Obituaries

Corrine Evelyn Clegg

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...

Delilah (Dee) Marie Page

Delilah (Dee) Marie Page

May 7, 2024

Delilah(Dee) Marie Page, 71, passed away at Peace Health Hospice House on May 7th 2024.

She was born Jan 4th 1953 in Longview to Isaac Isaacson and Gladys (Fosness) Isaacson. Dee lived her entire life in Longview and accumulated many friends and family within the community. She graduated from R.A.Long High School, received her Associate Degree from Lower Columbia College and...

Dennis Ray Kelp

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

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

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

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...

Hulen Raymond Trotter

Hulen Raymond Trotter

Apr 24, 2024

Hulen Raymond Trotter, 85,of Kelso passed away April 24,2024, at St. John Medical Center in Longview.

He was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Harvey, Ark., to Howard and Mamie (Brooks) Trotter. Hulen moved with his family to Washington when he was 14, finished school (GED)then joined the Air Force three years later. As an Airman Third Class he graduated from the...

Kiley Michelle Marks

Kiley Michelle Marks

Apr 23, 2024

Kiley Michelle Roemer Marks of Longview passed away at her home of pneumonia, April 23rd, 2024. She was 39 years old. Kiley was born March 28th, 1985, to Kevin and Lori Roemer. She was the youngest daughter of two. Kiley attended Mark Morris High School and later got her GED. Soon after she met the love of her life, Rodd...

Winston Hamer

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

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...

Lavon I Rasmussen Hirsch

Lavon I Rasmussen Hirsch

Apr 15, 2024

Lavon Irene Rasmussen Hirsch was born July 31, 1932 outside Hurley, South Dakota. She talked often and dearly about having the most wonderful parents, Alfred C. Rasmussen and Francis Irene Wilson Rasmussen. She was born the 5th of 6 children and lived on their farm in South Dakota where she was born, until the family made a big move across...

Glenn Gossett

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

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...

Donna J. Yardley

Donna J. Yardley

Apr 7, 2024

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Jesus took Donna Yardley home.

She was born June 27, 1952, in Longview to Max and Mabel (Karnes) Yardley.

Donna moved with her family to Yacolt in 1960, where she attended grade school. She graduated from Battle Ground High School and received an associate degree from Clark Community College.

After college, she returned to Longview, where she worked...

Jean Shakuntala Storment

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

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

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...

Roger R. Milbradt

Roger R. Milbradt

Mar 24, 2024

Born Dec. 21, 1933, in Wadena, Minn., Roger went to be with the Lord March 24, 2024, at age 90, at his Rainier home, gone in the twinkle of an eye.

Roger served in the Army, and retired from Longview Fibre after 37 years at age 55. He went on to build two beautiful homes by cutting the trees down on...

Terry Dean Hobbs

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

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....

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