Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 4, 2025

Paula Kaye Murakami, 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Spokane, Washington, on February 4, 2025, at 8:45 p.m.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Paula lived a full and vibrant life, marked by adventure, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. She passed just two days before what would have been her 54th wedding anniversary with her...

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Jan 30, 2025

Gayle Darline Tolman was born on September 7, 1937, in Worland, Wyoming, to Myron and Maggie Tolman. She was the youngest of seven children. As a child, Gayle loved to be on the ranch in the mountains of Wyoming, especially riding horses. She was proud of her family heritage of Wyoming ranchers. Gayle also enjoyed ice skating and playing with...

Jan 29, 2025

Rose Mary Nguyen, 86, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Rose Mary was born on August 30, 1938 in Vietnam. 

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Darlene D. Newman, who departed this life on January 29, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Born on December 5, 1931, in Geddes, South Dakota, she was the cherished daughter of Robert and Hazel Odeen. 

Darlene...

Jan 29, 2025

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025 at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935; she was the daughter of Eldon and Goldie (Kendig) Jaeger.

Carol grew up in Kellogg and graduated with the class of 1953. She met Charles ‘Chuck’ Poulson after he moved...

Jan 27, 2025

Jan 22, 2025

The loving McNickle family are sad to announce the passing of Rose Ann on January 22nd, 2025.

Rose Ann was born on September 23, 1944, in Syracuse, Ohio to Earnest and Carrie Theiss.

She graduated in 1963 from Pomeroy High School, Pomeroy Ohio, following which she attended a local business academy. After graduation she was employed by the Ohio State D.O.T.She was...

Jan 19, 2025

Dale Marshall Bosworth was born in Calipatria, California on April 27, 1940, to Edwin and Josephine Bosworth. He passed away January 19th, 2025, in Spokane Washington at 84 years of age. He is preceded by his parents Edwin and Josephine Bosworth, his brother Carl Bosworth, his sister Doris Fleming, son Ket Morris Courtney and daughter Loris Elizabeth Courtney.

Dale is survived...

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia Lou Degenhart passed away peacefully at her home, embraced by the love of her family, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born August 28, 1949, in Butte, Montana, Patti was the beloved daughter of Andrew John and Rose (Mirich) Jaap. 

Patti's memory will be forever cherished by her devoted children, Lisa (Steven) Lastuka, Yukon (Tiffany) Degenhart, Randy...

Jan 12, 2025

Merlin "Buck" Buchanan, age 77, was surrounded by family when he passed away at home January 12, 2025. Merlin was born in Spokane, WA on January 3, 1948 to Laurence and Naomi (Greenwood) Buchanan. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy for four years.While in the navy he served as captain of...

Jan 5, 2025

Virgil was born to Walter & Josephine Jackson in Napa, California on June 20, 1946. He had two older siblings, Vernon Jackson and Mildred Keen, who pre-deceased him, as well as his parents. He grew up in Napa and graduated in 1964. He was in a tragic accident while serving in the Army National Guard at 19 years old. The...

Jan 2, 2025

Fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, and local amateur historian Ken Karg passed from this earth to his eternal home on January 2nd, 2025. A Spokane native, he was born 12/24/1947. He attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1966 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Botany at Central Washington University (1971) where he met his life-long...

Jan 2, 2025

Our sweet mother, Alice Jeane Kelly Nibarger, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 2, 2025. She was the heart of our family and we will miss her greatly. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and focused her life on her family. She never met a stranger and enjoyed making friends. She loved to sing and...