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David (Dave) Lee Braun, 65, was the youngest of three children born to Aaron and Florence Braun. He was born October 26, 1949 and died at home in Ritzville on July 24, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Dave graduated from Ritzville High School in 1967, attended Big Bend Community College receiving his private pilot’s license; the first step into his goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Instead, he served in the Army as a warrant officer and helicopter pilot b...
Calvin Daniel Kirschenmann died on July 11 in Ritzville. He was born April 1, 1933 to Rev. Rudolph Kirschenmann and Erna Kirschenmann. After graduation from high school in Ritzville, Calvin attended Yankon College in South Dakota where he studied theology. He joined the Army after college and was stationed at Fort Ord Army Base in California. Calvin met his wife, the late Janet Rae Kirshenmann, in college and they married in 1955. Calvin always had a passion and love for the b...
Don Earl Robinson, 84, of Union, died on Friday, July 10, at his residence. Don was born June 4, 1931 in Seattle, to Lemuel Irl and Iola Agnes (Childers) Robinson. Don moved around the western United States during the Great Depression and the 1940’s with his parents. He graduated high school in Yakima, in 1949 and then attended Whitworth College in Spokane, the first 2 years. While at Whitworth he met his wife, Joan Joyce Schoesler, whom he married March 22, 1951. Don and Joan were married 64 years until his death. Don g... Full story
Raymond “Bud” Howard Hunt was born to Freeman and Inez May Hunt in Kennewick on December 14, 1920, and died on July 11, in Kennewick. Bud grew up on the family wheat farm near Kahlotus. He graduated from Kahlotus High School in 1939 and from Eastern Washington College in Cheney in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Bud joined the Navy in 1942 and was stationed in San Diego, Philadelphia, and the Admiralty Islands. After the war, Bud returned to the family farm and cont... Full story
Janice Goodman, 63, died on the evening of July 16. She began her life in Spokane as the older of two children born to Gerald and Catherine (Gilchrist) McCaffery. The family lived in Davenport, before moving to Ritzville, where Janice and her younger brother Michael spent most of their youth. With her engaging personality and infectious laugh it was apparent early on that Janice was destined for the spotlight. Even as a young girl of 7 she charmed those around her with her...
Lawrence Lincoln “Larry” Kiesz, 85, was born February 12, 1930 to Gottlieb and Katherine (Amend) Kiesz at the family farm outside Ritzville. He joined his two brothers, James Huffman and Wilmer Kiesz. Larry went to school in Ritzville and graduated there in 1948. Larry married Della Laib on August 12, 1951, and they were married for 63 11/12th years. Shortly after their marriage, Larry was drafted into the Army and served in Korea with the 5th Regimental Combat Team. Upon his... Full story
Dave lived a fulfilled life. He died Friday, July 10th, surrounded by his family in Spokane. He was born in Imperial, NE and was raised on a dairy farm. That hard working ethic followed him through his life. He worked for 50 plus years in the tire industry, managing the Ritzville Tire Center for the last 16. He loved serving this community and lending a helping hand. Dave made several friends over the last 67 years. He had a wide variety of skill sets and hobbies. He enjoyed...
Barbara Lou Borth Van Buren, died July 6 in Lewiston Idaho. She was born December 22, 1939, in Lind to parents Rudolph and Barbara Borth. Services were held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Lewiston on Saturday, July 11....
Gayle Startin, 83, longtime resident of Hooper and LaCrosse, died July 4, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arthur Gayle Startin was born March 4, 1932 in Dayton, Washington to Roy and Daisy (Whitney) Startin. He grew up in Dayton and attended high school there. Gayle learned to be a hard worker from a young age. He held jobs with Ira & Willene Daniel helping to work on their farm, the OK Tire Shop in Moses Lake and also at the Dayton Grange. Gayle married Nancy...
Lura Mae Maier , 92, died on June 27 at hospice of Spokane. Lura was born on March 11, 1923 in Ritzville to Mary and Alan Scott of Benge Wash. She graduated from Washtucna high school and then Kenman business school in Spokane. She married Alvin Allert in 1945 and they farmed in Benge. Lura was very active in the community, Benge school board and Benge Community Church. She began working at the Adams County Assessor’s office in Ritzville while they farmed in Benge. Lura and A...
Douglas Lance Weber, 53, of Spokane, died, June 27. He was born November 6, 1961 in Seattle. Doug was raised in Ritzville, where he attended school; a graduate of Ritzville High School in 1980. He attended Washington State University. He enjoyed a career of customer service. He worked for many years in hotel hospitality, followed by the commercial laundry industry, and later had been employed with Boeing as a mechanic. Doug enjoyed a passion to coach, and he without exception... Full story
Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Thorpe died July 1. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Betty was born Elizabeth Marie Carrick on July 6, 1925, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to Edward John Carrick and Lillian Rosemary (McCarthy) Carrick. Her father was in the U.S. Navy and stationed there at the time. She traveled a lot following her father from duty station to duty station. Mostly Norfolk, Va. And San Diego, Ca. She attended Catholic schools and was proud of her Irish heritage. She...
