Keith William Kladnik
Aug 6, 2026
Keith William Kladnik passed away on August 6, 2026 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born on October 7, 1952 in Ellensburg, Washington, Keith's life was one filled with love, laughter, hard work, and dedication to his family and community.
Keith was the son of Ray and Katie Kladnik, who preceded him in death, along with his daughter, Rebecca Kladnik. He...
Sandra June Anderson
Jun 1, 2026
Sandra June Anderson, 79 of Wauconda, WA
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sandra June Anderson, a most beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend. She entered into Jesus Christ’s loving arms on June 1st, 2026.
Born on March 13th, 1947 in Orange Co., California, she graduated from Laguna Beach High School in 1965 and went...
J.W. Fox
Aug 31, 2026
JW Fox, known by most as Jay or Cowboy. 72 of Tonasket passed away August 31, 2026 in his home of 36 years after a short and painful battle with prostate cancer. JW was born February 22, 1954 at Omak Memorial Hospital to James Fox and Barbara Stothers (Black). He graduated from Central Valley high school in 1973. He lived...
Donna Winslow
Aug 25, 2026
Donna Winslow, a 70-year resident of the Oroville/Tonasket community passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2026.
Donna was born in Gregory, South Dakota on Sept 11, 1935 to Chic and Ralph Vogt. She spent her young life and grade school years in Naper, Nebraska. Her family moved to Entiat, Washington in 1946, where she went to junior high and high school....
Gloria Mae Butler
Aug 7, 2026
Gloria Mae Crowley Butler
January 10, 1938 – August 7, 2026
Gloria Mae (Blank) Crowley Butler, 88 years, of Republic, WA passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1938 in Wenatchee, WA to Ben Blank and Juanita Goins and adoptive parents Miles and Mae Crowley. She was raised in Seattle, WA and graduated from Ballard High School...
Nancy Jean Keeton
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Jean Keeton, born to Ellsworth and Betty Brown, was the 2nd of 5 children. She attended school in Tonasket and attended the Ellisforde Church of the Brethren.
She married Bill Keeton on December 2nd 1961 and later had 3 children. Renee, Billy, and Corey (Tiffany).
Nancy worked in the apple picking sheds for many years and formed many long-lasting friendships.
Nancy’s loves...
Frank Faiman
Jul 26, 2026
Frank Faiman born August 4th, 1949 died on July 26, 2026 in Tonasket, WA.
Frank came to America from Trieste, Italy with his parents around 1956. When he arrived in the U.S. his given name was Gionfranco Faiman. When he became a citizen a few years later the judge changed his name to John Frank Faiman. Which never sat right with...
Janet Louise Bretz
Jul 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Janet Louise Bretz
Janet Louise Bretz, 71, of Tonasket, Washington, passed from this life on July 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend.
Janet was born on March 18,1955, in Monroe, WA to Alan and Bonnie Gardner. She was a graduate of Winthrop High School. She...
Joyce Elaine Oberg
Jul 24, 2026
Joyce Elaine Oberg, age 93 of Tonasket, WA died on July 24, 2026 at Apple Springs Assisted Living in Omak, WA.
Joyce was born on July 11, 1933 to her parents, Orvil and Vada Thygesen. As a young girl, Joyce’s family moved from Chewelah to Bainbridge Island. One of her fondest childhood memories was swimming in the Puget Sound. Later her...
Richard "Dick" Garner
Jul 11, 2026
Richard “Dick” Garner, 86, of Oroville, Washington passed away on July 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving children.
Dick was born on May 28, 1940 to Orval and Anne (Monte) Garner. He grew up in Issaquah, WA and proudly served in the United States Army, including time stationed in South Korea. After completing his military service, he attended and graduated from...
Patricia Ann Dejong
Jul 1, 2026
Patricia Ann Dejong 78 of Tonasket died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at her son’s home in Oroville. She was born July 18, 1947 in Tonasket and grew up in Wauconda with her dad and stepmom. As an adult she moved to be close to her sister, Mary, in Trail, BC where she met Donald Dejong. They married and had...
Robert "Bunk" Ayers
Jun 23, 2026
Robert (Bunk) Ayers, 81, passed away at his Pine Creek home on June 23, 2026. Bunk was born June 17, 1945 to Bob and Bertha Ayers in Omak, Washington. He loved Pine Creek, where he was raised on the family ranch, along with his three younger brothers. And where he raised his family as well. As a young man he...
Billi Jayne Kuhlmann
Jun 20, 2026
Billi Jayne was born February 11, 1954 as the first child of Janet Marie Stowe and Edwin Randolph Johnson. Her parents later divorced and she was adopted by her mother’s second husband, a wonderful man who went by the name Jim Casey but had been born as Kenneth Langston (another story for another time). Although BJ was born and raised...
Wanda Littrell
Jun 16, 2026
Grace Wanda Littrell went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. Wanda was born to Thomas A. and Oklahoma Green September 11, 1938 at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Wanda and her husband Joel Littrell brought their family to Oroville, Washington in October 1962. Wanda has lived in her same house for 60 years. Wanda worked in the Apple industry...
Bonnie J. Smith
Jun 14, 2026
Bonnie Jeanne Smith. (1923-2026)
With hearts full of gratitude for her 102 years and also sorrow, we announce the passing of Bonnie Jeanne Smith (Holbert) on June 14, 2026. Born in 1923 in Loomis, Washington, Bonnie developed her love of nature growing up in this close knit rural community. All of her life she was in her element creating beautiful gardens,...
John Jenkins
Jun 10, 2026
John W. Jenkins passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026 in East Wenatchee Washington. He was born on February 2, 1942 to Charles Boyd and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins in Wichita, KS. The family lived in Wichita until John was 4 1/2 years old when the family moved to La Junta Colorado, and later at age 7 moved to Aurora Colorado...
John Davis
Jun 6, 2026
John F. Davis
May 26, 1948 – June 6, 2026
Husband, father, grandfather and best friend John F. Davis passed into his next world after 78 years of an eventful life. As he would say: “Onward, into the fog…” Born May 26, 1948, in Aberdeen, Washington to Kearney and Dorothy Davis, he died in Republic, Washington on June 6, 2026. John attended...
Maria H. Thompson
May 26, 2026
Maria H. Thompson age 78 of Oroville died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born May 15, 1948 in Passau, Germany. At a young age she came to the United States with her siblings, settling in Tacoma. In 1967 she married Chuck Thompson in Tacoma. Following retirement Maria and Chuck moved to...
John Gustav Coffelt
May 15, 2026
John Gustav Coffelt of Molson, Washington, passed away on May 15th, 2026 at the age of 61. His death was an unexpected shock to all. We believe he died instantly, without suffering, from a heart attack.
John’s friends and neighbors referred to him as the “Park Ranger” because he took care of things on the hill, kept an eye out for...
Bertha Grace Wandler
May 13, 2026
Bertha Grace Wandler, 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1939 in Havillah, WA parents to Rollie and Pearl Shaver.
Bertha was known for her heart of gold, generous spirit, and deep love she had for her family and community. She married the love of her life, Herb Wandler, on December 4,...
