Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory
Richard "Ric" Welker
Feb 10, 2023
A Trucker’s Last Ride, On the evening of February 10, 2023, Richard ("Ric,” “Papa Bear”) Welker ascended peacefully in Colfax, Washington. Ric was born to Earl and Norma Welker on February 17, 1956. He loved fishing, hunting, and especially truck driving. He lived his dream by driving his own truck as an owner-operator of W&R Trucking until health issues took...
Rebecca Lee Yeaman
Feb 6, 2023
In Loving Memory REBECCA LEE YEAMAN April 8, 1955 – February 6, 2023 Rebecca passed away after a short illness in the presence of her husband and son on February 6, 2023, at Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick, Washington. Rebecca was born on April 8, 1955 in Yakima, Washington, to parents Ken and Shirley Yeaman. She attended Eisenhower High School,...
Dawn Elizabeth Greene Hurt
Feb 4, 2023
Dawn Elizabeth Greene Hurt, 53, passed away on February 4, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Sunnyside. She was born on October 27, 1969 in Prosser to Harry and Kay (Patterson) Greene. She was raised in Prosser and Grandview. She worked as a caregiver most of her life. Dawn was a traveling free spirit who always considered Grandview her home....
Mark Alan Roberts
Feb 1, 2023
Mark Alan Roberts October 13, 1956 - Febuary 1, 2023 Mark had a passion for the simple things in life. He was an avid outdoorsman and went camping and hiking in his free time. Together with his friends, he played guitar and sang around the campfire at his home in Benton City. He created the family band Simple Pleasures which...
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...
