May 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Valerie

Valerie peacefully passed away at home on May 29, 2025. She will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Valerie lived a life rooted in compassion, generosity, and unwavering faith.

She is survived by her beloved...

May 23, 2025

Kenneth Neil Zink passed into eternal rest May 23, 2025 at the age of 87. Ken was born to Jess and Jessie Pearl Zink May 6, 1938 in Spokane. He graduated from North Central High School in 1957 where he played basketball and baseball, the baseball team going undefeated his junior year. He would recall his high school years...

May 22, 2025

Emma Elleen Wirth, 80, passed away on May 22, 2025, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA.

Emma was born June 21, 1944, in Wallace, ID to Lewis and Evelyn (Baskett) Shields. Emma grew up in Spokane Valley and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1962.

Emma was blessed with a loving family and...

May 21, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Martin Vollmer (88) passed away on May 21, 2025. Born in 1937 on a farm in Breckinridge, Minnesota, Ernie moved to Spokane as a small boy. He was a graduate of Gonzaga High School (1954), Gonzaga University (BA, 1958), and Eastern Washington University (M.Ed., 1975). He joined the Marine Corps and served both active duty and in...

May 21, 2025

Genia Mary Hoffman, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away May 21 at the age of 94. Born December 21, 1930, in Mundare, Alberta, Canada, Genia was the daughter of Stanley and Angela Samaska. She grew up in Hilliard, Alberta alongside her brothers Joe (Winnie) and John (Muriel), and from an early age was known for her...

May 16, 2025

GRACIA ANN  GERAGHTY ANDERSON Gracia Ann Geraghty Anderson was born on February 28, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, to Edwina and Patrick Geraghty. She grew up in Seattle and attended Holy Names Academy, where she developed the faith and compassion that shaped her life. She later graduated from Sacred Heart Nursing School in Spokane.

In 1962, she married...

May 15, 2025

John Francis Dovey, 93 years old, left this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Spokane Valley, WA.  He was born in Detroit, MI on January 13, 1932 to John and Anna Helen (Labuda).  In his early years he saw the new cars coming off the production lines and dreamed of driving his own someday.  At 19, he enlisted...

May 15, 2025

Michael Walsh was born in Spokane, WA on March 30 th , 1964. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Garry Jr. High, and Rogers HS, before achieving his GED.

Michael married Lorra Galloway on June 21st, 1997. They loved to go camping and spend time with family. Michael also enjoyed Steelhead fishing with his brother Pat...

May 12, 2025

Thomas Michael Dzwinel completed his earthly journey on May 12, 2025, after a long and meaningful life. His loving wife Colleen was with him as he passed, sharing this moment together just as they had shared during their 60 years of marriage.

Tom was born on November 6, 1938 to Virginia and Stanley Dzwinel in Kansas City,...

May 11, 2025

Colleen Rose Hammon (May 14th 1943-May 11th 2025) 81 went home to be with the Lord, her parents and siblings who preceded her in death. She was born to Claude and Catherine Conrad and was one of nine children. Brothers, Robert, Frank and Claude. Sisters, Eva, Evelyn, Edith, Esther and twin Cathleen. Colleen was a hard-working homemaker and business...

May 11, 2025

Brian D. Hamond, loving husband, father, and grandfather, retired Spokane Police Detective and proud Navy veteran, passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 66. He will be remembered for his integrity, humility, and commitment to protecting others.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann; his father, Merlin (Dutch); his sister, Wanda;...

May 10, 2025

John crossed the last item off his bucket list on Saturday, May 10. He was born in Bearcreek, Montana on May 2, 1923, to John Lukich and Antoinette Martincic.  He started first grade at the age of five thanks to older sister, Christy, who taught him to read and write at age 3.  He graduated from Bearcreek High School...

May 9, 2025

Lois Catherine Bradshaw, 91, passed away on May 9th, 2025 in Spokane Washington.

Lois was born and raised in Spokane, Washington to Louis and Florence (Anderson) Ryan on February 14th, 1934. She attended Holy Names Academy, graduating in 1952.

Mom was a kind and generous person, always willing to help. She loved her church and...

May 6, 2025

Richard "Dick" Jean Poole passed away peacefully with his wife of 63 years, Gloria, at his side at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, on May 6th, 2025.

He was born on May 7th, 1941, to Raymond Jesse Poole and Evelyn Margaret Campbell in Spokane, the 3rd of 4 boys. Dick grew up in the Logan neighborhood attending Logan...

May 3, 2025

Richard ("Rich") Frederick Strain's spirit "lifted off" from this Earth peacefully on May 3, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital following complications from a recent stroke. His wife Colleen was at his side.

Born in Walla Walla, WA on 4-28-44 to parents Helen Elizabeth and Frederick Selah Strain, Richard was raised in Pomeroy, WA, a farm boy at...

May 2, 2025

Lucille Bjerke age 95 passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2025, at Sacred heart Hospital in Spokane, WA with her family at her side. She was born February 26th, 1930, in Mahnomen, MN to Gerhardt (Jerry) and Loretta (Laura Kirsch) Klinkhammer. She was their 6th child and was delivered by her father. Lucille grew up in the Mahnomen area...

Apr 30, 2025

Kelly Lounder, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Born on July 23, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, Kelly lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion.

Kelly was married to his high school sweetheart, Carey Warren, for 46 wonderful years. Together they faced life's challenges with...

Apr 29, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ric Slagle, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle on April 29, 2025 in Spokane, WA.

Ric was born at Barksdale Airforce Base in Shreveport, Louisiana to Milton and Shirley (Chopp) Slagle on May 2, 1951. Due to his father's military career, the family moved...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert "Bob" Stauffer passed peacefully into his eternal reward in heaven on Tuesday, April 29th, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He will be warmly remembered for his unwavering Catholic faith and the many roles he cherished—as a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend. Bob's family was the heart of his...

Apr 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Virginia Ellen Hottell (VanGelder)

June 5, 1941 – April 29, 2025

Virginia Ellen Hottell (née VanGelder), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 83. A kiss goodbye from Higgy, sweet whispers from her boys and great...