Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Fay Lorraine Alm
Apr 17, 2024
Early Wednesday, April 17th, the world stopped a moment for those closest to Fay Alm as she drew her last breath surrounded by family and close friends that meant so much to her. Fay was felled by a cancer that had no cure – lung cancer affecting predominantly non-smoking women. Fay approached this challenge with an attitude that did not...
Patricia Louise Johnson
Apr 10, 2024
Patricia Louise Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 10, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.Patricia was born in Spokane, WA on November 14, 1934. She was raised by her parents Earnest and Ida Babcock. She attended Bemiss Elementary and graduated from John Rogers High School in 1953.She...
Frances "Beth" Zimmer
Apr 6, 2024
Frances Elizabeth (Beth) Zimmer passed away peacefully in Spokane on April 6, 2024. She was born at home in Whitefish, Montana to Mr. Henry W. and Mrs. Frances Irwin. She attended Whitefish schools and upon graduation she went to St. Luke's School of Nursing in Spokane, WA. where she made many long life friends. She was a very proud member of the...
Janice Franz
Mar 25, 2024
On March 25th, 2024, we said goodbye to our beloved sister, aunty, teacher, friend, and associate: Janice Louise Franz. She meant so much to so many and, it is likely, her passing will create a void in our community that will be felt for years to come.
Jan started teaching in 1966 and spent most of her career at Opportunity Elementary...
Stan Schmasow
Mar 20, 2024
Stanley M. Schmasow, aged 96, passed away on March 20th, 2024 from heart failure. He was born on July 27th, 1927, in Sidney, MT, to Arthur Schmasow and Vesper Jane Babb [Deceased]. He married Helen Gergurich [Deceased] in Seattle, WA, on September 6th, 1951. Together, they had four beloved children: Gary Schmasow (Greenwood, AR), Greg Schmasow (Santa Monica, CA -...
Carolyn Miller
Mar 8, 2024
Carolyn Miller, formerly of Great Falls, MT, was called to Heaven on March 8, 2024, in Spokane, WA, with family members by her side.
Carolyn was the first child born at the Tulsa, OK, hospital on January 1, 1936, to Grace Ella Harrison White and Frank Decatur White. She was proud of being first. She was an only child, but had...
Delores Sundquist
Mar 7, 2024
Delores Sundquist was born to Rudolph and Lydia (Miller) Wall on December 8, 1936 in McLean County, North Dakota. She grew up in and around Wilton, North Dakota and graduated from Wilton High School, class of 1955. On January 14, 1956 she married Harley Sundquist. They had two children, a daughter Wanda and a son Randal. In 1965 they moved...
Sheila Mary Thomsen
Mar 7, 2024
Sheila Mary Thomsen died peacefully with her family by her side on March 7, 2024 at the age of 77. Born in Plain View Nebraska, she had a youth full of adventure having been raised around the world on military bases. Sheila graduated from Creighton University, and later earned her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Development from Loyola University. She...
Micky Christenson
Mar 4, 2024
Micky Gladys (Coy) Christenson, age 91 passed away on March 4, 2024 at a local hospital with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.Micky was born in Bend, Oregon on November 19, 1932, the middle of three children born to Oscar Coy and Dorothy (Ramsay) Coy. Micky enjoyed a close lifelong relationship with her older sister, Betty, and they were...
Lillian Spinler
Feb 24, 2024
Lillian Loretta Spinler, passed away at her daughter’s home in Juneau, Alaska on 24 February 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
Born 13 October 1937 in Buchanan, MI, she turned 13 on Friday the 13th which made it her favorite day. Her last birthday was on Friday the 13th and she enjoyed it, reiterating it was her favorite day. She...
Charles Cook
Feb 23, 2024
Charles was born on July 4, 1932 in Hornersville, Missouri and died in Spokane, WA on February 23, 2024.
Charlotte "Jean" Shull
Feb 22, 2024
Charlotte “Jean” Shull, 90, of Spokane WA went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2024.
Jean was born May 16, 1933 to Charles Piper and Freda (Drews) Piper in Spokane WA where she was raised. The family later moved to Reardan WA where she graduated from Reardan High School in 1951. Jean met Farrell Shull, an Air Force man, stationed...
George Herner
Feb 20, 2024
George Roderick Herner, 56, passed away in his home in Cheney, WA on February 20, 2024. George was born June 18, 1967 in Bremerton, Washington to George and Delores Herner. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and went on to graduate from Spokane Community College with a degree in electronics and Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in...
Theresa Triebwasser
Feb 20, 2024
Theresa Marie Triebwasser
December 25, 1935 – February 20, 2024
As fitting for someone born on Christmas Day 1935, Theresa Marie Triebwasser was a gift to all blessed to know her.
Theresa was born to Sofia and Giuseppe Ferraro in College Place, a suburb of Walla Walla Washington. Theresa and her three older brothers were the family’s first generation born in the United...
John Whitcomb
Feb 12, 2024
On Monday, February 12, 2024, John Baker Whitcomb, age 75, passed away at his home in Spokane after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda, sons Aaron (Jana) and Shawn (Maddy), and granddaughter Brynn. He is also survived by his sisters Phyllis and Barbara and their families.John and his twin sister, Barbara, were born...
John Young
Feb 10, 2024
John William Young
John was born in Spokane on August 16, 1932 and passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 at the age of 91.
John grew up ad attended school in Spokane. After graduating from North Central High School in 1950, John served in the Air Force during the Korean War.After service in the Air Force, John returned home and lived in...
Trina Baze
Feb 6, 2024
Trina Denise Baze passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, after battling breast cancer for four years. She was 66 years old.
Trina was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Baze. Trina is survived by her daughters, Tracy (Cor) Dehle-Jones and Taylor (Kasey) Hemesath, and her six cherished grandchildren.
Trina's journey in...
Margueritte 'Mitzi' Barker
Feb 2, 2024
Mitzi (Mylan) Barker
Mitzi Barker passed into the arms of her Lord February 2, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. She was born November 1, 1930, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Paul and Virginia Mylan. Her official name was Margueritte Caroline, but everyone knew her as Mitzi. Her early years were spent growing up in Jamestown.During World War II the Family moved to...
Wesley Brenston-Studebaker
Jan 31, 2024
Wesley Alexander Brenston-Studebaker was born to Alexis Brenston and Ryan’s Studebaker on June 4, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Wesley was always a happy and vibrant child. He was smart, loving, energetic, inquisitive, and loved trying to do things on his own before letting anyone help him. He had a big smile, a gentle spirit, and a warm heart. He gave so...
Nadine Gloria Martin
Jan 31, 2024
Born in Burlington, Washington to Grace & Mr. Jones on September 29, 1924, Nadine went to be with her Lord in January of 2024. A few years after her birth she was given a sister, Mavis. Grace later married Edward L. Woodwick and Nadine and Mavis were given a brother, Larry. The family moved up and down the Washington and...
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