Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Michael Francis Paladin

Michael Francis Paladin

Dec 27, 2016

Michael Francis Paladin "Mike" passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Thelma, father Frank, older sisters Shirley and Diana, and his younger brother Frank. Mike was born on January 27th, 1939 to Frank and Thelma Paladin in Spokane, Washington. He was a lifetime resident of Spokane...

James E. McFarling

James E. McFarling

Dec 27, 2016

McFarling, James E. (Age 71) - Born on November 7, 1945 in Spokane, WA. Entered into rest on December 27, 2016 in Colbert, WA. No public service will be held.

Lemoyne "Lee" Knox

Lemoyne "Lee" Knox

Dec 19, 2016

Lee passed away on December 19, 2016 at home. Born on February 5, 1936 in Spokane and raised by his Mother, Marion (Aubin) Morgan and Step Father, Roy Morgan. Lee graduated from Rogers High School in 1954. He married his love, Arlynne (Denny) on October 3, 1957. He served his country in the US Navy. As he had his First...

Verna Jean Clark

Verna Jean Clark

Dec 17, 2016

CLARK, Verna Jean (Gumm) (Age 65) – Passed away while battling pancreatic cancer on December 17, 2016. She was born on March 13, 1951 in a farmhouse in Greenwood, WA to Henry and Thelma Gumm. On October 27, 1979, Verna married her husband, Keith Clark. Together they had two children, Scott and Katie. Verna worked for many years as a...

Charles Ernest Neuhauser

Charles Ernest Neuhauser

Dec 16, 2016

Charles Ernest Neuhauser was born on September 28, 1934 in Midland, South Dakota to John Clarence and Dorothy Mae (Huling) Neuhauser. He died after suffering 2 massive heart attacks on December 16, 2016. At the age of 3, the family relocated to Grand Coulee, Washington. In school, he excelled in all subjects, but his favorite was math and Mechanical Drafting....

Monica Viola Olson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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