Jul 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Ed Andrews, in Spokane, Washington, on July 5, 2025.

Ed was born on January 26, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska, to his parents Willis and Millie Andrews.  He and his siblings, Helen, Dorothy, Lola, Gwendada and Harold were raised on a farm in Iowa.  During...

Jul 4, 2025

Jerrene Ramm, a lifetime resident of Spokane, passed away on July 4th.

She was born January 4th, 1943, to Ray and Agnes Thornock. She was a lively child, attending Libby Middle School and graduating from Lewis and Clark High School.

In the summers, she would go to Odessa to work with her Aunt Daisy and...

Jul 2, 2025

John A. White a.k.a "Jack" passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025.

Jack was born May 30, 1942, and named after boxing legend; Jack Dempsy. Jack served in the Navy on the USS Forrestal during the Vietnam War. In his spare time, he was a member and past president of the Spokane South Hill Kiwanis, a member...

Jun 27, 2025

Patsy Ann (Erwin) Mounsey entered peacefully into eternal rest in her Spokane home on June 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her deeply loving family as she had been during the preceding weeks.  Patsy was born in Spokane, the second daughter of Clark P. and Mary Louise (Hebberd) Erwin on November 27, 1932. Patsy attended Wilson Grade School, and...

Jun 25, 2025

Karen Ann Cox Kimpel was born in Spokane, WA, on May 28, 1948, to Wilburn Lorn Cox and Delores Irene Hinch Cox, passed away in Spokane, peacefully at home surrounded by family, on June 25, 2025, at the age of 77.

As the oldest of six children, Karen grew up in Hillyard and spent much of her...

Jun 24, 2025

Mary Louise Griffith (née Brandes) passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on August 15, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mary was the fifth of six children born to Lewis and Mary Brandes (née O'Brien). She was the last surviving member of her generation, preceded in death by her parents and siblings....

Jun 23, 2025

Thweatt, Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth, 86, passed away suddenly at home into the arms of our Lord. She was a retired law librarian from Gonzaga Law School; a career Elizabeth enjoyed for over forty years.

In her younger years, Elizabeth enjoyed traveling. One trip brought her to Guatemala. After that she sponsored families through the Guatemalan...

Jun 22, 2025

Jerry W. Hammon

March 19, 1943 – June 22, 2025

Jerry W. Hammon, age 82, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.

Born on March 19, 1943, in Spokane, Washington, Jerry relocated with his family to Spokane, Washington, during his high school years. He graduated from Shadle Park High School...

Jun 21, 2025

Bill lived a rich and full life. His family moved to San Bernardino at age 5, Tucson at 9, and finally to Scottsdale at age 16, where he graduated from Scottsdale High School.

Bill was an incredibly hard worker, starting as a bagger at Safeway at age 16 and rising to assistant manager as an ASU student....

Jun 20, 2025

Elizabeth Ruth Seela Andrews, aged 89, peacefully passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and love. Born in Corona, New Mexico on March 17, 1936, she was the cherished daughter of Hazel Crete Sager and Theodore Newton Seela. At the age of three, her family relocated to Wallace, Idaho, where they lived on a farm and her...

Jun 18, 2025

Camille Teresa Ryan, age 75, passed away from complications of surgery on June 18 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. She was born on January 6, 1950, in Alameda, California, to Donald J. and Leona (Tobin) Huber. She grew up in Hayward, California, and graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in microbiology.

She married...

Jun 18, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) was born in Buffalo, MN October 22, 1953, to Bob and Beverly Smith, but grew up in the city of Minneapolis due to his parents divorcing in 1959.  As the oldest of 3 boys, he learned to be an older brother rather quickly.

He attended Bryant Junior High School, then Central High School at which...

Jun 17, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" Comstock, 71, of Colbert, Washington, passed away on June 17, 2025.

She was born on August 26, 1953, to Robert and Helen Donovan in Deadwood, South Dakota. She was the "middle child," with older siblings Donald "Don," Patricia "Pat," and Mary, and younger siblings Helen and Robert "Bob." She graduated from high school in Concrete,...

Jun 15, 2025

Laurence John Wiwatowski, M.D, (age 86) died peacefully, surrounded by family on June 15, 2025, at Rockwood at Whitworth after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.  He was born on April 22, 1939, to Edward Ignatius Wiwatowski and Willna Lucille Friske in Sparta, Wisconsin. In 1944, the family moved to Nevada, then Oregon, finally settling in Powers Oregon in...

Jun 12, 2025

Mark Edmond Mittelstaedt passed peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. He was born on March 3, 1939, in Portland, Oregon, alongside his twin sister, Marcia. He also had an older brother, Robert. In 1940, the family moved to their homestead farm in Franklin County near Connell, Washington, where his father was born....

Jun 10, 2025

Pamela Grace "Pam" Spino, 78, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Spokane, Washington.

Born on June 21, 1946, in Port Townsend, Washington, Pam grew up with a deep sense of faith and community that would guide her throughout her life. She graduated from Immaculate High School in Seattle in 1964 and went on to attend...

Jun 7, 2025

Troy Patrick Stasch, a beloved husband, father, papa, and friend passed away on June 7, 2025, in his hometown of Spokane, Washington. Born to Pat (David) and Janice Stasch, alongside his sister Malinda (Stasch) Kimmet. Troy spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved. He attended Saint Francis of Assisi before graduating from Shadle Park High School,...

Jun 2, 2025

Sammy Bobby was born on January 21, 1951 in Spokane, WA to Joseph and Rosella DeCaro, he was a 1st generation Italian in the United States. He grew up in Spokane, WA where he graduated from North Central High School (even though he spent more time at Roger's) in 1969.  At 17, he started working at Burlington Northern with...

Jun 1, 2025

Wayne Reeder passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by his beloved children and family. He was born Keslar Wayne Reeder on February 21, 1933, in Ten Mile, West Virginia, to Gay L. and Opal Reeder. The youngest of seven children, Wayne grew up in the rolling hills of West Virginia, where his early years included time...

May 31, 2025

Sharon - a cherished wife, mom, grandmother (Janny), sister, and friend - passed away in Spokane, Washington on May 31,2025 at the age of 78. Born in Spokane in 1946 to Rich and Betty Mesmer, Sharon lived a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections. She married the love of her life, Terry, at just 20 years old...