Obituaries

Clyde Woods

Clyde Woods

Jun 23, 2024

Clyde Wesley Woods, 71, of Longview, Washington, died June 23, 2024.

Harry Allen Leffler

Harry Allen Leffler

Jun 21, 2024

Harry was born 11/16/1951 in Great Falls, Montana to Albert Lloyd Leffler and Eleanor Ethel

Smith Leffler. He passed away in hospice after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma.

His father worked for the Anaconda Copper Company smelter in Great Falls, Montana. His

parents never stayed in one home for very long. He lived in 14 different homes before

graduating from high school. Harry...

Elaine Annette Loerch

Elaine Annette Loerch

Jun 17, 2024

Elaine Annette Loerch, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 17, 2024 in Olympia, Washington. She was born on July 22, 1937, in Arnegard, North Dakota, to the late Edward and Irene Mattison.

Elaine led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences. She excelled academically and graduated as the valedictorian of her class in high school. Following her...

Darrell E Davis

Darrell E Davis

Jun 17, 2024

Darrell was born July 5, 1943, in San Francisco, CA to Jerold and Neva (Benberg) Davis. After spending his early years in San Mateo, CA, his family moved to Napavine, WA where he grew up and graduated from Napavine High School.

As a child, Darrell loved raising cows and caring for other animals on the little family farm. He was an...

James "Jim" T. Reeves

James "Jim" T. Reeves

Jun 16, 2024

James "Jim" T. Reeves, born on December 12, 1945 in Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Father's Day(June 16, 2024). Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose love and dedication to his family and community left a lasting mark on all who knew him.

Jim graduated from RA Long High School in 1964. He...

Allen Michael Abell

Allen Michael Abell

Jun 11, 2024

Allen Michael Abell, a compassionate individual known for his dedication to helping disabled individuals as a CARE client assistant and a Special Olympics Athlete, has passed away at the age of 26. Born on June 22, 1997, in Longview, Washington, Allen tragically left this world on June 11, 2024, at his home in Kelso, Washington.

Throughout his life, Allen Abell made...

Lora Ladell Venable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...