Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory
Jeanne Hunter Blahut
Nov 17, 2023
Jeanne Hunter Blahut, 76, of Prosser, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023 from complications of dementia. She was lovingly supported by her family at her passage. Jeanne was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on September 29, 1947 to William and Wenona (Long) Hunter. Her father was an air traffic controller, and her early years were spent with her family...
Kenneth Lee Byrne
Nov 8, 2023
Kenneth Lee Byrne, 62, of Prosser, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2023. He was born in Kennewick on April 16, 1961 to Merlin and Reta (McManigal) Byrne. Ken was raised and educated in Prosser and graduated from Prosser High School with the Class of 1980. He worked in construction, for Alba’s Excavating and then for over...
Rodolfo Hurtado Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Rodolfo Hurtado Jr. entered into rest on October 30, 2023 while vacationing in Mexico. He was born on July 28, 1986 to Rodolfo Hurtado Sr and Carmen Hurtado Ruiz in Prosser where he was raised and educated. He graduated from Prosser High School with the Class of 2004. Over the years, he worked at Wycoff Farms, Valley Pipe, 14 Hands...
Leonard (Len) Walker
Oct 6, 2023
Leonard (Len) Walker was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend during his incredible 78 years on earth. We are heartbroken over his sudden passing, but we find peace knowing that he is in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Leonard Earl Walker was born on November 12, 1944 in Yakima, Washington, to loving parents Melvin and Esther...
Ferol Riggs
Sep 22, 2023
Ferol Colleen Riggs Ferol Colleen Riggs (89) of Prosser, WA, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2023, at Spokane Hospice House. Born on February 15, 1934, in Sunnyside, WA, she was the youngest child of Eulla and Samuel Shaw. She attended her school years in Sunnyside, graduating in 1952. Ferol met her future husband,...
Mary Amos Barnett
Sep 18, 2023
Mary Amos Barnett, 67, of Prosser, passed away into the arms of Jesus at her home on September 18, 2023. The oldest of five children, Mary was born on June 2, 1956 to Robert and Grace (Martin) Amos in Indianapolis, Indiana where she was raised and educated. She then went on to graduate from the secretarial program at Ball State...
Glenda Joan Tull Miller
Sep 11, 2023
Glenda Joan Tull Miller passed away peacefully in her Prosser, WA home the evening of September 11, 2023, with family by her side. Glenda was born on the 18th of January, 1941 in Prosser, WA to Homer and Evelyn (Rothrock) Tull. She was a third generation of a Prosser farm family, and only lived five of her 82 years outside...
Roberta Ruth Rincker
Sep 9, 2023
Roberta Ruth Rincker November 5, 1930 – September 9, 2023 Roberta Rincker, 92, of Prosser, WA, died peacefully in her sleep September 9, 2023 at her home in Amber Hills Senior Living. Roberta was born in Henry, NE November 5, 1930, to Evalyn V. and Dennis C. Johnson. She was raised on a farm in the Sheep Creek area near...
Lloyd Walter Tinker
Sep 9, 2023
Lloyd Walter Tinker, age 93, entered into rest on September 9, 2023 at his home in Prosser. He was born on January 13, 1930 to Ray and Roberta (Harris) Tinker in Ellensburg, Washington where he spent his early years until his family moved to Prosser when he was 14. He finished his education, graduating from Prosser High School, and then...
Clifton "Clif" Steelman
Sep 4, 2023
Clif passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born in Greybull, WY to Charles (Pete) Steelman and Juanita Helen Kinney. He moved to Prosser when he was 6 years old, where he lived until he joined the US Air Force in 1960. While stationed at Baker Air Force Station in Baker City, OR...
Victor Lee Murphey
Sep 3, 2023
After watching the sunrise on the morning of September 3rd, Victor Lee Murphey took his last breath, closed his eyes and left this world. After nearly 102 years stuffed full of life, love, and adventure; Victor passed away peacefully in his home. Vic was born on November 24th, 1921 as the second child to his parents Stephen Samuel and Vera...
Mary M. Acevedo
Aug 29, 2023
Mary M. Acevedo, 75, of Prosser, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1947 in Yokohama, Japan to William and Natsuko (Miura) Callaway. The family came to the United States in 1956 and settled in Yakima a few years later. Mary graduated from Davis High School in 1966, and then she...
Robert "Bob" David Johnson
Aug 26, 2023
Robert David Johnson, of Prosser, entered into rest on August 26, 2023 in Grandview. He was born on May 20, 1947 in Raymond, Washington to Boyd and Myra Johnson. He was raised and educated in Aberdeen, Washington where he graduated from High School. He then attended the University of Washington and then graduated from Central Washington University. Besides raising cattle...
Kyle Max Rickords
Aug 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Kyle Max Rickords (1996-2023) On August 26th, 2023, the world lost a remarkable soul, as Kyle Max Rickords passed away peacefully at his house in Prosser, WA. Born on July 22, 1996, in Kennewick, WA, Kyle's journey through life was a testament to resilience, love, and the power of a caring family. He was 27 years...
Len Owen Hannaman
Aug 21, 2023
Len Owen Hannaman, 75, of Sunnyside, Washington, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. He was born on February 23, 1948. Len was a beloved man who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Len was a man of many facets. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor that could light up any room. Whether he...
Sharon Darlene Elsina Gilmore
Aug 17, 2023
Sharon Darlene Elsina Gilmore was born on April 4, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to Ricky and Cora Leigh (Engwis) Belgarde. She passed away on August 16, 2023 in Pasco, Washington. Sharon was raised primarily in Minot, North Dakota, graduating from Minot High School in 2005. She married Jason Gilmore in 2011. Together, they were blessed with two girls, Mallina...
Valerie Ann Hildebrant
Aug 2, 2023
Valerie Ann Hildebrant went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by her family. Val was born October 22, 1954 to John and Barbara Hildebrant in Prosser WA. She made her home in Prosser most of her life. Val loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved to play cards and was...
Dorothy "Dot" Starkey
Jul 27, 2023
Reverend Dorothy L. (Dot) Starkey Dot was born to Delbert and Violet Ihrig (Timm) on January 23, 1953, in Port Angeles, WA, and she went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2023, in Prosser, WA. Dot graduated from Moses Lake High School, and later received her teaching degree in Special Education from Central Washington University. She went on...
Philip Andrew Whitney
Jul 16, 2023
Philip “Phil” Whitney February 17, 1934-July 16, 2023 Phil Whitney passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 89 succumbing to Parkinson’s Disease. Phil was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015 and in his own words conveyed, “It’s no walk in the park.” Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Myrtle Whitney, his brothers: Chuck,...
Cornell K Wichers
Jul 12, 2023
Cornell K. Wichers, age 88 of Prosser, entered into rest on July 12, 1923 at Prosser Memorial Hospital. He was born in Prairie View, Kansas on August 23, 1934 to Henry and Jennie Wichers and was the youngest of 9 children. Cornell and Patricia Evans were married on August 26, 1967 in Mt. Lake Terrace, WA. Cornell grew up in...
