Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Mar 21, 2025

Caroline Katherine (Schwindt Dukart) Thompson was born in rural Dickinson, ND in Dunn County on August 24, 1933 to parents John V. and Barbara (Kary) Schwindt. Caroline was the third child born to her parents, with her paternal grandmother (Barbara Fischer Schwindt) providing midwife assistance.

Caroline attended a one-room elementary school in the Fayette rural area. She graduated from Killdeer High...

Mar 21, 2025

Zan Breza was born in Spokane, Washington on December 30th, 1962, according to his birth certificate that is, his mother would beg to differ and insists that it was actually the 31st. He bravely battled cancer with incredible strength and grace prior to his passing on March 21st, 2025.

Zan lived every day on his own terms, he was courageous, stubborn...

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. Richard E. Steury, 95, Internal Medicine/Nephrology and Kidney Center Founder, Passes Away

Dr Richard E. Steury, “Dick”, a pioneer in renal treatment and one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Hospital Kidney center passed away on February 27 at the age of 95.

Born on March 31st, 1929 in Danville, Illinois, Dick earned his medical degree from the University of...

Feb 25, 2025

Dr. Ronald Moore~ Jan 1, 1942 Feb 25,2025

Our hearts are shattered by the loss of a truly remarkable husband, father, and grandfather. 

Ronald was born on January 1, 1942, in Everett, Washington, and later moved to East Wenatchee, where he graduated from Eastmont High School. 

In 1961, Ron enlisted in the Army and served his country with honor. After his service, he...

Feb 24, 2025

Marjorie Lucille Paulson was born on September 13, 1927, to Emanuel & Nellie Paulson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was the 8th child with 5 sisters and 6 brothers. 

In 1938 one of Marge’s brothers passed away, but that led the whole family to the Lord as their Savior. She was baptized along with her mother and two brothers. Marge and...

Feb 22, 2025

Our mom, Diana Marie Mantese Tutt was born July 19, 1952 in Spokane WA. She passed away February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mom grew up on the Mantese Ranch and was the oldest of seven children. She helped raise her youngest siblings, and they agree that in many ways she was their mom too.Mom graduated from Mead...

Feb 20, 2025

Rickie Steven Juhl passed on February 20th, 2025 at his home in Deer Park, WA.

Rick was born in Spokane, WA on July 22, 1950 to Marion and Leone Juhl as the youngest of 4 children and lived nearly all of his life in Spokane and Deer Park. He was a fixture at Haskins Steel where he worked for over 40...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Kathleen O’Toole 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Kathleen O’Toole, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 61, after a brief illness. Born in Ontario, Oregon, on February 3, 1964, to Dan and Maureen O’Toole, she was raised in Richland and lived in...

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

Rose Mary Nguyen, 86, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Rose Mary was born on August 30, 1938 in Vietnam. 

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...