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Norman D. Greenly
Norman Duane Greenly, age 86, a resident of Shelton, died on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma. Mr. Greenly was born on Feb. 16, 1930, in Shelton, Wash., to Charles William and Pauline Elizabeth (Barker) Greenly. At the age of 10, he moved with the family to Scio, Ore.
He began serving in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1949. He would marry Clella Comer on March 13, 1951, in Albany, Ore. The couple lived between Alaska and Washington while Norman made a career of the Coast Guard, retiring with 23 years served. He later worked as a chef, logger and mechanic retiring from WA State DOT.
Norman had a keen interest in the outdoors and obtained the status of a master gardener. He loved growing flowers.
He was a Free and Accepted Mason of many years, the Grays Harbor Scottish Rite and the York Rite. He also belonged to the Afifi Shrine Temple and all Scottish Rite Bodies, a Rainbow Dad and Eastern Star. He had also been a member of the Elma Eagles.
Clella died in 2000, and on Aug. 17, 2002, he was married
to Dorothy Hickman. They lived in Elma until moving to Shelton.
In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by children and their spouses, Tobi and Bruce Sutten of Elma, Connie and Dennis Lambert of Elma, Mindy Greenly and Chet Huntley of Elma, Diane and Doug Bates of Hoquiam, Dennis Otterstetter of Shelton, Bobbie Hickman-Bock of Arlington and Danny and Angie Otterstetter of Port Angleles; siblings and their spouses, Frank and Carol Greenly of Lebanon, Ore., Walter and Pam Greenly of Wailuku, Hawaii and Joanne Gardner of Billings, Mont. The extended family includes many grandchildren, great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by two daughters, Kathleen McCloy and Joanne Jenkins; a brother, Kenneth Greenly and three grandchildren, Darren, Michael and Curtis.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Elma Church of God. A private inurnment will take place at the Masonic cemetery in Elma at a later date.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Scio Historical Society, Memorial Trust Fund, P.O. Box 23, Scio, OR 97374.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Gunner J. August
Gunner Justin August, went to be with the Lord before he was born on March 15, 2016 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash.
Gunner is survived by parents Christopher Anthony August and Julie Diane Berkey of Aberdeen, Wash.; brothers Talen August and Caleb Mullins of Aberdeen and Kyler Berg of Port Angeles, Wash.; a sister Lillie August of Aberdeen; grandparents Dan and Cheryl Gebhart of Aberdeen and Steve and Sandra August of Aberdeen.
There will be a time of visitation on Friday, March 25, 2016 from 9-12:30 p.m. at Fern Hill Funeral Home. Funeral will take place at 1 p.m. in Fern Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fern Hill cemetery, Aberdeen.
Arrangements are through Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Jerry Radonski
AUBURN — Former Montesano resident Jerry E. Radonski died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Auburn. He was 89.
A private family internment will be held at Wynooche cemetery in Montesano.
Arrangements are by the Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.
Michael J. Bodnar
Michael James Bodnar, a lifetime Aberdeen resident and timber faller, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. He was 80.
A full obituary will follow in The Daily World.
Cremation arrangements are by Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Kay G. Maxwell
Kay Germain Maxwell, a Grays Harbor resident since 2010, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. Kay was born on March 27, 1946, to Edward and Florence (Stocking) Sheridan in Spokane, Wash., and was raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
On June 13, 1987, she married
Richard Maxwell in Cheney, Wash. She later moved to Everett, Wash., where she worked at Boeing before retiring in January of 2002.
While living in Everett, Kay was involved with the Cascade View Presbyterian Church, and was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. Kay volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed visiting Arizona, quilting and sitting in her backyard.
Kay is survived by her children; son Christopher Maxwell and daughter Darleen Livingston, both of Hoquiam, Wash. Her brother David Sheridan of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, sisters Cathy Simms of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Carol Jenson of Washington. She is also survived by a grandchild and other family members David and Lucy Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband.
A Celebration of Life for Kay is set for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church: 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520. A reception will follow at the same location. Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Kathryn Ann Snider Muhlhauser
Kathie Muhlhauser, age 75, was sent to us on June 16, 1940, and entered the heavenly skies on Monday, March 21, 2016, at her home in Olympia, Wash. Kathie was born in the generous city of Puyallup, Wash., to Louise Sanfield Snider and William Joseph Snider. The family resided in the cities of Olympia, Hoquiam and Aberdeen, where Kathie graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1958. After graduating, Kathie went on to attend Grays Harbor College and Western Washington University before beginning her career with United Airlines as a flight attendant. She would later go on to work at Rayonier in Hoquiam where she would reunite and marry Larry William Muhlhauser on July 8, 1972.
In addition to raising a strong and happy family, Kathie was a passionate stay-at-home baker and found joy in her tireless effort towards numerous sewing projects. When not staying at home with her many hobbies and crafts, Kathie enjoyed getting out of the house to see the world with her loving husband, be it by plane, train, cruise ship, or automobile. In retirement, Larry treated Kathie with many exotic trips across the world to places like China, France, and Latin America to see the many wonders of the world. However, what truly brought a smile to Kathie’s face were the many trips to see her far-flung family in Texas, Florida, Illinois and elsewhere.
