Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory
William (Bill) Lambert
Jan 19, 2023
William “Bill” Joseph Lambert passed away January 19, 2023 in Sunnyside, Washington with his children by his side. Bill was born March 10, 1958 in Prosser, Washington to Lionel and Esther (Bennett) Lambert. He attended school in Prosser, graduating from Prosser High School with the Class of 1976. Bill worked for Twin City Foods for 24 years before leaving to...
Ellenor Grace Schloss
Jan 17, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Ellenor Grace Schloss on January 17th 2023. Ellenor was born on December 2, 1943 in Lamar, CO; the sixth child of nine in the Clark family. The family moved to Washington state in 1948. Ellenor received her education in Grandview and lived...
Frank B. Omstead
Jan 17, 2023
Frank B. Omstead, age 98, passed away peacefully at Chaplaincy Hospice House, in Kennewick, Washington on January 17, 2023. Frank was born in Ellensburg, Washington on April 10, 1924 to Marion and Jesse (Scotton) Omstead. Frank was the youngest of 4 children. Frank grew up on a family farm raising Registered Jersey Breeding Stock and cattle feed products, in Ellensburg,...
Mary Ann Lamb
Jan 12, 2023
On January 12, 2023, Mary Ann passed away at Riverview Manor, peacefully with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born in Colome, SD to Roy and Anna Delaney. Her family moved to the Boise, Idaho, area for most of her childhood where she graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy in 1950. Soon after on a blind date she met...
Larry Dee Yost
Jan 5, 2023
Larry Dee Yost, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Prosser, Washington on January 5, 2023. Larry was born in Logan, Utah on September 16, 1939, to goodly parents John Christian Yost and Katie May (Johnson) Yost. He was the youngest of 6 children. Larry grew up in North Logan, Utah with a fishing pole in one hand...
Laura Schultz Brader
Dec 23, 2022
Laura Schultz Brader of Prosser, Washington passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 99 while residing at Sun Terrace. The oldest of four, Laura was born in Yakima, Washington to Henry A and Marie (Ludwig) Schultz on August 11, 1923. She spent her early years in Yakima where she graduated from Yakima High School in 1941. On...
Wally Hall
Dec 21, 2022
Heaven got a gentleman on December 21, 2022, when Wally Hall, joined his “fair lady” Mary Lynn. Wally passed away that evening while sleeping peacefully. Wally was born June 15, 1932, the son of Wilfred and Mable Hall. He was raised in Auburn, Washington before moving to Toppenish in his sophomore year of high school. It was there he met...
Rick Allen Quaale
Dec 19, 2022
Rick Allen Quaale, 58, of Prosser, passed away on December 19, 2022 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to Donald and Marilyn Elizabeth (Jordon) Quaale. The family made their home in Rosemead, CA until 1976 and then moved to Spokane where they lived for eight months. They lived in Wilbur,...
Shirley L. (Blomquist) Bolich
Nov 27, 2022
Shirley L. (Blomquist) Bolich returned to her heavenly family on November 27, 2022 in Prosser, Washington. She was born on August 26, 1932 in Hood River, Oregon and was a resident of the Yakima Valley most of her life. Shirley loved her family, friends, music and traveling. She was a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
Stephanie Nicole Hall-Mullen
Nov 22, 2022
Stephanie Nicole Hall-Mullen (11 June 1982, Raleigh, N.C.) passed away 22 November in Richland. Always kind, thoughtful, and caring, Stephanie will live on in the hearts of friends and family. She loved working with children, animals, and the elderly – those she felt deserved care the most. Stephanie grew up travelling the United States, which kindled a wanderlust in her...
Linda Ellis Andrews
Nov 20, 2022
Linda was born in Des Moines Iowa to Richard and Joan Ellis and grew up on the family farm near Dallas Center, Iowa. Linda attended Dallas Center High School and Iowa State University where she majored in Graphic Design and played intercollegiate volleyball. After graduating with her BA in Fine Arts in 1972, Linda worked for 4 years as an...
Michael Pourier
Nov 3, 2022
Michael Allen Pourier, age 54 entered into rest on November 3, 2022 at his home in Paterson, Washington. He was born on December 18, 1967 in Hermiston, Oregon. Until making his home in Paterson two years ago, he lived in Yakima. Michael and Ebony Rockenbach were married on February 17, 2022 in Reno, Nevada. He received his GED and then...
Betty Jean Wendt
Oct 30, 2022
Betty Jean Wendt Betty Jean “BJ” Wendt passed away on October 30, 2022 at the age 82 surrounded by her family. Betty Jean was born in Sunnyside, WA, to Charles Winant & Minnie (Winant) Cox. Betty Jean spent her early years as a true country girl at heart. She grew up on a huge turkey farm and surrounded by animals....
Dorothy Ann (Kemp) Wolf
Oct 30, 2022
Dorothy Ann (Kemp) Wolf Dorothy Ann (Kemp) Wolf was born October 15, 1937 at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Albert & Anne (Clearie) Kemp. Dorothy passed away peacefully on the evening of October 5, 2020 following an emergency surgical procedure. Dorothy’s parents had come to Vancouver, BC from Scotland when they were in their early twenties....
Mildred "Millie" Zimmermann, Powell, Childers
Oct 29, 2022
Mildred Margaret Zimmerman, Powell, Childers, age 90, entered into rest on October 29, 2022 at her home in Prosser. She was born on July 18, 1932 in Sunnyside, Washington to William Henry and Emma Sophia (Carlson) Madison. She was lifetime resident of Prosser and graduated from Prosser High School with the Class of 1951. Over the years, Millie worked at...
Florence Bridget Taggares
Oct 15, 2022
Florence Bridget Taggares was born on July 27, 1929 and died peacefully in her home on October 15, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born in Prosser to Peter John Taggares the 1st, an immigrant of Greece, and Mary Kuklinski Taggares. A beloved sister, aunt and friend, Florence grew up on the family homestead in Prosser and was...
Bonnie Brown
Oct 7, 2022
Bonnie Jean Morris Brown, age 59, passed away in the comfort of her home in Prosser on October 7, 2022. Morris She was born on April 3, 1963 in Prosser to Taylor Neal and Betty (Radach) Morris and grew up on a small cattle farm, north east of Prosser. She started her education at Whitstran and graduated from Prosser High...
Patricia "Pat "Paulson
Oct 5, 2022
Patricia Ruth “Pat” Paulson passed away October 5, 2022 in Richland, Washington. She was 82. She was born May 10, 1940 in Hollywood California. She lived with her mother and grandmother until she had her first child. In 1958 she moved to Washington where she met and married Herb Lightle. They had one son. After separating, she moved to the...
Frances Ellen (Smasne) Wunderlich
Oct 1, 2022
Frances Ellen Smasne Wunderlich passed peacefully with her daughter at her side on October 1, 2022. She will be missed beyond measure and loved forever. She was born on December 3, 1936 in the family home near Mabton, WA, close to where her grandpa and grandma Smasne lived on a farm called Rocky Ford on the Yakima River. The family...
Judith Crow
Sep 27, 2022
Judith Kay (Baumgart) Crow was an angel on earth with a radiant smile for everyone, and a welcoming hug to all family and friends. Everyone who knew Judy felt her big heart and giving nature. Judy was born on July 3, 1951, in Columbus, Nebraska. She entered into rest on September 27, 2022 in Kennewick. Known as Judy to her...
