OBITUARIES

Marjorie Virginia Kumpula

Marjorie Virginia Kumpula

Jul 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marjorie Virginia Kumpula (Gross)

 December 28, 1929 – July 17, 2025 | Amboy, WA

Today, our hearts are heavy with love and sorrow as we say goodbye to “Puddy”—the farm girl with dirt under her nails and family in her soul; the mother, grandmother, and sister who wove “love” into every thread of her life. On Thursday, July...

Harriet Ethel Vaskelis

Harriet Ethel Vaskelis

Jul 15, 2025

Harriet Ethel Vaskelis

September 3, 1949 – July 15, 2025

Harriet Ethel Vaskelis arrived at her eternal home on July 15, 2025 at 9:15 p.m. in Vancouver, Washington, at the Ray Hickey Hospice House, where she completed her four-year battle with Pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of Victor Vaskelis, who faithfully stayed by her side until the very end. Harriet...

John Robert Myrum

John Robert Myrum

Jul 14, 2025

A SOLDIERS THOUGHTS IN SAUDI

THIS IS THE BEGINING OF A NEW DAY. GOD HAS GIVEN US THIS DAY TO USE AS WE CAN. WE CAN LOSE IT OR USE IT FOR GOOD. WHAT WE DO TODAY IS IMPORTANT, BECAUSE WE ARE ENCHANGING A DAY THAT WILL BE GONE FOREVER, LEAVING IN ITS PLACE SOMETHING WE HAVE TRADED FOR IT. WE...

Nicolas Lee Massie

Nicolas Lee Massie

Jul 9, 2025

Nicolas Lee Massie, 52, of Woodland, WA passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1972 to Arthur and Rosemary Massie in Rapid City, SD. He married Karen Susanne Kysar on July 12, 1991.Nick is survived by his wife Karen, children Cameron (Alissa) with Drea, Jada, Layla and Ginna of Woodland, WA; Jacqueline (Max) Hiivala with...

Gretchen Ruth Muonio (Ek)

Gretchen Ruth Muonio (Ek)

Jul 8, 2025

Gretchen Ruth Muonio, 74, passed away peacefully in living faith that her sins were forgiven, on July 8, 2025, in a Portland hospital. Gretchen partook of her last Lord's Supper on earth, on July 6th, and suffered a brain aneurysm later that day.

She was born to Alice and Walter Ek on February 24, 1951, in Vancouver, and was raised near...

Enid Rosella Wogen

Enid Rosella Wogen

Jul 5, 2025

Enid Rosella Wogen

July 3, 1936 – July 5, 2025



This fallen world received a precious gift from God on July 3, 1936, when Enid Rosella (Lien) Wogen was born to Norwegian immigrants Hans and Anna (Dahle) Lien in a farmhouse near Joice, Iowa. Growing up on the farm with three older sisters, Enid learned skills that she artfully used and shared...

Thomas Abbott Kelsey

Thomas Abbott Kelsey

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tom Kelsey

Tom Kelsey was born on August 6, 1952, in Oxnard, California, to Halford Earl and Lillian Abbott Kelsey. He died peacefully at home on July 5, 2025 in Vancouver, Washington. He grew up in Camarillo, graduating from Camarillo High School in 1970, where his love of baseball took root early. He played Little League...

Elanor Hernandez Shippy

Elanor Hernandez Shippy

Jul 4, 2025

Elanor Hernandez Loera-Shippy passed and went to heaven on July 4th, 2025. She passed peacefully at home in her sleep with family beside her. She was given a beautiful send off of fireworks in the sky escorting her on her way to meet her family and friends who were waiting to welcome her.

Born March 22, 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona, Elanor...

Gregory John Helmes

Gregory John Helmes

Jun 27, 2025

Gregory John Helmes, 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and family during his last days. Greg was born on January 12, 1952 to Alvar and Nancy Helmes in Garden City, MI. His family moved to MN when he was 10 years old and he graduated from Hopkins High School...

Gregory Scott Baer

Gregory Scott Baer

Jun 24, 2025

Gregory Scott Baer was born in Portland, Oregon on August 16, 1961. He was given up at birth for adoption and lived the first couple years of his life in an orphanage. He was adopted by Norman and Evelyn Mae Baer and raised in or near St Helens, OR. Greg's parents also adopted a baby girl, his sister Myrna, and...