Barbara Anne Lawton Rogers, born July 8, 1942 to Robert and Helen Lawton in Ritzville, died June 25, in Spokane, due to complications of cancer surgery. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Ray B. Rogers of Alderdale. Also survived by her sister, Margaret K. Ott, and two brothers, Richard A. Lawton and Lawrence R. Lawton, and cousins, nieces, and nephews. She graduated Washtucna High School and attended Holy Names Academy. Barb was a talented artist, potter, and an avid photographer. She was a member of the Whitstran Arts...
Daniel Kenneth Smick, 25, of Spokane died on June 12. Daniel was born on November 5, 1989 in Pullman, to Kenneth & Cathy (Roth) Smick. He was raised in Pullman and attended Pullman High School. His family moved to Spokane during his junior year of high school and he then graduated from Mead High School in 2008. After graduation, Daniel worked various jobs before being hired by Spokane ProCare as a landscaper, a position he still held at the time of his death. Whether it was...
Leona Koch, 106, died in St John, on June 26. She was born February 14, 1909 in Eugene, OR. Leona attended school in Kittitas where she met Robert Koch, who worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. They were married February 14, 1927 at the home of her parents: Chris and Edna Mae Erland of Cedar Falls, WA. They were married 55 years and had three children: Robert George, Edna and Harold. They moved to Sprague, after retirement from the railroad. Leona was a lifetime member of the...
Allan Koch, 78, died at home on Tuesday, June 23. He was born on August 31, 1936 in Ritzville to Lydia Miller Koch and Roy Koch. Allan was a lifelong resident of Ritzville, residing on the family farm west of town. Allan graduated from Ritzville High School in 1954. While in school he played on the undefeated 1953 Bronco football team. He was also active in FFA on the livestock team, winning the Scheel Memorial Award and earning the state FFA degree. Allan continued his...
Richard “Dick” Miller, 82, of Ritzville, died, Monday, June 22, in Spokane with his four daughters by his side. A visitation was held at Danekas Funeral Home, 207 East Main, Ritzville, on Sunday, June 28, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. A funeral service was held Monday, June 29, at 10:00 a.m. at Ritzville Community Church, 204 East 2nd Avenue. Pastor Bill Cox officiated the service. A reception followed at Washington Wheat Growers Building, 109 East First Ave, Ritzville. Richard was...
Annette D. Huddle, 91, died June 19, 2015 in Spokane. She was born January 21, 1924 in Pasadena, California to Jess and Daisy (Goff) Ryckman and was a graduate of Okanogan High School, Class of 1941. She married Joseph A Huddle May 2, 1942 in Grand Coulee. They resided in Harrington for 8 years before moving to Washtucna. They farmed there for 32 years before returning to Cheney. She was a member of the Washtucna Community Church, Rebekah’s Lodge, BVD Club and several b...
Richard “Dick” Miller, 82, died in Spokane June 22, 2015. Visitation will be held Sunday June 28, 2015 at Danekas Funeral Home- Ritzville from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday June 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Ritzville Foursquare Church. Burial will follow at Odessa Cemetery. A full obit will be placed in Spokesman Saturday June 27, and in next weeks’ Journal.... Full story
Daniel Kenneth Smick, 25, of Spokane died June 12. Daniel was born on November 5,1989 in Pullman, to Kenneth & Cathy (Roth) Smick. He was raised in Pullman and attended Pullman High School. His family moved to Spokane during his junior year of high school and he then graduated from Mead High School in 2008. After graduation, Daniel worked various jobs before being hired by Spokane ProCare as a landscaper, a position he still held at the time of his death. Whether it was...
Leslie James Nygren, 80, a lifelong resident of Spokane, was born May 18, 1935 to Carl and Alice Nygren. After a valiant battle with cancer, he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10, at the age of 80. Les grew up in the West Central neighborhood, hanging out with friends at Doyle’s Ice Cream Parlor and participating in the youth group at Broadway Baptist Church. He graduated from North Central High School, and from Whitworth College in 1960 with a B...
Matthew Walter Bren died unexpectedly on June 7, the result of an auto accident. Matt was born to Frank and Donna Bren October 1, 1979. Matt attended elementary school in Odessa, and later St. Regis, MT, before his family moved to Lind. Matt graduated from Lind High School in 198 and joined the United States Marine Corps, where he made Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Echo Company. He was stationed in San Diego, CA; he did a tour overseas in Okinawa,...
Matthew W. Bren, 35, passed away in Lind on Saturday, June 6. Service date and full obituary will be ran in the next couple weeks.... Full story
Vera Adeline (Smith) Nissen, 94, died on Tuesday May 12, in Kirkland, Washington. Vera was the last surviving child of twelve children born to Warren and Marie (Siegel) Smith. She graduated from Lind High School in 1937 and subsequently moved to Spokane to continue her education. She went on to become the secretary to the president of the Inland Empire Biscuit Company in Spokane and later moved to Ritzville, where she joined the office staff of the Ritzville schools. Vera and...
Monday, June 8, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather David A. Davis died. He was born May 17, 1920 in Wilson Creek, to Albert Bradley Charles Davis and Oma Gilman Davis. He passed in his sleep in Des Moines, Washington after a short stay in a rehabilitation facility before joining his bride of 71 years Betty at Auburn Meadows Senior Living. Dave met Betty Phillips when he was in the 9th grade in Lind and Betty was in eighth grade. They graduated...