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William "Bill" Lawrence Freitas
Bill passed away on August 18th, 2022, at the age of 87 s wafter a courageous battle with a heart condition, surrounded by his children, Patty, Cathie, Neil, and his companion Dee, who will strive to... Full story
Eric Craig Hansen
Eric Craig Hansen passed away at the age of 51 on July 23, 2022 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was born on May 5, 1971 to Steven Craig Hansen and Janet (Brown) Hansen. Eric graduated in 1989 from... Full story
Michael Robert Rutter
Michael Robert Rutter, 44, was born in Long Beach, California, September 27, 1977, passed away August 6, 2022, in Shelton, WA. He attended Shelton High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Mike is... Full story
Remembering John Dunlap
A Memorial Service for John Dunlap is being held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harstine Island Community Hall. Light lunch to follow.... Full story
Joseph Mohr
Joseph Mohr was born in St. Paul, MN and died in Belfair, WA. He served in the United States Navy for years, traveling every ocean and continent. He was a recreational diver, car enthusiast, and... Full story
Janet Evon Johnson
Janet Evon Johnson April 18, 1947 – June 14, 2022 It is with great sadness and privilege that we share the passing of Janet (Jan) Evon Johnson, our dear friend and colleague. Jan slipped away quietly on the morning of June 14, 2022, in Gig Harbor,... Full story
Stephen Milus Gay
Stephen Milus Gay, 72, a longtime Shelton resident, Journal employee, musician and living historian, died at Tacoma General Hospital on August 11 after a six-week bout with sepsis and its complications. He was born July 29, 1950 in Carmel,... Full story
Jenny R. Wilks
Jenny R. Wilks, 63, a resident of Shelton, Washington, passed away on July 30, 2022. Preceded in death was her husband Mike Wilks on May 20, 2022. Jenny was born to Virginia and Jim Widmyer of Belfair... Full story
Barbara Blancher Van Etten
Barbara Blancher Van Etten, 92, passed away peacefully July 17, 2022, at Panorama Nursing Facility in Lacey, WA. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Barbara was born in the... Full story
Lucille M. Chapman
Lucille was born March 16, 1927, in Shelton and passed away peacefully with family beside her on July 18th, 2022. She was born to Walter and Lena Allen. Growing up her nickname was the "Little Girl... Full story
Jack Glenn Pettyjohn
1935-2022 Jack Glenn Pettyjohn passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brookdale West Olympia on June 26, 2022, after battling Alzheimer's for several years. He was 87. Though he was only at... Full story
Deborah Lynn Taylor Simmons
Deborah Lynn Taylor Simmons, 50, of Shelton, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 1st, 2022.Debbie was the daughter of Randall Lee Taylor and LaNita Vae Hollingworth Taylor. Debbie was born... Full story
Joelle Lyons Everett
1939-2022 On July 6th, 2022, an exceptional being, Joelle Lyons Everett, left this earth to become a bright star in the firmament. She passed away peacefully at home in Shelton, WA with her loving... Full story
Philene "Phy" Rae Migas
11/16/1940 – 6/8/2022 Phy was born in Deer Lodge Montana to Walter Rinderknecht and Evelyn Reistad. She was the oldest of three girls. After graduating from Missoula Sentinel High in 1959, she... Full story
Richard Ernest Calvin
It is with tears of sorrow and heavy hearts that we have to make the announcement that Richard Ernest Calvin passed away April 25, 2022, in Shelton, WA at the age of 59. There will be a Celebration... Full story
Shirley Dickinson Erhart
Shirley Dickinson Erhart passed away at her home on July 13, 2022, resulting from complications following a hip fracture. Family was with her continually during her last days and hours. Shirley Alice... Full story
Robert "Bob" Milton Byerly
Robert "Bob" Milton Byerly passed away on July 10th at the age of 86 from complications of Dementia. Bob was born on June 16th, 1936, to Ruby and Milton Byerly. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Navy and... Full story
Pamela Lee Byerly
Pamela Lee Byerly of Belfair, WA passed away on July 5, 2022. Born in Vallejo CA on April 6, 1944, she eventually moved to Belfair where she lived most of her life and graduated from North Mason High... Full story
Harrison Tyner Neuharth, "Pinky"
Harrison Tyner Neuharth, "Pinky", as his friends called him, was born in Seattle, WA February 14, 1922. He served in the Army during World War II. Pinky was 100 years of age when he passed at Fir... Full story
Death Notices
Richard Francis Ferrari, 75, a resident of Shelton, passed away. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Donetta May Frederick, 78, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 4, 2022, at... Full story
Helga Martin
Helga was born in Germany, September 1, 1940. She made her way to the US in 1962, eventually settling in Washington. Helga loved people and found working in restaurants, including The Capital and... Full story
Christine Kay Fox
Christine Kay Fox (nee Barwick), beloved mother of three, faithful friend, and avid lover of books, rocks, and all things gardening, passed away peacefully in Shelton, WA on April 28, 2022, at the... Full story
Marvin "Marv" Pasquan
Marvin "Marv" Pasquan 2/26/1933 – 4/15/2022 Marv Pasquan went to be with his heavenly Father, April 15th, 2022, at his home on Spencer Lake. He joined his beloved wife, Jackie and his son, John,...
Michael Eugene (Baker) Osborn
Michael Eugene (Baker) Osborn, 75, died peacefully at his home in Shelton, Washington, surrounded by his family on April 14th, 2022. He is survived by his children William Eugene Baker, Dawn Michelle... Full story
Richard "Rich" Adamson
Richard "Rich" Adamson, a longtime resident of Shelton, Washington, died March 26, 2022 in Olympia, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. Rich is preceded in death by his parents, Chet and...