There was a certain something about Kathie that seemed to impact everyone she came in contact with (As her children would say, “Never go shopping with Mom.” She stops and visits with everyone, complete strangers, and all.) She had a special inner ability that everyone would become her friend. Whether we minded, cherished, or loved her, Kathie’s presence filled a permanent place in all our lives that now leaves a hole in our hearts, which can never be replaced. There is no one else in the world like her and she will be missed.
When family and friends reflect about Kathie the remembrances may cause each to realize how she influenced the importance of the inner love within each of us. What a beautiful lady Kathie was. Look out up above, here she comes, the most special lady ever — you cannot help falling in love with her.
Kathie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Louise; sibling Jerry Snider. Kathie is survived by her husband, Larry of Olympia, Wash.; sibling Gail Lockwood (Frank deceased) of Houston, Texas; sons Mark (Jill) of Tampa, Fla. and Steve (Lori) of Federal Way, Wah.; daughters Lori (Robert) Backlund of San Antonio, Texas and Darla (Aulton) Dugan of Puyallup, Wash.; and an extraordinary niece Julie (Andrew) Lockwood Steinberg of The Woodlands, Texas. She also leaves behind granddaughters and grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, a special thought or memory would speak volumes of Kathie. You may choose to honor Kathie by making a donation in her name to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program.
Interment will be at Tahoma National cemetery.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fabulous Fifties Hall — 455 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma, Wash.
Nan Marie Rathjen
Nan was born on March 2, 1943, to Frederick Henry Rathjen and Eva Marie (Lindquist), in Hennepin, Minn. Nan died at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam on Saturday, March 19, with her best friends Annette Brice and Dwight Johnson at her bedside; together they held their hands above her heart, with thumbs entwined and felt her heart beat its last; as her favorite opera singer, Kiri Te Kanawa, sang “Climb Every Mountain, ” she took her final breath.
Nan would often be seen around Aberdeen on the busses with her bag cart for shopping at Safeway and, being an avid reader, at the library. She was easily recognizable with her black eye patch and glasses, cane, and lovely smile. She loved the arts, particularly opera; she enjoyed movies and TV shows, especially “The Good Wife.” She was well-travelled, both as a child and as an adult, loving Spain especially.
At one time she thought to become a doctor, but changed her mind and became a psychiatric nurse, mostly serving in San Francisco. Nan never married
; we like to think it was because no man was good enough for her. In 2010, she moved to Aberdeen, where she met Annette and Dwight. Together they could be seen talking together then crying until laughter took them over, as the three enjoyed a dark sense of humor. Together, this trio helped with mailers for the Driftwood Theater. We know that many people in her apartment building liked her and will miss seeing her outside on the benches.
Nan was preceded in death by her parents and a sister and outlived the rest of her extended family, though she adopted her two best friends as “her family”. No formal services are planned, but an informal memorial will take place at a later date.
Caroline M. Rutherford
Caroline M. Rutherford, a longtime Lebam resident, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 83. Caroline was born on Dec. 16, 1932 in Atkinson, Neb. to Cecil Edward and Mathilda Marie (Beirmann) Green.
She moved locally in 1947 and worked at Alta Vista Dairy for 10 years in South Bend. Caroline married
the love of her life, Dale M. Rutherford on July 19, 1958 in South Bend. He survives her at the family home.
She was a loyal member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Frances, a member of the Altar Society, the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society, the Farmers Club and Pinochle Club. Caroline loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. Her favorites were her dahlias, red geraniums and marigolds. She had such a beautiful display every year and received many compliments. She was also an excellent cook and was well known for her delicious baking. Wherever she went, she always had a wonderful dish to offer. She and Dale loved playing pinochle with friends and she enjoyed attending church every Sunday.
She is survived by two daughters Nancy (Brett) Salme of Willapa, and Lisa (Kevin) Sliva of Raymond; a son Daniel Rutherford of Lebam; a brother Robert Green of Washougal, brother-in-law Clinton Rutherford of El Paso, Texas, three sisters Pat Heath of Raymond, Jeanette Green of Seattle and Sharon Monohon of Mississippi and a sister-in-law Shirley Morris of Bellevue. Caroline is also survived by eight grandchildren Kimberly (Britt) Swartz, Natalie (Floyd) Hurley, Crystal (Chris) Hampton, Lacey (Andrew) Johnson, Cassie (Tanner) Longwith, Aiden Sliva, Jacie Rutherford and Dale Rutherford; nine great- grandchildren Cami, Lany and Hank Swartz; Paislee, Haylen and Jaxen Hurley; Bella, Cash and Andi Johnson. She was preceded in death by three brothers Dennis, Marvin and Kenneth Green.
Memorials in Caroline’s memory may be made to the Holy Family Altar Society c/o Patti Gwerder 331 Elk Prairie Road, Raymond, WA 98577.
