Hendrik "Hank" Mulder

Nov. 6, 1942 – Jan. 13, 2024

Hendrik “Hank” Mulder was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 13, 2024, in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 81. His life and legacy were in his children and the plants and animals he cared for.

Gorrell, Loss find Rufus Woods pleasing in February

Ed Gorrell and Glen Loss headed for Rufus Woods Lake a couple of times in February and limited on triploid rainbow trout.

Neoma Loraine Fudge Geer

November 15, 1959 – November 1, 2016

Legals for September, 17 2025

Grant Co. awards tourism funding

EPHRATA — The Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee awarded just less than $1.6 million in grants at its Oct. 25 meeting at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata. The funding, derived from the county’s overnight lodging tax, is intended to boost tourism in Grant County.

Ephrata’s Sage-N-Sun returns

EPHRATA — The Ephrata community came together for Saturday’s Sage-N-Sun parade as if it’s not a given, because last year it wasn’t.

Claire Wilson Wellington

Born to Orinda & Walter Hansen in Missoula, Montana. She attended Gold Creek and Deer Lodge schools.She graduated from Powell County High School in 1945. She found much enjoyment writing letters to our service people abroad during WWII.

Senior picnic draws big crowd

More than 400 people picnic in style Senior Picnic

MOSES LAKE — Seniors (being wise) know how to do things in style. When they have a picnic, it’s no blanket on the ground and cold fried chicken. No, the seniors took over a whole exhibit building at the Grant County Fairgrounds. An air-conditioned one, too.

Heidi Lubos

Heidi Lubos, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2012, with her family by her side in Kent, Washington. She was born and raised in the tiny village of Heimbuchenthal Germany, the daughter of Bruno and Elizabeth Taupp.

Ric Johnson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ric Johnson, who left us on Aug. 27, 2023, at the age of 72. Though he departed this world unexpectedly, he was surrounded by his dear friends. Ric was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Glenn and Joan (Burgess) Johnson in Pasco, Washington. His family eventually settled in Othello where he graduated from Othello High School. After high school Ric moved to Spokane to attend business school. While in Spokane, Ric married his first wife, and they had two children, Natalie and Patrick. Life led Ric to Georgia where he met his second wife Maxine. They eventually moved back to Washington to be closer to Ric’s family. Shortly after the move, Maxine was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Ric had become active in hospice after his mother passed away from cancer, which helped him through Maxine’s diagnosis. Ric continued to volunteer with hospice and served on the board for several years.

4-H

Reader thanks 4-Hers, others for service

Area III 4-H Leaders Council (Moses Lake area) would like to thank the following clubs and people for making our 2010 Lions Club Dinner a success. We would like to thank the Moses Lake Lions Club and the Moses Lake Lioness Club for their generous support of our dinner and auction. Our thanks go to the Elks Lodge, which was gracious in allowing us to use their facilities once again this year. Last, we would like to thank one of our own, Jacob Barth, who was auctioneer for the event; and Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers, who provided valuable assistance.

Jon F. Larsen

Jon F. Larsen, 52, a lifelong Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00, Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Moses Lake Moose Lodge, 417 W. Broadway Ave. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Jon was born on March 25, 1960 in Moses Lake, son of Marvin and Marijean (Banks) Larsen. He enjoyed camping, fishing and wood working. He loved spending time with the "love of his life", a Chihuahua, Little Girl. Jon had worked as a carpet layer for many years.

Selden Russell Jones

August 6, 1918 – January 4, 2020

Auditions next week for Masquers season opener

SOAP LAKE — Auditions for the Masquers Theater production of the classic comedy “Blithe Spirit” are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday at the theater, 322 E Main St., Soap Lake...

George W. Hunt

George Hunt, 87, passed away on Dec. 12, 2007, at Samaritan Healthcare, Moses Lake. He was born April 30, 1920, in Ironton, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents William J. and Ethel Hunt, wife Velma Hunt in 1974, and wife Olga Hunt in 2006. He is survived by one daughter Nancy (Hunt) Patterson and stepchildren, Ed Field, Spokane, Bob Field, Moses Lake, Roger and wife Pam Field, Moses Lake, Elmer and Wife Necia Field, DeBorgia, Mont., Kathy and husband Daryl Felts, Post Falls, Idaho, Sandy Field, Pasco, Diane Jones, Hagerton, Md., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-children. He retired from being a United States Postal Service worker in Pasco. He was a WW II decorated veteran. He was past president of the Eagles Lodge, Moses Lake and a lifetime member of the VFW Club, Moses Lake. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. He will be missed. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

US women open 2021 with training camp in Florida

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd have returned after missing most of last year as the U.S. women’s national team prepares to open training camp this weekend in Florida.

US women open 2021 with training camp in Florida

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd have returned after missing most of last year as the U.S. women’s national team prepares to open training camp this weekend in Florida.

Merle V. Clemmo

Long time Moses Lake resident Merle Victor Clemmo fell asleep in Jesus’ arms Monday, December 28, 2009, in Spokane with his beloved family by his side, after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer.

Ellen Ardean Conklin

Aug. 1, 1931 – Nov. 25, 2023

Ellen Ardean Conklin nee Malone passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Wenatchee, Washington on August 1, 1931, to Alice Malone nee Preston and William Malone, being the second child having been preceded by her brother, Pat.

Living the dream

MOSES LAKE — Forty-eight years, 585 months, 2,545 weeks, and 17,819 days have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. had his life tragically cut short on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Despite the time that has passed since his death, King’s dream of a peace and equality for all people still lives on and is just as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. That dream and the life of the man who fought to see it become a reality was celebrated Monday night in the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium.