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Nature lover, world traveler and extremely competitive game player, Katherine Ketchum Dauenhauer passed away quietly in her sleep May 7, 2026, in Ajijic, Mexico at the age of 85.

Jan. 19, 1975-June 18, 2026

Ross Edward Lambert, 63, of Dallesport, Washington, passed away peacefully with his wife (Sue) and best friend (Martin Mealue) by his side on June 15, 2026, in ICU at OHSU Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Ross was born Aug. 20, 1962, in Portland to Victor and Iona (Daniels) Lambert, joining his…

James Q. Johnson, a lifelong resident of the Mid-Columbia district and The Dalles, Oregon, passed away June 9, 2026, at the age of 98. The only child of Ralph Q. Johnson and Grace I. Johnson (Read), Jim attended The Dalles High School, Oregon State College, and graduated from The University …

Wasco County lost a beloved community leader, science teacher, friend, and family member with the death of Phil Brady. On May 19, 2026, Phil took his bike out for a ride, as he did so many mornings of his life. He experienced symptoms, was taken to the local hospital, and died of aortic diss…

Mary F. Mayfield Jepson went to be with her Savior on June 14, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born to the late Fay and Mildred Feller on Oct. 5, 1930, in Ohio.

Sigrid Scully, Bessie Oneal, Claude William Henson, Cleeve Roger Canning, Joan Adele Martin, Eugene Henry Wright, MaryRuth Stranz

Anne Loraine Grice Sutton was born on March 29, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archie and Clara (Holzinger) Grice. She was raised and schooled in Indiana and Michigan. When she was 17, she lost her mind and married De Forrest Sutton. They lived their entire 43 years of marriage in Michigan…

Douglas James Frame, 68, of Dufur Oregon, passed away May 16, 2026, in Rye, Colorado, doing what he loved most: Exploring the States. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His presence will be deeply missed. Born on Jan. 24, 1958, son of Don and Jackie Frame, he…

Dorothy Hamako Sato, whose life embodied grace, resilience, and unwavering devotion to family, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the extraordinary age of 103.

Ray James Klebba died May 9, 2026, at home in White Salmon, Washington, from the effects of lifelong asthma. He was born July 12, 1946, to Ed and Lucille Klebba in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Shelley Baxter.

Bessie Watanabe Asai passed away on May 29, 2026, in West Linn, Oregon, at the age of 103. Bessie was born on March 13, 1923, the daughter of Ryosuke and Sen Watanabe, and was a life-long resident of Hood River, Oregon. She graduated from Odell High School in 1941. The following year, due to…

Floyd Earl Ferrell, born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on May 22, 2026, at his home in Lyle, Washington, at the age of 92.Floyd was born to Gertrude and Jesse Bryan Ferrell during the height of the Great Depression, an era of hardship that shaped his lifelong resilience …

Barbara Frances Strickland Bailey (84), of The Dalles, Oregon, died on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, at her home.

July 25, 1950 – May 12, 2026

Sharon Rae Frasier, born Sept. 18, 1938, died March 30, 2026.

Leonora “Lee” B. Repp, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on May 20, 1934, in Brush, Colorado, Leonora was the fourth of William and Hazel Thornsby’s six children. She grew up in a loving, close-knit home, enjoying roller skating, s…

Karen Lee Tilton Peck was born on Sept. 11, 1938, in Burlington, Kansas, to farmers Edgar and Verna Tilton. She passed away gently at home in her sleep (which is just how she wanted it), on May 8, 2026, at the age of 87, with family nearby, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Karen had two sisters, Ju…

Sept. 1, 1944 - April 22, 2026

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Yvonne King, who passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family.

Aug. 5, 1972 - Jan. 22, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Dills Kelter passed away on May 6, 2026, just shy of her 70th birthday. She was born in Needham, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1956, to Robert and Jean Dills. The youngest of three, she grew up in Wilton, Connecticut. She attended Kirkland College in Clinton, New York, majoring …

John Allan (“Al”) Sharkey died on Feb. 26, 2026, at age 96 from congestive heart failure and injuries sustained from a fall.

Gary Ronald VanOrman was born at The Dalles Hospital on March 12, 1939, to Ronald Vandelier VanOrman and Verla Rose (Kortge) VanOrman. He attended Joseph G. Wilson Elementary School until the sixth grade when his family moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where they owned and operated a shoe store.

Jay Roberts Campbell, of Starbuck, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the age of 74 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He fought it with all his strength and determination and never complained about all he had to go through. He was amazing and loved his family deeply. Jay w…

Charles “Chuck” Kessinger passed away May 3, 2026. Chuck was born March 29, 1951, in Goldendale, Washington, to parents BJ and Betty Kessinger. Chuck married Christi Greenfield in April 1970, and they had two children, Traci and Keith. Christi passed away in December 2007.

