Tri-City Herald death notices for Jan. 13, 2026

Patty J. Kruschke

Patty Jo Kruschke, 87, of Kennewick, died Jan. 12 in Kennewick.

She was born in Omak and lived in the Tri-Cities for 78 years.

She was a retired massage therapist at Atomic Health Center and the owner/director of Tri-City School of Massage.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

John A. Burgess

John Andrew Burgess, 83, of Richland, died Jan. 3 in Richland.

He was born in Ballston Spa, N.Y., and lived in Richland for 38 years.

He was a retired engineer for Stone and Webster Engineering.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Anne Ralls

Mary Anne Ralls, 70, of Richland, died Jan. 2 in Richland.

She was born in Reno, Nev., and lived in Pasco for 45 years.

She was a retired secretary.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Krystyna Serkowski

Krystyna Serkowski, 96, of Richland, died Dec. 30.

She was born in Poland and lived in Richland for five years.

She was a retired teacher.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Landon S. Schilperoort

Landon Stencil Schilperoort, 48, of Sunnyside, died Jan. 9 in Sunnyside.

He was born in Sunnyside and was a lifelong Lower Yakima Valley resident.

He was an agricultural and irrigation laborer.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara J. Shatell

Barbara Jo Shatell, 79, of Richland, died Jan. 8 in Richland.

She was born in Richland was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

She was a retired clerk at the Hanford site.

Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne D. Sherman

Wayne David Sherman, 91, of Burbank, died Jan. 2 in Kennewick.

He was born in La Grande, Ore., and lived in Burbank for 57 years.

The Army veteran was retired from a road crew for the Department of Transportation.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.