Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Gerda B. Wichterman
Jan 16, 2011
Gerda Belinde (Ness) Wichterman(age 97) passed away on January 16, 2011 in Spokane, WA. On October 27, 1913, she was the thirteenth of fifteen children born to Charlie and Margith (Klyberg) Ness in Clearbrook, Minnesota. She grew up and was confirmed and baptized in Clearbrook. Gerda graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1933. She married Melvin Wichterman on March 3,...
Leonard E. Gregory
Jan 9, 2011
Leonard E. Gregory (age 84) – Entered into rest with his family at his side on January 9, 2010 in Spokane, WA, where he has been a resident for over 16 years. Born in Lind, WA, to Guy and Besta Gregory, Leonard served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a hard working man having worked as a miner...
Corrine Urness
Jan 6, 2011
Corrine G. Urness(age 85) – Entered into rest on January 6, 2010 in Spokane, WA, where she has lived for the last 3½ years. Born in Gully, MN, to Carl and Clara Hedlund on February 15, 1925, Corrine worked as a bookkeeper for many years in Yuma, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Roy...
Nathan "Nate" N. Johnson
Jan 3, 2011
Nathan ”Nate” N. Johnson (age 75) was born in Yakima, WA on September 11, 1935 and left this world on January 3, 2011. He graduated from Mead High School in 1955 and spent two years on Midway Island as a Seabee. Nate is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lurane; two sons, Shane and Eric; his mother and...
Anna Marie Anderson
Dec 30, 2010
ANDERSON, Anna Marie (Age 88) - August 19, 1922 - December 30, 2010. Anne entered into rest on the beautiful winter morning of December 30, 2010. She joined her parents, William and Mary (Rosch) Weston; her sister, Margaret; and her brother, Jim. We, who are left behind, include her husband of 63 years, Robert; daughters, Marcia (Larry) Vance and Marilyn...
Beverly J. Okroi
Dec 29, 2010
OKROI, BEVERLY J. (Christopher, Zeller) OKROI, Beverly J. (age 61) – Entered into rest on December 29, 2010 in Roslyn, SD, as the result of an automobile accident. Beverly “Bevy” Jean was born October 3, 1949 to Harold and Betty (Bentley) Christopher in Spokane, WA. She attended local schools graduating from Rogers High School in 1968. She and her family...
Carl Leonard Swanson
Dec 29, 2010
Carl Leonard Swanson was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Duluth, Minn., and died Dec. 29, 2010, in Spokane with family at his bedside. He was much loved and will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kindness, honesty, faithfulness and welcoming smile. Leonard served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, with duty as a radio operator in New Guinea...
Ann C. Carmack
Dec 22, 2010
Ann C. Carmack(age 86) entered into rest on December 22, 2010. A lifetime resident of Spokane, Ann was born in Spokane on December 24, 1923 to parents John and Clara Toskey. She graduated from John Rodgers High School in 1942. Ann met her loving husband Walter B. Carmack while dancing at the USO during WWII, and in April of 1946...
George Henry Fennen
Dec 22, 2010
George Henry Fennen went to be with his Saviour on December 22nd, 2010. He was a beloved father and grandfather, and he will be dearly missed. He was born May 28, 1921, in Spokane, Washington, to George Henry and Mable Fennen. George grew up with younger brothers Bruce and Frank on the family homestead on Pleasant Prairie, and around the...
John J. LaBute
Dec 21, 2010
John went home to Jesus on December 21st. He lost a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Spokane, WA. Graduated from Rogers H.S. in 1959, where he met the love of his life, Marlene Schumacher. John and Marlene just finished celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. John worked most of his life as a truck driver and retired after...
Betty Mae Lambert
Dec 20, 2010
Betty Mae Lambert (age 83) entered into rest on December 20, 2010. Betty was born on July 31, 1927 in Spokane to Burton and Agnes Robnett. She attended North Central High School. In 1945, Betty married Howard J. Lambert and together they raised their family. Betty was a homemaker who loved taking care of her husband and her daughters. She...
Sharen D. Hill
Dec 18, 2010
Sharen went home to be with our Lord on December 18, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her mother, Linda Hill; her beloved dog, Gunner; sister, Pamela (James) Leavey; brother, John Hill; twin sister, Karen (Oscar) Hill; sisters, Sara Kellogg and Jennifer Davis; beloved friend to Viola Ewell; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and...
Marshall L. Witherell
Dec 17, 2010
Passed away December 17, 2010 following a brief illness with cancer surroun-ded by family and friends. He was born September 24th, 1934 in Somerville, MA to Chet and Jean Witherell. During the Korean War, Marshall served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Looking for a milder climate, he moved from the east coast to the west coast, becoming involved in electronic...
Uella Merchant
Dec 17, 2010
Uella Merchant passed away peacefully, Friday morning December 17, 2010. Uella was born May 5, 1916 in Joseph Utah. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Ronald Merchant, eleven grandchildren, forty-seven great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren. Uella and her sweet-heart Jim served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Marjorie R. Thompson
Dec 15, 2010
Marjorie R. Thompson (Age 95) – Entered into rest on December 15, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Born in Gardena, Idaho, Marjorie lived in the Spokane area for over 67 years. She was employed by the Spokane Public Library system as a Librarian. She was married to Joseph J. Thompson in 1944 and was preceded in death by him in 1990....
Kevin S. Twillegar
Dec 15, 2010
Kevin Scott Twillegar (age 49) entered into rest on December 15, 2010. He was born in Spokane on June 19, 1961 to parents Dean and Betty Twillegar. He is survived by one daughter, Kara (Tyson) Arrotta; three sons, James (Angelic) Scioly; Nick (Courtney) Scioly; David (Shanna) Twillegar; nine grandchildren, Ava and Gavin Arrotta; Jeneve, Boston, Bristol, Ashley and Brison Scioly;...
Clifford Ray Barclay
Dec 13, 2010
BARCLAY, Clifford Ray (Tip, Tippy) (Age 90) November 11, 1920-" December 18, 2010 Clifford was born in Los Angeles, CA but raised in Spokane, WA to Elmer and Marcelene Barclay of Eastern Washington. Clifford was a widower of Eve Bernice Barclay (Wilson) of Spokane and Loon Lake, WA and is survived by his four children Fran Allen (Robert), Susan Hooper...
Anton "Tony" E. Miller
Dec 9, 2010
MILLER, Anton E. "Tony" (Age 87) - Born in Hague, North Dakota on January 16, 1923, to Englebert Miller and Agatha Feist. He died on December 9, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Tony was one of eleven chidlren. Tony spent 12 years at Hague schools and loved to play basketball. He played at the Klein's Bar and Dance Hall. He was...
Frances Fern Joachim
Dec 4, 2010
JOACHIM, Frances F. (Age 82) - Born January 23, 1928 in Artas, SD; entered into rest December 4, 2010 in Spokane, WA. A Spokane resident for 45 years. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Alling (Matt) of Spokane, WA. siblings, Gladys Beck (Floyd), LaVern Zimmerman (Jeanne), Lorene Hoff (Harry), Steven Zimmerman (Connie), LeRoy Zimmerman (Vera) and Keith Zimmerman (Pam);...
Irene Dee Sonnabend
Dec 4, 2010
Irene “Dee” Sonnabend (age 46) passed away with her family & friends at her side on December 4, 2010 after losing her battle with lung cancer. Dee was born August 25, 1964 in Newport, Washington. She lived the rest of her life in Spokane, Washington. She is survived by her daughter, Candice Mielke; mother, Shirley (George) Smith; father, Bob (Sharon)...
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