Lois Marlene Matson

Lois Marlene Matson

Jun 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lois Marlene Matson,

May 8, 1966 - June 14, 2025

Lois Marlene Matson, 59, of Yacolt, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her dear ones on June 14, 2025, after a fifteen month battle with brain cancer.

Lois Marlene Niemela was born May 8, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan, to Leo and Doris (Anderson) Niemela. On August 13, 1983, Lois...

Scott Ernest Witt

Scott Ernest Witt

Jun 9, 2025

Scott Ernest Witt

December 14, 1969 - June 9, 2025



Scott Ernest Witt of Yacolt, Washington passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55. He was proceeded in death by both of his parents, Vernon and Joyce Witt. Scott left behind his sister Shelle and her family along with his children Jared, Carlee and Ryan. He also had four grandchildren Elaina, Theo,...

Ronald H. Lahmann

Ronald H. Lahmann

Jun 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ron Lahmann

Ron Lahmann passed away on June 6th, surrounded by love and family. He was the beloved son of Harold and Elvira Lahmann.

Ron graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1958 and remained a proud member of the Battle Ground community throughout his life. For over 30 years, he owned and operated Al and Ernie’s Foodliner,...

Kiersten Waldroupe

Kiersten Waldroupe

May 29, 2025

     Kiersten Waldroupe, affectionately known as Kandi, illuminated the world with her vibrant spirit and relentless determination. Born on October 13, 1963, in Everett, Washington, Kandi's journey was marked by hard work and a fervent passion for life that made an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. She graced this earth until May 29, 2025, when she left us...

Richard Joseph Lobbestael

Richard Joseph Lobbestael

May 23, 2025

Richard (Dick) Joseph Lobbestael

9.10.1940 - 5.23.2025

Richard (Dick) Joseph Lobbestael was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, one of Leo and Lillian Lobbestael's 15 children. Following graduation from Wilbur Wright Technical High School, he worked at Nelson Chemicals and was a metals apprentice for General Motors.

He married his Connecticut girl, Jane E. Lehto on June 15, 1963. While they lived in...

Rose Evelyn Lillian Kopman

Rose Evelyn Lillian Kopman

May 15, 2025

Our dear mother, Rose Evelyn Lillian (Berggren) Kopman, peacefully passed away on May 15th, 2025 at the age of 95. Rose was born to Walter and Helen (Kangas) Berggren of Brush Prairie, WA on November 1st, 1929. She attended Battle Ground Schools and graduated in 1948. Upon graduation she worked in Portland, OR at Montgomery Wards and Farmers Insurance until...

DerryLee Emma Berg

DerryLee Emma Berg

May 12, 2025

DerryLee Berg, a devoted mother, grandmother, and compassionate caregiver, passed away peacefully on **May 12, 2025**, in Vancouver, Washington. She was 94 years old.

Born on July 6, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, DerryLee dedicated her life to nurturing others, both in her family and through her impactful career. She worked tirelessly as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Vancouver, Washington, providing...

Darlene Laverne Campbell

Darlene Laverne Campbell

May 11, 2025

Darlene Laverne (Nichols) Campbell, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th, 2025. Darlene had battled dementia for the last several years of her life and resided in a memory care facility in Battle Ground, WA, close to her youngest daughter, Jennifer. 

Most of Darlene's childhood was spent moving all over the U.S., with...

Cameron Ryan Stonebraker

Cameron Ryan Stonebraker

May 10, 2025

Cameron Ryan Stonebraker-27

Survived by: Mother, Amy Stonebraker-Morgan of Ruidoso, NM. Father, Nathan Stonebraker of Portland, OR. Sisters; Alyssa Stonebraker of Alamogordo, NM and Akaysha Riley of Cathlamet, WA. As well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Kim Rene Riggins-Hermes

Kim Rene Riggins-Hermes

May 9, 2025

Kim Rene Riggins-Hermes, age 65, of Battle Ground, WA, was taken home by our heavenly father on May 9, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Yacolt, WA on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11 AM with preachers Russell Kysar and Alex Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at Elim Cemetery in Brush Prairie, WA at 2...