Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Jonathon R Cox

Jonathon R Cox

Feb 14, 2013

Jonathon R. Cox (35) was born on Sept. 30, 1977 in Kalispell, Mont. and entered into rest on Feb. 14 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Jon grew up in Spokane and graduated from John Rogers High School in 1995. Jon served in the Air Force for 10 years and served his country in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was currently employed...

James "Jim" Richard Kelling

James "Jim" Richard Kelling

Feb 8, 2013

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Jim, passed away on February 8, 2013 at the age of 77. He was born in Spokane, WA on February 13, 1935. Jim worked in the restaurant supply business for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; two sons, Scott R Kelling (Michelle), Patrick J Kelling (Tammi) Stevensville MT; two step...

Johanna G Gaines

Johanna G Gaines

Feb 5, 2013

to bJohanna Gerturde Gaines, 09/30/1931 - 02/05/2013, pictured here in her youthful fulsomeness. Johanna’s is a love story that spanned the years between WWII and the present. While in her latter years she suffered with Parkinson’s disease, she had a profound effect on all who knew her. She was gracious and kind, always deferring to the needs of others, never...

Dolores June Taylor

Dolores June Taylor

Feb 5, 2013

Dolores “Dodie” June Taylor – January 13, 1929 to February 5, 2013 My wife, our mother, and grandmother left this world wrapped in the arms of our Lord, surrounded by the family she loved. Dolores “Dodie” Taylor passed away at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Home, family, and friends were her greatest pleasures. She had the unique ability...

Lola M. Massender

Lola M. Massender

Feb 3, 2013

MASSENDER, Lola (Tobler) – A lifetime resident of Spokane, WA; passed away on February 3, 2013 in Spokane at the age of 92. Lola was raised and attended school in Spokane and graduated from John Rogers High School. She married Willard Massender on December 19, 1941. They were avid campers and members of the Eagles Lodge and Travel Clubs both...

Frieda E Setters

Frieda E Setters

Feb 2, 2013

Frieda E. Setters, 96, passed away on February 2, 2013 in Sun City West, Arizona. Frieda was born November 9, 1916 in Buleah, North Dakota to the late Jacob and Christina Schwenk. Frieda is survived by her sons Pat (Betty) Setters, Lyle, WA and Ray (Sandra) Setters, Buckeye, AZ, grandchildren, Todd (Cindy) Setters, Kihei, HI, Tonia (Joel) Orner, Edmonds, WA,...

Dylan James Heinen

Dylan James Heinen

Jan 29, 2013

Dylan James was greeted by Grandpa Les & Grandma Dolores in Heaven on Tuesday January 29, 2013; he was born September 8, 1993. His parents, Dennis & Donna Heinen, two sisters Stephanie (Ray) Gleason, Kaylene (BJ) Morrow, and brother Drue Heinen (Britnee) survive Dylan. His nephew “Little Ray” Gleason, niece Kennedy Morrow, and baby Morrow (Dylan) on the way. Aunts...

Harry L Wicklund

Harry L Wicklund

Jan 28, 2013

Wicklund, Harry L. 1927 – 2013   Harry passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013.  He was born July 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Oscar and Paula Wicklund.  Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Molly in 2011, his parents, and granddaughter, Angelica.  He is survived by his children, Marilyn Larson, Janice (Jim) Lahde, Allan (Debbie) Wicklund, Steve...

Alice May (Fulton) Rodgers

Alice May (Fulton) Rodgers

Jan 27, 2013

Rodgers, Alice May (Fulton) peacefully passed away at her home of 60 years on January 27, 2013. She was the daughter of John and Agnes Fulton and was born on October 27, 1921 in Priest River, ID. Alice graduated from Priest River High School in 1939. She attended the University of Idaho, graduating in May, 1944. Alice worked at St....

Edna M Hill

Edna M Hill

Jan 27, 2013

Edna M Hill (Kirchner) 87, of Spokane, WA departed this earthly life, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was born on February 20, 1925 in Spokane, WA to Otto and Laura Kirchner. She grew up in Wenatchee and Coulee Dam, WA and graduated from Mason City High School in 1944. Later she settled back in...

