Oct. 15, 1963, in Longview to Jesse and Mary (Robbins) Kell. Kenny graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1983, where he was known for his sense of humor and made many friends. He graduated from Lower...
Leonard E. Ramsdell
Mar 12, 2024
Leonard E. “Leepy” Ramsdell, 73, of Kelso went to be with Jesus March 12, 2024.
He was born Oct. 5, 1950, in Longview, and was a lifelong local resident. He was preceded in death by his parents; his foster parents, Albert and Lauana Kell; four brothers, Gerald, Wayne, Jimmy, and Robert; four sisters, Elaine, Patty, Annetta, and Geraldine; and a daughter,...
David Clark Jr
Mar 10, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, son and friend, David C. Clark Jr, 49, of Longview lost his battle with cancer at home with his wife by his side March 10, 2024.
David was born on March 26, 1974 to David Sr. and Linda Clark in Vancouver, Washington. Dave grew up and graduated from Woodland high school in 1992.
Dave...
Larry Lee Herold
Mar 7, 2024
Larry left this earth on March 7, 2024. He was born in Silverton, Oregon to MildredChristine Dack and Thomas Alva Burr. Larry and his mom moved to Kelso, Washingtonin 1941 and eventually ended up in Longview. Larry went to RA Long High School andgraduated in 1955. Larry went into the Navy in 1956 and retired after 20 years ofservice as...
Ruby Ginger Ione Modrow
Mar 4, 2024
Ginger R. Modrow passed away peacefully at Longview Family Care Home March 4, 2024.
She was born Feb. 23, 1938, to Jessie and Ruby Kellogg in the very small town of Greycliff, Mont. The Kellogg family then moved to a farm near Kalama, Wash. Ginger attended Kalama schools, graduating from Kalama High School in 1956.
Ginger started her working life with retail jobs...
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