Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Feb 4, 2025

Paula Kaye Murakami, 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Spokane, Washington, on February 4, 2025, at 8:45 p.m.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Paula lived a full and vibrant life, marked by adventure, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. She passed just two days before what would have been her 54th wedding anniversary with her...

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Jan 30, 2025

Gayle Darline Tolman was born on September 7, 1937, in Worland, Wyoming, to Myron and Maggie Tolman. She was the youngest of seven children. As a child, Gayle loved to be on the ranch in the mountains of Wyoming, especially riding horses. She was proud of her family heritage of Wyoming ranchers. Gayle also enjoyed ice skating and playing with...

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Darlene D. Newman, who departed this life on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Born on December 5, 1931, in Geddes, South Dakota, she was the cherished daughter of Robert and Hazel Odeen. 

Darlene...

Jan 29, 2025

Carol Anne Poulson, 89, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Spokane Valley, Washington.

She was born in Kellogg, Idaho on July 18, 1935. 

Services will be held in Kellogg in the Spring. 

Jan 22, 2025

The loving McNickle family are sad to announce the passing of Rose Ann on January 22nd, 2025.

Rose Ann was born on September 23, 1944, in Syracuse, Ohio to Earnest and Carrie Theiss.

She graduated in 1963 from Pomeroy High School, Pomeroy Ohio, following which she attended a local business academy. After graduation she was employed by the Ohio State D.O.T.She was...

Jan 19, 2025

Dale Marshall Bosworth was born in Calipatria, California on April 27, 1940, to Edwin and Josephine Bosworth. He passed away January 19th, 2025, in Spokane Washington at 84 years of age. He is preceded by his parents Edwin and Josephine Bosworth, his brother Carl Bosworth, his sister Doris Fleming, son Ket Morris Courtney and daughter Loris Elizabeth Courtney.

Dale is survived...

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia Lou Degenhart passed away peacefully at her home, embraced by the love of her family, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born August 28, 1949, in Butte, Montana, Patti was the beloved daughter of Andrew John and Rose (Mirich) Jaap. 

Patti's memory will be forever cherished by her devoted children, Lisa (Steven) Lastuka, Yukon (Tiffany) Degenhart, Randy...

Jan 12, 2025

Merlin "Buck" Buchanan, age 77, was surrounded by family when he passed away at home January 12, 2025. Merlin was born in Spokane, WA on January 3, 1948 to Laurence and Naomi (Greenwood) Buchanan. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy for four years.While in the navy he served as captain of...

Jan 5, 2025

Virgil was born to Walter & Josephine Jackson in Napa, California on June 20, 1946. He had two older siblings, Vernon Jackson and Mildred Keen, who pre-deceased him, as well as his parents. He grew up in Napa and graduated in 1964. He was in a tragic accident while serving in the Army National Guard at 19 years old. The...

Jan 2, 2025

Fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, and local amateur historian Ken Karg passed from this earth to his eternal home on January 2nd, 2025. A Spokane native, he was born 12/24/1947. He attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1966 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Botany at Central Washington University (1971) where he met his life-long...

Jan 2, 2025

Our sweet mother, Alice Jeane Kelly Nibarger, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 2, 2025. She was the heart of our family and we will miss her greatly. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and focused her life on her family. She never met a stranger and enjoyed making friends. She loved to sing and...

Dec 30, 2024

Dee Scott passed away December 30th, 2024. Born in Spokane Washington June 21st, 1939 to Ralph and Doris Scott, Dee was a high energy child. Dee graduated from Rogers High School class of 1958 where he was an accomplished athlete who played football, basketball and was particularly quick in track and field. Dee held a state record in the 880...

Dec 29, 2024

Larry James Walker, age 78

Larry ended his journey here on earth and now is in Heaven with his Lord. He died from contributing factors related to his Myasthenia Graves, COPD, and Congestive Heart Failure.

He was born August 26, 1946, in Lewiston, Idaho to his parents Orval and Mable Walker of Clarkston, Washington. Larry grew up in Clarkston and graduated in...

Dec 28, 2024

Joanne May Anderson

February 7, 1935 – December 28, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joanne May Anderson, who left this world on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born in Rockford, Illinois on February 7, 1935, Joanne lived a life filled with warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met.

Joanne married...

Dec 23, 2024

Carol J. Miller (Clymens) was born July 22, 1940 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Sammy Ray Miller. Carol was a loving mother to Jeff Clymens, Julie Fechner, and step-children Debra Robertson and Dan Miller. She was very fortunate to have such a beloved sister, Nancy Moore,...

Dec 22, 2024

Michael Stan Pewitt- "Mike" passed away on December 22, 2024. 

He was born on February 14, 1960 in Los Angeles, California. 

Dec 22, 2024

Saundra “Jo” Dormaier, age 86, a lifetime resident of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, while attended by family at Rockwood Whitworth. She was born on December 3rd, 1938, to John and Bernadine Hodge.

Jo graduated from John Rogers High School in 1957, where she was the school’s Homecoming Queen, Vice-President of Girls’ League, Chairman of the Style...

Dec 21, 2024

WJ Bill Swank was born on July 6th, 1953 to Wilma (Weyer) and Don Swank, a hair stylist and logger of North Idaho. He gained parents and siblings when he was welcomed into the Riplinger family at age thirteen. 

To honor his foster-dad, Babe Riplinger, Bill followed in his footsteps and became a funeral director, graduating from Mount Hood College with...