Alice M Rodgers

Alice M Rodgers

Jan 27, 2013

Rodgers, Alice May (Fulton) peacefully passed away at her home of 60 years on January 27, 2013. She was the daughter of John and Agnes Fulton and was born on October 27, 1921 in Priest River, ID. Alice graduated from Priest River High School in 1939. She attended the University of Idaho, graduating in May, 1944. Alice worked at St....

Kathryne E. Ringo

Kathryne E. Ringo

Jan 25, 2013

Kathryne E. (Kay) Ringo , a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away January 25, 2013 in Moscow, ID at the age of 95. She was born November 29, 1917, the first of three children of Marguerite and William Schoedel and raised on a wheat farm south of Spokane near Valleyford. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sylvia Maxine Hayes

Sylvia Maxine Hayes

Jan 24, 2013

Sylvia Maxine Hayes March 8, 1920-January 24,2013 Surrounded by friends and family Sylvia Maxine Hayes a resident of Plummer Id. passed away Thursday January 24, 2013 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d Alene at the age of 92. She was born March 8, 1920, in Lewiston, Idaho to Fred and Margaret Pearsall. Sylvia was preceded in death by her...

Lorraine Elizabeth Martin

Lorraine Elizabeth Martin

Jan 20, 2013

LORRAINE E. MARTIN (12/2/1919 - 1/20/2013) MARTIN, Lorraine Elizabeth (Lesher), age 93, passed away on Sunday, January 20th, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. Her daughter Deborah was by her side. Lorraine was born in Rockford, IL, the only child of Harry and Maude Lesher. She married Lynn Park Martin on March 7, 1946 in Decatur, IL. They moved to...

Lillian Ruth Powers

Lillian Ruth Powers

Jan 8, 2013

Lillian Ruth Powers (Age 69) – Beloved Mother, Sister, Daughter, Niece, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Lillian Ruth Powers passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, brother and daughter, Kathi Skinner. Lillian is survived by her husband of 33 years, Buddy Powers; her sister, Ellen; her four daughters, Sherri Fleck, Terri Lowe, Candi...

Arlene Veleta Wellsandt

Arlene Veleta Wellsandt

Jan 5, 2013

WELLSANDT, Arlene V. - Born September 12, 1925, in Ritzville, WA, passed away Jan 5, 2013 at home with family by her side. Arlene provided care to the Ritzville and Spokane area for over 50 years as a Registered Nurse. She loved her years as a nurse working for the Ritzville medical clinics, nursing home, hospital, Public Health District and...

Jared Allen Lindholm

Jared Allen Lindholm

Jan 4, 2013

Jared Allen Lindholm (age 33) of Spokane WA passed on January 4th, 2013. He was born to Jeff and Julie Lindholm on May 1, 1979.  He enjoyed playing soccer, wrestling, and being outdoors. He graduated from Lakeside High School and later extended his education receiving his Associates of Arts degree in Machinist / CNC Technology.  He married his high school...

Lois Mae Glenn

Lois Mae Glenn

Jan 4, 2013

GLENN, Lois Mae (Woodward) –Entered into rest on January 4, 2013 in Spokane. She was a lifetime resident of Spokane and a 1947 Graduate of North Central High School. Lois worked at the Spokesman Review, for the Farm Quad Magazine from 1947 to 1952. Past member of Spokane and Lewiston Ladies Junior Chamber of Commerce, Big Sister at the Home...

Nathaniel B. Ward

Nathaniel B. Ward

Jan 2, 2013

Nathaniel Barnaby Ward was a man of deep compassion, intelligence and humor. Born on February 17, 1929 in Vancouver, BC Canada, Nat was a good father to 14 children, and beloved by all of his grand and great grandchildren. As a child, Nat was orphaned at the age of two, and had a difficult life during his early years. His...

Brian Walter Porter

Brian Walter Porter

Jan 2, 2013

PORTER, BRIAN W (Age 62) After fighting a brave battle against pancreatic cancer, Brian passed away at home January 2, 2013, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a long-time resident of Spokane. Brian was born April 19, 1950. He graduated from North Central High School in 1968. He worked as a yard engineer at Kaiser for many...

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