Obituaries
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
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...
Irene Theresa Skach Hildula
Dec 20, 2023
"Tessie" Irene Theresa Skach Hildula, born July 27, 1942 in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully December 20, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. She is the daughter of George and Emilie Skach, founders of Coprintco in Longview, WA. Her family moved from Chicago to Longview when she was a teenager and attended Mark Morris High School as part of the first graduating...
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Theodore B. Beckwith
Nov 29, 2023
Ted "Papa" Beckwith, aged 79, passed away on November 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Michigan, Ted lived a vibrant life shaped by his warm spirit, quick laugh and dedication to his friends and family.
As the son of a U.S. Air Force officer, Ted's early years were marked by travel across the United States and a stint...
Sharon Cecelia Hutton
Nov 29, 2023
Longtime local resident Sharon Cecelia Hutton, 81, of Longview passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born March 29, 1942, in Rusk County, Wis., to Lawrence and Cecelia (View) Schoonover. The family moved to the local area soon after. Sharon attended Longview schools before receiving certification from Longview Business College.
On March 17,...
Jerry John Rogers
Nov 26, 2023
Lifelong local resident Jerry John Rogers, 85, of Longview was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Latricia when he passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family Nov. 26, 2023.
He was born July 27, 1938 in Longview to Walter and Bertha (Boyers) Rogers.
Jerry served in the Marine Corps, was a proud 32 year member of the...
Esther M. Kimbell
Nov 23, 2023
Esther, a longtime resident and business owner, passed away at her Longview home with her daughter by her side.
Esther owned Jan’s Ceramics for 40 years. She was called “The Energizer Bunny” by her customers and friends as she was always on the move helping people with their projects.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years,...
John Borelli
Nov 20, 2023
On Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. John Borelli, formerly of San Francisco, died peacefully at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash., at the age of 79, after a battle with bladder infections that spread to his blood and to his brain.
John is survived by a sister and sister-in-law, Sandra Macias-Hughes and Lynn Hughes of Kalama, Wash.; a...
Linda Ehrig
Nov 16, 2023
Passionate, independent, authentic, and determined, Linda Ehrig born and raised in San Francisco, CA lived life to the beat of her own drum. Linda’s love and commitment to her family and humanity radiated through her civil rights activism with women empowerment, rally involvement, legislature outreach, constant desire to learn and volunteering and donations to the Humane Society. She had a...
Veronica Flake
Nov 13, 2023
Veronica Flake, 92, of Kelso passed away Nov. 13, 2023.
She was born Jan. 13, 1931, in North Dakota, to Joseph and Margaret (Leiss) Dillinger. Veronica moved to the local area from Yakima.
Veronica had a nursing career that spanned from 1969 to 2010. She enjoyed reading, hiking, camping, working with stained glass and loved her pets. She was outgoing,...
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