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Patricia Phillips Jan.16, 1933-Nov. 11, 2023 Patricia "Pat" Cline Phillips passed away Saturday ,Nov. 11, 2023, at age 90. Pat was born in Spokane on Jan. 16, 1933, to parents Russel and Mabel Cline. At the time, her father worked for the Spokesman-Review in Spokane. However, as this was the early years of the depression, he was soon out of a job and so the family moved near Kahlotus to join Russel's father, Emery Cline, on the farm. Pat spent the first nine years of her life...
A.Wayne Carter May 8, 1939-Sept 22,2023 Henderson, Nev. - A. Wayne Carter, 84, ascended peacefully to the heavens on Sept. 22, 2023. Wayne was born May 8, 1939, in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, Canada to Rev. Dr. Alfred Carter and Elfreda Westad Carter. Wayne married Diane Rice on July 18, 1987 in Columbus, Miss. A charismatic soul, Wayne sought to put the spark into and pull the spark out of everyone he met. With a gift for humor, often without an edit button, Wayne pumped life...
Patrick William Keeley May 7 1947- Oct.18 2023 Patrick William Keeley was born May 7, 1947, in Auburn, Wash. to Martin E and Thelma M (Sorensen) Keeley. He passed peacefully in his sleep Oct. 18, 2023, in Ford, Wash. Growing up, Patrick lived in various places throughout the United States, helping his dad build or repair homes where they lived. He joined the Army in 1964 and deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He was one of only three survivors of...
Jeffrey Robert Slaaen May 2, 1967 – Sept. 26, 2023 Correction of Date: For Funeral Services, 11:00-12:00pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023 St. John Lutheran Church 218 W 3rd St, Sprague, Washington, 509-257-2481 Interment: 12:15pm – 12:45 pm Oct 21, 2023....
Harland Loveitt Eastwood Jr. Oct 20, 1943 - Oct 7, 2023 Harland Loveitt Eastwood Jr., was born in Seattle, Wash, on Oct. 20, 1943, to Harland and Catherine (Koch) Eastwood Sr., he died Oct. 7, 2023 , in Moses Lake, Wash. after a long battle with cancer. He was raised in Seattle and attended Boulevard Park Grade School, Puget Sound Junior High, Highline & Glacier High Schools. He led a varied life working at many different jobs. During high school he worked as a graphic artist...
Janice Schroeder June 23, 1937 – Oct 13, 2023 Janice R. Schroeder Sullivan passed away Oct. 13, 2023. She was born on June 23, 1937 to Levein and Dora Arlt Schroeder. Janice is survived by her son Bill Markum (Vera) and daughter Keri Markum Gassett (Deke), her grandchildren Jessica (Danny), Drew (Carlye), Anneka and Melissa. She is predeceased by her parents, brothers John and Stanford, sisters Katherine and Barbara, husband Syd, son Bobby and grandson Ryan. Services will be determined at a later date....
Patty Lou Richmond 1934-2023 Patty Lou Richmond, 89 years old, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023. She was the wife of the late Thomas Richmond. They shared 17 years together and lived in Spokane Valley. Born in Lind, Wash. in 1934 and raised in Ritzville, Wash. daughter of Rudolf and Hazel Vostral. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1952. She raised 3 boys and had a love for interior decorating! She is survived by her 2 sons, Kevin and Kent and 3 grandsons and Ryan Kyle...
Jean Marble Jean was born to a military family who were stationed below the Mason-Dixon Line, at the time of her birth, a fact her father's family never quite forgave. Finally stationed on the west coast, Jean completed high school and college in the greater Los Angeles area. Graduating with a Master's equivalent education certification, Jean began her career in elementary education. Her love of children began at an early age, when she gave first and middle names to the 40...
Jefferey Robert Slaaen May 2, 1967 – Sept. 26, 2023 Jeffrey Robert Slaaen of Sprague, Wash. passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 2023. His loss was unexpected and will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and community who he has made a great impact on during his life. Jeffrey was born on May 2nd, 1967. He was one of two children born to Gerald A. Slaaen and JoLane M. Slaaen (Danielson). He attended Sprague High School all 4 years where he played all sports and e...
Roderick Arland Kinch Nov. 21, 1929 – Sept. 2, 2023 Roderick Arland Kinch passed away Sept. 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 21, 1929, at home in Benge, Wash., on a wheat farm. At age 5, his father, Samuel Crampton Kinch Jr, died of cancer. His mother, Lucille, married William "Bill" Allert in August 1938. Growing up, Rod spent time with Sonny Lund at Lund Dairy outside of Benge. When he began attending Washtucna High School in 1944, he met Louise Helme-a match made in heaven. T...
May 17, 1945 – Sept.16, 2023 LaRae Diane (Lesser) Way's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. LaRae passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2023 at the age of 78, peacefully at home with her husband. Her loved ones will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. LaRae, a long-time resident of Ritzville, Wash. married her husband James (Jim) in 1970 at Alki Beach Congregational, residing in Seattle, Wash. The couple moved to Spokane, Wash. in 1...
Marge Dyck 1932 - 2023 Marjorie "Marge" Ellen Bumgarner Dyck was born on July 10, 1932, to Ralph and Bessie Bumgarner. She was joined by a brother, Robert, 8 years later. She spent a lot of time with her grandparents, Frank and Minnie Bumgarner, when she was growing up. While Marge's mother liked to be outside tending her large vegetable and flower gardens as well as her chickens, Marge liked to be inside, ideally reading a book. She loved books her whole life! She graduated...
Kathy Kimble Mar. 15, 1949 – Sept. 8, 2023 Kathy Kimble passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sept. 8, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born in Tekoa, Wash. to John and Lou Ella Michelbook on March 15, 1949. She attended and graduated from Tekoa High School in 1967. She married her high school sweetheart, Ron Kimble on Sept. 2, 1972. They lived in Tekoa until 1976, when they moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They lived in Coeur d’Alene for 12 years. In 1988,...
