Obituaries
Lora Ladell Venable
Jun 8, 2024
Lora Ladell Newman Venable, wife, mother, and friend passed away at the Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview, Washington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Lora was born on December 27, 1949 in Longview, Washington to Walter G. Newman and Meribe Elaine Hooper Newman, joining her elder brother, Gary. Lora grew up in a home in Kelso on the banks of...
Sybil Maxine Burke
Jun 2, 2024
Sybil Maxine Burke 94 passed away on June 2, 2024.Sybil was a longtime resident of Longview Wa. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Strange, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and partner George Gasper. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Burke and son Ronald Zachary. Sybil passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the caring staff at...
Helen Gray
May 26, 2024
In loving memory of Helen Gray, who passed away at the age of 72 at her home in Kelso, WA on May 26th, 2024.
Helen was born in Longview on January 14th, 1952. She was the youngest of six children by Dorothy (Jordan) and Howard Hastings. She attended schools in Kelso and Longview and earned her GED from Lower Columbia College.
Helen...
Donald Richard Boyce
May 23, 2024
Donald Richard Boyce, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2024 in Longview, Washington. He was born on July 6, 1938, in Berkeley, California, to his parents Beryl and Dorothy Boyce.
Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alaska where he...
JoAnn Maxine Ostreim
May 19, 2024
Lifelong local resident JoAnn Maxine Ostreim, 77, of Longview passed away May 19, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 25, 1946, in Longview, to Marvel and Helen (David) Austreng, and graduated from R.A. Long High School where she was a member of the school choir. She fell in love with the boy next door, John Ostreim. They...
Joanne Lee Chess
May 11, 2024
Joanne Lee (Koprek) Chess of Longview, age 82, passed away in the late evening Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. John Medical Center, surrounded by loving family, after several years of fighting kidney failure and congestive heart failure.
Joanne was born December 18, 1941 in St. Cloud, MN to Vernon Max “Sonny” and Doris Pearl (Keeney) Koprek. She was confirmed in...
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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