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Robert A. (Bob) Bewick, 75, passed away peacefully at his family farm and lifelong home near Sprague, Wash on the evening of Sun., May 23rd, 2021, exactly where he wanted to be. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Sandra Johnson Bewick, his son Chris (Staci) Bewick, grandchildren Jackson and Joshua Bewick, sister JoLane (Ken) Danielson, niece JeriLane Wing, nephew Jeff Slaaen, and a whole tribe of nieces and nephews with Sandy's sister Margie Haley(deceased). He was...
Mary Alice (Buhl) Skinner, 91, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Hayden, Idaho on May 22, 2021. She was born in Ritzville, Wash. on April 30, 1930 joining her brother, Robert as the children of Arthur and Celina Buhl. She attended school in Ritzville. Before her senior year ended she had completed all of her requirements to graduate as the Valedictorian and secured a job as a legal secretary for Miller & Miller law Offices. She met her future husband Richard...
Donald Lee Anderson (Don) passed away on May 17, 2021 at his home in Spokane after a long battle with cancer. Don was born on Nov. 23, 1941 in Tacoma to Dan and Alice (Vostral) Anderson. Don attended Ritzville Schools graduating in 1960 and was a three sport athlete for the Broncos. He was an avid lover of sports. He enjoyed the success of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Seattle Seahawks and was holding out hope for the Mariners to be winners. Don was married to Colleen Lindsay and...
Lisa Carleton-Simonsen of Ritzville passed away on May 10, 2021. She is survived by her two children Kymberlee and Kannon, and grandson Malakai. She is also survived by her siblings George, Cindy, and David, her niece Kelley, nephew George, mother Marsha, and many cherished friends. Lisa graduated from Ritzville High School in the Class of '93. The celebration of her Life and Memory will be held at the Ritzville Legion Hall on May 20th, 2021 at 12:30 pm. Bring your favorite... Full story
Burial service for Sharon (Curtis) Provost will be on Sat., May 15th, at 2 p.m., at the St. John cemetery, Pastor Lynn Nelson will be officiating. For those that would like, we will get together and visit at the St. John Community Bldg. at the fairgrounds afterwards....
Lylwynne Patricia Bischoff, 81, our beloved mother, sister, grammie, aunt, and friend, passed away on the morning of April 8th, 2021. She was surrounded by family, friends and Jesus as she moved from her earthly home to her heavenly home. Lylwynne Patricia Bischoff (Gross), or Patti, was born July 12th, 1939 in Spokane, Wash. to Paul and Lylwynne Gross. Patti was the oldest of three children, having a younger sister Paula Crowley who resides in Las Vegas, Nev. and her...
Enid Kohlman Kenney 53, from Malta, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 3, 2021 in Ritzville, Washington. She was Born July 12, 1967 in Malta, Montana to Robert Kohlman, and Clara-Grace (Anderson) Kohlman. Though her health was failing, Enid had a wonderful sense of humor and was fun to be around. She loved her Lord and family. She was greeted in Heaven by her daughter, Sharon-Lynn. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Sharon-Lynn Enid...
Darlene J. (Kuest) Streeter, 88, passed away on April 6, 2021. She was born and raised in Odessa to Herbert and Emma Kuest. Upon graduation she moved to Ritzville to work at the telephone office. She met and married Stanley Streeter and had two children. Together they owned and operated The Tasty Freeze in Ritzville (Now Boxwood). They then built and designed Stan’s Burgers in Sprague (The 1st of three). When the freeway by-passed Sprague they moved to Oregon and purchased t...
Kissler, Robert Edgar passed away on March 25, 2021 in Moses Lake, Wash. His home was Odessa, Wash. Robert was born on Sept. 29, 1941 in Odessa, Wash. He was a member of the Heritage Church, Adjutant of the Rudolph M. Stumph Post #105 of the American Legion, and honorably discharged after serving in the 161st Infantry Battalion of the Army Reserve National Guard from 1965 to 1973, earning the rank of Platoon Sergeant First Class (E-7) with expert rifleman award. Robert is...
Shannon Hazel Kelly passed away Friday March 12th 2021 with Tom by her side. Shannon was a devoted house wife, loving mother and an “ever spoiling” grandmother. Always catering to her grandchildren’s every “want” and Tom’s every need she was always eager to fill someone’s belly. She loved to cook for anyone and everyone. Nothing made her happier than a house full of hungry family and friends. It’s safe to say that anyone who was lucky enough to have stopped in and eat a burge...
Gary Jantz (78) passed on to his Heavenly home on March 7, 2021. Gary was born April 13, 1942 to Leonard and Iva Schrag Jantz in Odessa. The family lived on a farm in the Ruff area until Leonard passed away in 1947. The family then moved to a home in Ritzville Wash. Gary had very fond memories of time spent with grandparents and cousins during his youth and took on a daily paper route. During High School, he enjoyed spending time with friends and was a gifted athlete. Gary...
Lois Caroline Schwisow Seaburg, born March 24, 1928, passed away Feb. 21, at the age of 92. She grew up on a wheat farm in Ritzville. She graduated from Ritzville High with the class of 1946 before adventuring to Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. There she met and married Gene Seaburg, an officer at Fort Lewis. They raised their children while living in Japan, Germany, and France before settling in Lakewood. Lois enjoyed teaching first and third grade children for twenty...
