Shirley Rorick

On November 17th, 2011 Shirley Jean Rorick passed away at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. at age 63. Shirley Jean Rorick was born and raised in Moses Lake, Washington to Lynsee and Ruth (Prinz) Lee and raised her four surviving children here as well. Gary Wayne Harless, Michelle Lee Robbins, Tameara Lynn Johnson, and James Albert Rorick. She is also survived by her brothers Leon Watson, William Watson and his wife Marlene Watson, Dick Watson and his wife Trudy Watson, and Robert Lutskas and his wife as well as many nieces, nephew, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Mary Holdren

Mary Patricia Gallagher Holdren, 53, passed away November 14, 2011, at her home, her "life for many years", with many family members present. She was born in Soap Lake, WA on July 8, 1958 to Thomas Roger Gallagher and Norma Jean Rodgers Gallagher. She married Frank Lee Holdren on October 19, 1974. They recently celebrated their 37th anniversary.

Marcos Hernandez Gonzalez

Marcos Hernandez "Marc" Gonzalez, 42, lifelong resident of Moses Lake passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after suffering from heart disease and other illnesses. Marcos was born February 3, 1969 in Moses Lake, Washington to Rojelio C. "Roy" and Mary (Hernandez) Gonzalez.

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Rae Johnson (Frary) was born July 22, 1945 to Burrell and Louise Frary in Anchorage, Alaska. She had 5 sisters: Eva Sparavalo, Elva Huges , Doreen Weitzel, Carol Greenstreet, Starr Mandrelle and a brother, Sonny Frary. She is survived by her sister Carol and two sons, Robert B. and wife Shala Johnson of Richland and Joseph T. and wife Tammy Johnson of Moses Lake. She was preceded in death by her sisters Eva, Elva, Doreen, Starr and her brother Sonny.

Eusebio Castillo Hidalgo Jr.

Eusebio Castillo Hidalgo Jr. 80 years old was a long time resident of Moses Lake, WA. He was a beloved husband; father, brother, uncle and friend who went to be with our lord on October 31, 2011.

Conrad Leroy Stephens

Conrad went to his eternal home on the morning of November 5, 2011. He died peacefully at home after having a great week with his children. Conrad was born on March 5, 1921 at Elizabeth, Arkansas to Henry and Violet Stephens. He attended schools in Elizabeth, served in the CC camps in southern Arkansas for 2 years, where he continued his education. He left the CC camps to work with his Dad and brothers in sawmills in Elizabeth. He married his sweetheart of 3 months, Nora Mae McCormack of Melbourne, Arkansas, on January 25, 1941. He joined the Navy during World War II in 1945. He was medically discharged that same year due to a heart murmer which would follow him allthe rest of his life. Their first child was born in Arkansas. Work brought them to Washington, then to California where their second son was born, then back to Washington where their daughter was born. Conrad worked in the Okanogan Valley for a number of years in the fruit and lumber businesses. He operated service stations in Spokane and Othello and then worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He spent his life serving the Lord and was currently an active member of the Church of Christ in Ephrata, WA. In his earlier years he enjoyed working with youth groups, and has served as an Elder and Deacon in the Church of Christ in Spokane and Othello. His passion was his family and felt blessed with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to whom he cheerfully referred to himself as "Grandpa the Great".

Donald Chenault

Donald Louis Chenault, 73, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 in Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, Wash. Donald was born March 4, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Sylvester Lee Chenault, Sr. and Artie Marie (Morton) Chenault.

Linda K. Hennessy

Linda K. (Bergeron) Hennessy, 66, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at home, her loving family and close friend Maria Breuhaus at her side.

Daniel L. Munter

1944 - 2011

Deadbeat Illinois serves as a warning

The dictionary defines "deadbeat" as someone who deliberately avoids paying their bills. It's an unflattering label, but for Illinois, it's now their unofficial new nickname: the Deadbeat State.

Dale K. Payne

Dale K. Payne, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 in the presence of his family. He was born Feb. 24, 1924 to Claude and Minnie Payne in Vermillion, UT. He was the 8th of 9 children (3 sisters and 5 brothers). Growing up on the family farm taught him a life-long habit of hard work.

Former Royal Mayor Buchheim dies

ROYAL CITY - Georg Buchheim, who was the mayor of Royal City and a "character," according to her friends, died at her home on Oct. 14 after a short bout with lung cancer. She was 83.

GEORGIA "GEORG" ANN WERNECKE BUCHHEIM

Georgia Ann Buchheim, 83, of Royal City, WA, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2011 at her home in the presence of her two loving sons, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Deadbeat Illinois serves as a warning

Former Royal Mayor Buchheim dies

ROYAL CITY - Georg Buchheim, who was the mayor of Royal City and a "character," according to her friends, died at her home on Oct. 14 after a short bout with lung cancer. She was 83.

Georgia Buchheim

Georgia Ann Buchheim, 83, of Royal City, WA, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2011 at her home in the presence of her two loving sons, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Phyllis Lybbert

Phyllis Rose Lybbert, age 55, passed away October 15, 2011.

Shayden Hardy-Davis

Shayden son of Bill Hardy and Kayla Davis was born on April 30th 2011 in Mt. Vernon, Wa passed away Friday October 7th 2011 at his home in Pasco, Wa.

Vera Peppers

Vera Peppers, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Columbia Crest Care and Rehabilitation Center, Moses Lake. Vera was born January 7, 1936 in Scottsbluff, NE to Marion Edward "Ted" and Ida (Hemel) Peppers.

Grant County Democrats hold rally Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Democrats are gathering in Moses Lake Saturday to promote economic justice, campaign finance reform and the rebuilding of the American dream.