Obituaries

Corrine Kay Hill

Corrine Kay Hill

Jan 1, 2024

Longtime local resident and daycare teacher Corrine Kay Hill, 83, of Longview, passed away Jan. 1, 2024, at home.

She was born and raised on a farm near Wakonda, S.D., and graduated from Wakonda High School in 1958. Corrine moved to the local area 54 years ago and attended certification classes at Lower Columbia College.

Corrine was a daycare teacher...

Ramona Lowery

Ramona Lowery

Dec 30, 2023

Ramona Lee Lowery, 64, of Longview passed away Dec. 30, 2024, at home.

She was born Sept. 15, 1959, in Longview, to Curtis and Wanda Lee Lowery, the youngest of five. Ramona graduated from R.A. Long High School with the class of 1977, and attended Lower Columbia College.

Ramona (Mona, Grammy Lowery, Grammy Warthog) Ramona was a homemaker as well as a...

Denise Louise Krehbiel

Denise Louise Krehbiel

Dec 30, 2023

Denise Louise Krehbiel, age 67, of Longview, Washington died on December 30, 2023, at St. John Hospital in Longview.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Way with Pastor Dave Hendrickson officiating.

Denise was born in Portland, Oregon on March 24, 1956, to Frank and...

James Lewis Ross

James Lewis Ross

Dec 29, 2023

James Lewis Ross, 88, quietly passed away Dec. 29, 2023, under Hospice care at LovingCare AFH in Vancouver, Wash., due to complication from covid.

Jim was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Hettinger, N.D., to Carl and Irene Ross. He was raised in Auburn, Wash., where he graduated from Auburn High School in 1954.

He married Arlyce Watkins Dec. 31, 1956,...

Shannon Marie Baker

Shannon Marie Baker

Dec 28, 2023

Lifelong local resident Shannon Marie Baker, 78, of Longview, passed away Dec. 28, 2023, at St. John Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Longview, to Jim and Grace Gould. Shannon attended R.A. Long High School where she played first violin in the band. She graduated in the top ten in 1964.

Shannon worked in the accounting office...

Wendell Charles Kirkpatrick

Wendell Charles Kirkpatrick

Dec 25, 2023

Dr. Wendell Kirkpatrick, longtime area family physician, devoted husband, father and grandfather, active sportsman, former Scoutmaster, and member of Longview Community Church, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 97. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mickey, 5 children (Bill, Steven (Melinda), Nan (Michael Dodson), Jeff (Debbi) and Donald (Jody)), 10 grandchildren, and 8...

Dean L. Adams

Dean L. Adams

Dec 24, 2023

Dean L. Adams passed away Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 90 from heart failure and stroke complications.

Dean was born on Sept. 9, 1933, to Grace and Oscar Adams in Eugene, Ore. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1951, and was a truck driver for Rexius Forest Products. He attended Eugene Bible College, where he met Barbara...

Ethel "Terry" Taylor

Ethel "Terry" Taylor

Dec 23, 2023

In loving memory of Ethel Taylor, also known to many as Terry.

Terry Taylor, 92, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Dec. 23, 2023, at Sunnyside Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Ardwick, Manchester, United Kingdom, to George and Caroline (Norbury) Story, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. Terry moved to the local area from Montana in 1978.

Terry worked...

Mark Jonathan Lundgren

Mark Jonathan Lundgren

Dec 22, 2023

Mark Jonathan Lundgren, 66, of Kelso, WA, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1957, in Jackson, California, to his mother Arlene (Lucke) Shofner and the late John Lundgren.

Mark was a skilled truck driver and cement worker, dedicating his career to hauling cement and operating various heavy equipment. His passion for mechanics began in...

Raymond Denis Sagar

Raymond Denis Sagar

Dec 21, 2023

Raymond Denis Sagar, 81, of Longview, passed away Dec. 21, 2023, in Woodland.

He was born March 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Paul Burton and Dorothy Ann (Jones) Sagar. The family moved to Oregon when Ray was 6. He grew up with two sisters, Sally and Claire. He loved spending time with them on their uncle’s ranch on Tenasillahe...

"Tessie" Irene Skach Hildula

"Tessie" Irene Skach Hildula

Dec 20, 2023

Irene "Tessie" Skach Hildula. Born July 27, 1942, passed December 20, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. "Bubbie" is missed and loved dearly by her daughter Rene Rodman Diamond, son-in-law Burt Diamond, and grandson Nick Diamond. There will be no services, but Tessie will be placed at Longview Memorial Park near her family. 

Sally Diane Davidson

Sally Diane Davidson

Dec 13, 2023

Sally Diane Davidson, 80, of Longview, died Dec. 13, 2023, at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver.

She was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Rockford, Ill., to Daniel and Mable Fedderly. Sally was outgoing, friendly, a great cook, and loved people.

On Sept. 13, 1959, she married George Davidson in Rockton, Ill. He survives her at home. Also surviving are...

Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen

Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen

Dec 10, 2023

Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen, 90, of Longview reached eternal glory Dec. 10, 2023, at St. John Medical Center. The family is grateful to the Emergency Department staff on Sunday, for the opportunity to say goodbye.

He was born April 23, 1933, in Kelso to Frans and Ellen (Hermans) Laulainen. Linny attended local schools and received an associate’s degree in agriculture from...

Bryant Alexander Harris

Bryant Alexander Harris

Dec 9, 2023

Bryant Alexander Harris, 22, of Chehalis, died Dec. 9, 2023.

He was born Oct. 26, 2001, in Longview. He attended Kelso High School and received his diploma from Lower Columbia College.

Bryant served in the Marine Corp where he received a Meritorious Mast for outstanding service when he distinguished himself as Platoon 1055 Company C’s high shooter during rifle marksmanship...

Ron DePriest

Ron DePriest

Dec 6, 2023

Lifelong local resident Ronald Dean DePriest, 72, passed away Dec. 6, 2023, at St. John Hospice.

Ron was born May 25, 1951, the second son to Gene and Jo (Burress) DePriest. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1969. In 1971 he received his associates in science from Lower Columbia College. He also attended Western Washington University.

Ron and...

Tanya G. Donahue

Tanya G. Donahue

Dec 1, 2023

Tanya G. Donahue, 68, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at home.

She was born Oct. 23, 1956, in Longview, to Albert B. and Audrey L. (Freeman) Washington.

Tanya graduated from Mark Morris High School with the class of 1974 and attended community college. She retired from the Area Agency on Aging and Disability of Southwest Washington in...

Beverly Ann David

Beverly Ann David

Dec 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly “Bev” David, 82, of Longview on Dec. 1, 2023, at Southwest Washington Medical Center.

Bev was born Nov. 15, 1941, in Riverside, Calif., to Oliver “Lee” and Myrtle Waddell, and raised with her nine siblings.

She worked at Bob’s Sporting Goods for 36 years, making many friends along...

Shelby Marie Peterson

Shelby Marie Peterson

Dec 1, 2023

Shelby Marie Peterson, 30, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2023, at home.

She was born Dec. 22, 1992, to Stacey “Tork” and Rebecca Ann (Reeson) Peterson. She graduated from R.A. Long High School in 2011 where she discovered a love of league bowling.

Shelby was a bartender at the Oregon Way Tavern, a certified nurse’s assistant at the...

Aloysius Vincent Monzel

Aloysius Vincent Monzel

Nov 30, 2023

Aloysius Vincent Monzel, 98, of Kalama passed away Nov. 30, 2023, at home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Webster, S.D., to Aloysius Vincent Monzel Sr., and Dorothy (Hambleton) Monzel. The family moved to Portland, Ore., in 1936 and Vince spent the majority of his life in Southern Oregon. He moved to Southwest Washington in 2013.

He married Jane...

Lyle Ray Fix

Lyle Ray Fix

Nov 30, 2023

Lyle Ray Fix, born in Velva, N.D., Nov. 15, 1933, passed away peacefully Nov. 30, 2023.

Lyle moved to Washington with his family in October of 1937. After graduating from R.A. Long High School in 1952, Lyle enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for three years active duty and three years in the Naval reserve. When he returned...

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