Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Fran Rew
May 23, 2025
Frances Lee Rew ~ Fran
11/29/1954 - 5/23/2025
Fran was a beautiful soul. She had a heart so big and full of love, she gave everything and anything just to see someone smile. She was the glue when everything tried to crumble.
As we lay her to rest the lifetime of memories shared will forever fill our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Jason West
May 23, 2025
Jason Ryan West, 46, of Spokane, WA, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2025.
Born in Spokane on June 2, 1978, Jason was the beloved youngest son of Michael and Pamela West. He grew up in Deer Park, WA, and attended Riverside schools from kindergarten through graduation at Riverside High School in Chattaroy, WA.
After graduating from Riverside High School in 1996,...
Ruben Torres Gomez Sr.
May 16, 2025
Loving Memory of Ruben Torres Gomez Sr.
June 8, 1951 – May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ruben Torres Gomez Sr., who left us peacefully on the morning of May 16th at 6:30 AM.
Ruben was born on June 8, 1951, and grew up surrounded by love with his parents, Cuca...
Lola Putnam
May 11, 2025
Lola Marie Putnam, 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Spokane, Washington, on May 11, 2025. Lola was born on May 20, 1936, in Yakima, Washington.
As a long-time member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lola demonstrated her commitment to service and leadership, holding the revered position of Worthy Matron. Her passion for the organization reflected her generous spirit...
Monty Stimmel
May 7, 2025
Monty Clark Stimmel age 84 left us May 7, 2025 to fly his final journey.
Born and growing up in Homedale, Idaho he enjoyed and fully participated in small town life, family, friends and young boy adventures. There he became involved with 4H Club, school band & plays, learned the skills to obtain a HAM operator license.
He moved to Davenport, WA...
Lorraine Poetter
May 4, 2025
Lorraine Jeanette (Zehm) Poetter, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 97. Born in Spring Valley, WA on March 25, 1928 to Hattie (Kowalsky) and William Frederick Zehm Jr.
Lorraine graduated from Jenkins High School in 1945. Always dreaming of being the first June bride, Lorraine married Richard HJ...
Debra Lutmer
Apr 9, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Renee Lutmer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of Christ, passed into the arms of her Savior at the age of 70. Born on September 28, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, Debbie was the eldest of eight children—a role she embraced with warmth, strength, and grace.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Pastor Larry Lutmer, with...
Kevin R. Anderson
Apr 7, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Kevin R. Anderson, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, on April 7, 2025, at age 55. Kevin was born in Spokane, Washington to Elmer and Mary Anderson on August 1, 1969, as the youngest of twelve. He graduated from John R. Rogers and lived and worked in Spokane. He enjoyed camping and fishing and...
Alan Shadowen
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Alan Eugene Shadowen. Alan passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 74.Alan had an incredible sense of humor and the loudest laugh in the room. He was a kind, generous, fun, and outgoing man. He had many friends and impacted everyone who met...
Nancy Blake
Mar 30, 2025
Nancy D Blake (Hulvey) entered into eternal rest on March 30,2025.
Born in Seattle, WA on November 13, 1952 and raised in Anchorage, Alaska as well as Spokane, WA. She graduated high school in Spokane and went on to join the Navy. While in active duty, she cared for our Veterans as she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. She continued to...
Samuel Sammy R. Azar
Mar 29, 2025
Our beautiful, wonderful, loving, compassionate, and caring son, Sammy, went to heaven to be with Jesus on March 29, 2025. He has joined his brother Ramsey and Uncle Victor, in heaven, where we believe they are celebrating together. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Najeeb and Najla Azar, and his paternal grandparents George and Salwa Azar.
Sammy was...
James Causey
Mar 21, 2025
James Edward Causey (Jim) passed into the loving arms of God on March 21, 2025 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Jim was born on September 13, 1937 in Balboa, Panama to Bessie Earline (Nance) and Charles Benjamin Causey. He was raised in San Angelo, TX.
After serving in the Air Force he dedicated his lifelong career to...
Caroline Thompson
Mar 21, 2025
Caroline Katherine (Schwindt Dukart) Thompson was born in rural Dickinson, ND in Dunn County on August 24, 1933 to parents John V. and Barbara (Kary) Schwindt. Caroline was the third child born to her parents, with her paternal grandmother (Barbara Fischer Schwindt) providing midwife assistance.
Caroline attended a one-room elementary school in the Fayette rural area. She graduated from Killdeer High...
Zan Michael Breza
Mar 21, 2025
Zan Breza was born in Spokane, Washington on December 30th, 1962, according to his birth certificate that is, his mother would beg to differ and insists that it was actually the 31st. He bravely battled cancer with incredible strength and grace prior to his passing on March 21st, 2025.
Zan lived every day on his own terms, he was courageous, stubborn...
Dr. Richard E. Steury
Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Richard E. Steury, 95, Internal Medicine/Nephrology and Kidney Center Founder, Passes Away
Dr Richard E. Steury, “Dick”, a pioneer in renal treatment and one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Hospital Kidney center passed away on February 27 at the age of 95.
Born on March 31st, 1929 in Danville, Illinois, Dick earned his medical degree from the University of...
Dr. Ronald Moore
Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Ronald Moore~ Jan 1, 1942 Feb 25,2025
Our hearts are shattered by the loss of a truly remarkable husband, father, and grandfather.
Ronald was born on January 1, 1942, in Everett, Washington, and later moved to East Wenatchee, where he graduated from Eastmont High School.
In 1961, Ron enlisted in the Army and served his country with honor. After his service, he...
Marjorie Hanson
Feb 24, 2025
Marjorie Lucille Paulson was born on September 13, 1927, to Emanuel & Nellie Paulson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was the 8th child with 5 sisters and 6 brothers.
In 1938 one of Marge’s brothers passed away, but that led the whole family to the Lord as their Savior. She was baptized along with her mother and two brothers. Marge and...
Diana Tutt
Feb 22, 2025
Our mom, Diana Marie Mantese Tutt was born July 19, 1952 in Spokane WA. She passed away February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mom grew up on the Mantese Ranch and was the oldest of seven children. She helped raise her youngest siblings, and they agree that in many ways she was their mom too.Mom graduated from Mead...
Rickie Steven Juhl
Feb 20, 2025
Rickie Steven Juhl passed on February 20th, 2025 at his home in Deer Park, WA.
Rick was born in Spokane, WA on July 22, 1950 to Marion and Leone Juhl as the youngest of 4 children and lived nearly all of his life in Spokane and Deer Park. He was a fixture at Haskins Steel where he worked for over 40...
Mary Kathleen O'Toole
Feb 15, 2025
Mary Kathleen O’Toole
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Kathleen O’Toole, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 61, after a brief illness. Born in Ontario, Oregon, on February 3, 1964, to Dan and Maureen O’Toole, she was raised in Richland and lived in...
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