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Gary A Solberg

Gary A Solberg

Sep 5, 2024

Gary Arnold Solberg aged 84 passed away on Sept. 5th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gary was born on Oct. 9, 1939 in Sandpoint, ID He graduated from Lewis & Clark high school.  He then joined the United States Army and...

Dailord M. Lacombe

Dailord M. Lacombe

Sep 5, 2024

Our wonderful and loving father, Dailord M. LaCombe, a long time Spokane resident passed away at the age of 101 on September 5, 2024. Dad was born on May 30, 1923, Memorial Day, in Crookston, MN and grew up in the village of Mentor, MN where, to his delight, they always held a parade and other festivities...

Charles Edward Killian

Charles Edward Killian

Sep 2, 2024

KILLIAN, Charles Edward (Age 92) Charles Edward Killian Sr. of Mead, WA, passed away on September 2, 2024. His wife Patty Lou Benton Killian preceded him in death on December 20, 2018, at the age of 85. Charles & Patty were married 64 years.  His parents who preceded him in death were William Francis Killian & Frances (Kohlmann) Killian.  ...

Garth N. Fritel

Garth N. Fritel

Aug 30, 2024

With praise, honor, and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, Garth Nathaniel Fritel passed away on Friday, August 30th at the age of 47 after a long battle of ALS. Garth's motto after being diagnosed in 2017 was "There's a lot of life left to live and a lot to live for". He united his sufferings with our Lord...

Shannon Eileen Armstrong

Shannon Eileen Armstrong

Aug 25, 2024

Shannon Eileen (Linden) Armstrong

May 23, 1951 – August 25, 2024

Shannon Eileen Armstrong, a woman of Faith, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and prayer on August 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington—the very hospital where she was born on May 23,...

Cheryl Lynne Gould

Cheryl Lynne Gould

Aug 25, 2024

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, 58 yr. old Cheryl Lynne Kennedy Gould of Spokane passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at home.

Cheryl was a talented teacher, faithful wife, and loving mother. Her magnetic personality forged deep connections and sparked joy in the lives of others. She poured out her soul in what she did,...

Wendy Fouts

Wendy Fouts

Aug 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Wendy Fouts announces her passing in the morning hours of August 25th, 2024. We will miss her gentle heart, voracious laugh, and her dedication to her family.

Wendy Kay Fouts (Bradley) was the youngest child of seven, born in Spokane, Washington, to James "Bob" and Catherine "Cathy" Bradley....

Marilyn Emma Sjolund

Marilyn Emma Sjolund

Aug 24, 2024

Marilyn Emma (Madden) Sjolund, 82, peacefully passed away August 24, 2024 with family by her side.

Marilyn was born in Spokane, Washington, and was raised in the Coulee City and Seattle areas. She attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing and later, St. Martin's College each for degrees in Nursing. Throughout her career, Marilyn shared her care for...

Donna Mae Senkler

Donna Mae Senkler

Aug 24, 2024

Donna was born on August 16, 1931, in Spokane, WA to John and Minnie Schultz. She was the youngest of four children.  Her mother passed away when she was only two years old. Donna was truly raised by a village that included her father, older siblings, grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.

She attended elementary schools in...

Florence "Patti" Kroetch

Florence "Patti" Kroetch

Aug 21, 2024

Florence C. "Patti" (Born) Kroetch, born November 12, 1932, passed peacefully Aug. 21st at age 91 years young.

Born and raised in Richardton, North Dakota, she was the eldest of Rose and Fred Born's four daughters. At 17, Patti graduated from St. Mary's High School and rode the train to Spokane, Washington to attend Gonzaga University, where...

Helen Watson

Helen Watson

Aug 18, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Watson passed away at Aspen Quality Care Center in Spokane, Washington at the age of 102 on August 18, 2024. She was born January 25, 1922 in Delavan, Minnesota to James and Gertrude Puffer, nee Adams.

Helen graduated in 1940 from Rogers high school in Spokane. She loved playing basketball for the school.

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Joan Marie Balenzano

Joan Marie Balenzano

Aug 17, 2024

Joan Marie (Bishop) Balenzano

The youngest of 4 children, Joan was born in Sprague, WA on November 11, 1940, and left us on August 17, 2024. In high school, she met the love of her life, Nick Balenzano, from the neighboring town of Lamont. Joan earned her BA in Teaching from Whitworth in Spokane, and taught 4th...

Neil Douglas (Doug) Smith

Neil Douglas (Doug) Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Neil Douglas (Doug) Smith passed away at home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born September 24, 1939. He was adopted three months later by his loving parents, Floyd and Clara Smith of Utica NY. He completed his early education in Utica and his college years at U. of Miami in Florida. He excelled in anything relating to math and...

Marie Alice

Marie Alice

Aug 9, 2024

Marie was born on December 5, 1931 and lived her entire ninety-two years in Spokane, spending the past 70 years in the family home. She passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at home. She was the youngest of three, with sister Elaine and brother Loren.

While attending Lewis and Clark High School Marie joined the choir...

James Bernard Bradley

James Bernard Bradley

Aug 6, 2024

James "Jim" Bernard Bradley was born in Spokane, Washington in 1951, to James "Bob" and Cathy Bradley. Jim passed away August 6, 2024.

He was born and raised in a large and loving family in Spokane, Washington. He was very athletic. He was active in Spokane recreational soccer for over 20 years and especially loved baseball during...

Margene Faye Bauer

Margene Faye Bauer

Aug 1, 2024

Margene Faye Dohse Bauer, 82, died August 1, 2024, in her sleep at home in Spokane Valley, WA. Margene was born in Twin Falls, ID, on June 30, 1942. Margene graduated from Kimberly High School in 1960, in Kimberly, ID. She then

studied at Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City Utah. Margene was...

Craigen Timothy Burns

Craigen Timothy Burns

Jul 29, 2024

Craigen Timothy Burns suddenly entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2024 at the age of 47. "Craig" was born July 29, 1977 in Spokane, WA where he has lived the past few years after living in Oregon with his wife Michelle and their boys. Craig was a proud graduate of Newport High School (Bellevue, WA) and Eastern Washington...

Debra Mary Doney

Debra Mary Doney

Jul 18, 2024

Debra (Brockie) Debra Mary (age 69)

Debra Mary Doney (Brockie) passed away July 18, 2024 in Spokane Washington. She was born on November 30,1954 in Hays Montana to Clarence and Betty Brockie. She is survived by her husband Robert Doney Sr, and her 8 children, Anthony(Marcie), Robert Jr, Christina (Jerry), Dana (Josh), JoJo (Jessica), Estelle (Jasper), Fawn...

Virginia Leigh ((Stemm, Lyonnais) Adsit

Virginia Leigh ((Stemm, Lyonnais) Adsit

Jul 17, 2024

Virginia Leigh Adsit, affectionately known as "granny", passed away on July 17, 2024 at her home with her husband and children present. Virginia was born in Spokane, Washington where she lived all of her life. She attended schools in Spokane, graduating from Lewis and Clark High School and Spokane Community College. Virginia became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked...

Richard Parra

Richard Parra

Jul 17, 2024

Richard passed away July 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents Manual and Rufina Parra. Survived by wife Patricia, sons Donald, Michael, Stephen and John and daughter Heather. He has 9 grandchildren. Sister, Celia Hendrickson.

Born March 15, 1948 in San Pedro CA, Richard joined the Air Force in 1967...

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