Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Karen Lea Habbestad
Jun 20, 2026
Karen Lea (Minzel) Habbestad completed her baptism on June 20, 2026. Born in Colville, Washington, she was the daughter of Dr. Wesley and Meredith Minzel. A 1962 graduate of Whitworth University, she met the love of her life, John Habbestad, whom she married in 1960.
She was employed at Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church over a period of 16 years and was...
Daniel E Miller
Jun 17, 2026
Daniel Edward Miller passed away on June 17, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. Daniel was born on January 17, 1950 in Spokane and lived on the family farm near Sprague until his parents Ron and Marge Miller perished in an auto accident in 1966. He then lived with his aunt and uncle, Ed & Thelma Frerichs, until high school graduation. In...
Patricia Matlock
Jun 15, 2026
Patricia “Pat” K. Matlock (nee Neilson), 81, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2026 in Spokane, WA from metastatic breast cancer. Pat was born in Spokane on May 11, 1945 to Otto and Helen Neilson. She was the 5th child of 11. She was born, raised and never moved from the Spokane area. She married the...
Rachelle Davis
Jun 10, 2026
The world feels quieter without Rachelle Ann Davis (Perry), who left us far too soon on June 10, 2026, at the age of 40. She was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose absence leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of all who loved her.
Rachelle was born on May 3, 1986 in Spokane, Washington to Sheri and...
James Kenneth Lloyd
Jun 8, 2026
James Kenneth Lloyd, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Spokane, Washington.Born on May 18, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, Jim spent his life building meaningful connections through family, friendship, service, and hard work.Jim proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1965. During his service, he was a ship swimmer and had the opportunity to...
Richard Henry King
Jun 7, 2026
Richard Henry King, 77, of Oroville, Washington passed away on June 7, 2026.Richard was born on December 22, 1948, in Leavenworth, Washington, to Samuel King and Maryls Cummins. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Gary King.Richard spent many years working as an iron worker, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication....
Fred L Grubb
Jun 1, 2026
Frederick Lew Grubb passed away on June 1, 2026, after a long illness. Born on July 31, 1948 to John H. and Mary Ann Grubb in Denver, Colorado, he spent his formative years in Nebraska. While his mother worked on her advanced education, he lived a charmed life on the farm with his dearly loved grandfather. At the age of...
Judy Wiley
May 22, 2026
Judy Wiley, lifelong Spokane resident, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doug Wiley. Judy is survived by her sister Gloria Kuesterman and brother-in-law Don; niece Lori Minaei and husband Reza; stepchildren Dawn Bayman and husband Frank, and Scott Wiley and wife Anne; and step-grandchildren Sean Bayman,...
Keri Tichey
May 10, 2026
Keri Kay Johnston TicheyJune 4th, 1962 - May 10th, 2026Keri was born to James S. Johnston and Donna Kay Johnston (Nee De Young) with her big, beautiful eyes.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John William Johnston who passed in infancy, and her grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and her beloved stepmother, Judy Thorpe.She was a fighter....
Nancy Young
May 3, 2026
Our shining light of a wife and mother, Nancy Ruth Young, passed away on May 3, 2026. Nancy was born in Spokane on March 4, 1948 – the youngest of four – to Evelyn (Soderberg) and Thorsten Berggren. Over the years, life with her college professor father had her living in Cleveland, Ohio; Billings, Montana; back in Spokane (where she...
William G. 'Bill' Phipps, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
William G. "Bill" Phipps Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2026.
Bill was born February 7, 1936, in Spokane WA to William and Ruth Phipps. He lived 90+ great years, and was blessed to live a full and independent life up until his final days. Bill graduated from North Central High School, and went to...
Delores J Hazen
Apr 26, 2026
Delores June Hazen went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 26, 2026.Delores was born on March 16, 1929, to Fred and Amelia Schacher in Washburn, North Dakota.During the Great Depression, her family journeyed farther west in search of work. Adding to the struggles of that time, her mother passed away when Delores was just nine years old,...
Larry Brunette
Apr 22, 2026
Larry Edward Brunette, 80, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was born in Spokane, Washington on March 19, 1946.He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie; his son Greg (Tonya); and his five grandchildren: Keegan, Aubrianne, Tylor, Toby, and Tia.Per Larry’s wishes, no services will be held.
Alexander Herman Wellbrink
Apr 22, 2026
Alexander H. Wellbrink (Tuffy) Feb. 2, 1959 - Apr. 22, 2026
Alex Wellbrink, 67, of Spokane, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a two+ year battle with cancer. He was born in Spokane to parents William and Renet Wellbrink and is their oldest of five children.
After graduating high school, Alex began a career in cable television construction as a...
Susan Kay Robinson
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Kay Robinson, 81, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026.Susan lived a life grounded in faith, strength, and authenticity. A devoted Catholic, she carried her beliefs with quiet conviction throughout her life.She was known as a straight shooter with a strong sense of self; honest, intelligent, and unafraid to speak her mind. Susan had a sharp wit and a...
Judy Dropko
Apr 17, 2026
Judy Joan Brookshire Dropko graduated to Heaven on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Judy was a loving lady who dedicated her entire life to loving and caring for others. She was a passionate Gardner who was able to grow beautiful life from the earth, just like in friendship. Judy was a Co-Pastor at Green Acres Community Church and Worship Leader for decades,...
Nancy Waters
Apr 14, 2026
Narcisa 'Nancy' Sutherland Waters, 81, passed away on April 14, 2026 in Spokane, Washington.
Nancy was born in Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico on Jan. 7, 1945.
Robert Nix
Apr 13, 2026
Robert Allen Nix, 69
It is with heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Robert Allen Nix on April 13th, 2026. His life was marked by faith, love, and service, and he now rests in the presence of Jesus Christ. As John 14:1–3 comforts us, "Let not your heart be troubled… I am going to prepare a place for you."
Robert...
David Michael Goodnight
Apr 10, 2026
David Michael Goodnight, 58, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on April 10, 2026, after a tough battle with liver cancer. He was one of a kind - and anyone who knew him will agree.David was born June 19, 1967, and faced serious challenges from the very start. Brain damage at birth led doctors to predict, when he was just two...
Gary Carroll
Apr 4, 2026
Gary Eugene Carroll, 91, passed away on April 4, 2026 in Spokane, Washington.
He was born on June 15, 1934 in Yakima, Washington.
Survived by his wife, Christine; sons Gary and Tom; and daughter Peggy Berry.He was preceded by his wife Selma; daughter Connie; brother Richard; and sister Marlene.
Gary worked for district 81, mostly at Roger’s High School until he retired, during...
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