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My Mom Mom didn’t want an obituary so don’t go thinking this is one. Mom lived her life by her own rules and no self respecting daughter would change that now. She loved, gave and taught her entire life. Maybe you enjoyed fresh homemade yeast rolls at the school cafeteria in your youth. Maybe you learned to camp and cook over a fire in Girl Scouts. Maybe you read a book that she donated to the library in memory of a loved one. Maybe you have eaten one of her pies that she made and donated to Lion Club. Maybe she helped you...
A celebration of life will be held for Cindy Bucher Phillips 5:00 pm at Haase’s Tavern in Lind. Please bring an appetizer to share....
Carolynn “Denise” Henderson July 6, 1970 - July 1, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Carolynn “Denise” Henderson on July 1, 2024, while working overseas in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Denise was born on July 6, 1970, into military life at the oldest continuously running naval hospital dating back to 1830, located in Portsmouth, Virginia. From the time she was old enough to walk, she protected all those she loved. We vividly r...
Doris B. Schoessler 1927 – 2024 Doris Bernice Wise Schoessler, beloved sister, wife, mother and dedicated registered nurse passed away June 28, 2024 the age of 97, in Spokane, Wash. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication and love that will be forever cherished by all who knew her. The daughter of David and Verna Wise, Doris grew up on the family homestead on the South Fork of Mill Creek, where she went to grade school and later Colville High School. Doris e...
Marin (Elliott) Fode Nov. 6, 1938 - July 2, 2024 Marin (Elliott) Fode, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 85. Her unwavering faith and profound love for her family defined her life. As she took her last breath here, she was welcomed into the peaceful and loving presence of our Lord and Savior. Marin was born on Nov. 6, 1938, in Ritzville, Wash. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1957,...
Doris B. Schoessler 1927 – 2024 Doris Bernice Wise Schoessler, beloved sister, wife, mother and dedicated registered nurse passed away June 28, 2024, the age of 97, in Spokane, Wash. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication and love that will be forever cherished by all who knew her. The daughter of David and Verna Wise, Doris grew up on the family homestead on the South Fork of Mill Creek, where she went to grade school and later Colville High School. Doris enlist...
Esther Elizabeth Oestreich (Wilhelm) Esther Elizabeth Oestreich (Wilhelm), 91, passed away June 28, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. Esther was born in Ritzville to parents Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Wilhelm on October 27, 1932. She joined five siblings, Henry, Lydia, Dena, Doris, and Frieda. Later, two younger brothers joined the Wilhelm family, Robert and Richard, and together they grew up in Ritzville. While growing up, she worked at the movie theater and continued to do so after...
Elaine (Vostral) Fracchia June 17, 1943 –Apr. 23, 2024 Elaine passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Elaine’s life was rich with rewarding experiences, much of which faded away due to Alzheimer’s. Elaine was born and raised on a farm in Ritzville. She left the farm after high School for nursing school at Sacred Heart in Spokane. Her career spanned 46 years caring for others. After graduation in 1964 she married Vic Fracchia and left Washington State and moved to Calif...
Norma Wall Oct. 8, 1935- June 9, 2024 Norma Wall, 88, was born Oct. 8, 1935 in Jochin, West Virginia. She passed away June 9, 2024 in Cheney, Wash. She worked in a spud plant in Warden, Wash. for several years and in 1968 started working for the Lind School District as the head cook. After 32 years she retired but remained a fill-in for the next 14 years. She loved kids so much, which is why she enjoyed her job so well. She was loved by every one of them and will be missed by...
Celebration of Life for Terry Theodora Janzen Saturday July 13th, 2024 American Legion Hall, 104 West Broadway Ritzville, WA 11:00 A.M. Meal to follow...
Vicki Lynn (Borth) Younker June 18, 2024 Vicki Lynn (Borth) Younker went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 18, 2024. Vicki was born to Victor and Bette (Maier) Borth in Ritzville, Wash., where she was raised on the family wheat farm with her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She grew up attending Lind schools k-12 and eventually graduated from Lind High School. She went on to further her education at Ester's School of Beauty in Spokane, Wash. At the ripe age of 18...
Loren Schuoler Nov. 28, 1933 – June 10, 2024 Edward "Loren" Schuoler passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 24 following a two-year battle with gastric cancer. He had been living at the home of his son, Jack, and daughter-in-law, Heather, in Everett, Washington, where he had been lovingly cared for since the passing of his wife, Ann, in 2018. Loren was born on Nov. 28, 1933, at his grandparents' farm in Outlook, Wash., the firstborn child of Edward and Ruth Wagner...
Loren Schuoler Nov. 28, 1933 – June 10, 2024 Edward “Loren” Schuoler passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 24 following a two-year battle with gastric cancer. He had been living at the home of his son, Jack, and daughter-in-law, Heather, in Everett, Washington, where he had been lovingly cared for since the passing of his wife, Ann, in 2018. Loren was born on Nov. 28, 1933, at his grandparents’ farm in Outlook, Wash., the firstborn child of Edward and Ruth Wagner...
