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Herbert Alfred Smith, 86, was born on Nov. 18, 1928 in Lind, and died on Nov. 19, in Spokane, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Herbert was a Spokane area resident for 60 years. He graduated from high school in Ritzville in 1948. Herbert later joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. After his service, Herbert was a farmer in Ritzville and Colbert, before retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Half Moon Grange. Herbert was the youngest of 12 c... Full story
Robert Alan Marble, 67, beloved husband and father died Nov. 17 after a valiant fight against cancer. Bob was a native Californian who fell in love with wheat farming. He was a chemist by trade and dreamt of becoming a farmer in retirement. Bob’s life reflected his Christian faith and love. Survived by wife, Jean, and three children: Katie (Craig) Costsona; Alan (Marie) Marble; Joni Marble. Two sisters; June McGukin and Paula (Frank) Pauls, a brother-in-law & wife, Jim and D...
Mary S. Woodbury, 73, of Spokane Valley, dies on Nov. 17 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ritzville, Jan. 26, 1941 to the late Melvin & Tannis Hollenback. Mary graduated from Kahlotus High School in 1958. She was married to Jack Woodbury in 1967 and they lived together in the same home foe 47 years. She loved spending time at their lake cabin on Loon Lake and spent most summer weekends enjoying the warm sunshine and waves on the shore. The s’mores, hot dog... Full story
The Daughters of Ethel C. Anderson are saddened to announce our Mother’s death on Friday, November 14. Funeral services are being held in Seattle, Friday, Nov. 21, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 8900 35th Avenue N.E., 11:00 a.m. Lunch Immediately following in the Church Reception Hall. Burial Service will be held in Ritzville, Saturday, November 22, Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, 11:30 a.m. Lunch Immediately Following at Memories Diner. In lieu of flowers donations to the following in Ethel’s name would be app... Full story
Ruben John Fode died Nov. 17, at age 82. He was born December 16, 1931 to John and Emelia Fode. Ruben graduated from Lind High School in 1950 then earned his BA in Agriculture at WSU in 1954. While at WSU he was a Charter member of Farmhouse Fraternity. After serving in the Air Force he returned to Lind and found the Love of his life Patricia Smith. They married on September 24, 1960. They settled on the family farm, had 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Ruben received Jaycees O...
Bonnie Replogle died on Nov. 1 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 52. She was born Bonnie Belle Putnam on Jan. 30, 1962 to Bruce and Christine Putnam in Sutton, Mass. She moved to Reno, NV with her father and step-mother in 1971 where she went through the Washoe Co. School System and then graduated from Hug High School in 1980. She worked at JC Penney for over 20 years and later finished her career at Washoe Valley Veterinary Hospital. In 1995 she was wed to Albert Replogle...
Beverly Jean Lewis Sitton, 77, died Nov. 7, in Colfax. She was born December 23, 1936 in Spokane to Harvey William and Elva Lucile Dyer Lewis. She married Benjamin Otis Sitton on December 12, 1954; together they shared 59 blessed years. They raised their four children on the family farm in Washtucna. Their children are: Ben (Debbie) Sitton, Debbie (Dan) Marshall, Jeff (Judy) Sitton and Mike (Linda) Sitton. Beverly celebrated the birth of 11 grandchildren and 25 great...
Lewis W. Kagele, 90, died on Tuesday, October 27 in Ritzville. Lewis was born on November 3, 1923 to Jake and Martha (Bischoff) Kagele in Ritzville. Lewis grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ritzville graduating from Ritzville High School. Lewis later married Darlene Schell on November 18, 1945 in Ruff, WA. They were farmers and ranchers southwest of Odessa and later owned and operated the Odessa Golf Course, where they built their retirement home and continued... Full story
Verna Selcho Taylor, 76 of Lyman SC, died on Monday, Nov. 3. Verna was the beloved wife of Jerry A. Taylor Sr. and the devoted daughter of the late John and Esther Selcho. Verna was retired from Bell South and Taylor Auto Sales. She made enormous contributions to the town of Lyman as, first, a councilwoman and, secondly, as Mayor. The library and water treatment plant are two examples of her dedication to providing much needed services to the citizens of Lyman. Verna was a treasured member of First Baptist Church in Lyman.... Full story
Galen R. Schweitzer 87, of Washtucna died on Oct. 15, at Life Care Center in Ritzville. His life partner and soul mate Lynda Hamilton was by his side. Galen was born in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa to Charles and Lila Schweitzer on December 9, 1926. He was one of 12 children. He was preceded in death by his parents numerous brother and sister and two great-grand children. Galen is survived by Lynda, her two sons and grand-children. His four children, Berry Cerino, Galen... Full story
Steven Hugh McKenzie, 49 of Metaline, WA died at home October 27, surrounded by family that loved him. Steven was born at Mt Linton Hospital in Metaline Falls, WA to Karl and Yvonne (Zimmerman) McKenzie on November 23, 1964. Since the 70’s Steven was at almost every Selkirk High School sporting event and was the manager/assistant coach for nearly all Selkirk Sports Teams. He was passionate about all sports and managed the basketball teams for 28 years. Steven was inducted into... Full story
Galen R. Schwietzer died in Ritzville on Oct. 15. A celebration of Galen’s life will be held at the Rimrock Grange Hall in Washtucna at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. A full obituary will run next week....
