Northern Kittitas County Tribune

On a beautiful sunny day with the snowy Mt. Stuart Range shining, our beautiful Mom and Grandma, Donna Willette, 89, peacefully passed away January 22, 2025 surrounded by God's love, her family and the love of her friends. The family will greet friends at a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Johnston & Williams in Cle Elum. Donna's funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1 at the Cle Elum Community Church with a reception to follow. Mom was born on July 16, 1935 in Clifton, Colorado and was raised, along with her younger brother Duane, by their loving grandmother Goldie Carter. She lived in Grand Junction, Colorado before moving to...

John Richard Potter, 98, died January 22, 2025, in Yakima, WA. John was born January 8, 1927 in Ellensburg, WA. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

James Travers Sorenson, 71, died January 15, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA. James was born September 21, 1953 in Seattle, WA. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Enda Rhea (Bonnett) Prenslow passed away in Cle Elum, WA on January 13, 2025. Age 87. She was born March 30, 1938, in Yakima, WA. She is survived by her husband Ken Prenslow of 51 years, son David Prenslow, brother Bob Bonnett of Yakima, Nephews Mike and Scott Bonnett of Yakima, Niece Joanne Epperson of Boise, ID., Terry Bonnett of Walla Walla, WA., Jay Collins of Wisconsin, Greg Collins of Atlanta, GA., brother-in-law Tom Collins of Madison, WI., Niece Cathy Bland of St. George, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Nelson Bonnett. I have had, all-in-all, a good life. All our jeep trips have been great, so much country we've seen. Many other trips have been good....

Edna Rhea Prenslow was born March 30, 1938 in Yakima, WA and passed away on January 13, 2025 in South Cle Elum, WA. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the UKC Senior Center in Cle Elum. An obituary will follow.

Danny Raymond Green, 72, died January 12, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA. Danny was born November 14, 1952 in Chicago, IL. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Karen Elizabeth Johnson, 80, died January 11, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA. Karen was born October 12, 1944 in Detroit, MI. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Sherry Osmonovich, 82, loving wife of Louie Osmonovich, caring mom, foster mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025, in her home. Sherry was born on December 22, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. Sherry loved her family, hiking, her animals domestic and the wild ones that would visit the farm. Sherry devoted herself to the Lord, prayed and shared scripture with all. She remained a faithful servant her whole life. She will be dearly missed by us on earth, but we know that God is pleased to welcome her home. Sherry graduated high school in 1961 and went to work at the World's Fair in Seattle. She then started at the...

The family of Sherry Osmonovich, 82, of Cle Elum, is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on the morning of January 8, 2025 in her home after a brief battle with Leukemia. The family will greet friends at a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17 at Johnston & Williams in Cle Elum. Her funeral will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18 also at the funeral home with burial to follow at the Doctor David Starkovich #1 cemetery in Roslyn. A celebration of life reception will also be held later in the spring. Sherry was born in Seattle, Washington on December 22, 1942. She went to work at the World's Fair after graduating high school in 1961. She then...

David John Duncan Jr., died January 5, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA. David was born January 15, 1937 in Chico, CA. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Benjamin Goldie, 85, longtime Cle Elum resident and business owner, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Ben's funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21 at the Cle Elum Community Church with Johnny Graf officiating. Entombment will take place at Laurel Hill Memorial Park and a reception will follow at the Cle Elum Senior Center. Ben was born on January 27, 1939 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Victor & Julia (Evans) Goldie. He grew up in Deer Lodge where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete and was the...

Tommy Lee Hillis, 66, of Ronald, Washington, danced his way to heaven on January 2, 2025, with his children and his ever-loyal cat, Grace, by his side. Grace, true to her name, stayed with him through it all providing him with love and comfort. Born in Seattle, Washington, to Joanne and Warner Hillis, Tommy grew up in a complicated household that taught him resilience and the value of finding humor in even the toughest situations. Despite the challenges of his childhood, he emerged with an unshakable sense of kindness and a knack for making people laugh, a skill that would become his lifelong superpower. He attended Lindbergh High School, where he lettered in football. He built a lifelong...

Kristy Jean Ehrman, 45, died January 1, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA. Kristy was born January 9, 1979 in Yakima, WA. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Pegge Richards, 99, died December 31, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Pegge was born, January 6, 1925 in Ellensburg, WA. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Mark McLean, 76, died December 29, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Mark was born August 3, 1948 in Seattle, WA. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Merance K Craw, 87, died December , 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Merance was born December 30, 1936 in Bohemia, NY. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Curtis John Rost, 79, died December 29, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Curtis was born May 26, 1945 in Mobridge, South Dakota. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Ellen Mae Iannetta, 86, died December 27, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Ellen was born August 21, 1938 in Seton's Grove, WA. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Janice Cherry Lawless Hennemuth, 82, died December 24, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Janice was born August 12, 1942 in Santa Ana, CA. Services January 4, 2025 11:00 am Family Christian Center. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Dierdre Jude Duenweg, 77, died December 24, 2024, in Colfax, WA. Dierdre was born August 26, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.

Stephen D Kapitain, 61, died December 22, 2024, in Ellensburg, WA. Stephen was born April 9, 1963, in Salem, OR. There are no services currently scheduled. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.