May 8, 2024

Janice H. Kaley, (87) of Spokane, Washington passed away on May 8, 2024, leaving behind decades of faithful love and compassion.

Jan was born on June 22, 1936, in Newberg, OR and raised in Wilbur, WA by Amos and Frieda Wright. She graduated from the St. Joseph's Hospital Nursing Program in Bellingham WA, in October of 1957....

May 8, 2024

We lost Hans, at 93, on May 8th, surrounded by his family. Remaining family include sister and husband, Burglind and Ed Schneidmiller; nephew and wife, Timothy and Sheena Schneidmiller; niece and husband, Tamera and Maurice Searcy; many loving cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul Gregor Franz Wolff and Margate Gertrud Wolff (Simon).

Hans,...

May 4, 2024

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May 1, 2024

SWEET, Ann E. (Age 84) was born 06/24/1939 to William Harry Burrell and Helen Alice Brunelle in Fargo, ND. Ann attended high school at Marycliff High School in Spokane, WA. She married her high school sweetheart, Dave Sweet, on September 10th, 1955.

She worked as a general merchandise manager and cashier for Rosauers Food and Drug in...

Apr 25, 2024

Terry J. Cossette was born in Scobey, Montana on May 23, 1936, to Don and Alice Cossette. He passed away on April 25, 2024 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from St. Xavier's Grade School, Gonzaga High School, and Gonzaga University. He married Barbara Hutton on Oct. 24, 1959, in St. Aloysius Church. He was a loving dad to his...

Apr 24, 2024

John George Krauter, 89, of Cheney, WA, passed away on April 24, 2024, at his family's home in Loon Lake, WA. He was born on July 14, 1934, in Lefor, ND to George and Anna Krauter.

John proudly served in the Army for 3 years in Europe during the height of the Cold War earning awards and...

Apr 24, 2024

James (Jim) Ernest Picicci, age 80, of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on April 24 at his home surrounded by family days following an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Jim was born to Joseph and Venita (Veltrie) Picicci on September 17th, 1943, and spent his early childhood in Almira, WA.  Following the death of his father when Jim was 11, he,...

Apr 19, 2024

Manny was born February 12, 1939, in La Angostura, Sonora, Mexico, one of seven children. His parents, Manuel Aguilar, Sr. and Maria Ruiz emigrated to Southern California when he was four years old. He grew up in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Fremont High School, excelling in tennis and

choral singing. He joined the USAF in...

Apr 19, 2024

Georganna Schara Clifford was called to return to the Lord April 19, 2024, after bravely enduring a debilitating combination of

neurodegenerative diseases. She was 73 years old.

Georganna was born in Butte, Montana, to Jack and Mardell Schara on October 19, 1950. She spent her childhood with her younger siblings Jodell and Bill in the...

Apr 18, 2024

Valentine Anton Himelspach passed away peacefully in his home in Spokane, Washington on April 18, 2024. Val was born on September 13th, 1928, to Christian and Katherine (Olheiser) Himelspach. He was raised and educated in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, the youngest of seven children. As a young man he was drafted into the Army National Guard, and spent two...

Apr 17, 2024

Teresa Clare Agost, dedicated nurse and beloved wife/mother/grandmother, passed away in her residence on April, 17, 2024. She is survived by her four children: Mark Agost, John Agost, Dave Agost, and Mary Perkins; along with her 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, all of whom she loved and adored. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Agost, and her...

Apr 11, 2024

William McNeal Bates, cherished Husband, Father, Grandpa, & Friend, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2024. He was reunited with his parents Elbert and Ellyn Bates, his brother Gary Bates, and his first wife Barb Sailors. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Bates, his seven children Brad (Staci) Bates, Terri (Tim) Jackson, Todd (Desiree) Bates,...

Apr 9, 2024

Audrey Kanwal Dhillon, a woman of grace and beauty, departed from this world peacefully on April 9th, 2024, while embraced by the love of her husband of 47 years. Audrey's journey began on September 4th, 1954, in Singapore, where she graced the lives of her parents, Dr. Karam Dhillon and Gurbachan Dhillon. Raised in a Malaysian village during her...

Apr 7, 2024

Judith Jean Krebs Girod died April 7, 2024, in Spokane Washington. She was born January 13, 1942, in St. Maries Idaho, to parents Roy Krebs and Eleanor Meikle.

Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gary Girod, daughters Susan Girod Scott (Bob) and Amy Girod Zuniga (Jesse), grandchildren Rachel,...

Apr 5, 2024

Beloved wife and mother, Juanita Jean (Simonson) Croteau, 91, went home to her Lord April 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  Born October 20, 1932, in Spokane to Anne and Marvin Simonson.  Juanita (Nita) is preceded in death by her parents, brother Marvin (Ray) and daughter Karen.  Nita is survived by husband of 70 years Donald, children...

Mar 20, 2024

Following a long battle with progressive dementia, our dad and grandfather passed away March 20 surrounded by his family. Bill was born to Lewis and Hazel (Maloney) Shanks in Spokane, where he lived for most of his life. He attended St. Al's Grade School, Gonzaga Preparatory High School, Gonzaga University for his undergraduate degree in English and Pre-Med, and...

Mar 16, 2024

Michael James Kerley, Jr.

July 17, 1936 – March 16, 2024

He was the 4th of 7 children born to Michael Kerley and Eda Roman in Spokane, Washington.

Michael attended St. Aloysius grade school, Gonzaga Prep High School and Gonzaga University. He was part of G.U.'s Glee Club. Michael taught Math, Latin and...

Mar 15, 2024

Marian Cyrena "Dude" Thompson passed away on March 15, 2024 at the age of 97.

She was born in 1926 in Idaho Falls Idaho to George and Marion Edgington.

During World War II Dude was a coed at the University of Idaho and was a sister at the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. It was while...

Mar 15, 2024

Our hearts are weeping. Our cherished mother, grandmother, and "grandma the great" passed away in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, March 15th, 2024.

When asked to describe her in just a few words, her many loved ones chose the same. She was loving and kind. She was bright, witty, and cheeky. Courageous, stubborn, and strong. She was...

Mar 14, 2024

George Jay "Skip" Bonuccelli, 73, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Spokane. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Spokane, Washington.

Skip was a vibrant and energetic person who cherished every second of his life. He truly loved spending time with family and friends.

Skip is survived by his wife,...