Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Penny Sanders
Dec 4, 2025
To you all, good day or evening, whichever it might be. All of my life I have tried to be in charge, when I felt I was not, I always knew why. My Lord was in charge, and by His word, I knew I had to obey or else. His final word to me was “it is time to come...
Elijah River Ogrisseg
Nov 19, 2025
Elijah River Ogrisseg
December 3, 2000 – November 19, 2025.
With devastating sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Elijah River Ogrisseg, a beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend. Elijah was born in Spokane, Washington as a blessing and the first-born Son to Jerry and Zeny Ogrisseg. He grew up for the first ten years of his life in Spokane,...
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...
Janean Edgemon
Nov 13, 2025
Janean Edgemon, born July 31, 1938, entered God’s eternal care on November 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Horlacher; brother, Bob Horlacher; and son, Daryn Edgemon (Barbara). She is survived by her husband, Glenn; children, Bonni Loutherback (Jay) and Larry Edgemon (Toby); granddaughters, Mikena Krumpos (Kaden) and Macie Ramirez (Tre); siblings, David Horlacher...
Jack Joseph VanCaster
Nov 10, 2025
Jack Joseph VanCaster
Jack Joseph VanCaster, 89, of Spokane Valley, WA, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, WI, passed away in the comfort of his home Monday afternoon, November 10, 2025 with family at his side.
He was born December 17, 1935 in Green Bay, WI, the Son of Theodore and Mary Margaret (Deno) VanCaster. Jack grew up in Green Bay. He served his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Riplinger Funeral and Crematory
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