Dec 31, 2024

Dianne E. Hammer, born May 26th, 1939, in Libby, Montana, passed away on December 31, 2024 after battling heart issues.  Dianne was married to Chuck Hammer for 59 years, Chuck passed away in January 2020.  Dianne loved her four children Andy (Robin), Laura (Mike), Pete (Suny) and Christina (Jason); as well as her four grandchildren Alex, Andrew, Justin and...

Dec 31, 2024

Ann Condon Blaine, surrounded by her three children, died in the early morning hours of New Years Eve, December 31st, 2024. She was visited by most of her family for the entire last month and hours of her life, after a bout of aspiration pneumonia that she was treated for at Holy Family Hospital and recovered from in her...

Dec 28, 2024

After a brief illness, Brian passed unexpectantly at his home on December 28, 2024. He had just celebrated his 71st birthday a week prior. Born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, to Ed & Lois Thomas, he was the second of five children. He grew up in the Shadle Park area and attended St. Charles Catholic School in which...

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Mahony was born in Clonakilty, Ireland, in 1929 to Michael and Elizabeth Murphy.  She gained her nursing degree at Sir Patrick Dunn's Hospital in Dublin, rising to become a supervisory nurse in charge of wards.  There she met her husband, Thomas, and the two emigrated to Chicago in the late 1950s.  Eventually moving to Richland in 1964, they...

Dec 23, 2024

Christine (Tina) Ann Kramp was born on 23 January 1964 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to David and Ann Kramp, where David was stationed in the US army following his medical training.

From an early age, Tina developed a love for drawing and water. In fact, Tina learned to swim before she could walk. She was the oldest...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with the greatest sadness that our family shares the passing of a beautiful soul, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be missed and held in our hearts forever.

Joan was born in Glendive Montana on Valentine's Day 1958 to Edward and Martha Hegel. Not long after, the family moved to Spokane, where...

Dec 20, 2024

John R Clemens, 73, passed away peacefully, Friday December 20, 2024, at home from a short illness with his adoring wife by his side. John was born, September 4, 1951, to Robert H. and Mary Grace (Champagne) Clemens, who predeceased him. He was number 2 of 4 in the pecking order.

John was born and raised in...

Dec 20, 2024

Barry Daniel Rookey, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior December 20, 2024.  He was born July 30, 1942 in Lewiston, Idaho to Harriet (Jo) Rookey and Bernard Rookey.  He is survived by his wife and love of his life of 58 years Marilyn (Gruettner) Rookey, son Brant Rookey (late Carolyn McGowan Rookey), daughters Janell...

Dec 20, 2024

Ruby Rask, a loving matriarch and devoted family woman, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 68 in Spokane, Washington.

Born in September of 1956, Ruby spent her life nurturing her family and creating unforgettable memories. She was the rock of her family. Always providing love, support and guidance.

Ruby is survived...

Dec 13, 2024

With heavy hearts we regret to announce the tragic and unexpected death of Stephen W. Gese. He passed away in the ICU at Deaconess Hospital on the evening of Friday, December 13, 2024, less than a day away from his 70th birthday. His wife and three children were at his side, holding his hands, assuring him that he was...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James R Kaiser (Jim), who left us peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on November 11, 1941, in Sterling, Colorado. Jim was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather. He was married to the love of his life, Donna, for 54 beautiful...

Dec 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Michael Robel on December 6, 2024. John was born September 28, 1956 in Yakima, Washington to Denis and Marie and spent his early childhood years roaming the family orchards in Selah, which he deeply loved.

The family moved to Spokane in 1966 where John attended...

Dec 3, 2024

Pamela P. Wilkerson of Deer Park passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Spokane, WA.  She was born in Lewiston, ID on February 28, 1948, to Charles and Helen Lowe.

She graduated from Newport High School in 1965.  She then attended college and received her LPN.  She worked at a Hospital in Deer Park and ended...

Nov 25, 2024

Stephen Gombosky age 77 of Spokane passed away on November 25th. Born in Cleveland Ohio on December 25th, 1946, to Evelyn Iris Darby and Edward Stephen Gombosky.

Steve was educated at Max Hayes Technical School in Cleveland. After graduating he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. While there he met his...

Nov 21, 2024

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Nov 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our adored son, Parker Ryan McInerney. He blessed us with his presence in this world on 01/03/2008 and became our guardian angel on 11/21/2024.

He was a great student and athlete who enjoyed playing football and participating in track.  He lettered in varsity track as...

Nov 14, 2024

Donald Thomas Gorman, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at his home in Spokane Valley.

Don was born in Kalispell, MT on September 9, 1936, to Patrick D. Gorman and Madeleine C.V. Gorman (Groh), and was the eldest of five children. He moved to Spokane as a young child, and grew up exploring...

Nov 13, 2024

Lucille (Schmidt) Sprute was born to Joseph and Teresa Schmidt on July 11th, 1922, in Greencreek, Idaho. On November 13th, 2024, Lucille moved on to obtain her angel wings.  Lucille was 102 years old.

Lucille was the oldest of 9 children growing up on a small farm in Greencreek. In 1941, she met the love of her...

Nov 12, 2024

Pamela Ann was born May 1, 1944 in Seattle, WA to parents Gertrude and Harry Mahoney. She was the youngest of three children including brother Patrick and sister Caroline.

Her family moved many times in Washington and Oregon as they relocated to different logging camps in Mapleton, Kosmos, and Roseburg including a short stint in the Philippines....

Nov 12, 2024

Obituary: Jean C. (Gurney) Roeber

Spokane, WA-November 12, 2024 – Jean C. (Gurney) Roeber died peacefully at home on November 12, 2024, just one year and 10 days after the death of Jim, her beloved husband of over 73 years. She was surrounded by four of her five daughters. She was 96 years old.

Jean...