With great sadness the Wills family lost William (Bill) L. Wills (88) at his home in Lind, Wash. surrounded by family. Bill was born June 12, 1932 in Log Lick, Ky to Elmo and Eda. Bill Joined the Air force and was stationed at Radar Hill near Othello, Wash. That’s where he met the love of his life Jeanette. Bill and Jeannette where married 69 years. Bill and Jeanette had two sons, Joe William Wills Jr. and Bradley James Wills. Bill, Poppie, Little Bill, Wills, loved Lind. He w...
Leland Ruegsegger passed away on Feb. 25th at his home in Otis Orchards, Wash. Leland was born in Libby, Mont. on Dec. 15, 1954. His father Eldon, was a logger at that time. Leland loved to ride with him in his big truck. Leland had two dogs, Sam and Mollie. Leland would always share his ice cream cones with them. Leland had many animals over the years. In 1962 Leland’s family purchased a farm near his grandpa Rudy and moved to Dillon, Mont., His favorite was a horse named c...
Edward J. Faure, 95, long-time resident of Washtucna and Ritzville died Feb. 5, 2021. Edward was born April 22, 1925, the son of French immigrant Edouard Faure and Anna (Davin) Faure of Walla Walla. His earliest years were spent on his family’s ranch in Marengo, attending a one room school house reached by horse and buggy. His family later moved to Ritzville where he competed in track and field events, football, 4-H and FFA competitions earning many awards in sheep s...
July 17, 1942 – January 19, 2021 San Antonio, Texas (previously of Ritzville) Lois Jean Gimbel Ferguson, 78, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Jan. 19, 2021 of a Covid related illness. She was born in Lakeside, Wash. on July 17, 1942 to Ed and Ava Gimbel. In 1948, Lois moved with her family to Waterville where she attended and graduated from Waterville Schools. Lois continued her education through Business College in Wenatchee, Wash. She lived for several years in R...
Gerald "Tony" Dennis Lutes passed away Feb. 18th, 2021 at his home in Sprague, Wash. His years-long battle with multiple myeloma, diabetes, and many other health ailments ended peacefully and surrounded by so much love from near and far. Tony was born on Mar. 24, 1948 in Butte, Mont. to Lua David and Helen Marie (Todahl) Lutes. His family eventually moved to St. Louis, Mo where Tony graduated from Berkley High School in 1967. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968 and...
Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox was born Mar. 25, 1921 in the family home near Ruff, Wash. She attended a country school for three years. In 1930 the family moved to a farm near Ritzville, Wash. where she continued her education graduating from Ritzville High School. She went on to obtain her BA degree in education from Eastern Washington University and taught elementary school for over thirty four years. Her teaching took place in eastern Washington schools the last two being in...
Joel Nels Anderson left us on February 1st, 2021. He was met by his beloved grandpa Joel Donald Blankenship and his twin sister Jennifer. Joel and his twin Jennifer were born October 9th, 1969 at the Ritzville Memorial Hospital. They joined their older sister Janelle. There are so many stories of Joel’s mischievousness’, so many stories. Joel was a handful… but a wonderful son and brother. Joel and Heidi met June of 1990. They would be companions for over 30 years until the da...
Joel Nels Anderson left us on February 1st, 2021. He was met by his beloved grandpa Joel Donald Blankenship and his twin sister Jennifer. Joel and his twin Jennifer were born October 9th, 1969 at the Ritzville Memorial Hospital. They joined their older sister Janelle. There are so many stories of Joel’s mischievousness’, so many stories. Joel was a handful… but a wonderful son and brother. Joel and Heidi met June of 1990. They would be companions for over 30 years until the da...
On Feb. 1, 2021, Janet Sue Camp, of Washtucna, went home to her Lord Jesus. Janet was surrounded by her family after a short battle with lymphoma. Janet was born on June 3, 1954, in Ritzville, Wash., to Lester E. Snyder and H. Marie Blasingame Snyder and was the youngest of the two children. She grew up on the family farm near Washtucna and lived there most of her life. She attended Washtucna School District and graduated in 1972. Janet then continued her education at...
Willard Carsten Hennings, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Marengo, WA on February 1, 2021. He was born at his family’s farm, the Norris place, on January 24th, 1929 to Carsten Herman Hennings and Elizabeth (Boyd) Hennings, the youngest of six children. He said that he grew up with two “big bosses” and five “mini bosses”. The five mini bosses were the ones to apply the most discipline with his oldest sister Ann being the one with the babysitting duties. He attended...
In the early morning hours of February 2, 2021 and in the company of his wife and son, Richard Dean Noble died of natural causes. This followed years of struggle with his chronically sick and ever-weakening body and at last allowed him to be pain and disease-free and to instead be at home with his Lord Jesus. “Rich” was born August 16, 1959 in Libby Montana to William and Carolyn Noble. Growing up there with younger brothers Glenn and Lorin, Rich loved riding thru the woo...
Helen Eileen (Dick) Miller, 96, passed away on Jan. 24, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924 in San Jose, Calif. to Cloyd and Genevieve (Skinner) Dick. Eileen grew up along the Rogue River in Ore. and graduated from Rogue River High School. She earned her degree in music at the University of Oregon. She married Rollin Charles (Chuck) Miller in 1946 in Pullman, Wash. They soon welcomed their children, Wayne (1947), Judy (1951), and Carol (1952). Eileen taught sc...
Dora (Stratton) Kramer (82) entered into rest January 17, 2021. She was born in Ritzville, Wash. on March 26, 1938, to Clarence and Lula Hayter Stratton. While growing up, she lived in both Mack, Wash. and Marengo, Wash. and attended Ritzville schools. After graduating from RHS in 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Kramer, on July 8. They made their home in Ritzville. Dora worked at the Chicago Title Company and later the Adams County Auditor’s Office u...