OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2024

Curtis Francis Sarkinen, age 83, passed away on July 11, 2024, at his home in Vancouver, Washington. He was born to John and Mildred (Muonio) Sarkinen on November 13, 1940, in Cleveland, North Dakota. He graduated from the Gackle High School and attended the University of North Dakota where he received a degree in electrical engineering.

On November 11, 1961, Curtis...

Jul 4, 2024

Martin (Budd) Stanton Stringfellow, 99, passed away on July 4, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in Kelso, WA. 

Budd was born in Kalispell, MT, on November 12, 1924 and raised in Columbia Falls, MT. He found work with Boeing in Seattle, WA until he joined the Army in August of 1943.

Upon returning from the 2nd World War,...

Jun 30, 2024

On June 2nd , 2004, in Portland Oregon, D’Antai Leroy Nelson was born to parents, Stephani and Vedelle. He was a whopping 8lbs and 4oz, and immediately took center stage for quite an audience. Tai was a beautiful baby, surrounded by love, and quickly earned the nicknames ‘Tai Tai’, ‘Tater Tot’, or just ‘Tater’. As he got older, his mom...

Jun 10, 2024

Jim was born in Vancouver, WA, to James Allen Sr. and Juanita (Tootsie) Styres. He spent most of his early years in Yacolt, playing and working with his siblings, Nita and George, on their grandparents' farm. Jim graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1963, often joking that "if not for football and wrestling, I wouldn't have graduated, but I...

Jun 9, 2024

Scot Allan Lang, 47, of Ridgefield, Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 9. 2024.

Scot was born March 8, 1977 to Dell and Nancy Lang in Vancouver and graduated from Prairie High School in 1995. He went on to work construction for nearly thirty years, most recently with D.R. Horton. Scot and Amber were married in August of 2008. They brought...

Jun 7, 2024

Marjorie “Peg” Ann Marchand, 92, passed away in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.After graduation from high school, Peg worked in Manhattan for a publishing company, often using her lunch breaks to see if any Broadway tickets were available for an evening out with her beloved husband, Paul. Upon his return from...

Jun 6, 2024

Beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Jerry Lee Huston, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 6 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 6, 1943, in Woodland, Washington he was the fourth child of the late Fred and Hattie Huston. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, our mother, Colleen Kay Huston.

He is...

Jun 5, 2024

Lennon Eric Wantaja was born on September 2, 2021 to Cory and Kara Wantaja. He was called to heaven on June 5th, 2024.Lennon was born with health trials. He spent many weeks at Randall's Children Hospital under the loving care of the many doctors and nurses that took care of him, including his home health nurse. He captured the hearts...

Jun 2, 2024

In loving memory of:

     Lola R. Schreiner, born December 11th, 1936 and left us on June 2nd, 2024. Lola was preceded in death by her hudband, Burton Schreiner, who passed in 1975. She loved her gardening flowers and coming to her beach house in Ocean Park. 

     She is survived by her three children. Son, Gerry Schreiner, daughter, Karla...

Jun 1, 2024

     Remi Virginia Seppanen, a beloved and spirited child, passed away June 1, 2024, at the tender age of 18 months. Born Nov. 15, 2022, Remi brought an abundance of joy and laughter to all who knew her. Her bright, blue eyes and infectious giggles could lift the spirits of everyone around her. Remi’s insatiable curiosity led her on...

May 29, 2024

     Dorothy lost her mother as a child but with two sisters and a loving dad plus uncles and aunts helping out, she grew to be a happy and fun loving person.

     She married her sweetheart, on March 22, 1951, who was in the Navy at the time and was looking forward to their lives together. Then they...

May 28, 2024

May 26, 2024

William (Bill) J. Cook passed away in Vancouver, Washington.He was born in Woodland, Washington to John and Lillian Cook.Bill was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sharon J. Cook.Bill loved growing up at the end of Little Kalama Rd where he grew his passion for the great outdoors. He loved camping, fishing (he knew what to use...

May 22, 2024

May 21, 2024

Paul Frederick Carlisle passed away peacefully in his Ridgefield, Washington home on 21 May 2024 due to complications from COPD at the age of 74. Paul is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Cindi, daughters Kathi (Steve) Fountain and Anne Carlisle, grandchildren Huxley Fountain and Finley Carlisle, sister Patricia (Dan) Domine, and cousins, nieces, and nephews across the...

May 14, 2024

Mae Annette (Jolma) Uskoski, Wirtanen, Charlson.September 16, 1930 - May 14, 2024Mae Anette was born September 16, 1930 in Calumet, MI, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024. Mae was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was a devoted mother and wife who led by example. Her Christianity was her first concern, with the thought...

May 13, 2024

David Paladeni passed away at home on May 13, 2024 at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer. Dave went home to heaven surrounded by his family. Dave was born on August 1, 1949 in Vancouver, WA and lived most of his life in the Battle Ground area. He worked as a machinist and programmer since graduating college.Dave was...

May 12, 2024

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles DeWayne 'Bud' Mercer age 79, of Battle Ground, WA on Sunday May 12th, 2024. Bud was born in Richmond, CA and grew up in Knightsen, CA, with his parents and three sisters. The Mercer's were truly a family connected to their community. Buddy...

May 4, 2024

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the unexpected loss of our beloved son, Lucas, on May 4th , 2024.Lucas Ryan Ketelsen was born on 7 October, 1986 at the former Bess Kaiser Hospital in Portland, Oregon, to Mark and Patty Ketelsen. Lucas grew up in the house he helped build with his father and big brother,...

Apr 28, 2024

     Grace Elizabeth Wetter - Schmidtlein was born on March 17, 1934, in Stockton California. She often said she was born there so she could be close to her mother and that she was very happy her birthday was on the 17th, that way people would think she was Irish instead of a year older. Grace spent much of...