Rosary services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 followed by 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Frances and burial services at the Fern Hill cemetery in Menlo. A gathering will be held at the Swiss Hall in Frances.
Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
Denise Ketzenberg
A celebration of life for Aberdeen resident Denise L. Ketzenberg, who died March 11 in Aberdeen, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Church in Aberdeen.
Arrangements were by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Lena Stearns
MONTESANO — Lena M Stearns of Montesano died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 90.
Arrangements are being planned and details will appear in Saturday’s Daily World.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Stetson E. Briley
OLYMPIA — Aberdeen resident Stetson Earl Ray Briley, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in Olympia. He was 18.
There was a service for family and close friends earlier this week.
Cremation arrangements were by Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Vera Pelizzoni
Ocean Shores resident Vera Pelizzoni, who was 88, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.
Arrangements were by McComb & Wagner Funeral Home in Shelton.
Wayne A. “Rocky” Glover
Wayne Alan “Rocky” Glover, 63 years of age and a longtime Hoquiam resident, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. He was born on June 18, 1952, in Seattle to Wayne Albert and Elaine (Thompson) Glover.
The family moved to Forest Grove, Ore. where he attended school. He then enlisted into the Navy for a tour of duty. Following his military discharge, he came to the Hoquiam area where he had since resided.
On May 31, 1986, he was married
to Stephanie M. Parson.
Rocky had worked as a long haul truck driver, he owned and operated Olympic West RV Repair in Hoquiam. He then worked in construction until going to work as a maintenance engineer for World Mark in Ocean Shores.
Rocky enjoyed dancing and the outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking and carving all types of items for his family and friends.
He was a member of the Wisemen 101 Motorcycle Riding Group. The couple traveled all over the West Coast on his motorcycle. He truly loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Rocky is survived by his wife, Stephanie Glover; his daughters, Sarah Greenlee. Regina Winchester, Dawn Giron and Sarah Lesman; his mother Elaine Ottenbacher; his brothers, George Glover, Louis Ottenbacher and Steve Ottenbacher; his sisters, Jackie Lenzi, Diana Reid and Robin Glover; his grandchildren, Austin, Kyle, Ashley, Koty, Maghan, Taylor, Alexa, Brennin and Emma and other relatives.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 2 p.m., at the Hoquiam VFW. It will be a potluck.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 - 5th Street in Hoquiam.
Carol Jack
Carol Jack passed away on March 26, 2016, surrounded by family at the Taholah family home. She was born on Nov. 11, 1946, to parents Dave and Rose Purdy. She had one brother, Dave “Sonny Boy” Purdy; her sisters, Martha “Waddie: Boyer, Christine “Bopso” James, Rose Martin, Joanne “Cuppie” Martin, Alice Masten, who along her daughter, Dora Jack preceded her in death.
Carol has one surviving sister, Hazel “Tikkie” Rosander and her brother-in-law, Francis Rosander.
She attended Taholah Grade School and graduated from Moclips High School. She was an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation and she loved living in the village with family and friends.
Carol was a loving mother to her five children, Casper Boyer (Kathy), John Boyer (Beth), Jimmy Jack and Dave Jack. They filled her house with joy and blessed her with 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed working as a dispatcher at the Taholah Police Station and also driving the casino shuttle bus. Her hobbies included playing bingo and the slot machines at the local casinos. Holiday were always filled with laughter and good times. She made sure the kids were always having fun.
Special thanks go to Jimmie, Toney and Carolynn for taking care of “Mom” during her last weeks of life.
A dinner is being planned for 5 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the Taholah Community Center.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 - 5th Street in Hoquiam.
Denise L. (Braaten) Ketzenberg
Denise L. Ketzenberg went into the arms of Jesus at 11:34 p.m. on March 11, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital with family and friends at her side. Denise was born in Aberdeen on Jan. 13, 1959, to Glenn R. and Ruby K. Braaten. She had lived in Aberdeen all her life and was a member of Cornerstone Church and enjoyed the ladies Bible studies and special events. Denise always talked about her church and how much it felt like family. Denise enjoyed playing games, doing puzzles, having family barbecues in the summer and her favorite times of the year were Thanksgiving and Christmas with the whole family.
She is survived by her son Kyle Goings of Vancouver, Wash., her father Glenn R. Braaten, siblings Nancy (Gary) Barnett, Glenna (Mike) Rand, Raymond Braaten, Brian (Jean) Braaten, Brenda Blue all of Aberdeen and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother Ruby K. Braaten.
A celebration of life will be held at Cornerstone Church, 2008 Sumner Ave., Aberdeen, Wash. at 11 a.m. on April 2, 2016.
Norman Duane Greenly
A memorial service with military honors for former Elma resident Norman Duane Greenly of Shelton, who died Feb. 28 in Elma, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elma Church of God.
A private inurnment will take place at the Masonic cemetery in Elma at a later date.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Scio Historical Society, Memorial Trust Fund, P.O. Box 23, Scio, OR 97374
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
