Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Bernadine M. Egger
Apr 1, 2016
Bernie Egger, aged 95, passed in the night April 1, 2016, peacefully, under the graceful vigilance of Providence Long Term Care in Chewelah. The Matriarch of the Egger Family from Chewelah has gone to be with her beloved husband Pete and son Jim in heaven. A Rosary Vigil will be conducted for Bernie at St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic...
Donna Jean Phinney
Mar 30, 2016
Phinney, Donna J. (Lucas) Age 64: On March 30, 2016, Donna passed away into the gates of heaven while being surrounded by her closest family members. Her spirit will be carried on by many, but especially by her loving husband of 39 years, Dwayne Phinney, and her two daughters Traci Stussi (husband Michael) and Lori Divilbiss (husband Steve); two sons...
Marilyn Jean Hueber
Mar 23, 2016
Marilyn Lenhard Bristol Hueber - Marilyn passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on March 23, 2016. Born to Edgar and Emma Falk on April 12, 1930, she had a wonderful childhood on the farm in Deer Park. She attended and graduated from Deer Park and then attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver. She married Wayne Lenhard of...
Ronald Eugene Scharff
Mar 22, 2016
Ronald Eugene Scharff, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who proudly served our nation for 28 years, died on March 22, 2016 after a fierce six-year battle with cancer. He was 75. Ron is survived by his second wife, Maria Reissfelder-Scharff, his daughters Rosie Harrison and Michelle Sims, as well as Maria’s children Andrea Dunn, Patrick Dunn, and Carolyn Reese....
Lisa Rochelle Hill
Mar 21, 2016
Lisa Rochelle Hill (Jiskra) lost her battle with cancer on March 21, 2016. She was born in Spokane on January 29, 1967 and attended Colbert Elementary and Mead High School. Lisa had a passion for making dentures. She loved to give people a smile, literally. The clearance section was Lisa's natural space. She always knew where the deals were. When...
Duane D. Cook
Mar 14, 2016
Our Dad, Duane Cook always answered his daughters' calls and was there for his family, but on March 14, 2016 the Lord's voice was louder and we suddenly lost him. Dad is survived by the love of his life our Mom, Sandy, they were married on July 22, 1961. He is also survived by the family he loved, daughters, Lori...
Valeda "Vickie" Marcelle Jarvis
Mar 14, 2016
JARVIS, Valeda “Vickie” M. (age 85) – Entered into rest on March 14, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Yarmouth, Iowa, to Edward and Mitti Stodgell. She attended the local schools and graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1948. A resident of Chattaroy, WA for over 61 years, Vickie worked for and retired from Helfling’s Farm Supply of...
Billy L. Hubbard
Mar 9, 2016
HUBBARD, William L. "Billy" (Age 21) - Entered into rest on March 9, 2016. A service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Spokane Church, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA.
Elaine M. Benshoof
Mar 2, 2016
BENSHOOF, Elaine (Timboe) (Age 86) HURRAH! Today, 3-02-16, I am finally going home to see my heavenly Father & all my loved ones that are waiting for me. It's been an adventure here on Earth. Joy, sorrow, love, heartaches, many mistakes made, so much knowledge gained. Born in Pullman, Wa on 2-10-30. Grew up on a farm during the depression....
Ollie S Sundberg
Mar 1, 2016
SUNDBERG, Ollie S. (Age 94) – Ollie was born on July 6, 1921 in Spokane, WA. She entered into rest on March 1, 2016 in Spokane. Ollie attended North Central High School. She worked as a server for the Davenport Hotel and other restaurants in downtown Spokane for many years. Ollie was a lifelong member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary...
Wayne Goodman
Feb 28, 2016
GOODMAN, Wayne (Butchie) – Born in Seattle, WA; on short notice passed away on February 28, 2016. Wayne served 7 years in U.S. Air Force. Butch is survived by his wife, Dixie (married in 1982); three daughters, Shawnette, Trish and Shelly; two stepsons, Steven and Michael; seven grandchildren (Alex being the apple of his eye). Preceded in death by daughter,...
Terry Lee Knox
Feb 28, 2016
Terry Lee Knox was born on June 1, 1960 in Spokane, and passed away on February 28th, 2016, also in Spokane. He graduated from North Central High School with the Class of 1978. Terry enjoyed working at Titan Truck Equipment for over 16 years. He liked salmon fishing in Seattle on Rob’s boat. He also went boating every summer, thanks...
Deborah Ann Harshman
Feb 27, 2016
HARSHMAN, Deborah Ann (Age 61) – Born on June 12, 1954 in Spokane, WA. Entered into rest on February 27, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was a longtime resident of Spokane, but was a resident of Careywood, ID for the last 5 years. Deborah attended Shadle Park High School. She worked several customer service jobs over the years the quintessential...
Helen Dorothy Hatch
Feb 26, 2016
HATCH, Helen Dorothy (Age 72) – Born on January 26, 1944; entered into rest on February 26, 2016. A lifetime Spokane area resident. Helen graduated from Mead High School in 1962. She loved to spend time gardening and enjoyed scrapbooking. Helen is survived by sons, Eric Kessler and Thomas Hatch; grandchildren, Adric Watson, Angela Marie Tobin, Skylar Kessler, Alex Kessler,...
Janice Doreen Luedke
Feb 23, 2016
LUEDKE, Janice Doreen (Age 74) – Born on November 28, 1941 in Ione, WA; entered into rest on February 23, 2016 in Spokane, WA at the Hospice House. Janice graduated from Ione High School in 1959 and later attended Spokane Community College graduating in 1990. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for several years before retiring in 2004. Janice enjoyed...
Robert Lee Shores, Sr.
Feb 19, 2016
Robert Lee Shores Sr. (Bobbie) was born on December 4, 1943 to Elmer and Katie Shores but raised by his Aunt Geneva along with her own 10 children. “Bob” loved camping, hunting, fishing but his greatest love was his family. He was always waiting for the next family reunion. Bob worked hard his whole life but his favorite job was...
Harry E. McClelland
Feb 18, 2016
McClelland, Harry E. (age 68) – Entered into rest on February 18, 2016 in Spokane, WA, where he was a lifelong resident. Born on May 7, 1947, to Harry L. and Betty McClelland. Harry graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1965. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1968 and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Upon completing...
Max C. Pierce
Feb 15, 2016
Max Curtis Pierce passed away on February 15, 2016 of natural causes at the age of 92. Born April 1, 1923 to Homer and Mary Kate Pierce in their home on the farm near Amber, Washington. The family later moved to Cheney, where he graduated from high school in 1941. He was a respected athlete and excelled in track and...
Helen D. Kraut
Feb 12, 2016
KRAUT, Helen D. 1919 ~ 2016 Hans and Anna Balinski emigrated from Germany in 1911 and settled in Spokane, WA where Helen D. Balinski was born in 1919 at their home on Empire St. Helen’s childhood was spent on a farm and helping in her father’s grocery store during the Great Depression. Summers were more carefree with boating, fishing, hunting,...
Dennis M. Eldredge
Feb 3, 2016
ELDREDGE, Dennis M. Denny Eldredge, a beloved man to so many received his promotion to heaven last Wednesday. He was a man who many described as warm and loving. He was an instant friend to all who met him and all who knew him, loved him. Denny began his life journey on February 24, 1943 born to parents Howard and...
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