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Obituaries
Donald Roy La Croix
Sep 18, 2013
"We lost Don this week. To me he was the best brother in law you could ask for. He was the warm, quiet, rock-solid center of a great family." Terry Watson Don La Croix, 73, a thirteen year resident of Long Beach, Washington passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, September 18th in his home. His wife of 41 years...
Robert D. Monzingo
Sep 7, 2013
Robert D. "Bobby" Monzingo, 57, died in Ilwaco September 7, 2013 following a battle with cancer. The son of Mary and Max Monzingo, Bobby was employed at Home Depot in Warrenton. He was a resident of the Peninsula the past 6 years.
Kenneth E. Weaver
Sep 6, 2013
Kenneth E. Weaver, 91, a 30 year resident of the Peninsula, died September 6, 2013 at his Ocean Park residence. Ken served his country during World War II and retired from United Airlines. Survivors include his wife Louise.
Richard Hall
Aug 29, 2013
RICHARD A. HALL Ilwaco resident Richard Hall, 69, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2013 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland with is wife Kay Hall and good friend Bobbie at his side. A 33 year resident of Ilwaco, Richard was blessed with many friends on the Peninsula. The son of Leonard and Edna (Evans) Hall, he was born in California....
David Van Dorien
Aug 21, 2013
Longtime Ocean Park resident David D. VanDorien, 98, died August 21, 2013 in Jackson, Mississippi. He had moved there to be closer to his daughter, Joann Meyers of Florence, MS. Mr. Van Dorien was a oysterman and worked for a number of companies on Willapa Bay where he was well known for his knowledhe of the fishery and his work...
Howard E. Laney
Aug 13, 2013
HOWARD EUGENE LANEY A 66 year resident of Naselle, Howard E. Laney, died August 13, 2013 at his residence. The son of Wilson and Gladys (Earl) Laney, he was born July 15, 1921 in Fostoria, Ohio. There he received his education prior to being inducted to serve our nation with the US Army during World War II. Howard served with...
Joseph A. Martin
Aug 13, 2013
Joseph A. Martin, 86, a 18 year resident of the Penisula, died August 13, 2013 at his Oysterville residence. Survivors include his wife Mary Jo. Graveside service will be Friday, August 16, 2013, 11:00 AM at Oysterville Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published later.
William "Bill" R Litschke
Aug 5, 2013
William R. "Bill" Litschke, 55, died August 4, 2013 at his Long Beach residence of natural causes. Bill was born October 6, 1958 in Ilwaco, the son of the late William F. and Ernesteen (Belknap) Litschke. He was a graduate of Ilwaco High School and received his associate degree in natural resources from Skagit Valley Community College in 1983. Bill...
Inez Marie Wirkkala
Jul 31, 2013
Inez Marie Wirkkala passed away on July 31, 2013, at Alpine Way Retirement Center in Shelton, WA. She was born on August 3, 1924 to Emil and Katie (Waranen) Johnson in Deep River, WA, the second of three daughters. She married Ben Wirkkala on August 8, 1941 in Naselle, WA and made her home there until 2010. Her family and...
Leslie Warren Cowan
Jul 25, 2013
Leslie Warren Cowan, Colonel USAF, ret. Les Cowan passed away on July 25, 2013 at the age of 92. He was born in Montana, graduated from Montana State University with a BS degree and when he earned his Masters from American University in Washington D.C. the commencement speaker was President John F. Kennedy. In October of 1942 Les enlisted in...
Edith M. Bales
Jul 22, 2013
Edith Marie Bales passed away on June 22nd, 2013 exactly one month to the day after her 94th birthday, at her residence in Klipsan Beach. She was born to Frank and Hazel Martin in Grand Mound, WA on June 22, 1919, the third of 5 children. She moved with her family to the Long Beach Peninsula in 1921. She attended...
Gary Lee Halvorson
Jul 20, 2013
Gary Lee Halvorson, 79, a resident of Ocean Park, died July 20, 2013 in Longview. A native of Sturgis, SD, he was born there May 23, 1934, the son of John and Laualla (Sager) Halvorson. Gary married Eleanor Ruby on September 25, 1952. This was a special bond of over 60 years and they always considered each other the love...
Mabel Josephine Kotek
Jul 18, 2013
Mabel Josephine Kotek, 67, died at her Long Beach residence on July 18, 2013. The daughter of Albert and Alice (Kasparek) Kasper, she was born December 22, 1945 in Lemmon, South Dakota. Mabel attended Belle Fourche and Lead High School. She and Aris Kotek were married in Sundance, Wyoming on March 18, 1962 and had 51 splendid years together. In...
Pauline Marie Vincent
Jul 13, 2013
PAULINE MARIE (Smith) VINCENT Following an extremely full and eventful life, Pauline M. Vincent, 103, died July 13, 2013 in her Seaside residence with family at her side. Born January 2, 1910 in North Platte, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Harry Eugene and Cloye Mary (Lloyd) Smith. One of her earliest memories was wanting to attend school. Her childhood...
Eldon Allen Agee
Jul 8, 2013
ELDON ALLEN AGEE Eldon A. Agree, 82, died July 8, 2013 at his Ilwaco residence with his family at his side. A native of Woodland, Washington, he was born there May 14, 1931, the son of Isaac and Martha (Whitlock) Agee. Eldon attended Woodland schools and on August 19, 1951 married Alice Gadbaw. They established their residence in Vancouver, Washington....
Traci C. Wirkkala
Jul 1, 2013
TRACI C. WIRKKALA Traci C. Wirkkala, 41, of Naselle, passed away on August 16, 2012. She was born July 11, 1971 in Astoria, the much-loved daughter of Donna J. Early of Long Beach and John K. Wirkkala of Vancouver, WA. Traci was a graduate of Naselle High School and the ITT Technical Institute. She was a member of the Naselle...
Wesley Glenn Castle
Jun 30, 2013
Wesley G. Castle, 82, a resident of Long Beach the past 43 years, died in Ilwaco on June 30, 2013. Arrangments are pending with Penttila's Chapel by The Sea and his guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Eleanor J. Belisle
Jun 29, 2013
Eleanor J. Belisle, 91, a resident of the Peninsula the past 32 years, died June 29, 2013 in Ilwaco. Arrangments are pending with Penttila's Chapel by The Sea and her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Lorraine E. Macy
Jun 27, 2013
Lorraine E. Macy, 93, died June 27, 2013 at her Chinook residence following a three year battle with cancer. A native of Astoria, she was born January 3, 1920, the daughter of Martin and Elice Peterson. Lorraine was raised in Skamakowa and was a graduate of Cathlamet High School. She married Ben Macy and the couple made their first home...
Alberta Lea Schatz
Jun 23, 2013
Alberta L. Schatz, 91, died June 23, 2013 at her home in Seaview. She was a 52 year resident of Pacific county. Memorial service will be Sunday, June 30, 2013, 1:00 PM at Penttila's Chapel by The Sea in Long Beach with Pastor Brian Waldier officiating. A reception follows at the chapel. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
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