Obituaries
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.
Jacqueline Donna Huffman
Jun 19, 2013
Jacqueline D. Huffman, 81, died June 19, 2013 in Raymond, Washington. Jackie had moved to the local area a little over a year ago to be near her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and William Stidman, residents of Long Beach. Also surviving are sons Daniel and Leroy Huffman; grandchildren Aimee McFadden, Adam Simpson, Joe Huffman and Richard Huffman; and five great-grandchidren....
Michael Lindell Frazier
Jun 17, 2013
Michael L. "Mike" Frazier, 66, died June 17, 2013 at his Klipsan Beach, Washington residence, with his family at his side, of cancer. The son of Lindell and Dorothy (Pinkerman) Frazier, he was born April 16, 1947 in Merced, California. At an early age Mike moved to Zillah, Washington. There he lived with his grandparents, whom he called "mom and...
Francis Linley
Jun 10, 2013
Frank Linley passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2013 due to a brain hemorrhage. His wife Cheryl and children were at his bedside. Frank was born June 17, 1936 in British Columbia, the son of Roy Linley and Helen Mawhinney. At the age of 13 he and his mother located to Los Angeles. There Frank became very involved with radio...
Phillip Paul Norman
Jun 8, 2013
PHILLIP PAUL NORMAN Phillip P. "Phil" Norman, 72, died at his Ocean Park residence on June 8, 2013 as a result of an accident. Born December 3, 1940 in Goldendale, Washington he was the "middle" of nine children born to Howard and Agnes (Carl) Norman. His roots in Pacific county were traced back to his grandfather Frederick B. Norman who...
James David Trick
Jun 8, 2013
James D. Trick, 72, of Ilwaco passed away June 8, 2013 in Ilwaco. Jim was along time resident of Ilwaco where he served as mayor. No service is planned.
Joyce Otterson
Jun 7, 2013
Joyce Otterson, 71, of Chinook, died Friday, June 7, 2013, in her home surrounded by family and friends. She gave a valiant effort in her fight against cancer. Joyce was born Jan. 30,1942, in Longview, to Clem and Jewel Warner. Joyce graduated high school from R. A. Long in Longview. Twenty-five years ago she moved to the local area. She...
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