Wilma F. Kennedy, 70 of Yakima, WA, died on Wednesday December 23, 2009 in Yakima.
Wilma was born in Mabton, WA, and lived in the Yakima area all her life.
Survivors include her son, Marvin E. Kennedy of Yakima; and daughters, Debra Houben of Sedro Woolly, Dawn Kilby of Bow and Dennese Kennedy of Seattle.
A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Eagles Lodge in Toppenish.
Langevin-Mussetter is entrusted with the arrangements.

Audrey M. Schooley quietly passed away December 27, 2009.
Audrey was born February 15, 1926 in Parker Heights to Curtis and Ardis Fowler
Audrey married Bruce Schooley on December 23, 1942.
Audrey worked many years for Del Monte in Toppenish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bruce Schooley, sister, Lorraine Conatser, and her son, Ron Schooley.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bradford (John Bradford) of Ferndale; daughter, Wyoma Stewart of Dallas Texas, daughter in-law, Jackie Schooley of Seattle, sister, Veva Eichler of Yakima, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 2, 2009 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to a charity of your choice.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Valley Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph P. Miller (73) of White Swan died at his home on Saturday January 2, 2010.
He was born in Wapato on April 26, 1936 to Morris Miller Sr. and Carrie Johnson, and was raised and educated in the valley and Seattle.
Joseph worked as a journeyman carpenter, and a fisherman all throughout the northwest.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of White Swan; five sons, Dewey Miller of Auburn, Lowell Miller of Selah, Harold Miller of Toppenish, Brian "Walleye" Howell of White Swan and Andrew "Bear" Miller of Wapato; four daughters, Karen Miller-Marek, Jennifer Miller-Paul, Veronica Miller-Walluatum, and Pamela Miller all of White Swan; 98 grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Smartlowit of White Swan and Marcus Slome of Wapato; two sisters, Nancy Arquette of White Swan and Celia Buffalo of Toppenish; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dressing services will be at Colonial Funeral Home Monday, January 4, 2009. Overnight services were at the Toppenish Creek Longhouse with funeral services Tuesday, January 5, 2009 at sunrise at the longhouse with interment following at Methodist Cemetery in White Swan. Friends can send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Donna F. Clements (66) of Yakima went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2009.
She was born in Tulsa, OK on November 23, 1943 to William and Verna (Cottrell) Ellison.
Donna was raised and educated in Naches and worked as a fruit sorter, waitress and as a housekeeper in the motel/hotel industry.
On March 2, 1962 she married Roy Clements in Gleed.
She is survived by her husband, Roy of Yakima; three children, Teresa Kroes of Yakima, William Clements of Yakima and Elizabeth Werner of Ellensburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Sam Ellison of Ellensburg and William Ellison of Yakima; two sisters, Rose Wageman of Pasco and Viola Greer of Auburn.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jean and Lula.
Funeral services were Saturday January 2, 2010 at Colonial Funeral Home in Toppenish.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joanne J. Tahmalwash (67) of Toppenish died on Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Toppenish.
She was born in Toppenish on June 30, 1941 to Joe and Edna (Welch) Aleck.
Joanne was raised and educated in the White Swan and Harrah areas. She attended Chemawa Indian School in Salem.
Joanne worked as a custodian for the Yakama Nation and as a farm laborer.
She is survived by five daughters, Marie Wyena of Priest Rapids, Mary Tahmalwash of Wapato, Jennifer Hansen of Toppenish, Martha Tahmalwash of Toppenish, Karen Tahmalwash of Yakima; three sons, Robert Tahmalwash of Wapato, Johnny Tahmalwash of White Swan and Edward Tahmalwash of Toppenish; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pearl Charley of Malott, WA and Anna Johns of Toppenish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Simon and and infant son, one grandson, Roy, two brothers and one sister.
Dressing services were Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home. Overnight services were Tuesday night at the Toppenish Longhouse. Funeral services follow Wednesday morning with burial at the Toppenish Creek Cemetery. Friends may send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com.
  Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Ramirez, 20, passed away May 9, 2009.   Alberto was born on February 16, 1989 to Elvira and Antonio Ramirez.  He was raised in Wapato, Washington.  Alberto graduated from Wapato High School in 2007 and was in his second year at the University of Washington.
Alberto is survived by his parents, four older brothers, Aldo, Angel, Marco and Moises, and his younger sister, Ruby.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Mass was held Friday, May 15 at St. Peter Claver Church in Wapato followed by burial at Reservation Community Memorial Park.
Merritt Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