Terri Ann Montano died on Oct. 16. Terri was born in Vancouver on March 21, 1964. She moved to Cheney in 1982 before settling in Spokane. Terri received two degrees with honors from Eastern Washington University: A BA in Accounting and an MBA. Her work career was focused in the healthcare industry and she worked as an administrator for several businesses. Terri was also a member of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Washington State Medical Group Managers Association. Terri had an amazing, generous and...
Jack C. Scheeler, 89, a resident of Lind died on October 8,. Jack was born on December 13, 1924 to John, Sr. and Hilda (Floether) Scheeler, one of 10 children: Amelia, Ella, Esther, John, Jr., (Jack), Richard, Elsie “Gerry”, Beth, Marjorie, and Don. Jack graduated from Lind High School and continued the family dryland wheat farming tradition. Jack married Irene Fode, also of Lind, on September 18, 1953. They had two daughters: Marcia born in 1955 and Janet in 1958. Jack and...
Marley R. Stehr, 83, died Friday, Sept. 19, at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation in Clarkston. Marley was born March 10, 1931, in Ritzville, Wash., to Otto and Milda Stehr. Marley grew up working beside his father and siblings at the O.C. Stehr Jersey Dairy. He was a wiz at fixing cars and worked for the Chrysler/Plymouth dealer during his school years. His experience as a mechanic helped him in acquiring a service station in Odessa. Marley moved to Moscow in the early 1960s...
A celebration of life for Peter A. Weber, 1925-2014, will be held Saturday, October 11, beginning at 2:00 at the Lincoln/Adams County Line Cemetery (intersection of Davis and Bauer roads) followed by a gathering at The American Legion Hall, Division and Broadway, Ritzville WA.. There will be a Military flag Ceremony at 3:30. Everyone is welcome to come share memories of Peter....
Timothy James Birge died on August 25 in Spokane. Tim, the youngest of 4 children, was born to Cecil and Irene Birge on December 6, 1957 in Odessa. He was raised in Harrington, and graduated from Harrington High School in 1976. While attending high school, Tim participated in golf and basketball. Tim also played the drums in the high school band, following in the footsteps of his two older brothers. Tim attended Eastern Washington University and obtained a license to sell life and health insurance. Eventually, Tim shared an... Full story
Joanne Actor Mills of Omaha died on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Omaha at the age of 80. Joanne was born on February 27, 1934 in Spokane and raised in the Eastern Washington farming communities of Ritzville and Connell. She attended Washington State University in Pullman and graduated from San Jose State University in California. Joanne worked at the University of Washington in Seattle and later at General Electric in Richland where she met and fell in love with her future husband,...
Elien M. (Foisy) Langford was born on December 17, 1922, in Prosser, the second daughter of Joseph and Milda Foisy. She died peacefully on September 20, after a brief period of declining health. Elien graduated from Prosser High School, Yakima Business College, obtained a private pilot’s license and trained for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program. Her WASP training was cut short by her marriage to Phil A. Langford on May 27, 1944. Their marriage lasted for 64 years, u...
Marjorie Katherine Allert died September 10 at the Adams County Hospital in Ritzville, she was 93 years old. Marge was born November 29, 1920 in Pasco. Her parents were Katherine Klundt and Leslie Mitchell. She graduated from Pullman High School in 1948 and attended WSC through her junior year. In 1941, she married her high school and college sweetheart, Richard Allert. Richard enlisted in the Army in 1942. While pregnant with their first child, Marge traveled by train to Wash... Full story
Marjorie L. Hays, age 83, died peacefully August 25. She was born in Bellingham to John and Clariette Wagness on July 26, 1931. She graduated Bellingham schools and then attended Washington State University; where she achieved a B.S. in Home Economics and met the love of her life Steve Hays. She graduated in May 1953 and the two were married January 31, 1954, spending over 60 years of marriage together. Together they had 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Marge’s first job was w... Full story
Stanley James Haase died on September 14, 2014 at the age of 78. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Palouse to Gotthilf “Bill” and Eva (Rott) Haase. The eldest of three children, Stan grew up in Lind and graduated from Lind High School in 1954. Majoring in Speech and Communications and a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, he graduated from Washington State College in 1959. He started his career as a radio DJ and sportscaster in Lewiston where he met the love of...
Lieselotte (Lotte) Justine Harding died peacefully September 7. Born November 7, 1921 in Augsburg, Germany to Willibald and Margarete Hosp, she was the youngest of four children and the only daughter. Lotte worked with her mother in the family butcher shop during the war while her brothers Willibald, Gustel and Karl served in the German military. She married a G.I. and sailed to America on November 16, 1948 on the S.S. Edmund B. Alexander arriving in New York on November 27,... Full story
Esther Duff died peacefully at the age of 87 on August 29 in Ritzville while residing at Rose Garden Estates. Esther was born April 15, 1927 in Orofino, to Earl and Violet Blake, the fourth of 12 children. She spent her life making a home for her husband of 67 years, Verl, and her family. She was an avid quilter and donated her quilts to various charities. Esther loved to cook, bake, can and was an active participant in her local Bible study group. Survivors include her four...
Helen (Hannahs) Franks died peacefully on Friday, August 29 at the age of 97. Helen was born on March 19, 1917 to John and Margaret Kries in Genesee. She spent her childhood there with her five siblings before moving to Lewiston to become a registered nurse. She married Walter (Sonny) Hannahs in 1938 and began raising her family of five children. Helen and Sonny lived in Soap Lake and Spokane before settling in Waterville, where they lived until 1966. She worked at the Waterville Hospital during that time and is still...