Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Apr 9, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Renee Lutmer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of Christ, passed into the arms of her Savior at the age of 70. Born on September 28, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, Debbie was the eldest of eight children—a role she embraced with warmth, strength, and grace.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Pastor Larry Lutmer, with...

Mar 30, 2025

Nancy D Blake (Hulvey) entered into eternal rest on March 30,2025.

Born in Seattle, WA on November 13, 1952 and raised in Anchorage, Alaska as well as Spokane, WA. She graduated high school in Spokane and went on to join the Navy. While in active duty, she cared for our Veterans as she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. She continued to...

Mar 29, 2025

Our beautiful, wonderful, loving, compassionate, and caring son, Sammy, went to heaven to be with Jesus on March 29, 2025. He has joined his brother Ramsey and Uncle Victor, in heaven, where we believe they are celebrating together. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Najeeb and Najla Azar, and his paternal grandparents George and Salwa Azar.

Sammy was...

Mar 21, 2025

James Edward Causey (Jim) passed into the loving arms of God on March 21, 2025 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Jim was born on September 13, 1937 in Balboa, Panama to Bessie Earline (Nance) and Charles Benjamin Causey. He was raised in San Angelo, TX. 

After serving in the Air Force he dedicated his lifelong career to...

Mar 21, 2025

Caroline Katherine (Schwindt Dukart) Thompson was born in rural Dickinson, ND in Dunn County on August 24, 1933 to parents John V. and Barbara (Kary) Schwindt. Caroline was the third child born to her parents, with her paternal grandmother (Barbara Fischer Schwindt) providing midwife assistance.

Caroline attended a one-room elementary school in the Fayette rural area. She graduated from Killdeer High...

Mar 21, 2025

Zan Breza was born in Spokane, Washington on December 30th, 1962, according to his birth certificate that is, his mother would beg to differ and insists that it was actually the 31st. He bravely battled cancer with incredible strength and grace prior to his passing on March 21st, 2025.

Zan lived every day on his own terms, he was courageous, stubborn...

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. Richard E. Steury, 95, Internal Medicine/Nephrology and Kidney Center Founder, Passes Away

Dr Richard E. Steury, “Dick”, a pioneer in renal treatment and one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Hospital Kidney center passed away on February 27 at the age of 95.

Born on March 31st, 1929 in Danville, Illinois, Dick earned his medical degree from the University of...

Feb 25, 2025

Dr. Ronald Moore~ Jan 1, 1942 Feb 25,2025

Our hearts are shattered by the loss of a truly remarkable husband, father, and grandfather. 

Ronald was born on January 1, 1942, in Everett, Washington, and later moved to East Wenatchee, where he graduated from Eastmont High School. 

In 1961, Ron enlisted in the Army and served his country with honor. After his service, he...

Feb 24, 2025

Marjorie Lucille Paulson was born on September 13, 1927, to Emanuel & Nellie Paulson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was the 8th child with 5 sisters and 6 brothers. 

In 1938 one of Marge’s brothers passed away, but that led the whole family to the Lord as their Savior. She was baptized along with her mother and two brothers. Marge and...

Feb 22, 2025

Our mom, Diana Marie Mantese Tutt was born July 19, 1952 in Spokane WA. She passed away February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mom grew up on the Mantese Ranch and was the oldest of seven children. She helped raise her youngest siblings, and they agree that in many ways she was their mom too.Mom graduated from Mead...

Feb 20, 2025

Rickie Steven Juhl passed on February 20th, 2025 at his home in Deer Park, WA.

Rick was born in Spokane, WA on July 22, 1950 to Marion and Leone Juhl as the youngest of 4 children and lived nearly all of his life in Spokane and Deer Park. He was a fixture at Haskins Steel where he worked for over 40...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Kathleen O’Toole 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Kathleen O’Toole, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 61, after a brief illness. Born in Ontario, Oregon, on February 3, 1964, to Dan and Maureen O’Toole, she was raised in Richland and lived in...

Feb 4, 2025

Paula Kaye Murakami, 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Spokane, Washington, on February 4, 2025, at 8:45 p.m.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Paula lived a full and vibrant life, marked by adventure, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. She passed just two days before what would have been her 54th wedding anniversary with her...

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Jan 30, 2025

Gayle Darline Tolman was born on September 7, 1937, in Worland, Wyoming, to Myron and Maggie Tolman. She was the youngest of seven children. As a child, Gayle loved to be on the ranch in the mountains of Wyoming, especially riding horses. She was proud of her family heritage of Wyoming ranchers. Gayle also enjoyed ice skating and playing with...

Jan 29, 2025

Rose Mary Nguyen, 86, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Rose Mary was born on August 30, 1938 in Vietnam. 

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Darlene D. Newman, who departed this life on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Born on December 5, 1931, in Geddes, South Dakota, she was the cherished daughter of Robert and Hazel Odeen. 

Darlene...

Jan 29, 2025

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025 at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935; she was the daughter of Eldon and Goldie (Kendig) Jaeger.

Carol grew up in Kellogg and graduated with the class of 1953. She met Charles ‘Chuck’ Poulson after he moved...

Jan 22, 2025

The loving McNickle family are sad to announce the passing of Rose Ann on January 22nd, 2025.

Rose Ann was born on September 23, 1944, in Syracuse, Ohio to Earnest and Carrie Theiss.

She graduated in 1963 from Pomeroy High School, Pomeroy Ohio, following which she attended a local business academy. After graduation she was employed by the Ohio State D.O.T.She was...