Roderick (Rod) A. Kinch Sr. (93) passed away on Saturday Sept. 2, 2023 in Ritzville, Wash. Full obituary and service information will be coming at a later date....
Anna Jacqueline Kembel Summers Oct. 28, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2023 Jackie Kembel Summers died on Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 94 after a long illness. Brownie, as she was also known, is survived by daughters Carol Summers and Mary Summers both of Spokane, niece Peggy Kembel Bech of Spokane, nephews Carl Eckhardt, Surprise, Ariz., niece Jean Coppers and nephew John Coppers, Tom McLain, Chewelah, Wash., and Dennis McLain, Phoenix, Ariz. and all of their wonderful children and g...
William Dean Fode (Billy) 1963 - 2023 William Dean Fode (Billy) of Moses Lake, Wash., left this world on August 14, 2023, at the age of 60. To have known Billy was to know this: he was loving and kind, faithful, generous and mischievous with friends, deeply devoted to family, loyal to the Mariners, Seahawks, Zags and Kraken, dedicated to helping those in need, intrepid in travel, and always available to prepare a meal (in the kitchen or on the grill), mix a drink, mow the lawn...
May 29, 1935- Aug.3, 2023 Joan Patterson, 88, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Joan was born and raised in Spokane, Wash. She was one of 10 children and attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. In 1954 she married William Patterson and in 1968 the couple moved to Ritzville, Wash., where they raised their 9 children. She was well known in the community for her kind and generous spirit. She volunteered her time and was heavily involved in her...
Margaret Janice Kienbaum Aug.16, 1938 – July 28, 2023 Margaret Janice Kienbaum, 84, passed away July 28, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, Wash. She was born Margaret Janice Sensat on Aug. 16, 1938, in Welsh, La. Margaret met her life partner of 55 years, Dale Kienbaum, in 1955 when he was stationed in Lake Charles, La. They were married on March 11, 1956, in Lake Charles, La. Margaret was an accomplished pianist and organist with a beautiful singing voice. She was t...
Oscar L Olson May 26, 1931-July 28, 2023 Oscar L Olson, 92, long-time resident of Ritzville, Wash., died peacefully on July 28, 2023 after a short illness. Oscar was born on May 26, 1931 in Ralston, Wash., to Emil and Marie Olson and is survived by his children Dwight, Linda (Ed)Waltman and Kelly Lori, his grandchildren Jarrod (Erin), Shane (Courtney), Colby (Karina) and Carrie Waltman,and his great-grandchildren Emily, Myah, Bennett, Eleanor and Harrison; many cherished...
Sandra K. Stanton–Heimbigner June 28, 1961 – July 21, 2023 Sandra K. Stanton-Heimbigner passed away July 21, 2023. Sandra was born June 28, 1961 in Goldendale, Wash. She is preceded in death by her Father, Earl Stanton, and her Foster parents Art and Pauline Leisle. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Randall, daughter Sasha of Spokane, and other siblings Alton and Lynn, Linda (Lynn)Borders, Dwight and Teri, and Dewayne; including all of their children. Sandy enjoyed r...
Gordon Lee Killian Apr. 2, 1961-July 25, 2023 Gordon Lee Killian, 62, of Potlatch, died Tues. July 25, 2023, at his home due to complications related to prostate cancer. He was born Apr. 2, 1961, in Othello, Wash., to Lorin Dennis and Donna (Roylance) Killian, and attended Othello High School, where he graduated in 1979. He then attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho from 1979-80 and 1982-83. Gordon met Lisa Blazzard and they were married June 23, 1983 in Seattle. Gordon...
Jerry Wayne Armstrong Jr May 15, 1976 – July 18, 2023 Jerry Wayne Armstrong Jr., 47, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away July 18, 2023 after being involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wayne Armstrong Sr. Battleground, Wash. He leaves behind his children; Aeowyn Armstrong (15), Rhowan Armstrong (13) and their mother Melissa Shepherd Ritzville, Wash., his son Caleb Lenocker (21) Davenport, Wash., his mother Maria A...
Curtis Meilke Aug. 21, 1940-July 6, 2023 Curtis Meilke, 82, passed away on July 6, 2023. Curtis graduated from Lind High School, in 1958, and lived in Lind and Spokane his entire life except for a two year posting, in Chicago, with the US Army. Curtis had a kind and generous heart and looked after his parents Godfrey and Mina Meilke until their passing. He enjoyed traveling, local history and chatting about his adventures, folklore and the places he had been. He is survived by his brother and his wife Karl and Connie Meilke...
Susan Joy Fowler 1944-2023 Susan was born in 1944 in Bremerton, Wash. She went to meet the Lord in 2023. She is survived by 4 children from her first marriage; Joy Moorehead, Bruce Sherwood, Paul Sherwood, Rose Fisher, and her 6 grandchildren; Aimee Scott, Kevin Benton, Austin Sherwood, Samuel Sherwood, Coral Fisher, and Ciara Pipe. Susan was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Sherwood, then by her second husband, Donald Fowler. Susan had a degree in bookkeeping...
Larry Yockey June 4, 1956-June 5, 2023 Larry Yockey, age 67, passed away June 5, 2023 with family by his side at his farm in Ritzville, Wash. Larry, son of Dale and Eleanor (Freese) Yockey, was born June 4, 1956 in Yakima, Wash. He spent his early years in Sunnyside, Wash. where he graduated high school with the class of 1974. (Go Grizzlies!) In high school he competed in football, track, tennis, and basketball. Following high school, he attended the University of Washington...