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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Monica Viola Olson
Dec 15, 2016
Monica Viola Heitstuman was born in Colton, Washington, to Katherine and Benjamin Heitstuman. One of ten children, Monica grew up during the Great Depression in the farm land of the Palouse. After graduating from Colton High School in 1942, she moved with her sister Annette to Spokane where she met James G. Olson, whom she married in 1948. They settled...
Jennifer Michelle Hall
Dec 14, 2016
Jennifer Michelle Hall, 38, of Loon Lake Washington, passed away December 14th 2016, with her fiancé and companion dog Buster by her side. She was born February 14th, 1978, the daughter of William Losh and Kathleen Hall. She is survived by her fiancé Matthew Collette of Iowa; her children Melody, JJ, Kylee, and William Adams of Springdale; her sister Kristie...
Billy Joe Yokum
Dec 14, 2016
YOKUM, Billy J. 1938 ~ 2016 Bill passed away at Manor Care Dec 14 at the age of 78. Born in Kentucky, on September 11th 1938, he was raised on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, in Orofino, ID. Bill graduated from Orofino HS in 1957, and served our Country in the Navy on the ship USS Benefield. He...
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Brauner
Dec 8, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Brauner (Dizmang) died peacefully in Sacred Heart Medical Center on December 8th, 2016 in Spokane, WA at the age of 57. She is now home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Becky is survived by her children Steven L. Brauner Jr., Ryan C. Brauner, Rachel E. Graham, and siblings, Terry L. Hull, Katy A. Owen, and...
Mark Allen Breidenbach
Dec 7, 2016
After a courageous battle with cancer, Mark passed away peacefully on December 7th surrounded by his family. Mark was a devoted husband, loving father, and a loyal brother and friend. As an Eastern Washington University alum and collegiate athlete, Mark was an avid Eagles sports fan. He had a passion for travel, biking, animals and spending time with his family....
Tom Josh Wainwright
Dec 5, 2016
Entered into rest on December 5, 2016 in Spokane, WA. He is survived by his sister, Marine Bell, of CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and his precious friend, Ron Cordell. Military Honors will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, WA, followed by interment.
Olivia Margaret Johnson
Dec 4, 2016
JOHNSON, Olivia Margaret Sampson (Age 93) – Born on the family farm close to Hensel, North Dakota on July 31, 1923. She entered into rest in Spokane, WA on December 4, 2016. She was the youngest of three children, siblings Kathrine and Gisli. Olivia attended a country school and a high school in Cavalier, North Dakota. She helped on the...
Katherine Laverne McLaughlin
Dec 2, 2016
Born in Richland, WA to Howard H. and Olice Wilbanks, Kathy passed away from pancreatic cancer, at Holy Family Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved member of a large family known for her generosity of helping family and friends in need. She loved to cook, sew and do crafts, at which she excelled. She was loved...
Roberta Elsie Quinton
Nov 27, 2016
Roberta attended Whitman Elementary and John R. Rogers High School. She was married to Harry G. Quinton (who preceded her in death). They remodeled a riverfront home in Nine Mile Falls, WA and lived there for many years. Roberta worked in retail sales and the display department at the Crescent. She was the display manager at Bernard's Fine Clothing in...
Charles R. "RUDY" Garrison
Nov 26, 2016
GARRISON, Charles R. (age 82) – Charles “Rudy” Garrison passed peacefully on Saturday, November 26th, 2016. He was born in Keokee, Virginia and resided within the State of Washington. Rudy retired in Chewelah, WA, with his love Peggy, and enjoyed watching his son, Cliff, raise his only grandchild, Kaitlyn. Rudy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He is...
Margret "MAGGIE" E. Johnson
Nov 20, 2016
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend was born on January 29, 1936 to Leo and Kathryn Winnett in Dayton, WA, and passed away on November 20, 2016 at Hospice House in Spokane, WA. Margret’s early years were spent in the Dayton area, where she recalled happy times on her Aunt and Uncle’s farm along with her...
Matthew James Gibson
Nov 19, 2016
GIBSON, Matthew J. (age 33) – Went to eternal sleep on November 19, 2016 at home in Spokane Valley. Born in Spokane to Debbie and Marty Gibson, Matthew loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed gardening and canning. A graduate of Central Valley High School, he had worked for U-Haul of Coeur d’Alene, ID as General Manager. He...
Rita Ellen Johnson
Nov 17, 2016
JOHNSON, Rita E. (Age 63) – Born on January 9, 1953 in Wenatchee, WA; entered into rest on November 17, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Rita was a resident of Pasco, WA for 14 years. She was raised in Spokane to adulthood, and then traveled, living in many states in the USA, and Germany. Rita attended high school in Spokane graduating...
Russell Jay Brookshire
Nov 16, 2016
Russell Jay Brookshire, (Age 83) - Died November 16th 2016 at the Hospice House of Spokane following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille (Palmer) Brookshire; his daughters, LuAnne Jennings and Sandra Lindgrin; his sons, Dennis Brookshire and Russell Joe Brookshire. Russell was preceded in death by his two sons, Fred John...
Auldon "Tony" L. McNerney
Nov 12, 2016
McNERNEY, Auldon L. “Tony” (Age 79) – Born on July 20, 1937 in Caldwell, ID to Lew and Emogene McNerney; entered into rest on November 12, 2016 in Spokane, WA. He was a Spokane area resident for 58 years. Tony attended West High School in Boise, ID. He later served in the U.S. Navy. Tony worked for the Spokane Street...
John D. Oakley
Nov 10, 2016
John D. Oakley, 59, of Spokane died at home November 10, 2016. He was born in Moses Lake, WA on August 3, 1957, the 4th child of Richard and Jane Oakley. He graduated from Ferris HS in 1975. His family moved to Walla Walla that same year where John attended community college and obtained his AA in Criminal Justice, later...
Evelyn Onstad
Nov 10, 2016
ONSTAD, Evelyn (age 82) – Entered into rest on November 10, 2016 in Spokane. She was born in Uncascille, Connecticut, to Pete and Esther Zideck. She married her sweetheart, James Onstad, 54 years ago. Evelyn worked many years as Payroll Supervisor for Buchanan Chevrolet and supported her husband, Jim’s, work with El Katif Shriners. She had a passion for golf....
Richard "DICK" Frank Merritt
Nov 6, 2016
MERRITT, Richard F. "Dick" (age 74) R.F. “Dick” Merritt passed away on November 6th 2016 at his retirement home on Williams Lake with his son and daughter by his side. Dick was born to Max and Eileen Hoffman-Merritt on June 4th, 1942 in Spokane. The family moved to Plaza in 1947 to live on his mother’s family farm. Dick attended...
Donald V. Willis, Sr.
Nov 5, 2016
Donald Vern Willis, Sr of Colbert passed away suddenly on November 5th, 2016 at the age of 84 surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Donald was born in 1932 in Loma, North Dakota to Harry and Ella Willis. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Ella, brothers Phillip, Oliver,...
Colleen R. Donahoe
Nov 1, 2016
Colleen Ravay Donahoe passed away on November 1, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Methel L. Burke. Colleen moved with her mother at a young age to Spokane. She was raised in Spokane and graduated with high honors from North Central High School in 1956. She started working at Darigold Farms in March 1957,...
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