Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
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....
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...
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,...
Raymond W. Beck
Oct 31, 2016
BECK, Raymond W. (Age 94) - Born on June 7, 1922 in St. Louis,MO. Entered into rest on October 31, 2016 in Spokane, WA. A private interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Jeanne Edwards
Oct 31, 2016
EDWARDS, E. Jeanne (nee-Robnett) – Born in Spokane on July 15, 1928, Jeanne, passed away on October 31, 2016 also in her beloved Spokane. She attended local schools and graduated from North Central H.S. in 1946, going on to attend Spokane Falls C.C. Jeanne was preceded by her husband, Earl Edwards in 2002. During her lifetime, Jeanne brought energy and...
James Joseph Kerst
Oct 28, 2016
KERST, James Joseph (Jim) – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 3083 Hemlock St., Valley, WA, with Father Pat Kerst and Father Jeffrey Lewis celebrants. Jim passed away in Spokane at Hospice House on October 28, 2016, at the age of 76. He was born in Bairoil,...
Rev. James Edward Ward
Oct 26, 2016
WARD, Rev. James E. (age 89) – Entered into rest on October 26, 2016 in Cheney, WA.
James Walter McLaughlin
Oct 26, 2016
James (Jim) W. McLaughlin December 14, 1935 – October 26, 2016 Jim was born in Spokane, WA to John and Hildegarde McLaughlin. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Peggy, his sister Wilma Snider, sister-in-law Helen McLaughlin, step-daughters Penny McGuire and Celeste Larson, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Jim joined the US Navy after graduating...
Sylvia B. Holley
Oct 26, 2016
HOLLEY, Sylvia Bee (Chilcote) - Born: July 11th, 1926 in Midwest, WY, Sylvia, entered into rest on October 26th, 2016 in Mead, WA, at the age of 90. She grew up in Priest River, ID, graduating from Priest River High School in 1943. They lived on the Peninsula with many other homesteading families during the Great Depression and WWII. She...
Velma I. Richardson
Oct 25, 2016
RICHARDSON, Velma Irene (Age 96) – Born on September 16, 1920 in Estevan Saskatchwan to Mervin and Lydia Flower. Entered into rest on October 25, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Velma graduated from Minot High School in 1938 in Minot, North Dakota. She has been a Spokane area resident for 75 years. Velma worked at Fidelity Mutual Savings Bank, Downtown Branch...
Harry K. Loskamp
Oct 23, 2016
LOSKAMP, Harry K. (Age 84) - Born on May 25, 1932 in Midland, TX. Entered into rest on October 23, 2016 in Spokane, WA. No public services are planned. Full obituary to come.
Stephen Michael Swider
Oct 19, 2016
SWIDER, Stephen M (age 69) – Entered into rest on October 19, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Memorial Service: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 @ 2PM at Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N Division Additional details to follow...
Don McLaughlin
Oct 17, 2016
Don McLaughlin, Chewelah, WA-(Born: September 14, 1950 – Died October 17, 2016) “Mac,” age 66, passed the morning of October 17, 2016, in his home, the place he wanted to be. The Patriarch of the McLaughlin family will be dearly missed, but his legacy will live on forever. Don was preceded in death by his parents Neil and Lorene McLaughlin....
Nadine Edna Geile
Oct 15, 2016
GEILE, Nadine Edna Black – Entered into rest on October 15, 2016 in Spokane Valley, WA. Born on Dec 13, 1917 in Portland, OR, to Walter Black and Travis Leftwick Black Smith, Nadine married Herman August Geile in Spokane on Feb 21, 1935. She is survived by two daughters, Joan E. Geile-Barbour and her special friend, John Noethe, and Jean...
Beverly Ann Abramson
Oct 14, 2016
Beverly Ann Abramson was born in Chewelah, WA on July 14, 1931. Passed away in Spokane, WA on October 14, 2016. Bev married Cal Abramson on July 16, 1948 and from that union had three children Terri Miller, Larry and Cliff Abramson. Cal and Bev moved to Spokane in 1953 where they raised their kids. Their life involved watching baseball...
Delano Gene Klakken
Oct 6, 2016
Delano Gene Klakken went to his eternal, heavenly home on October 6th, 2016 at age 81. He is survived by his wife Joyce and children Marcus and Shirley Klakken (Seattle), Karl and Karen Landrus (Spokane), Scott Klakken (Seattle) and Jon Klakken (Spokane), and his brother and sister-in-law Dean and Sharon Klakken of Hamilton, MT. He left behind six grandchildren and...
Mary Catherine Fowler
Sep 29, 2016
Loving daughter of Donna Bronoski and mother of Katie, Jim and Jamie Fowler. Cherished sister of Nancy (Mike Smernoff), James (Marlena), Dan (Kirsten), Joan (Richard Gutsell), Joseph (Jana), Patrick (Dianne) and Katie. Dear sister -in-law of Donald Fowler and Karla (Robert Miller). Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from...
Raymond L. Logsdon
Sep 24, 2016
Logsdon, Raymond L. (Age 84) – Born on August 28, 1932 in Peach, WA: entered into rest on September 24, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Ray graduated from high school in 1950 in Chewelah, WA. He was a resident of the Spokane area for over 30 years. Ray served in the United States Air force as Tech Sergeant-Security Communications before retiring...
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