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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Wesley Brenston-Studebaker
Jan 31, 2024
Wesley Alexander Brenston-Studebaker was born to Alexis Brenston and Ryan’s Studebaker on June 4, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Wesley was always a happy and vibrant child. He was smart, loving, energetic, inquisitive, and loved trying to do things on his own before letting anyone help him. He had a big smile, a gentle spirit, and a warm heart. He gave so...
Nadine Gloria Martin
Jan 31, 2024
Born in Burlington, Washington to Grace & Mr. Jones on September 29, 1924, Nadine went to be with her Lord in January of 2024. A few years after her birth she was given a sister, Mavis. Grace later married Edward L. Woodwick and Nadine and Mavis were given a brother, Larry. The family moved up and down the Washington and...
Marie Krohn
Jan 31, 2024
Marie Krohn, 74, passed away on Jan. 31, 2024 in Spokane, Washington.Marie was born in Fujisawa-Shi, Japan to Robert & Pat Vaughn on Oct. 30, 1949.
Dorothy Lugo
Jan 27, 2024
Dorothy Anne (Bessey) Lugo
Born January 15, 1942 to Edgar L. & Fanny E. (Holmes) Bessey, in Alliance, Nebraska, returned to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, older twin brothers (who died shortly after birth), and older brother, Donald E. Bessey (Lindsay, CA); a special nephew, Zack Parazoo, her...
Sally Anne Smith
Jan 17, 2024
Sally Anne (Gordon) Smith[1] 1948-2024
Sally passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Jan 17, 2024. She was the second of 7 children, first of two daughters born to Jack & Audree Gordon in Bakersfield, California on Oct. 27th in 1948. Her parents both came from generational Standard Oil families which led to this family of nine relocating every two years...
Debbie Binder
Jan 13, 2024
Debbie Sue Binder of Chattaroy, 64, passed peacefully in her sleep on the 13th of January.Debbie was born on July 27, 1959 to Ruben and Doris Finkbeiner of Odessa, Washington. After high school, Debbie studied Nursing at Big Bend Community College. She dedicated her life to honor and care for the elderly. Debbie spent over 32 years nurturing the residents...
Gerald "Jerry" Dennis
Jan 8, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Richard Dennis, born on August 18, 1943, in Neva, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away at Holy Family Hospital on January 8th, 2024. Jerry was the beloved son of Ida and Frank Dennis. At six, his family relocated to Spokane, where he spent all his rich and fulfilling life.
Jerry's educational journey took him through the 12th grade, shaping the foundation for the hardworking...
Barbara Gustin
Jan 3, 2024
As the day began on January 3, 2024, Barbara Ann Gustin left her body and was set free into Infinite Love. She was surrounded by miracles, beauty, and love until her last gentle breath. Our hearts break for the loss of this powerful, selfless, kind and glorious woman. Barbara was a treasure and light to all she knew.Barbara Ann Speltz...
Forrest Markham
Dec 24, 2023
Forrest George Markham, 83, passed away on Dec. 24, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.
He was born on May 13, 1940 to Forrest C. & Elsie Mae Markham, in Elma, Washington.
Robert W. Kaul
Dec 22, 2023
Robert William Kaul
April 3, 1935 - December 22, 2023
Our beloved father, Robert William Kaul (88), passed away of Metastatic prostate cancer on December 22, 2023.
Born in Spokane, Washington to William and Ida Kaul, he leaves behind his little sister Linda Kaul; daughters Kathleen Schettler (Mike) and Terry Kaul; grandsons: Joel Evans (Hanna) and Chris Lemley; great...
Terry Sheets
Dec 18, 2023
Terry P. Sheets1948—2023A Spokane native, Terry was born to Lorraine (Bakken) and Larry C. Sheets, the first of four children. He graduated from North Central High School and went on to the Devry Institute of Technology in Phoenix, AZ. Terry returned to Spokane and lived in the area most of his life. However, pursuing his career as an electronics technician...
Richard "Rick" Beckmann
Dec 17, 2023
Richard "Rick" Beckmann, 63, was born on March 11, 1960 in Spokane, Washington. He passed away on December 17, 2023.
Rick grew up in Spokane and graduated from Ferris High School in 1978. He owned and operated "Auto Recovery" for many years, and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a car enthusiast, and owned many, many...
Barbara Ann Hubbard
Dec 16, 2023
Barbara Ann Hubbard (73) passed away on December 16, 2023. Born in Mitchell, SD to Doyl and Veronica (Wagner) Brech. She married Charles "Chuck" Hubbard in 1968; had their first son Rusty in 1969; moved to Spokane in 1969; and had a second son Corey in 1970. She has gone to rejoin the love of her life Chuck- her husband of 45...
Arlowyn C. Gunning
Dec 11, 2023
Arlowyn Gunning, 93, of Spokane went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11, 2023.
She was born August 10, 1930, at home in Harlem, MT, to Eddie and Carrie Brekke. Arlowyn was raised in Harlem and came to Spokane in 1948 to attend Kinman Business University. She subsequently moved to Bozeman, MT, and attended York Christian...
John Clifford Habbestad
Dec 3, 2023
John Clifford Habbestad completed his baptism on Dec. 3, 2023. Born October 28, 1931, the third of nine children born to John and Clara Habbestad, Vashon Island, Washington. Following graduation from high school and Griffin Murphy Business College in Seattle, he joined the U.S.A.F., where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a 1960 graduate of Whitworth University,...
Dewey Hanson
Nov 27, 2023
Dewey Hanson was born on Oct. 31, 1928 at his parent’s home near Westbury, MN. He attended a one room country school, Dist. 7, and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1946. He was “born again” on June 27th 1947 at First Baptist Church in Detroit Lakes, MN.As a young man he began construction work with his father and...
Joyce Arlene (Kisby) Albers
Nov 19, 2023
Born June 11, 1935 Died November 19, 2023 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother passed away peacefully in her home in Ellensburg, WA surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Minnie Kisby, brother Dennis Kisby, sister Carol Schlaeppi and stepdaughter Judy England. Survived by husband George; children Laura (Don) Rudolph, Janene (Greg) Webley, Dan (Judy) Lofgren, Paula (Ron)...
William Rottmayer
Nov 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Arthur "Bill" Rottmayer June 18, 1943 - November 19, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Rottmayer in his home on November 19, 2023 after a prolonged illness.Born June 18, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan, Bill's journey was marked by intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. He studied...
Daniel Duane Stewart
Nov 14, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Daniel Duane Stewart on November 14, 2023. Born in Kennewick, WA on October 19, 1954 to Marvin and Elizabeth, Dan was the third of four children.
Dan attended Washington State University where he met his wife of 48 years, Karen, during his freshman year. After graduation, and a brief stint in California, they settled in Spokane...
Karman T Blake, Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Karman Theodore Blake, Jr. passed away on Nov. 10, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.
He was born on Dec. 2, 1954 in Minot, North Dakota to Karmen & Anna (Killsthunder) Blake.
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