Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

George Herner

George Herner

Feb 20, 2024

George Roderick Herner, 56, passed away in his home in Cheney, WA on February 20, 2024. George was born June 18, 1967 in Bremerton, Washington to George and Delores Herner. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and went on to graduate from Spokane Community College with a degree in electronics and Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in...

Theresa Triebwasser

Theresa Triebwasser

Feb 20, 2024

Theresa Marie Triebwasser

December 25, 1935 – February 20, 2024

 As fitting for someone born on Christmas Day 1935, Theresa Marie Triebwasser was a gift to all blessed to know her. 

Theresa was born to Sofia and Giuseppe Ferraro in College Place, a suburb of Walla Walla Washington. Theresa and her three older brothers were the family’s first generation born in the United...

John Whitcomb

John Whitcomb

Feb 12, 2024

On Monday, February 12, 2024, John Baker Whitcomb, age 75, passed away at his home in Spokane after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda, sons Aaron (Jana) and Shawn (Maddy), and granddaughter Brynn. He is also survived by his sisters Phyllis and Barbara and their families.John and his twin sister, Barbara, were born...

John Young

John Young

Feb 10, 2024

John William Young

John was born in Spokane on August 16, 1932 and passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 at the age of 91.

John grew up ad attended school in Spokane. After graduating from North Central High School in 1950, John served in the Air Force during the Korean War.After service in the Air Force, John returned home and lived in...

Trina Baze

Trina Baze

Feb 6, 2024

Trina Denise Baze passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, after battling breast cancer for four years. She was 66 years old.

Trina was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Baze. Trina is survived by her daughters, Tracy (Cor) Dehle-Jones and Taylor (Kasey) Hemesath, and her six cherished grandchildren.

Trina's journey in...

Margueritte 'Mitzi' Barker

Margueritte 'Mitzi' Barker

Feb 2, 2024

Mitzi (Mylan) Barker

Mitzi Barker passed into the arms of her Lord February 2, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. She was born November 1, 1930, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Paul and Virginia Mylan. Her official name was Margueritte Caroline, but everyone knew her as Mitzi. Her early years were spent growing up in Jamestown.During World War II the Family moved to...

Wesley Brenston-Studebaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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