Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Henry "Hank" E. Odean
Jun 4, 2017
Henry E. Odean entered into rest June 4, 2017. He was born in Spokane, WA on June 13, 1926, to Henry T. and Jennie E. Odean. A lifetime resident of the city, Mr Odean attended Grant Grade School and Lewis and Clark High School, graduating in 1944. Growing up he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the...
Shirley Ann James-Solheim
Jun 4, 2017
JAMES-SOLHEIM, Shirley (Awbery) age 76- Passed away on Sunday, June 4th at Deaconess Hospital. She is survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dayl (Bud) James, Jr and Jerry Solheim. She’ll be laid to rest on Thursday, June 8th, at 1 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Russell Roy Hill
Jun 4, 2017
Russell Hill, 59, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born on June 30, 1957, in Brigham City, Utah. Russell was the only child of Jaylene Walls. He enjoyed a close association with his family throughout his life. Russell graduated from Great Falls High School in Montana in 1975. He spent...
Nicholas Torrance Redeye
May 28, 2017
REDEYE, Nicholas T. (age 95) – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 28th, 2017, in New Mexico. Fly High Noble... May 28, 2017 07:51, radio call: 'Cayuga One', "this is base...your mission is complete. return to base, out"..."this is Cayuga One, It is a great day to fly and soar, clear and sunny, Roger, Out". U.S. Navy Lt. Nicholas T...
Robin Dean Thomson
May 26, 2017
THOMSON, Robin D. (Age 63) - Born on November 29, 1953 in Colville, WA. Entered into rest on May 26, 2017 in Spokane, WA. No public service will be held.
Patrick Francis King
May 22, 2017
Patrick Francis King was unexpectedly taken into heaven on May 22nd, at the age of 90. Pat was born on February 10th, 1927 in Spokane Washington. He was the oldest of 3 children, of Cyril J King and Mary Frances Schmitz King. Pat attended St. Aloysius Catholic grade school; then attending Gonzaga High School, which is presently known as Gonzaga...
Wm. "Ken" Gilbert
May 20, 2017
GILBERT, William “Ken” Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hospice House of Spokane. He is survived by his wife Gail R. Gilbert of 44 years, along with stepsons, Carl Hayden (wife, Stephanie), and Robert Hayden (wife, Lea). He was a proud grandfather of seven, Adam, Brenden, Marissa, Rachel, Samantha, Kacie and Cheyenne Hayden; also of five great-grandchildren, Gavin,...
Albert L.B. Kiefer, Jr.
May 19, 2017
KIEFER, Albert Lloyd Burton Jr. (Age 82) – Born on August 3, 1934 in Fairview, MT; entered into rest on May 19, 2017 in Spokane, WA. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE,WA. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017...
Richard V. Stallman
May 11, 2017
STALLMAN, Richard V. – Passed away on May 11, 2017 of natural causes. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Sharon Culton, Jerome Stallman, Carol Gross, Beverly Schmidt, Marvin Olson, Earle Olson, Michael Olson, John Olson and Gary Stallman; one daughter, April McNeil; and three step daughters, Joyful Fletcher, Loretta Shaw and Judy Schmitz. A memorial service will be...
Margaret "Maggie" Luella Jones
May 10, 2017
JONES, Margaret L. (age 101) – Entered into rest on May 10, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Additional information to follow...
James J. Gray
May 9, 2017
GRAY, James J. (Age 63) – Born on September 8, 1953; passed away on May 9, 2017. Jim grew up with seven older siblings in Four Lakes, WA and Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gloria; two step children, Jody Houck (Brittany) and Amy Peterson (Russell); one son, Boyd; and eight grandchildren, John, Skyler, Jacob,...
Kenneth Ray Van Buskirk
May 5, 2017
VAN BUSKIRK, Kenneth Ray “Ken” – Was born in Prescott, Arizona on March 16, 1933 to Robert and Opal Van Buskirk. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. His wife of 61 years, Joanne; his daughters, Kinnie Jo DuVall (Kevin DuVall), Lori Ann Karstens (Chuck Karstens)....
Rachel Lee Mahoney
May 5, 2017
Of Spokane, Wash-ington, passed away on May 5, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, May 12, 2017 at 3624 West Indian Trail Rd., Spokane, WA 99208. Fr. Tim Hays of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be officiating. A private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will follow the funeral and reception. Funeral arrangements are being handled...
David Earl Ward
May 4, 2017
Spokane, WA-David Earl Ward, age 49, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Spokane Veterans Home after enduring the debilitating rigors of ALS. He is survived by his wife, Elke, children Mayla and James, father Gary (Lynnette), sister Pennee Schmitt (Michael) and niece Sydney. David grew up in Dumas, TX, graduated from Dumas High School and proceeded to attend college...
Anna M. Benner
May 1, 2017
BENNER, Anna M. – Passed away on May 1, 2017 surrounded by family at Riverview Care Center. Anna was born in Bottineau, ND on December 14, 1928. She moved to Spokane at age 14. Anna worked at several restaurants in Spokane as a waitress and then a cook. Anna is survived by her son, Paul (Judy); daughter, Paulette; grandchildren, Debi...
Keith R. Williams
Apr 25, 2017
Keith Williams was born April 28, 1942 to Opal and Dick Williams of Spokane. He died April 25, 2017 after many health complications. Keith was a resident of Spokane his entire life. He attended Holmes Elementary, Havermale and North Central High School. Keith was an Eagle Scout. Keith worked at Williams Seafood, in food service sales and real estate. He...
Dean Orison Gilbert
Apr 20, 2017
GILBERT, Dean O (age 91) – Entered into rest on April 20th, 2017 in Spokane, where he worked and lived for over 60 years. Born in Seattle, Dean graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton, WA, with the Class of 1943. He entered the U.S. Army and served in both WW II and Korea. He owned and operated...
Otis "Nick" G. Galbreath, Jr.
Apr 17, 2017
GALBREATH, Otis G. Jr. “Nick” (Age 70) – Spokane, WA – Nick passed away on April 17, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Tacoma, WA to Otis G. Galbreath and Rose. Nick graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and went on to college at Spokane Falls Community College and then graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1978....
Otto Kuk, Jr.
Apr 16, 2017
KUK, Otto Jr. (Age 91) – Passed away at his home in Spokane, WA with his daughters, Sheila and Marla; and son, Lance by his side. Otto was born the son of Otto and Emma (Weigum) Kuk, Sr. in Odessa, North Dakota. He was baptized January 10, 1933 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stanton, North Dakota. He attended a country...
JoAnn Wheeler
Apr 16, 2017
Entered into rest on April 16th, 2017 at home outside Ford, WA. REST IN PEACE
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