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...

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...