Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Beverly Van Epps

Beverly Van Epps

Nov 14, 2025

Beverly was born in Lewistown, Montana on December 30, 1938 to Grace and Edwin Senef. She grew up in Denton, Montana and graduated from high school before moving to Spokane to attend Kinman Business University.

While in Spokane, Beverly met her future husband, Ken, on a blind date and married him in May, 1958. Ken served in the Air Force so...

Robert Lee Jewett

Robert Lee Jewett

Nov 6, 2025

Robert Lee Jewett1925-2025

It is with heavy hearts full of love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Lee Jewett on November 6, 2025. Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 15, 1925, to the late John and Christine Jewett. At five years of age his parents and four other siblings moved and eventually settled in Noxon, Montana...

Shirley Burkhart

Shirley Burkhart

Nov 6, 2025

Shirley Louise Burkhart, 86, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Shirley was born on November 25, 1938 in Ogden, Utah.

Services will be held in August of 2026. (date and time TBD)

Jim LeRoy Peterson

Jim LeRoy Peterson

Nov 5, 2025

James LeRoy PetersonMay 29, 1930 – November 5, 2025 James LeRoy Peterson, 95½, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on May 29, 1930, in Wenatchee, Washington and was raised by his adoptive parents Christian LeRoy Peterson and Anna Nell. Tragically, Anna Nell died when Jimmy was 8. He grew up...

LeAnn Adams

LeAnn Adams

Nov 1, 2025

LeAnn Marie Adams1944-2025LeAnn Marie Adams passed away November 1, 2025, at Hospice House of Spokane. To know LeAnn was to know kindness, happiness and grace. She was always pleasant to those around her. She leaves this physical world but will always be loved and remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.LeAnn was born on March 7,1944...

Mark Powell

Mark Powell

Oct 27, 2025

Mark Powell was born on July 26th, 1957 to Nada (Bishop) and Allan Powell Jr. in Missoula, Montana. He passed away with his family at his bedside on October 27th, 2025.

After a brief time in Missoula and later Twin Falls, ID the Powell family moved to Spokane, WA. Mark would call Spokane home for the rest of his life graduating...

Donald Grim

Donald Grim

Oct 24, 2025

Donald Keith Grim

July 14, 1946 – October 24, 2025

Don was born in Lewiston, ID to Kenneth and Monzell Stover Grim. He grew up in Clarkston, originally on a farm, hence often referring to himself as “just an innocent farm boy.” After graduation from Clarkston high school, he attended Eastern Washington University followed by Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago,...

Louise Absalonson

Louise Absalonson

Oct 21, 2025

Louise Absalonson

May 14, 1930 – October 21, 2025

Louise Absalonson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. She was 95 years old. Born in Spokane, Washington, on May 14, 1930, to George and Elsie Luding, Louise brought a ray of sunshine into every room she entered. She grew up in Spokane and graduated from...

Jan Helen Richards

Jan Helen Richards

Oct 18, 2025

Jan RichardsFeb 25, 1955 - Oct 18, 2025Jan Richards passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. Born and raised in Spokane, she spent the last five years of her life in Walla Walla with her daughter and family. Jan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to those she loved.She was preceded in...

Mark Carlson

Mark Carlson

Oct 14, 2025

Mark Elton Carlson

July 14, 1944 – October 14, 2025

Now home with the Lord.

Mark was born in Spokane, WA to Everett & Myrtle Carlson. He was the 4th boy out of 5 with one older sister. Mark passed away peacefully from a long, courageous fight with Lewy Body Dementia.

After graduation from John Rogers high school, he joined the Navy and served...

Julie Ann Dionne

Julie Ann Dionne

Oct 9, 2025

Julie Ann Dionne, 66, was born on June 25, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Ronald and Sandra Dionne.

She passed away on October 9, 2025 in Spokane.

Paul Cummins

Paul Cummins

Oct 6, 2025

Paul Cummins, 74, a lifelong Spokane County resident known for his generous spirit and warm hugs, was called to his eternal home on Monday, October 6, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital at the age of 74.

Born to Thomas and Betty (Bundy) Cummins on April 9, 1951, Paul was the youngest of three children. Alongside his...

Cecelia Hodge

Cecelia Hodge

Oct 4, 2025

Cecelia Anne Hodge, 88, born on April 13, 1937 in Ione, Washington passed away on October 4, 2025 in Spokane, Washington.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Sat. Oct 25 at the Brentwood Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 401 W Regina Ave, Spokane, Washington.

The Celebration of Life will be live streamed for...

William 'Bill' Mitchell

William 'Bill' Mitchell

Oct 1, 2025

William "Bill" Lynn Mitchell passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025.

He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Maureen - together forever.

Bill was born on October 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1950s, he and his mother, Edna, moved to Spokane, Washington. He attended North Central High School and graduated in 1957. Soon after, Bill joined the...

Emilio Alejandro Vazquez

Emilio Alejandro Vazquez

Sep 24, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the sudden and devastating loss of Emilio Alejandro Vázquez — a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend.

One of Emilio’s greatest joys was cruising in his Audi. If you knew him, you knew how proud he was of his car, and how much dedication and hard work he poured into it. Emilio was also an...

Terrance Charles Wallette

Terrance Charles Wallette

Sep 24, 2025

Terrance Charles Wallette 2/17/1988 to 9/24/2025 will be laid to rest October 1, 2025. Terry is survived by his father Terence (Terry) Wallette, his sisters Monica Wallette and Jessica Walker, his nieces Joanna Luna and Mandy Szep and his son Leelynd.

Marion Reding

Marion Reding

Sep 19, 2025

Marion B Reding passed away at home in Spokane, Washington after a renewed bought of cancer. 

She loved the outdoors, gardening, knitting, sewing, reading and her biggest passion: bowling.

She outlived a whole generation of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" and youngest daughter Carole King. She was survived by daughters JoAnn Erickson & Merry...

Carole Cain

Carole Cain

Sep 18, 2025

(Wanda) Carole Cain

June 22, 1962 - September 18, 2025

Carole Cain, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hospice House of Spokane at 10:44 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Born on base at Fort Irwin, California in the Mojave Desert on June 22, 1962, Carole was the daughter of Mack Hayward Cain and Delores Broadus Cain. As part of a...

Janet H. M. Dosey

Janet H. M. Dosey

Sep 3, 2025

Janet Hilda Margaret Young Dosey, 88, was born on December 31, 1936 in Reading, England. 

She passed on September 3, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

John Blessent

John Blessent

Sep 3, 2025

John Barry Blessent of Colbert, Washington, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Avalon Care Center, with his wife and daughter by his side, following a brief illness.

John was born on December 2, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Whitworth College. He began his teaching...

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