Nancy Jane Lewis Moller, age 105, died April 25, 2026, at home on the family orchard. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 22, 1921, to Arthur H. Lewis and Amelia Robison. Nancy’s childhood during the Great Depression shaped her outlook for serving the greater community. At an early ag…

Mary Nelson passed away April 22, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 85. Mary was born March 27,1941, in Dawson, Minnesota, to parents Berniece and Lawrence Larson and grew up in Portland, Oregon. Mary married Monte Nelson on Nov. 9, 1957, in Stevenso…

Wilma Beth (Jacob) Shellman, 83, long-time White Salmon, Washington, resident, passed away at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, on April 29, 2026.

James Alfred Titus, resident of Lyle, Washington, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 22, 2026, five days shy of his 93rd birthday. Jim was born April 27, 1933, on the family farm in Castle Rock, Washington, to Arthur and Mildred Titus. He was the middle of seven siblings…

Margaret “Peggy” Elise Tomlin passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on Oct. 1, 1942, in Helena, Montana, to Mary Marron Olsen and Leland West Olsen. Peggy was raised in Parkdale, Oregon, and graduated from Wy’east High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Portland, Oregon, wh…

Joan Elizabeth Chantler passed away on Dec. 18, 2025, at the age of 77. She was the only child of Vernon and Opal Smith Chantler and grew up in Milwaukee, Oregon.

Samuel Wayne Vinyard, 79, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2026, in Glenwood, Washington. Wayne was born in Jackson, Missouri, with his brother Max, sister Mary and cousins Harry and Terry. Later he earned a degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University. He spent more than four decade…

Edward Reed Gunderson (aka “Uncle Blasto”), age 68, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Timber Pointe Senior Living in Springfield, Oregon. Edward was born on Aug. 13, 1957, in Concord, California. He grew up in Hood River, Oregon, and later lived in Florence, Oregon.

Robert “Bob” Estel Henderson was born on April 11, 1949, in White Salmon, Washington, to William Kenneth Henderson and Bonnie Rose (Carter) Henderson. He passed away on April 5, 2026, at his home in Glenwood, Washington.

John Winfred Stolte was born Aug. 9, 1954, in San Francisco, California, to Frank and Muriel Stolte. He graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in journalism. His time in San Luis Obispo was spent on long Harley Davidson motorcycle rides where he was a member of the SLO Scoo…

Jean Thompson died peacefully March 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Her death followed visits from family and friends.

David Robert Zimbelman died Aug. 29, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born in Wayne, Nebraska, on March 31, 1954. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 24 from 2-4 p.m. at The Garage, 323 E Steuben St., Bingen; www.thegaragebingen.com.

Ardith Irene (Jones) Thompson passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on April 8, 2026, at Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. Ardith was born on March 19, 1931, to Arthur and Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, Washington. Ardith grew up in Trout Lake with her older sister Shirley (deceased) a…

James Henry Boston was born Aug. 19, 1937, to Henry and Jennie Boston in Ontario, Oregon. He passed away in Salem, Oregon, on April 3, 2026.

Janet Elaine Elliott (Perkins) passed away March 30, 2026. She went peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones. She lived to be 82 years old.

Allen Robert Morrissette, 79, a longtime resident of Hood River, Oregon, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 30, 2026, after a weeklong stay at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Beaverton, Oregon. Allen was born in Longview, Washington, on March 18, 1947, the olde…

Eleanore Mae Karlsson passed on March 23, 2026. Born March 8, 1934, she lived most of her life in Glenwood, Willard, and White Salmon, Washington.

Judy (Crosby) Younkins was born on March 22, 1950, in Anchorage, Alaska. As a child, she loved to fish with her family and read. She married her husband Richard in 1968 and later welcomed their boys Keith and Kevin.

Charles “Chuck” John Loeffel, 76, passed away after a life defined by joy, connection, and positivity. He was born on Sept. 7, 1949, in Hood River, Oregon, to Orville and Juanita Loeffel. In his early years, his family moved to Portland, Oregon, where he formed many lifelong friendships. Chu…

Brian Cochran, born May 4, 1958, in Condon, Oregon, passed away on March 30, 2026, after a life spent in the community he loved. He lived most of his life in Hood River, Oregon, where he built a world shaped by friends, hard work, and a deep willingness to help anyone who needed a hand. Whet…

Dolores (Raudzis) Monnie of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away peacefully March 23, 2026, at the age of 93.

William E. Poland Jr., age 79, passed away March 23, 2026, at the Veterans Facility in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Cohasset, Massachusetts, the son of William and Helen Poland. Bill served this country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, raised his family on Cape Cod and wa…

Ray Vincent Rodriguez, age 50, passed away peacefully in Hermiston, Oregon on January 15, 2026. Ray was born on June 13, 1975, in Montebello, California. Ray was born to his beloved mother, Debra Saldana, and his father, Raymond Rodriguez, who then raised him in Alhambra, California.