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...

Nov 11, 2024

Karen Marie Anderson was born June 22, 1946, in Spokane, Washington to Herbert H. Adams and Maxine G. Murphy.  She married her childhood sweetheart, David Anderson.  They raised two boys in Spokane. She became a nurse, rising to the level of R.N. She worked mostly in retirement facilities, spending the last 5 years of her career as a hospice...

Nov 8, 2024

Jeannie Hill Zappone, 80, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Everett, WA. Born on September 27, 1944, Jeannie dedicated much of her life to public service, notably working for the City of Bellevue from 1983 to 2003.

Jeannie was an active and devout member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Her faith was a cornerstone...

Nov 8, 2024

Barbara Helen Johnson, aged 91, of Spokane, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1933, to Alfred and Helen Johnson.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Spokane, Washington. She attended Holy Names Academy and graduated from Gonzaga University in 1955. It was at Gonzaga, through the serendipity of alphabetical seating, that...

Nov 7, 2024

COSNER, Diana M, "Diane" (Maciejewski), age 82, of Spokane, passed away November 7th, 2024.

Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, January 8th, 1942, to Theodore and Helen Maciejewski. The family moved to Spokane when she was a child, where she spent the rest of her life. Diane was the eldest of four children, attending Saint Patrick's Elementary and Middle...

Nov 6, 2024

Kristen Lynn Vedder, unexpectedly passed away due to complications from an ongoing battle with cancer on November 6, 2024 at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane Washington. She was only 53 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Kristen was born on August 22, 1971.

Kristen is survived by her parents Timothy A Vedder...

Nov 5, 2024

Irene Kershinar went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5th, 2024. Irene was born in Stuttgart, Germany. She grew up in Germany during World War II. When prompted by her family, she shared memories of being an early teen during this awful period. Because of her proficiency with the English language, she was...

Oct 31, 2024

Steven Jay Lawler passed away on Oct 31st, 2024, at age 76. He was surrounded by family and passed doing what he loved best, napping! Steve was a man of sharp wit, laughter inducing sarcasm, and dedicated love.

Steve was born on Aug 17, 1948, in Glendale, California. He was the oldest son of Victor and Wilma...

Oct 29, 2024

Rose Mary Guy passed away on October 29, 2024 leaving behind a loving family including her three children Kynlan, Logan, and Emily Guy, her siblings and their spouses Susan and Jim Kathan, Christine Van Winkle, Phyllis Van Winkle, Janice and Mark Korsmo, Barbara and Mark Van Winkle, and many others she touched along her life's journey. She is loved...

Oct 24, 2024

In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 24 , 2024 , NICHOLAS E SCHULTZ, originally from Lewiston, ID , was age 72 when he went down with a gallant fight against sepsis from aspiration pneumonia at the Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Hospital in Spokane, WA . His faithful little dog, Papi, was lying at his feet. His wife and step-daughter...

Oct 21, 2024

Larry Wayne Perry, age 70, of Spokane, WA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Larry was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, leaving a profound impact on all who knew him. Known for his kindness and generosity, he was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Born on February 25, 1954, in Spokane...

Oct 17, 2024

Marcella (Marcy) Whitney passed away surrounded by her family in Spokane, WA on October 17, 2024, after a year-long battle with both melanoma and lung cancer. She had just celebrated her 62nd birthday on August 31st of this year.

Marcy was born in Spokane, WA to parents Arthur Walker and Mary Walker (née Kuntz) on August 31,...

Oct 11, 2024

Guillermo was born Abel Guillermo Rubio Rodriguez in Mexico City to Dr. Salvador Rubio Morales and Carmen Rodriguez Silva. He was one of nine children and grew up, often caring for his siblings since his mother passed at an early age. Guillermo lived in Cuaútla, Morelos and Mexico City during his childhood and subsequently studied medicine at the Universidad...

Oct 4, 2024

Robert J Swannack Jr, a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, caring and humorous personality, left us October 4th, 2024; he was surrounded by family.  Robert J Swannack was born July 21st, 1950, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA.

Bobby grew up in East Farms, WA and graduated from East Valley High School. He then started...

Oct 4, 2024

Rosemary Polillo was born May 29, 1931 in Lewiston, Idaho to Pietro (Pete) and Caterina (Catherine)(Facci) Polillo.  She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from Lewiston High School.  Growing up she helped in the family cherry orchard in the Lewiston Orchards with her siblings-Fanny, Santina, Antonia (Toni), Nancy and Tom.  After Graduation she moved to Spokane to attend...

Sep 28, 2024

Lorna Mae McCormick, SNJM Sister of the Holy Names Lorna Mae McCormick (Sister Michael Anthony) died on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hospice House of Spokane, Spokane, Washington.  A native of Spokane, Lorna Mae was born on November 20, 1931 to Loren W. McCormick and Mary A. (McQuade) McCormick.  A much loved educator, her career spanned 64 years in...

Sep 27, 2024

Sue Kerschen, 66, passed away peacefully due to cancer on September 27, 2024, in her home in Colbert, Washington. She leaves behind a multitude of family and friends to grieve her loss.

Rhonda Susan McPhail was born on August 4, 1958, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Jarvis Scott and Patricia Rose (Langston) McPhail.

Sue is...

Sep 19, 2024

Susan was born December 26, 1954, to John and Annette (Heitstuman) Curran of Spokane, where she lived the rest of her life. She died in her sleep from complications of Multiple Sclerosis on September 19, 2024.

A 1973 graduate of Holy Names Academy, she worked much of her life at Spokane Appliance Repair (SPARCO).  She enjoyed various...