Molly Colleen O’Donahue Griffith passed away May 12, 2009 at Crescent Convalescent with family by her side.
Molly was born to Hurley and Alice O’Donahue near Sawyer, Washington January 8, 1927.
She began her education at Parker Heights Grade School, continuing at Wapato Middle School and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1945.
She married Richard (Dick) Griffith on June 30, 1946.
 Molly was involved with “The Monday Club”, and was involved in the LDS Church.
Molly is preceded in death by husband Richard, daughter Katie, brother Terry O’Donahue, and daughter-in-law Hazel.
She is survived by her sons Keith and wife Janet of Selah, Daniel and wife Dianne of Yakima, and brother Thomas O’Donahue of Grandview.   
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Aubrey, Rachel, Michelle and Joshua and  two great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Monday, May 25 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Toppenish Ward. After graveside services at Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish, a reception was be held at her home.
Donations in Molly’s memory can be made to the Friends of the Buena Library, PO Box 261, Buena, WA  98921.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Beulah (Billie) Marie Kent-Zagnoni, 86, of Toppenish, WA, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at her home.
Billie was born on June 19, 1922 in Ritzville to John and Nellie (Bliss) Kerr. 
She moved to the Yakima Valley with her family at the age of 3 months. 
She was raised and educated in Buena, WA, where her father was a barber. 
After school, she became a fashion model in Yakima.  She managed the clothing departments for the Yakima and Toppenish J.C. Penney, the Country Store, Wapato Trading Company and Johnny’s Clothing.
While modeling, she met and married Burdette Kent.
Billie ran the Triple Wrench Café in White Swan, White Swan Feed and Seed, the Wapato Bowling Alley Café, and Billie’s Ceramics. 
She was a member of the White Swan Wigwam Club, White Swan American Legion Auxiliary, Toppenish Eagles and the LDS Relief Society, several lower valley bowling leagues and other organizations.
After Burdette passed away in 1994, she met and married Brad Zagnoni.
 Together they operated TeePee Two Antiques, and Zekes Antiques. 
The family would like to give a special thank you to Benee and Zeke for all the special loving care given to mom.
Billie is survived by her husband, Bradley “Zeke” Zagnoni of Toppenish; sons, Byron B. Kent and Bern B Kent (Terrie) of Wapato; daughters, Beverly Kent of Zillah, Bonnie Kent-Walker of Toppenish, Brenda Nichols (Ron) of Yakima and Benee Kent of Yakima; brother, Floyd Kerr of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdette B. Kent, son-in-law Jay (Bob) Walker, granddaughter, Billie Sue Batin, grandson, Web Johnson, sisters, Mildred Silvers, Mable Forquer, and Doris Zizkee, and brother-in-law, Harry E. Kent.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 16th at Merritt Funeral Home, followed by burial in the Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato. 
Memorial donations may be made in Billie’s name to Yakima County Humane Society in care of Merritt Funeral Home, 218 W 3rd Street, Wapato, WA 98951.
Merritt Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

William Jahr, beloved father, devoted grandfather, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center.  He was 67.
Bobby was an enrolled member of Spirit Lake Tribe in Fort Totten, North Dakota.  He was born October 30, 1941 in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Silus Ironheart and Ilene Jahr. 
He lived in Wapato most of his life. 
Bobby was a devoted and loving husband to the late Flordeliza “Elvie” Jahr.
Survived by his sons, Robert (Anita) Jahr of Yakima and James (Chanelle) Jahr of Wapato; grandchildren, Paul, Daylene and Jonathon of Wapato, Kiana, Kayleena and Aundrea of Yakima. 
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Flordeliza “Elvie” Jahr and son Chris Jahr.
Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato.  Family and friends are invited to a dinner to at 5:30 p.m. at the home of James Jahr (the luncheon previously scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, has been cancelled).
Merritt Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Chloetta Jane Krueger, 85, passed away May 2, 2009, at her home in College Place, WA.
She was born on May 5, 1923, to Henry and Katie Lamberton, in Elk, WA.  
Chloetta lived in Brewster for all of her young life until, on May 19, 1947, she married her sweetheart, Ermen Krueger, in Yakima. The couple built a life together in Wapato. After Ermen’s death in 1998, Chloetta continued to reside at their Wapato home until 2002, when a decline in health led her to move to her daughter’s home in College, Place, WA.
She served as a nurse, a teacher, an owner and operator of the family farm, Krueger Pepper Gardens, a member of the Wapato SDA Church/All Nations Center, and a member of the Audubon Society.
Chloetta is survived by her sons, Lyle Krueger and Gayle (& Patti) Krueger; daughter, Thelia Mayle; 6 grandchildren; brothers Clark (& Pong Sri) Lamberton and Lyn (& Janet) Lamberton; sister Kay (& Marion) Hanson, and numerous nieces and nephews.       
Memorial services were Saturday, May 9th at Merritt Funeral Home, Wapato. Burial will be in Reservation Community Memorial Park.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Adventist Development Relief Association (ADRA), Missions Unlimited, the All Nations Center or the ALS Association, in care of Merritt Funeral Home, 218 West Third Street, Wapato, WA 98951.
Merritt Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.