Obituaries
David A. Eikrem
Dec 12, 2025
David was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He taught us not only through his words, but through the way he lived; generous with his time, his talents, and his heart.
He had a rare gift for making people feel heard and seen. His friendships were many and deep; built on kindness, curiosity, and wisdom freely given. As an orthodontist, he...
Noreen Margaret Mueggler
Dec 11, 2025
Noreen Margaret Mueggler, born on November 1, 1935, in Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in her beloved hometown. Noreen lived a life rich with love and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.
A proud graduate of R.A. Long High School in 1954, Noreen was known for her strong opinions and her ability to make...
Edgar Wade Cutright
Dec 6, 2025
Edgar “Ed” Cutright was born on September 21, 1936 in Longview, Washington to Ancel Cutright and Catherine Pannell. He grew up in Longview and graduated from RA Long in 1954. A year after he graduated, Ed joined the Air Force, where he served from 1955 to 1959. He was stationed in both Greenland and Japan, and always talked about being...
Lassie Marie Anderson
Dec 6, 2025
Lassie Marie (Kell) Anderson was born on January 4, 1938 to James F. Kell and Clara E. (Miller) Kell, in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. She moved to Longview, Washington with her family in 1946. She attended R.A. Long High School, and married Joseph B. Anderson in 1954. They had two children, Sheila (Vanderford) and Marvin Anderson.
Lassie was a member of...
Clifford Leon Bylsma
Nov 29, 2025
Clifford Leon Bylsma was born on June 8, 1936, in Bellflower, California, to Fred and Lucy Bylsma. He passed away at St. John’s Hospital on November 29, 2025, at the age of 89.
Cliff was the fifth of nine siblings, plus three half-sisters, making a family of twelve children. In 1945, the family moved to Brush Prairie, Washington, where they all...
Lila Marie Hansen
Nov 24, 2025
Lila Marie Hansen, age 65, of Longview, WA died November 24th, 2025 with her immediate family at her bedside at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, OR.
Lila was born July 16, 1960 to Jim & Virginia Anderson in Vancouver, WA. Second of four children, Lila grew up in the Longview/Kelso area and graduated Kelso High School in 1979....
Thomas Neil Burpee
Nov 22, 2025
Thomas Neil Burpee passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, closing the final chapter of a well-lived life marked by devotion, hard work, generosity, and an abundance of stories shared with all who knew him.
Born on March 16, 1941, Tom was the first in his family to be born in a hospital—a sign of changing times for the Burpee family....
Azza Harley Knowles
Nov 22, 2025
Azza Harley Knowles, affectionately known as "Azza Smaza," was born on January 25, 2011, in Longview, Washington, and left us too soon on November 22, 2025, in Kelso, Washington. She was a shining light in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
From the very first moment she entered this world, Azza brought joy and love to...
Roy Leslie Barnes
Nov 14, 2025
Roy Leslie Barnes passed away peacefully at his home in Kalama, Washington on November 14, 2025. Roy (also known by some of his family as John) was born on September 26, 1933 in Colinton, Alberta. He was born half way between the barn and the house, while his mother, Mary, was taking care of the animals and his father, Chester,...
Darlene Little
Nov 12, 2025
Darlene was born in Bellingham Washington to Robert and Sadie (Swart) Mitchell and spent her childhood in Nooksack. The family later moved to West Wiser Lake Road where Darlene graduated from Meridian High School in 1956. In school, she played the saxophone and was active in many social circles.
She met Robert Little at a mutual friend’s wedding and they hit...
Elsie Margaret Donaldson
Oct 27, 2025
Elsie M. Donaldson, 96, peacefully passed into eternity on October 27, 2025. Born on August 17, 1929, in Grayling, Michigan, Elsie lived a life grounded in faith, with Christ guiding her every step.
After seven years in Michigan, her family relocated to Longview, Washington, in June 1936. A proud graduate of R.A. Long High School, Class of 1947, Elsie married Dale...
Phillip Leroy Marrs
Oct 25, 2025
Phillip Leroy Marrs, 84, left this world peacefully on October 25th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family in Kelso WA.
Phillip was born to Loula Zetty and Donald Leroy Marrs on August 11th, 1941, in Bakersfield, Ca. His young life was shattered upon the death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. Phillip went to live with his...
Rauha Miriam Huhta
Oct 24, 2025
Rauha Miriam Huhta (née Alajoki) was born in the family farmhouse near Menahga, MN to John and Lillian Alajoki on November 28, 1934, and she slept away in faith on October 24, 2025. She was raised on the family farm and learned about hard work and sacrifice. Rauha earned a teaching certificate from Bemidji State University and became a schoolteacher....
Margaret Mary Nelson
Oct 20, 2025
In loving memory of Margaret Mary Nelson, affectionately known as Mouse and Maggie, we gather to honor a life that brought light and love to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on July 13, 1959, in Longview, Washington, Margaret graced this world with her cheerful spirit and unwavering love. She departed this life unexpectedly on October 20, 2025, under...
Martha Helmka-Drazil
Oct 20, 2025
Martha Helmka-Drazil, Born on November 6, 1930, in Hecla, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Longview, Washington. She was 94 years old.
She is remembered by her surviving family members: her children, Arlyn Helmka, Virginia Garman, Mark Helmka, and Terrence Helmka; and her grandchild Patrick Helmka.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Walter Drazil and Morris...
Peter Karavolos
Oct 19, 2025
Peter Karavolos, a beloved culinary master renowned for his expertise in Greek cuisine, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the age of 92, in Longview, Washington. Born on August 15, 1933, in Kardamila, Chios, Greece, Peter led a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Peter's journey was one of resilience and tenacity....
Roberta Kessell Riggan
Oct 11, 2025
Roberta Kessell Riggan, lovingly known to her family and friends as Bert, was born on January 17, 1937, in Oregon City, Oregon. She departed from this world on October 11, 2025, in Kelso, Washington, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and a legacy of love that will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who knew her.
A proud...
Lynn Roselle Hadlock
Oct 7, 2025
Lynn Roselle Hadlock, affectionately known as "Mammy," by her grandchildren was born on July 27, 1945, in Clatskanie, Oregon, and passed away at her home in Rainier, Oregon, on October 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was 80 years old and left this world surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever cherish...
Thomas Alonzo Teseniar
Oct 2, 2025
Thomas Alonzo Teseniar, affectionately known as Tom, was born on April 23, 1959, in Victorville, California. He passed away on October 2, 2025, in Longview, Washington, due to complications resulting from a stroke. Throughout his life, Tom embodied a spirit of kindness and camaraderie, famously never knowing a stranger. This openness to friendship led him to forge meaningful connections across...
Roger Edwin Boone
Sep 30, 2025
Roger Edwin Boone, a beloved family figure and dedicated worker, was born on August 23, 1926, in North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Castle Rock, leaving a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories with his family and friends.
Roger's career began at Reynolds Aluminum plant then Weyerhaeuser, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to...
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