Jeffrey Dale Snider Jan. 28,1949 – May 31,2024 Jeffrey Dale Snider passed away on May 31, 2024 at Sacred Heart Hospital with his family by his side. Jeff was born in Spokane, Wash. to Jimmie and Glenna Snider. Jeff was the oldest of 3 children. He attended grade school in Tyler and then moved to Ritzville where he finished his education and graduated in 1967. While living in Tyler his dad ran a logging and grain trucking business. In 1958 the family moved to Ritzville and e...
Dean Whitman Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 22, 2024 at the American Legion Hall Ritzville, WA at 2:00 p.m....
Janice R. Schroeder Sullivan Memorial service will be held Saturday June 22, 2024 at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville, WA at 1:00 p.m....
John Baumann It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John F. Baumann, who went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024, at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments before he peacefully passed. He was a kind, gentle man, with a good sense of humor. His passions included watching all Washington State University sports, cheering on the Seattle Mariners, riding around on his scooter while...
Vincent Homer Evans May 6, 1936- May 30, 2024 Vincent Homer Evans passed away on May 30, 2024 at Orchard Crest in the Spokane Valley where he had resided since April 2022. He succumbed to complications of his Parkinson's Disease. Vince was born in Ritzville, Wash. to Homer & Mildred (Anderson) Evans on May 6, 1936; the 2nd of 5 Evans children. His parents at that time, were farming the land where Vince lived from birth and much of his adult life until his retirement and move...
Darryl L Jennings Mar. 14, 1945-June 1, 2024 Jennings, Darryl L, 79, completed his temporal journey Saturday, June 1, 2024 in a Spokane care facility. Darryl and his wife, Joyce, were residents of our community for many years. They came here in the mid 1980’s from Beltsville, Maryland when Joyce accepted a nursing position with our local hospital and Life Care, Inc. Darryl was a very social, happy person who never met a stranger. He frequently visited the local establishments on his walks through town and “caught up” on al...
Teresa (Terry) Charolotte DeVore May 14 2024 to April 18, 1949 Teresa "Terry" Charolotte DeVore passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 14, 2024. Terry was born April 18, 1949, in Yakima, Wash. She Graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1967 and then attended Yakima Valley Community College. Terry was a stay-at-home mom during her boys' younger years before beginning her work career. She enjoyed her time as a dispatcher and jailer at the Adams...
Rebecca (Becky) Main April 22, 2024 On April 22, 2024, Rebecca (Becky) Main passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 52 after battling multiple health issues over the years. She is survived by her parents, Dean and Carol Hill; husband, Rodney Main; and her children, Jamie, Mandi, Dakota and Casey, with the help of many extended family along the way. Becky was the biological mother of three children and a stepmother to one; however, many considered her their surrogate...
Charles J Schmidt Nov. 15, 1946 - May 7, 2024 Charles J Schmidt was born Nov. 15, 1946 in Spokane, Wash. to Albert and Molly Schmidt. He attended Ritzville schools starting in kindergarten, and he graduated from Ritzville High School in 1965. The friends he made in school became his lifelong friends. The first love of his life was every car he owned starting with a 1957 Chev Bel Air and ending with a 1955 Chev. He married Faye in 1973 and became a father to Shelly. In 1974 Nikki was born. Charles and Faye recently celebrated...
Juanita Havlina Lyle Jan. 2, 1931 – Apr. 25, 2024 Juanita Havlina Lyle passed away on April 25, 2024 at East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville, Wash. Juanita was born on January 2, 1931, to Joseph Havlina, Sr. and Neva (Edwards) Havlina in Pasco, Wash. and grew up on the family’s farm near Connell, Wash. Juanita graduated from Connell High School in 1948, after which she attended Washington State University. In 1954, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from WSU and the S...
Cathy C. Goude Mar. 23, 2024- Apr. 20, 1965 Cathy C. Goude passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 58 at Kootenai Health with her family by her side. Cathy was born in Jamestown, ND on April 20, 1965, to Father Don Schaible and Mother Bj Worden. Shortly after Cathy's birth her family moved to Washington in 1966. Cathy was the oldest of two sisters. Cathy loved her younger sister Audra Glowen, and often referred to her as "My first child". Cathy lived in or...
Joan Marie Anderson Plager Apr. 9, 1934 - Apr. 10, 2024 Joan Marie Anderson Plager was born April 9, 1934 in Spokane to Paul Gordon Anderson and Anna Elizabeth Bilde, the eldest of six siblings. Named after one of her Swedish grandmothers, she was tall and had a bone structure hinting to her Swedish and Danish ancestors. The family moved to Ritzville her sophomore year of high school and just six months before graduation she married Wesley Plager on December 19, 1951....